Life in Arvada is the subject of several posts I've written on neighborhoods, merchants and stores, things to do, and other local info, with the hope of helping those trying to get a feel for life here. So I collected all those posts here.

The idea was to keep it maintained, adding posts as I generate them.

However, I have more than one blog now, so maintaining this post has become burdensome. I am maintaining the other version of this post on my blog, HomesDenvertoBoulder.com.  Please read About Arvada Life via my other post, it will be more up to date!

I know how hard it can be to get a handle on the ins-and-outs of a smaller town like Arvada.  People seem to think about Denver or Boulder when moving to Colorado, but what about all those friendly towns and neighborhoods between the better-known cities? Arvada is one of those towns, and it's a sweet one.

So if you're new to the area between Denver and Boulder, or thinking of moving here, I hope you'll find the info in these posts informative and enlightening. I've gathered them here, and will keep adding links to this post as I get new ones written.

Enjoy!

(And if you have questions I can address, or if there's something you'd like to see more info on, let me know.)

I write posts focused on local businesses as a public service, and am not endorsing any business, nor do I have any sort of 'relationship' with them, other than as a raving customer. My hope is to give people an idea of the 'flavor' of the community of Arvada, in case they're new here or considering a move here.

I am a residential real estate agent, and would love to assist you if you're considering buying or selling a home in the northwestern Denver suburbs.

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Remember, this post is not the most up to date, Please read more About Arvada Life here.

Please visit my blog about high country gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

 

About Arvada

Amazing Arvada

How to Pronounce 'Arvada'

Historic Arvada

An Afternoon in Olde Town

People Always Think of Denver or Boulder, But What's an Arvada?

Neighborhoods

Five Parks

Hanging Out in The Village of Five Parks

Market Report for Five Parks neighborhood for January 2011, or check out Market Report for Five Parksfrom October 2010; or Market Report for Five Parks from September 2010.

Huntington Heights

Market Report for Huntington Heights Neighborhood for January 2011, or check out the Market Report for Huntington Heights from October 2010; or Market Update for Huntington Heights from September 2010

Lake Arbor

Market report for Lake Arbor Neighborhood for January 2011. Check out the  Market Report for Lake Arbor for October 2010; or Market Update for Lake Arbor from August 2010

Luxury Home Market Report

Market Report for Meadowglen neighborhood for January 2011; or check out the Market Report for Meadowglen from October 2010; or Market Report for Meadowglen from September 2010

New Homes for Sale in West Arvada - Whisper Creek, Spring Mesa, more

Olde Town Arvada's Historic Neighborhoods

Arvada's Historic Homes

Pomona Lakes

Market Report for Pomona Lakes for January 2011; or check out the Market Report for Pomona Lakes from October 2010; or the Market Report for Pomona Lakes from September 2010

The Pond

Market Report for The Pond for January 2011; or check out Market Report for the Pond from October 2010; or Market Update for The Pond from September 2010

Rainbow Ridge

Market report for Rainbow Ridge for January 2011; or check out the Market Report for Rainbow Ridge from October 2010; or  Rainbow Ridge Market Update from September 2010

Sierra Vista

Market Report for Sierra Vista for January 2011; or check out the Market Report for Sierra Vista from October 2010

Tennyson Park

Market Report for Tennyson Park for January 2011; or check out  Market Report for Tennyson Park for October 2010; or market update for Tennyson Park from September 2010

Market Report for Westwoods Neighborhood for January 2011;  Market Report for Westwoods Neighborhood Homes from October 2010.

Wyndham Park

Market Report for Wyndham Park for January 2011; And a Market Report for Wyndham Park from October, 2010

Merchants, Restaurants, and Stores

Fiori di Flavio - Olde Town Arvada Flower Shop

A Butcher - Steve's Meat Market

A Baker - Rheinlander German Baker

La Patisserie Francaise French Bakery

A Candlestick Maker - Nature's Gift Candleworks and Studio

Novo Coffee and The Arvada Coffee Bar

Knit Knack

The Archive Room

Scrumptious Ice Cream and Candy Shop

Things to Do in Arvada

Arvada's Free Summer Concert Series 2011

Colorado Tartan Day - April 9, 2011

Kite Festival (April 9, 2011) Kite Festival (2009)

Olde Town Arvada's Merchants invite you to 'Lagniappe' this Christmas

Enjoy a Musical 'A Christmas Carol' at the Arvada Center (2010)

Christmas in Olde Town Lagniappe in Olde Town

Free Concerts in the Park

4th of July Celebration

Ladies-Only Sample Tour

Valentine's Day Celebration(2010)      A Chocolate Affair in Olde Town Arvada (2011)

Visit the D Note in Olde Town

Halloween in Olde Town Arvada (2010)

Pets Trick or Treat in Olde Town Arvada (2010)

 

 

Things to do Near Arvada

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

Boulder Iris Farm

Celestial Seasonings Tour

Colorado Rennaissance Festival

4th of July in Denver Colorado

Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park

Adam's Mystery Playhouse

Johnson's Corner - Truck Stop and Famous Cinammon Rolls

Eldorado Canyon for hiking, pickniking

Boulder's Dushanbe Tea House

Film on the Rocks (Red Rocks - Morrison)

Free Outdoor Concerts at Flatirons Mall

Free Outdoor Concerts at Westminster Promenade

Taste of Colorado

 

Quality of Life

Wind Power Meets Needs of 450,000 Households

Recycle Your Turkey-Frying Oil

Arvada's Community Garden

How our Doggies Deal with the Snow

Arvada's Got Trains

Protesting Your Property Tax Valuation

Colorado Tornadoes

About Colorado Weather

Arvada is a Giant Playground

Favorite Plants in my Colorado Garden

Household Trash Talk

Arvada's 10,000 New Roofs

Gardening between Denver and Boulder

Get Up-to-Date Crime Info Between Denver and Boulder

Traffic Accidents During 'Accident Alert'

Real Estate News and Info

What Homeowners Need to Know About Short Sales Now

Legislative Changes Pertaining to Colorado Homeowners

First Time Home Buyer Program - No Payment for 3 Months

What Happened to the Short Sales?

What's a Short Sale?

Buy a House in Colorado: An Expose on the Annoying Stuff That Happens

Get a Permit When Required, Check for Permits When You Buy a House

What About Radon?

My Newsletter on Local Events, News, and Real Estate

Homes Denver to Boulder February 2011

Homes Denver to Boulder January 2011

Between Denver and Boulder December 2010

Between Denver and Boulder November 2010

Between Denver and Boulder October 2010

Between Denver and Boulder September 2010

Between Denver and Boulder July/August 2010

Between Denver and Boulder June 2010

Between Denver and Boulder April 2010

Between Denver and Boulder February 2010

Between Denver and Boulder January 2010

Copyright © 2011 Joetta Fort

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I write posts on real estate issues and local events in the Denver metro area, especially those *communities between Denver and Boulder, as a public service. My hope is to give people an idea of the 'flavor' of our community, in case they're new or moving to the Denver area.

 

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Read more about Arvada Colorado, a historic small town between Denver and Boulder.

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners - please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Copyright © 2011 Joetta Fort