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# Jeffco Crew #036 - Evergreen Strong, Oktoberfests & Moar Goats
- URL: https://jeffcocrew.com/036-evergreen-strong-oktoberfests-goats/
- Published: 2025-09-17T18:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-17T19:56:58.000Z
- Author: Derek

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Why no rain? LOL

Fall is here. I like fall quite a bit.

I do want to send some warm and healing energy to our Evergreen neighbors. I very much hope your children are all okay and your wonderful community heals and becomes stronger from here. #evergreenstrong

If you'd like to support the Evergreen community, the EHS PTSA set up a donation drive - [check it out](https://www.coloradogives.org/story/evergreenstrong?ref=jeffcocrew.com).

One reason I started this newsletter was to try and open up our eyes to all the interesting things that happen just down the road from us - **to get us out of our little bubbles and into different nooks and crannies of Jeffco**.

I hope it serves that purpose for some of you.

And feel free to let me know if you think there's a way to improve the few minutes I borrow from your day each week.

In any case, together we head into a time filled with pumpkin lattes, seasonal events and a gradual ramp into lots of fun holidays. Take care of each other.

Let's get into it.

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## 🗓️ Featured Events

*Interested in a featured event?* 🔥 [*Drop me a line, let's talk.*](https://tally.so/r/3xEZk5?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

### **🍺 Evergreen Oktoberfest**

Evergreen's take on Oktoberfest **kicks off Saturday** to bring all the Bavarian fun to the mountains with live polka music, stein-hoisting competitions, and giant beer pong. The family-friendly event includes bratwurst, axe throwing, costume contests, and a kids' corner alongside the expected beer tent. One unique touch: the Long-Dog Derby for your four-legged friends. Pre-registration gets you a guaranteed stein and spots in competitions, though walk-ups are welcome. It's smaller and more community-focused than Denver's big Oktoberfest celebrations, which makes it feel more like a neighborhood party where everyone knows each other. The mountain setting at Buchanan Park doesn't hurt either.

[🍺 GRAB A STEIN →](https://downtownevergreen.com/do/evergreen-oktoberfest?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

### **🌿 Denver Botanic Gardens Hop Festival**

Also **Saturday**, this isn't just another beer festival - it's a fascinating look at the connection between plants and pints. Chatfield Farms grows their own hops, and you'll learn about the cultivation process directly from the farmers before sampling beers from over 20 Colorado breweries, including one made with the farms' own hops. The setting among the gardens and farmland makes it feel more educational and relaxed than your typical beer fest. Live acoustic music, food trucks, and access to the corn maze (with add-on ticket) round out the experience. **You must purchase advanced tickets.** It's particularly appealing if you've ever wondered how beer ingredients actually grow or want to support a local institution that's doing interesting agricultural work. 

[🍻 GET ADVANCE TICKETS →](https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/hop-festival?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

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## 🗓️ Upcoming Things to Do

Send me [feedback, events or ideas](https://tally.so/r/mYpYZ6?ref=jeffcocrew.com).

## Wednesday 09/17

4pm / Teller's Taproom (Lakewood) - 🍽️ Kids Eat Free Wednesdays, [bring the family](https://www.tellerstaproom.com/event/kids-eat-free-wednesdays/2025-09-17/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5pm / New Terrain Brewing (Golden) - 🐐 Baby Goat Nights (4 of 4), [final goat visit](https://newterrainbrewing.com/events/2025/9/17/baby-goat-nights-4-of-4?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🎸 Live music w/ Chris Koltak, [acoustic rock & roll](https://coloradotaphouse.com/events/live-music-chris-koltak-n6795-zeadw-src5p-38k8r-943k8?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Marmalade Lounge (Arvada) - 🎵 Live music w/ Unfettered Joy, [soulful feel-good vibes](https://www.marmaladelounge.com/events/live-music-at-marmalade-wgmbh-l9cef-exrhf-pbxpj-tt9j4-87fcp-m2jf6-9y7kr-hr6yf-nllh3-g3rgx-38f33-8glsc-tag2e-nspyj-fyyyf?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / The Bluegrass Olde Town (Arvada) - 🎵 Will Whalen live music, [enjoy multi-instrument artistry](https://thebluegrasslounge.com/event/will-whalen-at-bluegrass-olde-town-7/2025-09-17/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6:30pm / The Bluegrass Candelas (Arvada) - 🥃 Planteray Rum Wednesday, [join the tasting experience](https://thebluegrasslounge.com/event/september-17h-rum-wednesday-planteray-rum-candelas/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Freedom Street Social (Arvada) - 📚 Book Club: Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen, [join the monthly book discussion](https://freedomstreetsocial.com/event/book-club-bad-monkey-by-carl-hiaasen/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Thursday 09/18

11am / Lariat Lodge Brewing (Evergreen & Littleton) - 🍺 Oktoberfest celebration begins, [feast on Bavarian favorites](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOrwitMAVsw/?ref=jeffcocrew.com) (both locations)

4:30pm / Arvada Library (Arvada) - 🦋 The Buzzing Butterfly Puppet Show, [join for magical puppet fun](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/689a929c24ba50c3154ac0b2?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5pm / Mountain Home (Evergreen) - 👗 Annual Ladies Night Fall Fashion Show, [join for fashion and cocktails](https://www.mountainhome.net/event-details/annual-ladies-night-fall-fashion-show-2?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5pm / The Golden Mill (Golden) - 🎵 Live music by Taylor Scott Duo, [enjoy roots-rock and Americana](https://www.thegoldenmill.com/events/live-music-by-taylor-scott-duo?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Foothills Art Center (Golden) - ✨ Modern Kintsugi workshop, [repair with beauty](https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/modern-kintsugi-september/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / New Terrain Brewing (Golden) - 🎵 Chain Station live music, [Front Range band](https://newterrainbrewing.com/events/2025/9/18/chain-station-front-range-co-ntbcs-music-by-the-mesa?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Belmar Library (Lakewood) - 🎨 Belmar Teen Art Exhibition Reception, [celebrate talented teen artists](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/688a54f0ee7045528b7ffe34?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6:30pm / Goosetown Station (Golden) - 🎸 Human Kind w/ Cottonwood Drifters, [catch live music](https://www.goosetownstation.com/event-details/human-kind-w-cottonwood-drifters-fri-sep-19-music-6-30-pm?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Etta Jeanne (Golden) - 🎵 Maya Ogea Live on the Patio, [enjoy local talent](https://ettajeanne.com/golden-etta-jeanne-events?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Buffalo Rose (Golden) - 🤠 Country Line Dancing Night, [with Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/country-line-dance-night-with-front-range-cowboys/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Friday 09/19

10am - 2pm / Aspen Grove (Littleton) - 🥕 Aspen Grove Farmers Market, [fresh produce and local goods](https://visitlittleton.org/event/aspen-grove-farmers-market/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am - 12pm / Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park (Lakewood) - 🍎 Cider Pressing, [make your own fresh cider](https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Cider-Pressing?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1pm / Belmar Library (Lakewood) - 🎨 No School? Drop in for fun at Belmar Library!, [crafts, games & science activities for K-5 kids](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68ae4f444dd6ed48004da0ac?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Green Center - Friedhoff Hall (Golden) - 📚 George Saunders '81 NYT Bestselling Author & Booker Prize Winner, [personalized book signing available](https://oreconnect.mines.edu/presidentsoffice/rsvp%5Fboot?id=1593704&ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill (Evergreen) - 🎸 Drew Dvorchak Band, [blues-rock live music](https://www.evergreenlivemusic.com/events/drew-dvorchak-band?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Etta Jeanne (Golden) - 🎶 Matt Leigh Live, [upbeat crowd-pleasers and sing-alongs](https://ettajeanne.com/golden-etta-jeanne-events?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / Landlocked Ales (Lakewood) - 😂 Rotating Tap Comedy Show, [enjoy free laughs](https://www.landlockedales.com/new-events/2025/9/19/food-truck-comedy?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎵 The 2025 "Fall FUNK-Quinox" w/ The Funk-Quinox All-Stars, [get funked up](https://www.facebook.com/events/1386163570183856/)

## Saturday 09/20

8am - 1pm / Next to Golden Library (Golden) - 🌽 Golden Farmers Market, [get fresh local produce](https://goldenfarmersmarket.org/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8:30am - 4pm / Colorado Railroad Museum (Golden) - 🚂 Day Out With Thomas, [ride with life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine](https://coloradorailroadmuseum.org/event/day-out-with-thomas/2025-09-13/?ref=jeffcocrew.com). Also Sunday.

9am - 2pm / Grow Girl Organics Farmstand (Arvada) - 🥦 Farm Stand, [fresh in season organic veggies ya'll](https://growgirlorganics.com/farm-stand?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

9am / Prospect Park (Wheat Ridge) - 🌿 Invasive Species Plant Walk, [become an invasive plant detective](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOoPrBPiI11/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am / Landlocked Ales (Lakewood) - 🍺 LandLockedtoberfest, [celebrate Oktoberfest style](https://www.landlockedales.com/new-events/2025/9/20/oktoberfest?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am - 3pm / Denver Federal Center (Lakewood) - 🚋 Car No. 25 Open House, [step aboard historic electric railcar](https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Car-No.-25-Open-House?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am - 2pm / Mile Hi Church Parking Lot (Lakewood) - 🌽 Lakewood Farmers Market, [more fresh local produce](https://www.coloradolandcan.org/local-resources/Lakewood-Farmers-Market/40534?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

11am / Lakewood Library (Lakewood) - 🦎 Meet the Reptiles!, [get up close with scaly stars](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68b06d0dce3cf62f00ecb5e6?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

12pm - 2pm / Coal Mine Ave Brewing (Littleton) - 🐕 Charity Dog Wash, [bring your dirty pup for a donation](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOq0c%5FMky9G/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

12pm / Mountain Toad Brewing (Golden) - 🍺 OkTOADerfest, [11th annual celebration with Gyros King food and Crisco Disco band](https://www.mountaintoadbrewing.com/events-1/2025/9/20/oktoaderfest?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

12pm / Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium (Golden) - 🏈 Colorado Mines vs Chadron State, [catch the RMAC action](https://minesathletics.com/sports/football/schedule/2025?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1pm / Conifer Library (Conifer) - 👨‍🍳 Kid Chefs: Fall Edition, [make chicken taco soup and apple pie flautas](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68ba07c097cf5a912eac01a4?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

2pm / Evergreen Library (Evergreen) - 🌱 Autumn Plant Swap, [bring plants to swap or adopt new favorites](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68b9e047023ff3280076bc06?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

4pm (also Sunday) / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🍻 Oktoberfest!, [music, games, beer & food](https://coloradotaphouse.com/events/colorado-tap-house-oktoberfest-celebration-pbbg7-7ke9k-6p7dm?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Golden Outpost (Golden) - 🎵 Live music w/ Joe Wren, [enjoy free music and dog-friendly patio](https://www.facebook.com/events/1766047624053124/)

7pm / SomePlace Else Brewery (Arvada) - 🎭 Rotating Tap Comedy Show, [free event with five comedians](https://someplaceelse.beer/event/rotating-tap-comedy-show-2/2025-09-20/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7:30pm / Silver Vines Winery (Arvada) - 🎸 Tyler Glasgow, [live music and charcuterie](https://silvervineswinery.com/events/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / Little Bear Live (Evergreen) - 🎵 The Living Room Band, [genre-defying instrumental improvisation](https://www.littlebearlive.com/event-details/the-living-room-band?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / Etta Jeanne (Golden) - 🎧 DJ Tyler Smith (Captain Insano), [beats on the patio](https://ettajeanne.com/golden-etta-jeanne-events?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Sunday 09/21

9am - 1:30pm / Olde Town Square (Arvada) - 🌽 Arvada Farmers Market, [even more fresh local produce](https://www.arvadafarmersmarket.com/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

9am - 2pm / Main Street Downtown (Littleton) - 👩🏼‍🌾 Littleton Farmers Market, [lots of fresh food and produce](https://littletondda.org/event/downtown-littleton-farmers-market-27/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am / Freedom Street Social (Arvada) - 🐐 Baby Goat Yoga with Coffee & Crumble on the Patio, [stretch with adorable goats](https://freedomstreetsocial.com/event/baby-goat-yoga-with-coffee-crumble-on-the-patio-freedom-street-social/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

11am - 2pm / Golden Outpost (Golden) - 🎵 Live music w/ Gabriel Coda, [enjoy music during the Country Market](https://www.facebook.com/events/1098175095735088/)

11am / WestFax Brewing Company (Lakewood) - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Pint Sized & Pints Family Happy Hour, [family fun with crafts](https://www.westfaxbrewingcompany.com/events/pint-sized-pints-family-happy-hour-s7w3h-6w5lr-kby8k?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

12pm / Wild Sky Brewery (Littleton) - 🐐 Goatoberfest with baby goats, [steinholding competition and Broncos watch party](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOrSPuoDiex/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Monday 09/22

6pm / The Bluegrass Olde Town (Arvada) - 🎵 Rusty Gears live music, [bluegrass jams](https://thebluegrasslounge.com/event/rusty-gears-at-bluegrass-olde-town/2025-09-22/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6:30pm / Snowpack Taproom (Conifer) - 🧩 Speed Jigsaw Puzzling, [team race for prizes](https://events.snowpacktaproom.com/e/speed-puzzling-at-snowpack-taproom-5?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Morrison Holiday Bar (Morrison) - 🎵 Scott Hackler, [live acoustic performance](http://www.morrisonholidaybar.com/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Tuesday 09/23

10am - 2pm / Center for the Arts (Evergreen) - 🌽 Evergreen Farmers Market, [yummy fresh local produce](https://evergreenarts.org/series/evergreen-farmers-market/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

2pm / Marmalade Lounge (Arvada) - 🍸 Negroni Week begins, [special variations for charity](https://www.marmaladelounge.com/events/negroni-week?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🧖 Nomadic Fire Mobile Sauna, [first day of the season](https://coloradotaphouse.com/events/nomadic-fire-mobile-sauna-at-the-tap-house-first-time-here-kcbc7-k2ah5-63nmf-nzzf5?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🧩 Jigsaw Puzzles On Tap: 2025 Fall Mini Season, [compete for prizes](https://coloradotaphouse.com/events/jigsaw-puzzles-fall-season-fwjwh-s6k3w?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Wheat Ridge City Hall (Wheat Ridge) - 🗳️ 2026 Wheat Ridge Candidate Forum, [hear from mayoral and city council candidates](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOrfFeMkmBJ/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Morrison Holiday Bar (Morrison) - 🎸 The E Train, [live band performance](http://www.morrisonholidaybar.com/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Method + Muse Cocktail Lounge (Arvada) - 🥃 Tasting Tuesday: Guided Amaro Tasting, [join founder for spirits tasting](https://methodandmusespirits.com/event/tasting-tuesday-guided-amaro-tasting/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

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🧠 Things to know 

Near Canon City, the highest suspension bridge in the world spans the Royal Gorge at 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River. The Royal Gorge Bridge was a major engineering feat of its time upon its construction in 1929\. The bridge was built to honor the hardworking men and women of America and for visitors to enjoy the untouched natural scenery of Southern Colorado.