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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 15h
Get ready for Cider Days starting at 10 a.m.! 😄 🍂 We hope you’re getting excited to join us at our favorite fall tradition. Dive into live music, fun kids’ activities, historic demos, cider pressing, and more. 👉 Visit lkwd.co/ciderdays for full event details!
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 02/10/2026
First Friday returns to West Colfax with open studios, new exhibitions and the artists behind them. Walk through The HUB and studios see what the artists have been working on this season. 📅 Fri., Oct. 2 🕔 5 - 9PM 📍 40 West Arts District More info: www.facebook.com/share/1Hv5w3SQjg
Promotional graphic for an October First Friday Art Walk in Lakewood, CO, featuring autumn leaves and event details.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 02/10/2026
Cider Days starts TOMORROW (Oct. 3rd)! 🎉🍎 Get ready for Lakewood’s favorite fall tradition and enjoy live bands, local vendors, food, drinks, and more starting at 10AM. 🎟️ See all the activities and buy your tickets today: lkwd.co/ciderdays
An illustrated map of the Cider Days festival grounds, showing paths, buildings, parking, and various event attractions.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 01/10/2026
Applications are now open for the 2027 HOA Turf Conversion Consultation Program. The program helps HOA turf conversion projects with guidance, resources, and support from start to finish, including a project completion grant of up to $6,000. Learn more: lkwd.co/HOATurfConversion
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 01/10/2026
Join Mountair Park Community Farm and volunteer for the upcoming harvest! Not only will you be contributing to your local community, you can learn about growing your own food and take home some fresh vegetables! Sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ACAB…
A flyer for Sprout City Farms volunteer opportunities at Mountainair Park Community Farm, featuring a QR code to sign up.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 01/10/2026
🚗 CIDER DAYS PARKING REMINDER: The lot at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., is reserved exclusively for those who need accessible parking and our free bike valet. Free shuttles will be available. 👉 Visit lkwd.co/ciderdays for more info on where to park
A green John Deere tractor pulls a weighted sled at a tractor pull event on a dirt track under a sunny sky.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 30/09/2026
Join our Public Works Department to learn about two key initiatives updating how stormwater and flood risks are managed in Lakewood! Meet project staff, ask questions, and share your feedback. 📅 Oct. 22 | 5 – 7 p.m. 📍 470 S. Allison Pkwy Learn more: lkwd.co/Floodplain
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 30/09/2026
Come celebrate Lakewood's agricultural roots this weekend with apple treats, a vintage tractor pull, and family-friendly activities. And don't forget to explore local crafts and historic demos happening around the park. 👉 See all the details: lkwd.co/ciderdays
Three women sitting in a row, each using a spinning wheel to spin wool in a bright room with green walls.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 30/09/2026
Morse Park Pool Design Concept: We Asked, You Answered! 🎉 Our project team has refined the site plan and drafted an exciting new design concept for Morse Park Pool. Review the new site plan by Oct. 12th, and let us know what you think. Take the survey: lkwd.co/MorseParkPoolSurvey
A promotional graphic featuring a cartoon green dragon inviting the community to help design a new pool at Morse Park.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 29/09/2026
Live music lineup for Lakewood Cider Days (Oct 3–4): 📅 Sat: Saint Colfax Bluegrass, Orchard Creek Band, High Lonesome, Jake Leg 📅 Sun: Dennis Valasquez Native Flute, Ms. Amy & the Jet Set, Pennies on the Track, Slopeside Band See all the details: lkwd.co/ciderdays
A five-piece folk band playing instruments including a fiddle, banjo, guitar, cajon, and double bass on an outdoor stage.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 29/09/2026
Due to extended drought, Denver Water has prohibited lawn watering and all spray irrigation after Sept. 30. Reach out to your local water district with questions about the latest restrictions. Read more about this decision: lkwd.co/DenverWaterDrought
A lawn sprinkler spraying water with a red 'no' symbol superimposed over it, indicating a prohibition.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 28/09/2026
Have you registered to vote? 🗳️ If you’ve recently moved, changed your name, or need to register for the first time, visit govotecolorado.gov to check your registration or get registered today! ℹ️ Learn more: lkwd.co/2026Election
An informational graphic for the 2026 General Election in Lakewood, Colorado, showing a ballot and a voter checklist.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 28/09/2026
We love Lakewood! 💙 Love Lakewood Day is a community-wide day of service that brings neighbors, employees, local organizations and community partners together to give back to the city we call home. Check out the video: youtu.be/C3Qj_slEYGg?si=kSt-4TH6ysk…
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 26/09/2026
Skip parking and ride your bike to Cider Days! As a bonus, when you check your bike at the FREE Bike Valet located near the Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center, you'll receive $1 off your first cup of non-alcoholic cider! 👉 More info: lkwd.co/ciderdays
A red A-frame sign advertising a free bike valet service, with parked bicycles and blue event tents in the background.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 25/09/2026
The 2026 West Metro Veterans Fair is in the books! Thank you to all who helped make this event, which connects local veterans with support, happen. More than 50 exhibitors and around 200 veterans took advantage of this great opportunity.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 25/09/2026
Do you know kids in Lakewood who have good ideas for helping save the Earth? 🌎 Our Lakewood Kids Climate Grant can help make their ideas a reality. Grants up to $500 are available to student clubs, classes, and groups. Learn more and apply: lkwd.co/KidsClimateGrant
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 25/09/2026
🔥 Wildfires can spread fast—make sure you get emergency alerts even faster. LookoutAlert delivers real-time wildfire warnings straight to your phone, email, or voicemail. Sign up now and stay prepared: lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 24/09/2026
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? We are accepting applications for 2026 through November 13! 🖥️ 👉Learn more: lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
A person leaping in the air with the text 'Play, create, grow. Everyone is invited.' and the Lakewood logo below.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 24/09/2026
🎃 Haunted Trail Adventure returns Sat., Oct. 24th from 4pm - 7pm. Experience Bear Creek Lake Park in all its ghoulish magic in an evening of ghostly trails and tales. 🎟️ Register today: lkwd.co/HauntedTrail
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 23/09/2026
The City of Lakewood is hosting a job fair to connect Lakewood residents with seasonal, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities offered by approximately 30 Lakewood-area employers. 📍 Sheraton (360 Union Blvd) 🗓️ Oct. 3 🕕 10AM - 2PM RSVP: lkwd.co/4gcePLS
Promotional poster for the Lakewood Job Fair on Saturday, October 3, 2026, featuring a photo of attendees.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 23/09/2026
Come celebrate Lakewood's agricultural roots with a weekend full of apple treats, a vintage tractor pull, and family-friendly activities. And don't forget to explore local crafts and historic demos happening around the park. 👉 See all the details: lkwd.co/ciderdays
Three women sitting in a row, each using a spinning wheel to spin wool in a bright room with green walls.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 22/09/2026
Happy 100th birthday, Gail! 🎂🎉 Mayor Wendi Strom visited Gail today to present a proclamation officially making September 22nd, 2026 Gail Land Day. A devoted Lakewood resident, Gail brings so much joy to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren every day.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 22/09/2026
Heads up, Lakewood! The 2026 General Election is happening November 3rd. 🗳️ Ballots will be mailed and drop boxes open starting October 5th. Voting centers open October 19th. ✅ Update or confirm your voter registration: govotecolorado.gov ℹ️ Learn more: lkwd.co/2026Election
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 22/09/2026
Happy first day of fall, Lakewood! 🍂🍁 Get ready to celebrate the season's arrival with our annual Cider Days event. Join us on Oct. 3rd and 4th to enjoy tractor pulls, live music, a pie-eating contest, cider pressing, and more! 🍎 👉 Buy tickets: lkwd.co/ciderdays
A woodland scene with autumn leaves and a graphic overlay reading 'Happy Fall Equinox' from the City of Lakewood.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 21/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who made Love Lakewood Day such a success. From school beautification to neighborhood cleanups, our community truly showed up! Want to stay involved year-round? Join Team Love Lakewood for updates on future volunteer opportunities: lkwd.co/TeamLoveLakewood
A large, diverse group of volunteers waving and smiling in front of the Deane Elementary School building.A blue 'LOVE Lakewood Day' volunteer sign stands on a street corner near a group of volunteers and a white car.Four people working together to hang plastic sheeting on a brick wall in a room with a blue stepladder.A smiling man in a high-visibility vest stands next to a skip filled with rubbish bags and a sofa.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 21/09/2026
Cider Days early bird ticket pricing ends TODAY (September 21st). Don't miss out on our early bird ticket pricing and get ready for everything apple! 🍎🍏 🎟️ This signature fall event is expected to sell out, so don't wait! Grab your tickets today! lkwd.co/ciderdays
A colorful, retro-style graphic for 'Cider Days' at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, featuring festival icons and dancing.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 21/09/2026
Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur. May you have a year filled with love, peace and wisdom.
A Yom Kippur greeting from the City of Lakewood featuring a shofar, a Torah scroll handle, and a tallit on a stone surface.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 20/09/2026
Woof woof! 🐾 Lakewood's Cider Days on October 3rd and 4th is a dog-friendly event! Bring your well behaved furry best friend to enjoy the festivities with you. Just remember to keep them on a leash and clean up after them! 🐶❤️ 👉 Buy your tickets today: lkwd.co/ciderdays
A woman in a pumpkin-themed outfit and red hat pushes a small dog in a stroller at an outdoor autumn market.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 18/09/2026
What a turnout! Huge thanks to the 200+ neighbors who joined us for our annual Cops That Cook Pancake Breakfast. LPD loved flipping pancakes, catching up with everyone, and seeing the community come together. See you next year!
A community hall filled with people at blue-covered tables for a 'Cops That Cook!' pancake breakfast event.A police officer and a young girl in blue aprons serve food to a woman in a commercial kitchen.A smiling police officer in a blue apron sits at a table with community members during a breakfast event.Two police officers and two elderly women posing for a photograph at a community event.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 18/09/2026
🍎 Keep your food out of the landfill and turn it into soil that grows local food. Lakewood residents can now drop off food scraps for composting at sites citywide — for only $5/month. 👉 Ready to join in? Sign up today: lkwd.co/CompostProgram
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 17/09/2026
TOMORROW! 🥞 Don't miss the Lakewood Police Department's Cops that Cook Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sept. 18th! All proceeds benefit the Police Department's spouses group. Tickets are just $6 for adults and $4 for kids. 👉 Learn more: lkwd.co/CopsThatCook
Police officers in blue 'Cops That Cook' aprons serving food to a man at a community event.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 17/09/2026
We are currently accepting statements for or against the sales tax question City Council approved for the November ballot. 🔗 Submit a statement by noon tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 18: lkwd.co/elections
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 16/09/2026
We're in the process of updating the city's Drainage Criteria Manual and floodplain regulations. Join us for an informational open house TOMORROW September 17th from 5 to 7 p.m at 470 S. Allison Parkway. 👉 Learn more and get involved today: lkwd.co/Drainage
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 16/09/2026
Did you check out the Lakewood Food and Wine Festival this past Saturday? 🍷🍽️ We loved seeing so many of our amazing Lakewood businesses showcasing their best! Huge shoutout to ServiceSource for putting on a great event for the community!
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 16/09/2026
Fun for ALL Ages! 🎉 Lakewood's Cider Days on October 3rd and 4th at Heritage Lakewood is your one-stop for family fall fun! All amusements are INCLUDED with admission! See all the fun: 👉 lkwd.co/ciderdays
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 15/09/2026
We need your feedback! We're launching a pilot project to address speeding along the streets with higher traffic volumes in neighborhoods. The first section of roadway to be evaluated is W. Mississippi Ave. from Pierce St. to Sheridan Blvd. See more: lkwd.co/mississippi
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 14/09/2026
Have you signed up for Love Lakewood Day? 💙 Our annual city-wide volunteer event on September 19th is almost full! It’s a great way to give back and connect with your community. See the volunteer projects and sign up at: lkwd.co/LoveLakewood26
Three volunteers in high-visibility gear and hats cleaning up litter in a grassy area next to a chain-link fence.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 12/09/2026
Wishing everyone celebrating a very happy Rosh Hashanah! May the new year be sweet, filled with blessings and good health for all.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 11/09/2026
Calling all artists! 🧑‍🎨 This holiday season, we are excited to present the second annual LCC Winter Salon, featuring small and accessibly priced artworks that celebrate the creativity within our community. 👉 Submit your work to the show: lkwd.co/LCCWinterSalon
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 11/09/2026
Today marks 25 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On Patriot Day we take time to reflect and honor all those impacted by the events of September 11th and heroic first responders who selflessly answered the call. 🇺🇸
A Patriot Day commemorative graphic with an American flag, the text 'PATRIOT DAY Never Forget', and the Lakewood logo.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 10/09/2026
Do you know kids in Lakewood who have good ideas for helping save the Earth? 🌎 Our Lakewood Kids Climate Grant can help make their ideas a reality. Grants up to $500 are available to student clubs, classes, and groups. Learn more and apply: lkwd.co/KidsClimateGrant
A group of eleven children posing in a community garden with a blue banner at the bottom featuring the Lakewood city logo.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 10/09/2026
Looking for a beautiful way to spend your Friday evening? Lakewood is hosting a sunset hike on Sept. 18th! Enjoy breathtaking views and a relaxing stroll as the sun goes down. 🌄 👉 Check out the details and sign up here: lkwd.co/register Keyword "Sunset Hike"
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 09/09/2026
We are currently accepting statements for or against the sales tax question City Council approved for the November ballot. 🔗 Submit a statement by noon Friday, Sept. 18: lkwd.co/elections
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 09/09/2026
🍎 Cider Days is just around the corner at Heritage Lakewood! 🍂 This event includes tractor pulls, kids activities, historic demonstrations, cider pressing and a variety of exhibitors and vendors. 🎟️ See all the activities and buy your tickets today: lkwd.co/ciderdays
Children and adults using a vintage hand-cranked apple grinder at an outdoor community event.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 09/09/2026
Due to extended drought, Denver Water has prohibited lawn watering and all spray irrigation after Sept. 30. Reach out to your local water district with questions about the latest restrictions. Read more about this decision: lkwd.co/DenverWaterDrought
A lawn sprinkler spraying water with a red 'no' symbol superimposed over it, indicating a prohibition.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 08/09/2026
We want your input! We're updating the city's Drainage Criteria Manual, which is key to guiding how water drainage is managed throughout the city. Join us for an open house September 17th from 5 to 7 p.m at 470 S. Allison Parkway. 👉 Learn more and get involved today: lkwd.co/Drainage
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 08/09/2026
🚨 When an emergency happens, be the first to know. LookoutAlert delivers real-time safety updates straight to your phone, email, or voicemail. Sign up in just five minutes at lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 08/09/2026
Do you have fallen branches or prunings in your yard? Lakewood is offering vouchers for residents to use at Jeffco SLASH to dispose woody debris. Vouchers are first-come, first-served basis. 👉 Learn more: lkwd.co/WoodyDebrisDropOff
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day, Lakewood! 🎉 Today we celebrate the dedication of everyone who contributes to our community's strength. Whether through your job, volunteering, raising a family, or supporting a neighbor, your work makes Lakewood a better place.
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City of Lakewood, Colorado @lakewood.org · 07/09/2026
Lakewood city offices are closed today, September 7th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Recreation center hours can be found here: www.lakewoodco.gov/recholidayhours
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