Jeffco Crew #025 - Solstice, Artfests & So Many Goats
The solstice hit, the daylight’s long, and Jeffco’s coming alive in the best ways.
This week’s lineup is packed with open-air concerts, art walks, and farmers markets bursting with summer color.
Whether you’re chasing music, fresh peaches, or just a good excuse to be outside with the crew - we’ve got your weekend mapped out. Let’s make the most of these golden hours.
🎧 We Listen
Where I choose a few songs for you to enjoy - and request your suggestions!
First up is Kyle Hume, a former computer science geek giving us some direct honesty.
Then we have Young Franco, giving off some Lil Dicky energy with a little less humor and more swagger. All in all this beat just keep it movin'.
🗓️ Featured Events
A few highlighted events this week.
🎶 Fourth Friday in Olde Town Arvada
Olde Town Arvada’s summer street party series continues this Friday, June 28 from 5 - 10pm, bringing music, art, food, and local flavor to the heart of town. Expect live bands, pop-up vendors, creative installations, family activities, and festive vibes all along the pedestrian mall.
It’s walkable, free to attend, and one of the best ways to ease into the weekend - whether you’re coming for the tunes, the street eats, or just the energy of Olde Town in full swing.
🎨 Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration
This weekend, the mountains meet the arts at the Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration, happening Saturday and Sunday, June 29 - 30 at the Evergreen North Shopping Center. This juried fine art festival features 80+ artists from Colorado and across the U.S., showcasing everything from painting and pottery to sculpture, jewelry, wood, and metalwork.
Expect an elevated yet relaxed mountain-town vibe, with live music and food trucks rounding out the experience. Admission is free, parking is easy, and it’s a great excuse to spend the day in Evergreen surrounded by creativity.
🎵 Concerts in Clement Park
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets - the summer concert series at Clement Park continues this Thursday, June 27 from 7 - 8:30pm. Hosted at the park’s picturesque amphitheater, these free shows feature local bands playing everything from rock to funk to country.
It’s a laid-back, family-friendly way to kick off the weekend early. Come for the music, stay for the sunset over the foothills.
🗓️ Upcoming Things to Do
Send me feedback, events or ideas!
Wednesday 6/25
5pm / New Terrain Brewing Co (Golden) - 🐐 Baby Goat Night, come hang out with adorable baby goats while enjoying craft beer. Meet the goats
6:30pm / The Bluegrass Olde Town (Arvada) - 🥃 Whiskey Wednesday: Buffalo Trace, join for a tasting and learning experience with Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Thursday 6/26
3 - 6pm / Mountain Home (Evergreen) - 🪑 Sapele & Hide Meet & Greet / Trunk Show, meet furniture designer Scott Bruni and shop safari and campaign-style chairs made from exotic woods and animal hides. More info
4pm / Morris & Mae Collective (Golden) - 🍻 Golden Startup Happy Hour, a relaxed evening event for building deeper connections, sharing ideas, and celebrating local innovation over drinks and great conversation
5:30pm / Mount Vernon Canyon Club (Golden) - 🎺 Eco Jazz Gala 2025, a magnificent musical night out to support the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra and celebrate the mountain classical music community. More info
7pm / Mad Mack's Brewing (Golden) - 🔤 Schaden Spelling Bee, an adult spelling competition with free entry. Go spell
Friday 6/27
12 - 4pm / The Golden Mill (Golden) - 🌈 Pride Fest on The River, celebrate Pride Month with live DJ Talia Tucker, specialty cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka, and Pride swag. More info
8:30pm / Majestic View Nature Center (Arvada) - 🔭 Astronomy Night: Gems of the Summer Sky, explore the night sky and discover deep-sky objects through a variety of telescopes with Standley Lake Stargazers. More info
Saturday 6/28
8am / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 💪 Fitness Expo On Tap + DJ, a free 5k run, free yoga, free fitness classes, and meet local fitness vendors w/ live music. More details
12 - 5pm / Over Yonder Brewing Company (Golden) - 🎨 PhanArt Presents Stop Go Market, shop from Widespread Panic artists and vendors at this pre-Red Rocks event. Check it out
12 - 8pm (also Sunday all day) / Landlocked Ales (Lakewood) - 🎉 8 Year Anniversary Party, join the weekend-long celebration of the brewery's milestone.
1pm / Odyssey Beerwerks Brewery & Taproom (Arvada) - 🍺 Firefighter Fundraiser, featuring beer brewed with Arvada Firefighters, food truck, live music from Denver and District Pipe Band and 9's a Pair Fireman's Band, plus raffles and silent auction to benefit firefighters. Details
7:30pm / Miners Alley Performing Arts Center (Golden) - 🎭 Ring of Fire, a high-energy jukebox musical celebrating the legendary songs of Johnny Cash, has it's last available showing for the run (Sunday is sold out already).
Sunday 6/29
11am - 3pm / Freedom Street Social (Arvada) - 🍾 Hip Hop Brunch, featuring pop, hip-hop, R&B, and dance anthems from the early 2000s. Get down
12 - 4pm / CODA Brewing Co. (Golden) - 🐾 S'Paw Day PopUp, on-site dog grooming services with Woofie's team offering wash 'n go baths, blow outs, and nail trims while you enjoy a beer. More info
5pm / Buffalo Rose Event Center (Golden) - 🎤 "Celebrity Side Kick" Finals Event, a vocal sing-off competition for 12 finalists. Get tickets
Monday 6/30
6:15 - 9pm / Odyssey Beerwerks Brewery & Taproom (Arvada) - 🏃 Arvada Runners Run Club, join the monthly running club - free to run and everyone is welcome to join
Tuesday 7/01
6pm / Green Mountain Beer Company (Lakewood) - 🏃 Run Club, meet friends and run three miles on the trails near the brewery. Go run
6pm / Parfet Park (Golden) - 🏃🏻♀️ Golden Mountain Runners Run Club, returns to trails, adds an earlier long run group, lots of details here
6 - 8pm / Center for the Arts (Evergreen) - ✨ Art Bar: Solder & Shine – Stained Glass Earrings, creative jewelry-making workshop for all skill levels.
