Arts & Entertainment

Arvada Days Returns: Hours, Activities, Ralston 5K

The popular local event is set to be held Saturday.

ARVADA, CO — One of Arvada's most popular annual traditions is back this summer with activities for people of all ages.

Arvada Days returns to Clear Creek Valley Park, 3700 W. 58th Place, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

"Arvada Days is a festival dedicated to old-fashioned family fun featuring games for the whole family, kids fishing derby, vendors, live music and more," the city said in a news release. "There will be a beer garden and proceeds will benefit Ralston House."

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The festival is set to include:

  • Face painting
  • Train rides
  • Vintage carnival games
  • A three-point contest
  • Potato sack races
  • The Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby
  • A kids fishing derby
  • Magic and balloon animals by Ed Aragoni

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Ralston House will host the next running of its .5K Endurance Challenge Race/Walk during the event. The challenge is set to be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Registration is open for the fundraiser, which aims to raise awareness about child abuse and honor the brave children who tell their story at Ralston House.

Arvada Days is co-sponsored by the Arvada Festivals Commission and Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District.

>> Learn more about Arvada Days here.

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