Whether you want a crisp craft lager, a sunny patio, a dog-friendly spot, or a place for kids, Arvada has options for nearly every outing.

This isn’t just about what’s pouring from the taps. It’s about the vibe when you walk in, the energy on the patio, whether the dog bowl is already waiting outside, and which breweries make it easy to spend an entire afternoon hanging out with friends and family.

"America's Greatest Whiskey" is made in Colorado. That's according to judges at the 2025 International Spirits Competition. Talnua Distillery, in Arvada, was awarded the honor, "America's Greatest Whiskey," for their Bourbon Cask & Stave Series Single Pot Still American Whiskey.

Meet Nora Flemming, founder and creative force behind the wildly popular home goods brand “Nora Flemming” at Outside the Box, Too in Arvada on November 5 from 4-6pm.

(photo from The Denver Gazette)

Henriksen Amplifiers new manufacturing location in Arvada. The business started in Colorado in 2006 before moving around the metro Denver area. Now, it's back in its home city, with an 8,500-square-foot manufacturing facility making handmade jazz amplifiers.