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⚠️ Green Mountain Rec Center, Fox Hollow, Homestead and Bear Creek Lake Park Visitor's Center and Gatehouse will be closed on Wed, Dec. 17 due to Xcel’s planned power outage.
Visit https://lkwd.co/XcelPSPS to learn more about Xcel's planned Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Visit https://lkwd.co/XcelPSPS to learn more about Xcel's planned Public Safety Power Shutoff.
December 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
⚠️ Green Mountain Rec Center, Fox Hollow, Homestead and Bear Creek Lake Park Visitor's Center and Gatehouse will be closed on Wed, Dec. 17 due to Xcel’s planned power outage.
Visit https://lkwd.co/XcelPSPS to learn more about Xcel's planned Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Visit https://lkwd.co/XcelPSPS to learn more about Xcel's planned Public Safety Power Shutoff.
❄️ Winter storms can bring unexpected dangers—but with LookoutAlert, you’ll get real-time emergency updates sent straight to you. 📲
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
❄️ Winter storms can bring unexpected dangers—but with LookoutAlert, you’ll get real-time emergency updates sent straight to you. 📲
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
Great news! 🍂♻️
Our leaf recycling event collected around 1,800 cubic yards of leaves, or about the same as 60 large roll-off dumpsters, diverting theses leaves from going to landfills. The leaves will be recycled into compost, mulch and other landscape materials for the city!
Our leaf recycling event collected around 1,800 cubic yards of leaves, or about the same as 60 large roll-off dumpsters, diverting theses leaves from going to landfills. The leaves will be recycled into compost, mulch and other landscape materials for the city!
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Great news! 🍂♻️
Our leaf recycling event collected around 1,800 cubic yards of leaves, or about the same as 60 large roll-off dumpsters, diverting theses leaves from going to landfills. The leaves will be recycled into compost, mulch and other landscape materials for the city!
Our leaf recycling event collected around 1,800 cubic yards of leaves, or about the same as 60 large roll-off dumpsters, diverting theses leaves from going to landfills. The leaves will be recycled into compost, mulch and other landscape materials for the city!
Do you have a theater buff in your life? 🎭🎶
LCC Season tickets are always a hit! Purchase a multi-show package to get the greatest value on Lakewood Cultural Center shows.
🎟️ 4-5 shows - starting at $121
🎟️ 6+ shows - starting at $177
Buy today: https://lkwd.co/LCCPresentsTickets
LCC Season tickets are always a hit! Purchase a multi-show package to get the greatest value on Lakewood Cultural Center shows.
🎟️ 4-5 shows - starting at $121
🎟️ 6+ shows - starting at $177
Buy today: https://lkwd.co/LCCPresentsTickets
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Do you have a theater buff in your life? 🎭🎶
LCC Season tickets are always a hit! Purchase a multi-show package to get the greatest value on Lakewood Cultural Center shows.
🎟️ 4-5 shows - starting at $121
🎟️ 6+ shows - starting at $177
Buy today: https://lkwd.co/LCCPresentsTickets
LCC Season tickets are always a hit! Purchase a multi-show package to get the greatest value on Lakewood Cultural Center shows.
🎟️ 4-5 shows - starting at $121
🎟️ 6+ shows - starting at $177
Buy today: https://lkwd.co/LCCPresentsTickets
Due to expected high winds, Lakewood's Quail Street Recycling Center will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 17.
Visit our website for updated hours and accepted materials: https://lkwd.co/QuailStreet
Visit our website for updated hours and accepted materials: https://lkwd.co/QuailStreet
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Due to expected high winds, Lakewood's Quail Street Recycling Center will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 17.
Visit our website for updated hours and accepted materials: https://lkwd.co/QuailStreet
Visit our website for updated hours and accepted materials: https://lkwd.co/QuailStreet
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
The Washington Heights Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale was a blast! 🎨
The sale features artwork created by the students and instructors of Washington Heights. Classes are offered in pottery, weaving, drawing and more. Registration is now open!
👉 Sign up: https://lkwd.co/register
The sale features artwork created by the students and instructors of Washington Heights. Classes are offered in pottery, weaving, drawing and more. Registration is now open!
👉 Sign up: https://lkwd.co/register
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Washington Heights Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale was a blast! 🎨
The sale features artwork created by the students and instructors of Washington Heights. Classes are offered in pottery, weaving, drawing and more. Registration is now open!
👉 Sign up: https://lkwd.co/register
The sale features artwork created by the students and instructors of Washington Heights. Classes are offered in pottery, weaving, drawing and more. Registration is now open!
👉 Sign up: https://lkwd.co/register
Looking for the perfect gift for the golfer in your life? ⛳️ From supplies at the pro shop to lessons and gift cards, Lakewood's Fox Hollow and Homestead golf courses have exactly what you need!
Visit today to pick up a gift card or schedule tee time at: https://www.golflakewood.com/
Visit today to pick up a gift card or schedule tee time at: https://www.golflakewood.com/
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for the golfer in your life? ⛳️ From supplies at the pro shop to lessons and gift cards, Lakewood's Fox Hollow and Homestead golf courses have exactly what you need!
Visit today to pick up a gift card or schedule tee time at: https://www.golflakewood.com/
Visit today to pick up a gift card or schedule tee time at: https://www.golflakewood.com/
❄️ Celebrate the first day of winter with a guided night hike at Bear Creek Lake Park! Then gather around the campfire for a marshmallows and the traditional burning of the yule log.
Sat., Dec. 20 | 6 - 8 PM
$5 per person
Sign up: https://lkwd.co/register
Keyword "Solstice"
Sat., Dec. 20 | 6 - 8 PM
$5 per person
Sign up: https://lkwd.co/register
Keyword "Solstice"
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
❄️ Celebrate the first day of winter with a guided night hike at Bear Creek Lake Park! Then gather around the campfire for a marshmallows and the traditional burning of the yule log.
Sat., Dec. 20 | 6 - 8 PM
$5 per person
Sign up: https://lkwd.co/register
Keyword "Solstice"
Sat., Dec. 20 | 6 - 8 PM
$5 per person
Sign up: https://lkwd.co/register
Keyword "Solstice"
Happy Hanukkah Lakewood! 🕎✨ May the holiday bring peace and warmth to your family.
We’re so grateful for the diverse traditions that make Lakewood a beautiful place to call home.
We’re so grateful for the diverse traditions that make Lakewood a beautiful place to call home.
December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Happy Hanukkah Lakewood! 🕎✨ May the holiday bring peace and warmth to your family.
We’re so grateful for the diverse traditions that make Lakewood a beautiful place to call home.
We’re so grateful for the diverse traditions that make Lakewood a beautiful place to call home.
The numbers are in! The City Council's Pack the Pantry effort collected 805 pounds of food for The Action Center! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community this holiday season. 💙
Continue supporting by visiting the https://theactioncenter.org/
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community this holiday season. 💙
Continue supporting by visiting the https://theactioncenter.org/
December 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The numbers are in! The City Council's Pack the Pantry effort collected 805 pounds of food for The Action Center! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community this holiday season. 💙
Continue supporting by visiting the https://theactioncenter.org/
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community this holiday season. 💙
Continue supporting by visiting the https://theactioncenter.org/
Washington Heights Arts Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale is TOMORROW, Dec. 13, 2025 from 10 AM - 3 PM. 🥣🎁
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors.
👉 Find out more at: https://lkwd.co/HolidayArtsPotterySale
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors.
👉 Find out more at: https://lkwd.co/HolidayArtsPotterySale
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Washington Heights Arts Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale is TOMORROW, Dec. 13, 2025 from 10 AM - 3 PM. 🥣🎁
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors.
👉 Find out more at: https://lkwd.co/HolidayArtsPotterySale
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors.
👉 Find out more at: https://lkwd.co/HolidayArtsPotterySale
Looking to get more involved in your local area?
Check out a monthly ward meeting and connect with your elected Council members, community members and local businesses.
👉 See upcoming meetings and get on mailing lists at our website: https://lkwd.co/WardMeetings
Check out a monthly ward meeting and connect with your elected Council members, community members and local businesses.
👉 See upcoming meetings and get on mailing lists at our website: https://lkwd.co/WardMeetings
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Looking to get more involved in your local area?
Check out a monthly ward meeting and connect with your elected Council members, community members and local businesses.
👉 See upcoming meetings and get on mailing lists at our website: https://lkwd.co/WardMeetings
Check out a monthly ward meeting and connect with your elected Council members, community members and local businesses.
👉 See upcoming meetings and get on mailing lists at our website: https://lkwd.co/WardMeetings
The holidays are a busy season for cybercriminals. Here are 5 tips for safer online shopping
1️⃣ Go straight to the source
2️⃣ Avoid “too good to be true” ads
3️⃣ Use caution with unexpected messages about tracking issues
4️⃣ Don't buy with cash apps
5️⃣ Use unique passwords
1️⃣ Go straight to the source
2️⃣ Avoid “too good to be true” ads
3️⃣ Use caution with unexpected messages about tracking issues
4️⃣ Don't buy with cash apps
5️⃣ Use unique passwords
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The holidays are a busy season for cybercriminals. Here are 5 tips for safer online shopping
1️⃣ Go straight to the source
2️⃣ Avoid “too good to be true” ads
3️⃣ Use caution with unexpected messages about tracking issues
4️⃣ Don't buy with cash apps
5️⃣ Use unique passwords
1️⃣ Go straight to the source
2️⃣ Avoid “too good to be true” ads
3️⃣ Use caution with unexpected messages about tracking issues
4️⃣ Don't buy with cash apps
5️⃣ Use unique passwords
🌟 Today’s the day, Lakewood! Colorado Gives Day is here—a perfect time to support the nonprofits that make our community stronger every day. 💙
Find a cause you care about and make an impact: https://www.coloradogives.org/
Find a cause you care about and make an impact: https://www.coloradogives.org/
December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🌟 Today’s the day, Lakewood! Colorado Gives Day is here—a perfect time to support the nonprofits that make our community stronger every day. 💙
Find a cause you care about and make an impact: https://www.coloradogives.org/
Find a cause you care about and make an impact: https://www.coloradogives.org/
Map the future of William F. Hayden Park! 🥾
Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Map the future of William F. Hayden Park! 🥾
Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
Looking for fun this winter? 🌟 Registration for Lakewood Parks and Recreation programs opens TOMORROW, Dec. 9, for residents and Dec. 11 for nonresidents! 🗓️
🖥️ Create your account now at https://lkwd.co/register so you're ready to sign up when classes open.
🖥️ Create your account now at https://lkwd.co/register so you're ready to sign up when classes open.
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Looking for fun this winter? 🌟 Registration for Lakewood Parks and Recreation programs opens TOMORROW, Dec. 9, for residents and Dec. 11 for nonresidents! 🗓️
🖥️ Create your account now at https://lkwd.co/register so you're ready to sign up when classes open.
🖥️ Create your account now at https://lkwd.co/register so you're ready to sign up when classes open.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Heritage Lakewood for the tree lighting ceremony. 🎄
Shoutout to the City Council members and Santa who helped count down the tree lighting and to all the amazing performers and volunteers that made this year's event so special. 👏
Shoutout to the City Council members and Santa who helped count down the tree lighting and to all the amazing performers and volunteers that made this year's event so special. 👏
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Heritage Lakewood for the tree lighting ceremony. 🎄
Shoutout to the City Council members and Santa who helped count down the tree lighting and to all the amazing performers and volunteers that made this year's event so special. 👏
Shoutout to the City Council members and Santa who helped count down the tree lighting and to all the amazing performers and volunteers that made this year's event so special. 👏
✨ Lakewood Lights is TONIGHT! ✨ Join us for one of the brightest traditions of the season from 5-8:30PM at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
🎄 Lighting ceremony
🎶 Festive performances
🎅 Santa visits
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
🎄 Lighting ceremony
🎶 Festive performances
🎅 Santa visits
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
✨ Lakewood Lights is TONIGHT! ✨ Join us for one of the brightest traditions of the season from 5-8:30PM at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
🎄 Lighting ceremony
🎶 Festive performances
🎅 Santa visits
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
🎄 Lighting ceremony
🎶 Festive performances
🎅 Santa visits
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Do you or someone you know in Lakewood want to participate in Lakewood's art, park, and recreation programs but are unable to for financial reasons?
Applications for the Lakewood Possibilities Fund opens Monday, December 15! 🖥️
👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
Applications for the Lakewood Possibilities Fund opens Monday, December 15! 🖥️
👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Do you or someone you know in Lakewood want to participate in Lakewood's art, park, and recreation programs but are unable to for financial reasons?
Applications for the Lakewood Possibilities Fund opens Monday, December 15! 🖥️
👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
Applications for the Lakewood Possibilities Fund opens Monday, December 15! 🖥️
👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
TOMORROW is First Friday! 🎉
Explore galleries filled with color and inspiration, and soak in the cheerful community vibes all along Colfax. 🎁🎄
🗓️ Fri, Dec. 5th • 5–9pm
📍 40 West Arts District
🎟️ FREE & open to all!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133068078977840/
Explore galleries filled with color and inspiration, and soak in the cheerful community vibes all along Colfax. 🎁🎄
🗓️ Fri, Dec. 5th • 5–9pm
📍 40 West Arts District
🎟️ FREE & open to all!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133068078977840/
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
TOMORROW is First Friday! 🎉
Explore galleries filled with color and inspiration, and soak in the cheerful community vibes all along Colfax. 🎁🎄
🗓️ Fri, Dec. 5th • 5–9pm
📍 40 West Arts District
🎟️ FREE & open to all!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133068078977840/
Explore galleries filled with color and inspiration, and soak in the cheerful community vibes all along Colfax. 🎁🎄
🗓️ Fri, Dec. 5th • 5–9pm
📍 40 West Arts District
🎟️ FREE & open to all!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133068078977840/
Join City Council’s Pack the Pantry food drive!
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. at Lakewood Lights. All items will be donated to The Action Center.
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. at Lakewood Lights. All items will be donated to The Action Center.
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Join City Council’s Pack the Pantry food drive!
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. at Lakewood Lights. All items will be donated to The Action Center.
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. at Lakewood Lights. All items will be donated to The Action Center.
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
In partnership with Jeffco Public Schools, Lakewood has launched its first Zero Waste School Program at Rose Stein Elementary.
The program will expand to one new school each academic year as we grow this sustainability initiative. ♻️🌱
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ZeroWasteSchool
The program will expand to one new school each academic year as we grow this sustainability initiative. ♻️🌱
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ZeroWasteSchool
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In partnership with Jeffco Public Schools, Lakewood has launched its first Zero Waste School Program at Rose Stein Elementary.
The program will expand to one new school each academic year as we grow this sustainability initiative. ♻️🌱
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ZeroWasteSchool
The program will expand to one new school each academic year as we grow this sustainability initiative. ♻️🌱
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ZeroWasteSchool
🎄 Gather your friends and family for this annual celebration!
Join us this Fri., Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Join us this Fri., Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🎄 Gather your friends and family for this annual celebration!
Join us this Fri., Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Join us this Fri., Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Bear Creek Lake Park 2026 annual passes are on sale TODAY. 🎉
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Purchase today: https://lkwd.co/BCLPpass
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Purchase today: https://lkwd.co/BCLPpass
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Bear Creek Lake Park 2026 annual passes are on sale TODAY. 🎉
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Purchase today: https://lkwd.co/BCLPpass
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Purchase today: https://lkwd.co/BCLPpass