Past Events

Enjoy food, friends, and entertainment at our 2023 Annual Cookout. We're having a field day! Join us for lawn games, water play, face painting, balloon animals a visit from the fire department and more at The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert Counties' annual cookout on July 29. Enjoy a delicious lunch and summer fun while you visit with old and new friends at this spectacular gathering. Everyone is welcome!

Just tap it in. Give it a little tappy. Tap Tap Taparoo. That's right Mini Golf ADventures! Join The Arc ADvEntures in FUN and play some mini golf. We will be heading out to Colorado Journey Miniature Golf. These two 18-hole courses feature some of Colorado’s most famous attractions. Putt your way through the wonders of Mesa Verde, hike along the Conestoga Pass, and experience the Florissant Fossil Beds. Natural elements like native flora, rock formations, streams and ponds engage…

Join us for a letterboxing event and unleash your inner adventurer! Get ready to embark on a thrilling treasure hunt filled with mystery and excitement. Whether you're a seasoned treasure hunter or new to the game, this crash course is perfect for everyone. Learn the art of letterboxing, a unique blend of navigation, puzzle-solving, and exploration. Discover hidden treasures, solve clues, and uncover secret locations. Supplies will be available to those who do not have their own. There are several…

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and create beautiful masterpieces in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this event is perfect for everyone. No prior experience is required! We will guide you through the process of many different painting techniques, ensuring that you leave with a painting you'll be proud of. Bring your friends or come alone – it's a great opportunity to meet new people who share your love for…

Join us for a splashing good time at The Arc ADvEntures in FUN: Pool Party! Get ready to make a splash and enjoy an unforgettable evening with friends. Whether you're a water enthusiast or just looking to cool off, this event is perfect for everyone! The heated saltwater pool offers nearly every amenity from diving board and an "old school" slide to lounge chairs, tables, ping pong, in ground hot tub and more. Dinner will be provided for this event.…

Join us at the most unique brand of mini golf ever. Golf under the glow of black lights, unique art and décor featuring fun-loving monsters! Join us for an exclusive Members Only Party at Monster Mini Golf! Get ready for a frightfully fun morning of mini golf and monstrous entertainment. Located at 8227 South Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80122, this haunted mini golf course will transport you to a world of ghoulish delights. Putt your way through eerie obstacles and encounter…

There is a need to teach people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/ DD) comprehensive sexual education. The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert Counties will be partnering with Planned Parenthood for a 4-Week “Sex Positive” virtual education class for people with I/DD. These classes will promote sexually healthy, educated young men and women with I/DD being safer, more informed, and more vocal about their rights and their bodies. Space is limited (10 participants max). RSVP by September 22nd, 2023. All…

Test your knowledge in this family friendly game of skill, wit and plenty of laughs. Do you know the origin story of every Marvel superhero? Can you speak Klingon? Do you know all the words to Chumbawamba’s 1997 hit Tubthumping? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions this may be the perfect evening for you! While enjoying dinner, groups of 2-5 people will be put to the test to see which team is most knowledgeable of all things…

Benino Coscia is a 12-year-old boy with autism who authored a book to help children and individuals with autism. Benino is starting a Non-Profit organization to help individuals with autism live authentically and stand out with their autistic strengths in a world that expects them to fit in. What Will You Learn? Traits of Autism There are general traits that some individuals with autism have that might cause them to feel and act in certain ways that people may not…

The Arc ADvEntures in Fun self-advocates will explore the Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms in October. The Arc ADvEntures in Fun self-advocates will visit the Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms during the month of October. For this month only the fun will happen on a Saturday, Oct 14th. Participants will explore and wind their way through a 7-acre corn maze. Drop off and pick up will be at the SW corner of the main parking area headed towards the Hildebrand Ranch.…