Special Events

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Neighbor Nights Every Friday night, May-Sept. | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Locations vary by month

Join your neighbors for a fun night out! Enjoy a variety of fun activities held by one of our rotating mobile trailers: Park & Play, Art a la Carte, Wild Wagon, and Library to Go. Sept: Downtown Westminster

Presented by: Xfinity

WMS World Music Showcase Sept. 23 | 3-8 p.m. | Fireman's Park

Westminster Arts Week will kick off with the World Music Showcase. Take a trip around the world—without leaving the comfort of Westminster! This world showcase celebrates various expressions of culture through live entertainment and culinary delights.

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Westminster Arts Week Sept. 23-30 | Various locations throughout Westminster

A celebration of Westminster’s local arts community! Enjoy a World Music Showcase, studio and gallery tours, Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot), a plein air festival, community art installations and murals, art and poetry receptions, family-friendly activities and more!

View the full schedule below:

Event	Date	Time	Location	Description
World Music Showcase	Sept. 23	3-8 p.m.	Fireman's Park	Westminster Arts Week will kick off with the World Music Showcase. Take a trip around the world—without leaving the comfort of Westminster! This world showcase celebrates various expressions of culture through live entertainment and culinary delights.
Art & Poetry Exhibit	Sept. 23-29	M-W: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Th-F: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sa-Su: 1-5 p.m.	College Hill Library	The Paletteers Art Club will be displaying art at the College Hill Library. Members of the Colorado Poetry Society will be writing poems specific to pieces of art. Be sure to stop by to enjoy the art and read the poems!
Studio & Gallery Tours	Sept. 23 & 24	Hours Vary	Locations Vary	This is an opportunity for you to visit 11 studios of 17 working artists in the North Metro Area. You can plan which studios to visit each day and go at your own pace. The tour is free and booklets can be picked up at City Hall and City recreation facilities. Visit www.paletteers.com for more information.
Plein Air Art Competition	Sept. 23-29	Hours Vary	Locations Vary	Sponsored by the North Metro Arts Alliance, this is an opportunity for you to see artists creating art in our beautiful parks and open spaces. You can get more information about the artists and their locations by contacting the Aar River Gallery in the Historic Westminster Arts District at aarriver3707@gmail.com.
Inks & Drinks Community Creative Evenings	Sept. 26-29	T-Fri: 12-9 p.m.	Downtown Westminster	Join Inks and Drinks in Downtown Westminster for special deals on creative projects. They will help you create painted or planted masterpieces! You can book your session on their website: www.inksanddrinksparties.com. Be sure to mention that you are part of Westminster Arts Week to get special pricing.
Sculpture Walk and Arts & Culture Master Plan Update	Sept. 28	4:30-7 p.m.	Vicky Bunsen Sculpture Garden	Join City staff and local sculptors to tour the Vicky Bunsen Sculpture Garden, learn about the latest sculptures on loan in the Garden, and get an update on the City’s Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Art & Poetry Reception	Sept. 29	6-8:30 p.m.	College Hill Library	Join the Paletteers Art Club for a reception celebrating the combination of art of poetry. This reception will recognize the participants in the art and poetry exhibit.
Concert on the Plaza	Sept. 29	6:30-8:30 p.m.	Downtown Westminster	Join us on the Downtown Westminster Plaza for free, live music by Pandas and People.
Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot)	Sept. 30	12 p.m.	Westminster High School	Join the Denver Center for the Performing Arts at Westminster High School for a production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in the school parking lot. This fun and unique production uses an old truck as the stage. Bring your family, friends, some lawn chairs and enjoy live theater!
Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot)	Sept. 30	2 p.m.	Westminster High School	Join the Denver Center for the Performing Arts at Westminster High School for a production of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream in the school parking lot. This fun and unique production uses an old truck as the stage. Bring your family, friends, some lawn chairs and enjoy live theater! Plan to stay after the production for an interactive conversation with the actors and producers of the plays.
Plein Air Awards Reception	Sept. 30	4-7 p.m.	Aar River Gallery	Join the North Metro Arts Alliance at the Aar River Gallery for an awards reception for the Plein Air Art Competition. Enjoy live music, meet the artists, and see the winning art entries.

Concert on the Plaza Sept. 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Downtown Westminster Plaza

Join us on the Downtown Westminster Plaza for free, live music by Pandas and People. PLUS, Cuisine with Cops will be joining us too—enjoy tasty food from the Il Pizzaiolo food truck and get to know some of your local police officers!

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Heartifacts Pop-Up Museum Oct. 7-29 | 8910 Westminster Boulevard (Downtown Westminster)

Join us as we open our first pop-up community museum. Meet members of the community who are displaying their family treasures.

Grand Opening:
Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Museum open until 4 p.m.)

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday–Friday: 4-7 p.m.
Saturdays: 11-4 p.m.
Sundays: 11-4p.m.
*Closed on Oct. 21*

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Westy Fest Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12-8 p.m. | City Park Soccer Fields

Bring the whole family to kick off the fall season at our FREE fall festival with carnival games, trick-or-treating, a spectacular hot-air balloon glow, live musical performances by local bands, food trucks, jumping castles, and more. You can even pick out the perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch!

Presented by: Intermountain Health, Associate Sponsor: Premier Members Credit Union, Supporting Sponsors: Xfinity, School of Rock Broomfield, and Smile Heroes Denver.

Craft Vendor Application | Home-Based Vendor Application | Non-Profit Vendor Application | Exhibitor Vendor Application

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Boo at the View Saturday, Oct. 28 | 3-6 p.m. | West View Recreation Center

Get your costumes ready for a FREE, outdoor trunk-or-treat at West View Recreation Center. Enjoy crafts, candy, hayrides, games, a balloon artist, and more!

Presented by: Westminster Federal Credit Union

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Holiday Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The MAC

60+ artisans selling unique, handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind special gifts in all price ranges. Free admission and parking at The MAC.

Presented by: Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge and Cigna Medicare.

More Info and to Register

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Holiday Pottery Sale Sat. & Sun., Nov. 4 & 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | City Park Recreation Center

Start your holiday shopping for unique, hand-crafted pottery, created by students and staff from the City Park Pottery Studio. Be sure to register for a door prize! Admission is a non-perishable food donation for the Westminster Food Bank.

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Veterans Day Ceremony Friday, Nov. 10 | 10:30 a.m. | Armed Forces Tribute Garden

Check back soon for more details.

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Honor the Land & Streams Saturday, Nov. 11 | 8-11 a.m.

Imagine a more beautiful Westminster! Help clean up our waterways and open space to honor our land and streams. Spend the morning picking up trash on public land to keep waterways flowing clean. Register with friends and family by Nov. 1: Send an email to HLS@westminsterco.gov or call 303-658-2389.

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Santa is Coming to West View Saturday, Nov. 18 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | West View Recreation Center

Visit Santa and take your own photo (pick your time, no waiting in line!). Enjoy crafts, hot chocolate, activities, and more! The event is FREE, but registration is required.

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Partner Event: Home Town Christmas Friday, Dec. 1 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Historic Westminster (Fireman’s Park)

Kick off the holiday season and light Colorado’s tallest living Christmas tree! Christmas carolers, visits with Santa, vendors, and more! Presented by the Westminster Historical Society.

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Holiday Lighting Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Westminster City Hall

Experience the magical wonderland of lights at the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Westminster City Hall, complete with holiday music, food vendors, and of course, a visit with Santa! The full-size sleigh and kid-size train are perfect settings for family photos. Dress warmly—the event is mostly outside!

Presented by: Intermountain Health

Exhibitor Vendor Application

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Santa on the Plaza Saturdays, Dec. 9 & 16 | 5-7 p.m. | Westminster City Hall plaza

Visit with Santa and experience the magical wonderland of lights at Westminster City Hall! The full-size sleigh and kid-size train are perfect settings for family photos. Remember to bring a camera to snap a photo with Santa! Hosted by the Westminster Rotary Club.

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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