9 News: Raise a glass and hit the streets in Olde Town Arvada

Olde Town Arvada will allow public drinking with a new designated area for adults 21 and over. They'll celebrate with a party on Oct. 22.

“….Sometimes, restaurants with a loyal customer base can change and evolve their menus while staying popular. Sometimes, a place like that can even keep its name even as its identity morphs. But it’s not often that a restaurant can keep its loyal customer base and its name while adding an entirely new cuisine. That’s what has happened at Bada Bing Grill in Arvada…”

Arvada Press: Remembering Joe Hengstler, the ‘mayor’ of Olde Town Arvada

Historic district lost its greatest advocate; Arvadans lost a dear friend

Broadway World: Arvada Center to Host Black Community Night for LADY DAY

Directed by Christopher Page-Sanders, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill runs from September 26 to November 2, 2025.

(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.

Thirst Colorado: Method and Muse Spirits combines the science and art of distilling

Method and Muse Spirits treats its gin like a global science experiment, crafting libations for their taproom and for exclusive private blends with local plants, Japanese herbs, Icelandic-type lichen and whatever else strikes their fancy.

The name draws from the methodical science of distilling, mixed with the artistic muse that drives the founders and their business.

Earlier this month, personal finance company WalletHub ranked the 300 best cities in the United States for first-time home-buyers. See how Arvada ranked (hint: top 25 nationwide!)

5280: The Arvada Center Summer Concert Series featuring the Colorado Symphony. Photo by Amanda Tipton Photography

“…with award-winning craft brews, small town boutiques, and year-round festivals, (Arvada) makes its presence known in a lively way.

A drag queen, a rainbow carpet and a new art installation greeted members of the selection committee for the 2030 Gay Games as they stepped off the G-Line into Olde Town Arvada and met excited community stakeholders while Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” blared on nearby speakers.

Method & Muse focuses on spirits that have a strong focus on cultural and culinary inspirations. Gabe Toth

Arvada, CO: It's where this week's Denver7 | Your Voice took reporter Veronica Acosta to hear from locals about living in a community that has prioritized a tight-knit feel and walkability, all while making moves to solve some of its core issues.

Westword: Arvada Beer Garden Brings a Park-Like Feel to Dining and Drinking

“What we’re doing here is creating a park with a lot of seating and a concession stand, that’s how we try to run it.”

Artist, painter and muralist Patrick Maxcy has partnered with Olde Town Arvada to craft a mural on the side of building where Rhinelander Bakery is.

Get ready to savor the sights and sounds of Arvada as Colorado & Company takes a look behind the scenes at the “Taste of Arvada” — a summer festival at the Apex Center where 50+ local restaurants, craft breweries and non‑food vendors come together for an evening of delicious sampling, lively music, and community. It’s a celebration of flavor and local culture—whether you’re a foodie craving creative bites, a brew aficionado hunting new favorites, or just someone who loves good vibes and live tunes, this event has something for everyone. Dive in and join the fun!