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Many vegetables on a table at a Farmers Market.

2026 Food Box Distributions

Free and all are welcome. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Visit goCOT.net/hfm today. Held indoors at Community Connections, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Follow the link for dates, times and to make your reservation.
Thornton City Hall exterior of the facility.

Tell us your thoughts on Thornton's budget. Your voice matters!

Help shape the future of our community by sharing what funding priorities are most important to you. City leaders use community feedback to guide planning and spending decisions.
A box of fireworks with a red prohibition sign across it.

Personal Use of Fireworks Is Illegal in Thornton

In Thornton you can't legally possess, make, store, sell, handle, and use fireworks in the city limits. Leave fireworks to the professionals and join Thornton's free fourth of July celebration without risking injury, fire or fines.
Standley Lake frozen with Colorado mountains in the background.

Thornton Stage 1 Mandatory Drought Restrictions

Communities across Colorado are working to balance water supply and demand during a historically dry year. Watch the video to learn more.

Upcoming Events

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Exhibit items displaying Thornton's 70 year history

Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit

Fri, Jun 12 2026, 10am - 5pm
gloved hands holding a broken tree branch

Tree Branch/Organics Drop-off

Sat, Jun 13 2026, 8am - 12pm
Community Connections facility.

Homebuyer Education Course

Sat, Jun 13 2026, 9am - 3:30pm
Original Artwork from Jalaina Joy Felker

Oz Gallery Community Class

Sat, Jun 13 2026, 11am - 1pm

Upcoming Meetings

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POSAC

Monday, June 15, 2026 - 6:00pm

Council Dinner

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 5:15pm

City Council Planning Session

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 5:45pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 6:00pm