Western Welcome Week is an annual community celebration in the greater Littleton area. The event started in the late 1920s, and has been held every year since. Western Welcome Week includes over 40 events benefiting dozens of local civic and charitable organizations.

This year the 82nd annual celebration begins on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 and continues for 11 days, through Sunday, August 22, 2010. Festival Day, which includes the Children’s Parade, the Grand Parade, the 51st annual Arts & Crafts Fair, and concessions by local civic groups, will be Saturday, August 21, 2010

Littleton Bag of Books Sale 9:00 am—9:00 pm Bemis Library 6014 S. Datura 303-795-3961 – Free admission – GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event.–

Dean Bushnell Orchestra – 6:00 pm—9:00 pm – RiverPointe Senior Center 5225 S. Prince St. 303-797-0600 – FREE

Swing dance under the big tent with the Dean Bushnell Orchestra. The best dance tunes of the 40’s. Bring the whole family!