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The Commission’s mission is to actively plan, coordinate, and produce events for all ages in Arvada. Come join the fun!

The Arvada Festivals Commission is an organization of twenty five, Council-appointed Arvada volunteers who plan and produce diverse, family-oriented events. Volunteers to help plan and produce these events are always welcomed and appreciated.

10/09/2026

🍿It's almost movie night!

🎬Tomorrow, join us at Clear Creek Valley Park for a free showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas as part of our Movies Around Town series.

Come early to enjoy:
🎤Live music by Halle Tomlinson starting at 7:15 p.m.
🍦Enjoy a sweet treat from the Peaceful Creations
🎃Participate in our costume contest!

Then find your spot on the lawn as the movie begins at approximately 7:30 p.m. on our giant inflatable screen.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and enjoy one more summer evening under the stars.

📍Clear Creek Valley Park - 3700 W 58th Pl.

Know before you go: Pets, barbecues, fires, smoking/vaping, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Learn more at arvadaco.gov

10/07/2026

🎬🎃 Get ready for a movie night full of music, costumes and fun!

Join us this Friday for a FREE Movies Around Town night at Clear Creek Valley Park! Bring your family and friends, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy an evening under the stars. ✨

🎶 Live music by Halle Tomlinson begins at 6:15 p.m.
🎬 Movie begins at approximately 7:30 p.m.
📍 Clear Creek Valley Park | 3700 W. 58th Pl.

👻 Don’t forget your costume! Dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win our Costume Contest! Winners will be announced before the movie begins. 🏆

We’ll see you on Friday! 🍿✨

10/01/2026

🎬 Get ready for a spooktacular night at Movies Around Town! 🎃👻
Join us for The Nightmare Before Christmas on Friday, Oct. 9, at Clear Creek Valley Park for a FREE evening of live music, community fun, costumes, and a movie under the stars! 🌙🎥

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win our costume contest! 🏆🎃

📍 Clear Creek Valley Park — 3700 W. 58th Pl.
🎵 Live music performed by Halle Tomlinson starting at 6:15 p.m.
🎥 Movie: 7:30 p.m.
👻 Costume contest: Come dressed to impress!

🍿 Mark your calendar and join us for a frightfully fun night in Arvada!

09/18/2026

🌦️🎬 Weather Update: Movie Around Town Tonight!

We’re looking forward to seeing you tonight at Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park for the showing of the movie GOAT! 🍿

We’re aware there may be thunderstorms later today and will be monitoring the weather closely. We can handle a little rain, but if lightning moves into the area, we’ll need to reschedule for everyone’s safety.

We’ll keep an eye on conditions and provide updates as needed. For now, the movie is still on!

Be sure to check back here for any updates before heading out. We hope to see you tonight! 🎥✨

09/11/2026

Movie night comes with a little friendly competition this time. 🏀🎬

Join us Sept. 18 for Movies Around Town featuring GOAT — plus a contest for a chance to win a basketball hoop!

Come early for live music from James Hurtado at 6:45 p.m. and soft serve from the Power Cone truck. Then grab your spot on the lawn for GOAT on our giant inflatable screen around 8 p.m.

📍 Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park, 9190 W. 84th Ave.
🎟️ Free

Bring a blanket and join us for the third Movies Around Town night of the summer. Get more details at arvadaco.gov/movies.

09/02/2026

Our next Movies Around Town feature is GOAT! 🎬

Bring a blanket and join us Friday, Sept. 18, for another free movie night under the evening sky at Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park.

Come early — the fun starts at 6:45 p.m. with live music from James Hurtado, plus soft serve from the Power Cone truck and a GOAT-themed contest with a basketball hoop up for grabs. The movie starts on our giant inflatable screen around 8 p.m.

📍Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park
9190 W. 84th Ave.

Admission is free. Come early, find your spot, and enjoy a Friday night at the park. More info at arvadaco.gov/movies.

09/01/2026

The votes are in! 💀 “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is the winner of this year’s People’s Choice Movie Poll!

Thanks to everyone who voted. Jack Skellington and friends took the top spot with 133 votes (32%), which means they’re headed to the big screen for our final Movies Around Town event of the year.

📅 Friday, Oct. 9
📍 Clear Creek Valley Park, 3700 W. 58th Pl.
🎶 Live music by Halle Tomlinson at 6:15 p.m.
🎬 Movie starts around 7:30 p.m.
🎃 Halloween costume contest
🍰 Treats available from the Peaceful Creations Dessert Bus
🎟️ Free to attend

Bring a blanket and settle in for a fall evening at the park. Learn more and plan your night at https://www.arvadaco.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3568.

08/31/2026

Last chance to pick our final Movies Around Town movie! 🎬

The People’s Choice Movie Poll closes tonight, Aug. 31. Cast your vote for the movie you want to see Friday, Oct. 9 at Clear Creek Valley Park:

• Hocus Pocus
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Halloweentown
• Clue
• The Addams Family (1991)

The movie with the most votes wins. Vote before the poll closes: https://cityofarvada.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TAr2QHZ4QMX4qy

Then stay tuned for the winning movie!

08/24/2026

Last Friday, West Woods Park was the place to be! 🎬🌿

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Movies Around Town and a showing of Little Shop of Horrors! The evening featured live music from Shaun Peace, sweet treats from Power Cone, a Little Shop-themed photo booth and, of course, a movie under the stars. 🌙🍿

🎥 Movies Around Town returns Friday, Sept. 18! Join us at Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park for another free night of live music and a movie. Live music starts at 6:45 p.m., followed by the movie at 8 p.m.

Visit arvadaco.gov/movies for more details!

08/22/2026

What should we watch for the final Movies Around Town screening of the summer? 🎥

This one is up to you! Vote in the People’s Choice Movie Poll now through Aug. 31. The winning movie will be shown Friday, Oct. 9 at Clear Creek Valley Park.

Choose from:
• Hocus Pocus
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Halloweentown
• Clue
• The Addams Family (1991)

Cast your vote: https://cityofarvada.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TAr2QHZ4QMX4qy

Then make plans to join the Arvada Festivals Commission for one more free movie under the stars!

Address

8101 Ralston Road
Arvada, CO
80002

Telephone

+17208987403

Website

http://arvadafestivals.com/

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