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Got leaves? 🍂 Don't send them to a landfill! Recycle them for free instead at the City Greenhouse through November 30th!
Leaves only, no bags. Dropoff hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
Leaves only, no bags. Dropoff hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Got leaves? 🍂 Don't send them to a landfill! Recycle them for free instead at the City Greenhouse through November 30th!
Leaves only, no bags. Dropoff hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
Leaves only, no bags. Dropoff hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
Happy Thanksgiving, Lakewood! 🦃 May your day be filled with gratitude and joy, and a maybe a little too much pumpkin pie. 🥧
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Lakewood! 🦃 May your day be filled with gratitude and joy, and a maybe a little too much pumpkin pie. 🥧
Lakewood city offices are closed today and tomorrow, November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lakewood city offices are closed today and tomorrow, November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
City offices will close today at 2 p.m. today and will remain closed Nov. 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
City offices will close today at 2 p.m. today and will remain closed Nov. 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Join us for a spectacular night at Lakewood Lights on Dec. 5, from 5-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
🎄 Dazzling Light Displays
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live Music
☕ Free Holiday Treats
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
🎄 Dazzling Light Displays
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live Music
☕ Free Holiday Treats
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us for a spectacular night at Lakewood Lights on Dec. 5, from 5-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
🎄 Dazzling Light Displays
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live Music
☕ Free Holiday Treats
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
🎄 Dazzling Light Displays
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live Music
☕ Free Holiday Treats
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Last night, we swore in several Lakewood City Council Members for the new term! 🎉
Congratulations to:
• Jeslin Shahrezaei (Ward 1)
• Liz Black (Ward 2)
• Ken Cruz (Ward 3)
• Bill Furman (Ward 4)
• Paula Nystrom (Ward 5)
Meet your full City Council: https://lkwd.co/CouncilMembers
Congratulations to:
• Jeslin Shahrezaei (Ward 1)
• Liz Black (Ward 2)
• Ken Cruz (Ward 3)
• Bill Furman (Ward 4)
• Paula Nystrom (Ward 5)
Meet your full City Council: https://lkwd.co/CouncilMembers
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Last night, we swore in several Lakewood City Council Members for the new term! 🎉
Congratulations to:
• Jeslin Shahrezaei (Ward 1)
• Liz Black (Ward 2)
• Ken Cruz (Ward 3)
• Bill Furman (Ward 4)
• Paula Nystrom (Ward 5)
Meet your full City Council: https://lkwd.co/CouncilMembers
Congratulations to:
• Jeslin Shahrezaei (Ward 1)
• Liz Black (Ward 2)
• Ken Cruz (Ward 3)
• Bill Furman (Ward 4)
• Paula Nystrom (Ward 5)
Meet your full City Council: https://lkwd.co/CouncilMembers
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
Help us update the Hazard Mitigation Plan 🔥⛈
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Help us update the Hazard Mitigation Plan 🔥⛈
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
Lakewood city offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Lakewood city offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
🎄✨ Oh, what fun! ✨🎄
We had an incredible time kicking off the holiday season at Belmar's Tree Lighting and season opening of #TheRINK! ❄️ A huge thanks to the Denver Colorado FSC for their magical performances on the ice, and to Santa for leading the tree-lighting countdown.
We had an incredible time kicking off the holiday season at Belmar's Tree Lighting and season opening of #TheRINK! ❄️ A huge thanks to the Denver Colorado FSC for their magical performances on the ice, and to Santa for leading the tree-lighting countdown.
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🎄✨ Oh, what fun! ✨🎄
We had an incredible time kicking off the holiday season at Belmar's Tree Lighting and season opening of #TheRINK! ❄️ A huge thanks to the Denver Colorado FSC for their magical performances on the ice, and to Santa for leading the tree-lighting countdown.
We had an incredible time kicking off the holiday season at Belmar's Tree Lighting and season opening of #TheRINK! ❄️ A huge thanks to the Denver Colorado FSC for their magical performances on the ice, and to Santa for leading the tree-lighting countdown.
Lakewood is working with Jeffco on the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan (VZSAP), which will look at crash patterns and recommend safety improvements.
✅ Share your thoughts: https://lkwd.co/JeffcoSAPSurvey
📆 Join the meeting on Dec. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m.: https://lkwd.co/3LO9MpD
✅ Share your thoughts: https://lkwd.co/JeffcoSAPSurvey
📆 Join the meeting on Dec. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m.: https://lkwd.co/3LO9MpD
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Lakewood is working with Jeffco on the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan (VZSAP), which will look at crash patterns and recommend safety improvements.
✅ Share your thoughts: https://lkwd.co/JeffcoSAPSurvey
📆 Join the meeting on Dec. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m.: https://lkwd.co/3LO9MpD
✅ Share your thoughts: https://lkwd.co/JeffcoSAPSurvey
📆 Join the meeting on Dec. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m.: https://lkwd.co/3LO9MpD
Skip the stress and the shipping fees this holiday season! 📦
Lakewood's Economic Development team has pulled together a great list of local businesses that will be featured next week.
👉 Check out local favorites or add your business to the map at: https://lkwd.co/shoplakewood
Lakewood's Economic Development team has pulled together a great list of local businesses that will be featured next week.
👉 Check out local favorites or add your business to the map at: https://lkwd.co/shoplakewood
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Skip the stress and the shipping fees this holiday season! 📦
Lakewood's Economic Development team has pulled together a great list of local businesses that will be featured next week.
👉 Check out local favorites or add your business to the map at: https://lkwd.co/shoplakewood
Lakewood's Economic Development team has pulled together a great list of local businesses that will be featured next week.
👉 Check out local favorites or add your business to the map at: https://lkwd.co/shoplakewood
Get ready! Bear Creek Lake Park 2026 annual passes go on sale December 1st. 🎉
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/BCLPEntranceFees
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/BCLPEntranceFees
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Get ready! Bear Creek Lake Park 2026 annual passes go on sale December 1st. 🎉
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/BCLPEntranceFees
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/BCLPEntranceFees
Have you checked out the LCC Winter Salon? 🖼️
Inspired by the French salons of the 1800s, the exhibition showcases a broad range of artistic practices, from traditional to visionary. Now on view until Jan. 2nd.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/LCCWinterSalon
Inspired by the French salons of the 1800s, the exhibition showcases a broad range of artistic practices, from traditional to visionary. Now on view until Jan. 2nd.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/LCCWinterSalon
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Have you checked out the LCC Winter Salon? 🖼️
Inspired by the French salons of the 1800s, the exhibition showcases a broad range of artistic practices, from traditional to visionary. Now on view until Jan. 2nd.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/LCCWinterSalon
Inspired by the French salons of the 1800s, the exhibition showcases a broad range of artistic practices, from traditional to visionary. Now on view until Jan. 2nd.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/LCCWinterSalon
🎄⛸️ Looking for a magical night to kick off the holiday season!
Belmar's Tree Lighting celebration and the grand opening of The RINK is happening TONIGHT from 5 – 8 PM!
👉 More info: https://belmarcolorado.com/event/tree-lighting-rink-at-belmar-opening-2025/
Belmar's Tree Lighting celebration and the grand opening of The RINK is happening TONIGHT from 5 – 8 PM!
👉 More info: https://belmarcolorado.com/event/tree-lighting-rink-at-belmar-opening-2025/
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎄⛸️ Looking for a magical night to kick off the holiday season!
Belmar's Tree Lighting celebration and the grand opening of The RINK is happening TONIGHT from 5 – 8 PM!
👉 More info: https://belmarcolorado.com/event/tree-lighting-rink-at-belmar-opening-2025/
Belmar's Tree Lighting celebration and the grand opening of The RINK is happening TONIGHT from 5 – 8 PM!
👉 More info: https://belmarcolorado.com/event/tree-lighting-rink-at-belmar-opening-2025/
Got leaves? 🍂 Don't send them to a landfill! Recycle them for free instead at the City Greenhouse, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. daily through November 30th!
Leaves only, no bags.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
Leaves only, no bags.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Got leaves? 🍂 Don't send them to a landfill! Recycle them for free instead at the City Greenhouse, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. daily through November 30th!
Leaves only, no bags.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
Leaves only, no bags.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
❄️ Winter storms can bring unexpected dangers—but with LookoutAlert, you’ll get real-time emergency updates sent straight to you. 📲
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at: https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at: https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
❄️ Winter storms can bring unexpected dangers—but with LookoutAlert, you’ll get real-time emergency updates sent straight to you. 📲
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at: https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at: https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
Stopping the cycle -- that's the goal of Lakewood Municipal Court's Youth Educational Tour, or YET, program, offered free to youth looking to turn their lives around.
Learn more about this evolving and growing program at our Good News Blog:
https://lkwd.co/YETProgram
Learn more about this evolving and growing program at our Good News Blog:
https://lkwd.co/YETProgram
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Stopping the cycle -- that's the goal of Lakewood Municipal Court's Youth Educational Tour, or YET, program, offered free to youth looking to turn their lives around.
Learn more about this evolving and growing program at our Good News Blog:
https://lkwd.co/YETProgram
Learn more about this evolving and growing program at our Good News Blog:
https://lkwd.co/YETProgram
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
🎄 Gather your friends, family and neighbors for this annual celebration!
Join us Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Join us Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🎄 Gather your friends, family and neighbors for this annual celebration!
Join us Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Join us Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Join us for Turkey Talk 🦃
Discover the habits and calls of wild turkeys while working on crafts and activities. Free event for all ages!
📆 Mon., Nov. 24, 3 - 5 p.m.
📍 Bear Creek Lake Park
🎉 FREE!
Register: https://lkwd.co/register
keyword: turkey talk
Discover the habits and calls of wild turkeys while working on crafts and activities. Free event for all ages!
📆 Mon., Nov. 24, 3 - 5 p.m.
📍 Bear Creek Lake Park
🎉 FREE!
Register: https://lkwd.co/register
keyword: turkey talk
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us for Turkey Talk 🦃
Discover the habits and calls of wild turkeys while working on crafts and activities. Free event for all ages!
📆 Mon., Nov. 24, 3 - 5 p.m.
📍 Bear Creek Lake Park
🎉 FREE!
Register: https://lkwd.co/register
keyword: turkey talk
Discover the habits and calls of wild turkeys while working on crafts and activities. Free event for all ages!
📆 Mon., Nov. 24, 3 - 5 p.m.
📍 Bear Creek Lake Park
🎉 FREE!
Register: https://lkwd.co/register
keyword: turkey talk
Join City Council’s Pack the Pantry food drive!
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. All items will be donated to The Action Center
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. All items will be donated to The Action Center
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Join City Council’s Pack the Pantry food drive!
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. All items will be donated to The Action Center
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. All items will be donated to The Action Center
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
Happy Veterans Day, Lakewood! 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Your dedication, sacrifice, and courage secure our freedom, and we are eternally grateful. Thank you for your service.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Veterans Day, Lakewood! 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Your dedication, sacrifice, and courage secure our freedom, and we are eternally grateful. Thank you for your service.
Lakewood city offices are closed today, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lakewood city offices are closed today, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Good news! 🎉
The Lakewood Reinvestment Authority (LRA) is pleased to announce that Easterseals, a local nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, has been awarded a RLF loan to support the redevelopment of its Lakewood facility.
Read more: https://lkwd.co/EastersealsLRA
The Lakewood Reinvestment Authority (LRA) is pleased to announce that Easterseals, a local nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, has been awarded a RLF loan to support the redevelopment of its Lakewood facility.
Read more: https://lkwd.co/EastersealsLRA
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Good news! 🎉
The Lakewood Reinvestment Authority (LRA) is pleased to announce that Easterseals, a local nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, has been awarded a RLF loan to support the redevelopment of its Lakewood facility.
Read more: https://lkwd.co/EastersealsLRA
The Lakewood Reinvestment Authority (LRA) is pleased to announce that Easterseals, a local nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, has been awarded a RLF loan to support the redevelopment of its Lakewood facility.
Read more: https://lkwd.co/EastersealsLRA