Thornton Office of Economic Development

10/15/2026

Welcome to Thornton, KIOSK Information Systems!

Today, we celebrated the grand opening of their new 107,460-square-foot headquarters at Innovate 25 Business Park.

🏢 This state-of-the-art facility brings together KIOSK’s design, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams under one roof, creating new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and growth.

We are proud that KIOSK chose Thornton as its new home and look forward to seeing their continued success in our community!

Congratulations to the entire KIOSK team on this exciting milestone! 🎉

10/15/2026

🏢 A new headquarters. A new chapter. Welcome to Thornton!

The City of Thornton is proud to welcome KIOSK Information Systems as they celebrate the grand opening of their new corporate headquarters!

👏 Congratulations to the KIOSK team! We look forward to being part of your continued growth and success.

10/15/2026

🎂 Shop Thornton Thursday | National Dessert Day 🎂

Celebrate National Dessert Day with something sweet from A Cake Occasion! This family owned Thornton bakery has been creating custom cakes for celebrations since 1993. Take a look at their designs and find a cake for your next occasion.

📍 3901 E. 112th Ave., Thornton, CO 80233
🔗 https://www.acakeoccasion.net

10/13/2026

The Thornton 411: 5 Things to Know This Week

There’s plenty happening around Thornton! Here are five upcoming events and activities to have on your radar:

🥕 1. Free Food & Resource Event | October 16
Adams County and the City of Thornton are providing free food and resources to Adams County residents at a drive-thru event.
⏰ 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 Community Connections of Thornton, 9471 Dorothy Blvd.

🎶 2. Playground Ensemble: Día de los Mu***os | October 16
Celebrate Día de los Mu***os with Playground Ensemble’s performance of Gabriela Ortiz’s Altar de Mu***os, featuring music, art and refreshments.

🍬 3. Trunk or Treat | October 17
Bring the kids for an evening of trick-or-treating from decorated vehicles, plus the Garden of the Ghouls haunted walk for ages 10+ and Boo Bayou for younger kids.
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
📍 Carpenter Park Fields, 11000 Colorado Blvd.

👻 4. Thornton PD Haunted Hallways | October 21
Bring your trick-or-treaters for a walk through the haunted hallways of the Thornton Police Department!
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
📍 District 1: 9551 Civic Center Dr.
📍 District 2: 13150 Quebec St.

🍂 5. Fall Leaf Drop-off | October 31
Thornton residents can drop off leaves for composting at the Infrastructure Maintenance Center. Proof of residency is required.
⏰ 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 12450 Washington St.

Save the dates and make the most of what’s happening around Thornton this October!

10/12/2026

Thornton business owners, let’s connect! 🎉 Join us for our next Business Resource Meeting to meet fellow business owners, get updates on available resources, ask questions, and connect directly with City departments and community partners.

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕣 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 Living Spaces, 16395 Washington St., Thornton
🔗 https://alliancebizassistancecenter.zohobackstage.com/BusinessResourceMeeting-October29

We hope to see you there! 🤝

10/09/2026

We had a blast at the Site Selection Conference Feedback Dinner hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce & Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation last night!

A big thank you to our Thornton City Councilmember, staff, and Thornton business leaders for joining us at our table to hear valuable insights from premier site selectors and learn more about what drives business location decisions.

We appreciate the opportunity to connect, share ideas, and continue positioning Thornton as a great place to do business!

10/08/2026

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Thornton is proud to dedicate its newest public art sculpture, “Resilience in Bloom,” at Pecos Park!

Created by Colorado-based artist Bimmer Torres Art, this beautiful new addition celebrates art and culture in our community. 🎨🌸

A special thank you to the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District - SCFD for helping fund this beautiful new piece of public art and supporting arts and culture in Thornton!

City of Thornton, Colorado Government

10/08/2026

Swing by Pecos Park (9609 Orangewood Dr.) to see “Resilience in Bloom,” a beautiful new public art sculpture by Colorado-based artist Bimmer Torres Art!

10/08/2026

🥖 Shop Thornton Thursday | CaPhe Vietnamese coffee & Binh Mi 🥖☕

At CA PHE Vietnamese Coffee and Banh Mi, you'll find authentic Vietnamese coffee, delicious bánh mì sandwiches, and a welcoming atmosphere inspired by Vietnam's rich coffee culture. It's the perfect place to connect with friends, enjoy a flavorful meal, and savor a handcrafted coffee.

📍 3911 E 120th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233

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10/07/2026

🎄 Get your holiday marketing ready!

Join the Thornton Alliance Business Center and SCORE for Last-Minute Holiday Marketing: Building a Digital Marketing Push That Converts — a timely, action-oriented workshop designed to help small businesses make the most of the holiday season.

📅 October 13
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
💻 Online

Learn how to create engaging holiday content, use emotional storytelling, improve your social media and newsletters, boost local search visibility, and turn holiday shoppers into customers.

Don’t miss your chance to strengthen your holiday marketing strategy before the busy season begins!

🔗 Register today:

Designed for our local small business owners who gain revenue during the holiday season