City of Lakewood, Colorado

♻ The results are in! Lakewood’s e-waste voucher pilot program wrapped up at the end of August. More than 7,700 pounds of electronics were brought to SustainAbility’s Hard to Recycle Center, amounting to about the weight of a Ford F-250!

Do you know kids in Lakewood who have good ideas for helping save the Earth? 🌎 Our Lakewood Kids Climate Grant can help make their ideas a reality. Grants up to $500 are available to student clubs, classes, and groups. Learn more and apply: https://lkwd.co/KidsClimateGrant

Applications are now open for the 2027 HOA Turf Conversion Consultation Program. The program helps HOA turf conversion projects with guidance, resources, and support from start to finish, including a project completion grant of up to $6,000. Learn more: https://lkwd.co/HOATurfConversion

When the leaves turn color and the temperature drops, we often want to find a cozy spot out of the weather. Lakewood’s amazing coffee shops offer great places for a restful break. Discover some of these locations in the October issue of Looking@Lakewood: https://lkwd.co/publications

Good news, Lakewood! 🍂 Our leaf recycling event is returning Nov. 7th - 22nd. Don't let your leaves end up in a landfill or contribute to storm drain issues - bag them up and bring them to the Lakewood City Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave. Learn more at: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling

Explore Lakewood’s vision for the future 💻 The new Envision Lakewood 2040 Comprehensive Plan website provides a dynamic and engaging e-plan format for you to learn about the vision, values and priorities for the future of Lakewood. Browse the full plan: https://lkwd.co/2040CompPlan

Voted yet? 🗳️ Monday, October 26th is the last suggested day to mail back your ballot. You can also drop your ballot off at a drop box or vote in person before 7 p.m. November 3rd. 📍 Find a drop box or voting site: https://lkwd.co/VotingLocation ℹ️ Learn more: https://lkwd.co/2026Election

📬 Check your mailbox, Lakewood! The latest issue of Looking @ Lakewood is here — your printed city newsletter delivered straight to your door. Inside, you’ll find city news, upcoming events happening around town and more. Read it online too ➡️ https://lkwd.co/looking-at-lakewood

🚨 When an emergency happens, be the first to know. LookoutAlert delivers real-time safety updates straight to your phone, email, or voicemail. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert

♻️ This fall, we diverted over 500 lbs of apple scraps from our Cider Days and Cider Pressing events to five Lakewood homesteaders and hobby farms. Since our Sustainability office started this fun initiative in 2024, we've now diverted 3,200lbs!

Have you voted yet? 🗳️ Be sure to drop your ballot off at a drop box before 7 p.m. November 3rd. 📍 Find a drop box or voting site: https://lkwd.co/VotingLocation ✅ Confirm or update your voter registration: https://govotecolorado.gov/ ℹ️ Learn more: https://lkwd.co/2026Election

Looking for a flexible way to give back in Lakewood? A Little Help connects volunteers of all ages with older neighbors who could use a hand with yard work, transportation, tech support, or simply some friendly company. Learn more and sign up at https://alittlehelp.org/Volunteer/

Step right up makers, creators and curious minds, prepare for a spectacular afternoon as we unveil the brand-new Kiln Yard at Washington Heights Arts Center. 🏺 Join us October 23rd from 3 PM to 6PM to explore the kiln yard and discover this unique community destination!

On Love Lakewood Day 850 volunteers contributed over 2,550 hours of service giving back through meaningful volunteer projects in our community. 💙 If you're looking to volunteer in your community, sign up for Team Love Lakewood. 👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/TeamLoveLakewood

Want to learn more about what Lakewood is working on? 🏙️ The latest Quarter 3 update is now available! Take a look at the work city staff have been doing to support Council’s priorities and serve our community. 🔗 https://lkwd.co/CouncilGoals

At last night's meeting, Lakewood City Council presented proclamations recognizing Hispanic & Latiné Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day. These recognitions celebrate the diverse cultures, histories and traditions that enrich our Lakewood community.

Have you voted yet? 🗳️ Be sure to drop your ballot off at a drop box before 7 p.m. November 3rd. 📍 Find a drop box or voting site: https://lkwd.co/VotingLocation ✅ Confirm or update your voter registration: https://govotecolorado.gov/ ℹ️ Learn more: https://lkwd.co/2026Election

What an incredible weekend! 🎉 Thank you, Lakewood, for making Cider Days unforgettable! We couldn't have done it without the support of our volunteers, vendors and sponsors. 📸 Check out all the photos and relive the festival here: https://lkwd.co/CiderDaysPortal

Ballot boxes are open! 🗳️ Return your completed ballot at any designated drop box by 7 p.m. November 3rd. 📍 Find a drop box or voting site: https://lkwd.co/VotingLocation ✅ Update your voter registration: https://govotecolorado.gov/ ℹ️ Learn more: https://lkwd.co/2026Election

Congratulations to Lakewood Deputy City Manager Ben Goldstein, who has been named Deputy City Manager of the Year for 2026 by Gov Business Review. 👏 Learn more about Ben and the recognition: https://lkwd.co/Deputy-City-Manager-of-the-Year

Morse Park Pool Design Concept: We Asked, You Answered! 🎉 Our project team has refined the site plan and drafted an exciting new design concept for Morse Park Pool. Review the new site plan by Oct. 12th, and let us know what you think. Take the survey: https://lkwd.co/MorseParkPoolSurvey

Lakewood loves William F. Hayden Park ❤️ The project team has released the 95% draft of the William F. Hayden Comprehensive Plan that will guide how the park is protected and improved over the next 10–20 years. Review the plan and take the survey: https://lkwd.co/HaydenPlan

🚨 When an emergency happens, be the first to know. LookoutAlert delivers real-time safety updates straight to your phone, email, or voicemail. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert

Ballots are heading your way! Make your vote count in the 2026 election. Return your ballot at any designated drop box in by 7 p.m. Nov. 3rd. 📍 Drop boxes: https://lkwd.co/VotingLocation ✅ Update your voter registration: https://govotecolorado.gov/ ℹ️ Learn more: https://lkwd.co/2026Election

🍂Fall cleanup is here! Cleaning up the yard before winter? Instead of sending your branches and other eligible yard debris to the landfill, bring it to Lakewood’s Fall Yard Waste & Pumpkin Recycling Events November 6–7. See what’s accepted & register: https://lkwd.co/YardWasteDropOff

Get ready for Cider Days starting at 10 a.m.! 😄 🍂 We hope you’re getting excited to join us at our favorite fall tradition. Dive into live music, fun kids’ activities, historic demos, cider pressing, and more. 👉 Visit https://lkwd.co/ciderdays for full event details!

First Friday returns to West Colfax with open studios, new exhibitions and the artists behind them. Walk through The HUB and studios see what the artists have been working on this season. 📅 Fri., Oct. 2 🕔 5 - 9PM 📍 40 West Arts District More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hv5w3SQjg/

Cider Days starts TOMORROW (Oct. 3rd)! 🎉🍎 Get ready for Lakewood’s favorite fall tradition and enjoy live bands, local vendors, food, drinks, and more starting at 10AM. 🎟️ See all the activities and buy your tickets today: https://lkwd.co/ciderdays

Applications are now open for the 2027 HOA Turf Conversion Consultation Program. The program helps HOA turf conversion projects with guidance, resources, and support from start to finish, including a project completion grant of up to $6,000. Learn more: https://lkwd.co/HOATurfConversion

Join Mountair Park Community Farm and volunteer for the upcoming harvest! Not only will you be contributing to your local community, you can learn about growing your own food and take home some fresh vegetables! Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ACAB2EA4F8C16-63749480-mountair#/

🚗 CIDER DAYS PARKING REMINDER: The lot at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., is reserved exclusively for those who need accessible parking and our free bike valet. Free shuttles will be available. 👉 Visit https://lkwd.co/ciderdays for more info on where to park

Join our Public Works Department to learn about two key initiatives updating how stormwater and flood risks are managed in Lakewood! Meet project staff, ask questions, and share your feedback. 📅 Oct. 22 | 5 – 7 p.m. 📍 470 S. Allison Pkwy Learn more: https://lkwd.co/Floodplain

Come celebrate Lakewood's agricultural roots this weekend with apple treats, a vintage tractor pull, and family-friendly activities. And don't forget to explore local crafts and historic demos happening around the park. 👉 See all the details: https://lkwd.co/ciderdays

Morse Park Pool Design Concept: We Asked, You Answered! 🎉 Our project team has refined the site plan and drafted an exciting new design concept for Morse Park Pool. Review the new site plan by Oct. 12th, and let us know what you think. Take the survey: https://lkwd.co/MorseParkPoolSurvey

Live music lineup for Lakewood Cider Days (Oct 3–4): 📅 Sat: Saint Colfax Bluegrass, Orchard Creek Band, High Lonesome, Jake Leg 📅 Sun: Dennis Valasquez Native Flute, Ms. Amy & the Jet Set, Pennies on the Track, Slopeside Band See all the details: https://lkwd.co/ciderdays

Due to extended drought, Denver Water has prohibited lawn watering and all spray irrigation after Sept. 30. Reach out to your local water district with questions about the latest restrictions. Read more about this decision: https://lkwd.co/DenverWaterDrought

Have you registered to vote? 🗳️ If you’ve recently moved, changed your name, or need to register for the first time, visit https://govotecolorado.gov/ to check your registration or get registered today! ℹ️ Learn more: https://lkwd.co/2026Election

We love Lakewood! 💙 Love Lakewood Day is a community-wide day of service that brings neighbors, employees, local organizations and community partners together to give back to the city we call home. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/C3Qj_slEYGg?si=kSt-4TH6yskx4y3T

Skip parking and ride your bike to Cider Days! As a bonus, when you check your bike at the FREE Bike Valet located near the Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center, you'll receive $1 off your first cup of non-alcoholic cider! 👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/ciderdays

The 2026 West Metro Veterans Fair is in the books! Thank you to all who helped make this event, which connects local veterans with support, happen. More than 50 exhibitors and around 200 veterans took advantage of this great opportunity.

Do you know kids in Lakewood who have good ideas for helping save the Earth? 🌎 Our Lakewood Kids Climate Grant can help make their ideas a reality. Grants up to $500 are available to student clubs, classes, and groups. Learn more and apply: https://lkwd.co/KidsClimateGrant

🔥 Wildfires can spread fast—make sure you get emergency alerts even faster. LookoutAlert delivers real-time wildfire warnings straight to your phone, email, or voicemail. Sign up now and stay prepared: https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert

Do you or someone you know in Lakewood want to participate in Lakewood's art, park, and recreation programs but are unable to for financial reasons? We are accepting applications for 2026 through November 13! 🖥️ 👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund

🎃 Haunted Trail Adventure returns Sat., Oct. 24th from 4pm - 7pm. Experience Bear Creek Lake Park in all its ghoulish magic in an evening of ghostly trails and tales. 🎟️ Register today: https://lkwd.co/HauntedTrail

The City of Lakewood is hosting a job fair to connect Lakewood residents with seasonal, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities offered by approximately 30 Lakewood-area employers. 📍 Sheraton (360 Union Blvd) 🗓️ Oct. 3 🕕 10AM - 2PM RSVP: https://lkwd.co/4gcePLS

Come celebrate Lakewood's agricultural roots with a weekend full of apple treats, a vintage tractor pull, and family-friendly activities. And don't forget to explore local crafts and historic demos happening around the park. 👉 See all the details: https://lkwd.co/ciderdays

Happy 100th birthday, Gail! 🎂🎉 Mayor Wendi Strom visited Gail today to present a proclamation officially making September 22nd, 2026 Gail Land Day. A devoted Lakewood resident, Gail brings so much joy to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren every day.

Heads up, Lakewood! The 2026 General Election is happening November 3rd. 🗳️ Ballots will be mailed and drop boxes open starting October 5th. Voting centers open October 19th. ✅ Update or confirm your voter registration: https://govotecolorado.gov/ ℹ️ Learn more: https://lkwd.co/2026Election

Happy first day of fall, Lakewood! 🍂🍁 Get ready to celebrate the season's arrival with our annual Cider Days event. Join us on Oct. 3rd and 4th to enjoy tractor pulls, live music, a pie-eating contest, cider pressing, and more! 🍎 👉 Buy tickets: https://lkwd.co/ciderdays

Thank you to everyone who made Love Lakewood Day such a success. From school beautification to neighborhood cleanups, our community truly showed up! Want to stay involved year-round? Join Team Love Lakewood for updates on future volunteer opportunities: https://lkwd.co/TeamLoveLakewood