Community Calendar
Sept. 9: Cruiser Ride, starting from The Green on 38th, 7101 W. 38th Ave., 6-8 p.m. Take to the streets and tour the neighborhoods on this third and final ride of the season. Free. Details: wearelocalworks.org
Sept. 10: Movies on the Ridge – “American Flyers” – The Green on 38th, 7101 W. 38th Ave., 6-10:30 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, purchase dinner or snacks from local businesses. Free. Details: wearelocalworks.org
Sept. 11: Second Saturday Social – “Bountiful Blessings” – the Baugh House, 44th Avenue and Robb Street, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wheat Ridge Historical Society’s monthly celebration featuring harvest fruit and vegetable exchange, tours, family fun and more. Free. Details: wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org
Sept. 12: Ridge at 38th Criterium Bike Race, The Green on 38th, 7101 W. 38th Ave., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Watch a fast and furious day of bike racing over a closed one-mile length course in the heart of Wheat Ridge, plus beer garden, expo and merchant deals. Free. Details: wearelocalworks.org
Sept. 12: Wheat Ridge Community Pet Fair, 4595 Harlan St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have fun and help fund nonprofit veterinary clinic Planned Pethood International Free. Details: 720-951-4511, mtncreatures@gmail.com
Sept. 16: West Metro Veterans Fair, Lakewood Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about veteran benefits, connect with resources and enjoy a free barbecue lunch. Free. Info: Lakewood.org/VeteransFair
Sept. 18: Edgewater Hometown Festival, Citizen’s Park, address, 6-9:15 p.m. Annual community picnic and fireworks. Free. Details: edgewaterco.com
Sept. 18: Final TLC Cleanup Day, St. James Episcopal Church, 8235 W. 44th Ave., 8 a.m. to noon (or till dumpsters fill). Localworks and the City of Wheat Ridge will provide trash, recycling and yard waste dumpsters for residents to use to keep their properties and neighborhoods clean and crime-free. Free. Details at: wearelocalworks.org/event/tlc-clean-up-day-6/
Sept. 25: The Horseshoe Market, Berkeley Chapel parking lot, 4345 W. 46th Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Final market at the venue, featuring makers, entrepreneurs, vintage curators, artists, food vendors and food trucks for one last hurrah! Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-horseshoe-market-tickets-166235174883?aff=ebdssbeac
Oct. 1: First Friday Celebration, Lakewood Arts Community Center and Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., 5-9 p.m. Free. Details: lakewoodarts.org or 303-980-0625.
Oct. 9: Second Saturday Social – Apple Cider Days – at the Baugh House (restrictions permitting), 44th Avenue and Robb Street, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wheat Ridge Historical Society’s monthly celebration featuring apple cider and sauce, local musicians, crafts, games, snacks. Free. Details: wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org
Oct. 16: Fall Alley Cleanup, City of Edgewater, time TBA. Details: edgewaterco.com
Oct. 23: Trunk or Treat, The Green on 38th, 7101 W. 38th Ave., 3-5 p.m. Ghosts and goblins will be able safely trick or treat along 38th Avenue, starting at The Green and visiting businesses along 38th. Free. Details: wearelocalworks.org
Oct. 23: Fall Trash Drop Off, City of Edgewater, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Details: edgewaterco.com Nov. 4: Fall Leaf Pick Up, City of Edgewater, time TBA. Details: edgewaterco.com
Oct. 31: Dia de los Muertos Exhibit Opening, Lakewood Arts Community Center and Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Details: lakewoodarts.org or 303-980-0625.
Nov. 5: First Friday Celebration, Lakewood Arts Community Center and Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., 5-9 p.m. Free. Details: lakewoodarts.org or 303-980-0625.
Nov. 13: Second Saturday Social – Veterans Day with Craft & Book Exchange – at the Baugh House (restrictions permitting), 44th Avenue and Robb Street, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wheat Ridge Historical Society’s monthly celebration featuring handmade craft items and supplies, plus buy, sell and trade books of all kinds. Free. Details: wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org
Nov. 27: Small Business Saturday, various locations. Join Localworks, The Wheat Ridge Business Association, The Wheat Ridge Chamber and the West Metro Chamber as they celebrate small businesses! Details: wearelocalworks.org
Dec. 1: First Friday Celebration, Lakewood Arts Community Center and Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., 5-9 p.m. Free. Details: lakewoodarts.org or 303-980-0625.
Dec. 4: Holiday Celebration, The Green on 38th, 7101 W. 38th Ave., 4-8 p.m. Localworks kicks off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremony, s’mores, music, festivities, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free. Details: wearelocalworks.org
