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Hello Westminster! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Butterflies and chamber music, a junior chef challenge, and a robot battle + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Culture as wartime resilience: Ahead of DakhaBrakha's Chautauqua Auditorium show in Boulder today, KGNU interviews Ulana Bihun of Sunflower Seeds Ukraine on music as cultural defense, Colorado’s growing Ukrainian community, and local aid efforts -- hear the full interview.
Back-to-school support grows: A Precious Child, a Broomfield nonprofit, teams with Denver7 and Les Schwab to supply Denver-area students. At Aurora Central High, staff loaded 300 backpacks for distribution during registration day -- learn how to donate.
A hometown celebration: Colorado turns 150 and the Civic Center Night Market will celebrate July 31 from 5 to 10 p.m. in Civic Center Park with an all-local marketplace, DJs, and live bands -- see what’s planned.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Freshen up your space: Need a sofa that survives movie nights, pets, and mysteriously multiplying throw pillows? ICON Sales is a local, family-run spot in Westminster Square with comfy couches and full bedroom sets, plus helpful delivery and assembly, and even 3D/AR previews so you can test pieces in your space.
Easy outdoor upgrade: Skip the drive to the hills and post up at McFall Park (Formerly Westminster Center Park) a tidy 10-acre hangout with that eye-catching obelisk, a lawn amphitheater for casual performances, and a kid-magnet playground and splash pad that let you actually finish a coffee.
Your comfort-food cue: Whether you need a midweek pick-me-up or a Saturday splurge, Westy's Cafe nails the comfort classics, from crispy chicken-fried steak to green chili that hits cozy and kicky at once. Zero fuss, all flavor, and the kind of local diner vibe Westminster folks keep on speed dial.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👩 Arvada Kid's Club: Junior Chef Challenge @ Arvada Marketplace | Wednesday (7/22) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid thinks a whisk is a toy or critiques your plating, this Junior Chef Challenge at Arvada Marketplace lets the under-10 crowd play Iron Chef, laugh, and get messy while you supervise. It’s free, goodies while supplies last, and grown-ups must stay.
🎶 Rhythms & Reels: Ward 4 @ Fallbrook Park 3578 E 142nd Dr, Thornton, CO 80602 | Thursday (7/23) at 6:00 PM – Bring a blanket to Ward 4 for Rhythms & Reels, where Lucky Catch warms up the lawn, then Wonka rolls when the stars come out. It is family friendly, low key, and the City Council covers a frozen treat, plus a food truck for dinner.
🚗 9th Annual Rocky Mountain Car Show & Swap Meet @ Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (Broomfield) | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Head to Broomfield for the Rocky Mountain Car Show and Swap Meet, where hundreds of vintage and special interest cars, trucks, and a helicopter line up like they own the place. Ogle chrome, haggle for parts, and let DJ Ragtop Rocker spin hot rod hits.
🐾 Kid's Zone on Central Square Plaza: Wild Wonders @ Central Square Plaza | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – Bring the herd to Central Square Plaza for Kids Zone, back with a Wild Wonders theme. Expect animal-inspired activities, nature crafts, face painting, splash pad bliss, and outdoor games that tire them out nicely, while you swap small talk, and savor that elusive adult conversation.
🏃 3rd Annual Community Field Day & BBQ @ Britton Park, Arvada Colorado | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – Patio weather calls for lawn games and low-stakes glory. Round up your crew for the 3rd Annual Community Field Day and BBQ, with sack races, water balloons, cornhole, music, and barbecue. Free, family friendly, inclusive, and loaded with prizes and bragging rights.
🚲 Wheels & Whiskers 2026 @ Carpenter Park Fields (Thornton) | Sunday (7/26) at 10:00 AM – If you like chrome with your cat cuddles, head to the SW lot by Carpenter Park Fields for adoptable pets, bikes and cars, vendors, raffles, and good grub. Every entry helps push Riverdale Animal Shelter past that $3K. Women riders are showing up in force.
🤖 BotRumble - July 2026 Plants and Fairys! @ HobbyTown (Westminster, CO) | Sunday (7/26) at 11:00 AM – Craving some wholesome chaos? Head to HobbyTown Westminster for BotRumble, where pint-sized fairyweights and 1-pound plastic antweights bash it out behind thick polycarbonate, no pits, just pride. Spectating is free, the tinkering is contagious, and the dad jokes write themselves.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Westminster report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 39%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 3 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 2 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 69%
Showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. This house is wildThis late-2024 patio home pairs lock-and-leave ease with front-row Colorado scenery, sitting right on Big Dry Creek Trail and Open Space. The ranch plan offers main-floor living, a finished walkout basement, vaulted ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, and custom tile baths. Two covered patios showcase sweeping Flatirons and Front Range views.
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