The Criterium Bike Race takes place on a fast, 1.15 mile course in the in the heart of Wheat Ridge. In addition to racing, the event features a free family-friendly festival with food, live music, a vendor market, and lots of kids’ activities. This event takes place in front of Stevens Elementary (7101 W 38^th Avenue).

There is nothing better than spending a summer evening outside with family and friends. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy a movie in the park, live music and activities for kids. This is a free event that offers something for everyone.

Celebrate Wheat Ridge and its one of a kind charm at Localworks’ RidgeFest in the heart of the Ridge at 38 district. This free, all-ages event is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the local heritage, highlighting the unique character and culture of Wheat Ridge. The event aims to satisfy enthusiasts of all kinds through diverse offerings like a classic car show, an Artisan Marketplace, a Chalk Art Festival, cottage foods contests, and live bluegrass music.

This is a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience for kids and their families. Participating businesses and community members decorate their cars and trucks with creative disguises and hand out candy to kids. The event also features a haunted house, carnival games, and a trunk decorating competition.

Bring your family and friends to the official Wheat Ridge holiday celebration and tree lighting ceremony, and spend the evening celebrating the season with neighbors and local businesses. This free event features games and crafts for the kids, free hot cocoa and cookies, free horse drawn carriage rides, live reindeer, food vendors, artisans, live holiday performances, carolers and more.