Shorter Days, More Fun! November & December 2026
Shorter days, more fun! Discover November and December events in Golden, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, and beyond. From holiday markets and live music to festive traditions and creative workshops, there's plenty happening around Denver's west side. Plus, find meaningful ways to give back to our local community this season!
Fall Fun in Denver’s West Suburbs
Looking for something fun to do this fall? Here’s a roundup of October events, festivals and community activities happening in Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and around Denver’s west side.
Why Some Home Buyers are Skipping the ‘Starter Home’
For years, the conventional wisdom around buying a home went something like this: start small, live there for a few years, build some equity, and then move up when life (and income) allows.
But the market — and buyers themselves — have changed.
Lately, I’ve been seeing more couples question whether the traditional 3–5 year “starter home” still makes sense. Instead, some are choosing to buy a home they can stay in long term — even if that means stretching thoughtfully at the outset.
This isn’t the right strategy for everyone. But it is one worth understanding.
