Photo: Courtesy 40 West Arts District
40 West Arts District First Friday Art Walk
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- When
- Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 5-9 PM
- Where
- 40 West Arts District, Lakewood
- Price
- Free
Lakewood's 40 West Arts District, a state-certified creative district along West Colfax, opens its galleries late for First Friday on September 4. The walk runs 5 to 9 PM and is free, with member galleries, studios, and pop-up art stops within a few blocks of each other.
First Fridays repeat monthly through the fall: October 2, November 6, and December 4 follow this one. It is the west metro's most reliable free culture night.
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