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City offices will be closed on September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
City administrative offices will be closed on Monday\, Janua ry 2 in observance of the New Years holiday.
Happy New Year\, Gold en!
City administrative offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Please note\, City of Golden administrative offices will be closed in recognition of President’s Day.
City administrative offices will be closed in observ ance of Memorial Day.
City administrative offices will be closed on Wednes day\, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth\, Freedom Day.
City administrative offices will be closed on July 4th in ob servance of the Independence Day holiday.
Please celebrate safely!
City administration offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14\, 2024.
City administrative offices will be closed on Novemb er 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
City administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and F riday in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Have a happy\, safe Thank sgiving!
City administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday\, De cember 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Golden Town and Gown Book Club (TGBC) will discuss When Rivers Run Dry\, by Fred Pearce in a Zoom meeting on April. Mr. Pearce is an entertaining\, British writer\, with an intern ational perspective.
The topic of wate r supply is thought by some to rival climate change in importance to our c ountry. The discussion leader will be Mines Professor of Hydrology Kamini Singha\, who was the 2019 Mines Faculty Senate Distinguished Lecturer on t he topic of water supply.
The meeting will begin with City Council or Jim Dale giving a brief encomium to Bill McKee\, one of Colorado’s wat er experts\, who was to lead the discussion of this book. Bill passed awa y suddenly in February.
You can join the discussion by registering in advance.
Join VFW Post 4171 and the Golden American Legion Post this Memorial Day at the Golden Cemetery in honoring those who died in active military service.
The service will begin at 11 a.m.
Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg will offer brief remarks\, along with Lakewood Council members from Ward 1 and 3\, and a short ceremo ny will follow.
In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony w ill be canceled.
Severa l community organizations have come together to bring a celebration of the spirit and resilience of the Golden community to life. The event will pro vide a chance for the community to collectively reflect on the experiences of the past year and celebrate those who have supported us through a diff icult time.
The event will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Kafadar Co mmons (Mines Quad) on Illinois St.\, and offers an opportunity to:
Take a ride on the new Mines-Golden Downtown automated shuttle.
Featured speakers includ e:
Don’t miss the Golden Sidewalk Sale in beautiful downtown Golden. Roam Washington Avenue and stroll up and down t he side streets looking for shops sporting balloons signaling a sale. Gold en’s mostly locally-owned stores are going all out for this event with gre at prices on everything from outdoor gear and jewelry to clothing and arti san crafts. Get to Golden early for the best selection. The sale is citywi de and most Downtown Golden merchants are participating. With a wide varie ty of shops and restaurants offering sidewalk sales and outdoor dining\, t here is no better time to visit Golden and get a jump on holiday shopping.
Did we mention the fun? Because this year\, you’ll also enjoy ent ertainment including a mobile bubble tower\, face painting\, and paint a p umpkin kit for kids (while supplies last)\, making the Golden Sidewalk Sal e perfect for free family amusement. Stop by the back patio of Golden Visi tor & Information Center (1010 Washington Ave.) for face painting and to p ick up the children’s activity.\nFamilies can also enjoy the premier of Colorado Railroad Museum’s Day Out With Thomas event.
Saturday \, September 11\, 2021\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!\nBubble Tower (Wash ington Ave.) – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\nFace Painting (Golden Visitor Cent er back Patio) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This year the Golden Gallop will offer a HYBRID event\, with an in-person race on Septem ber 19\, or an option to complete a race during a ‘virtual’ race window fr om Sept. 11 to Sept. 19. Choose from multiple race options\, including a < em>Kid’s Fun Run\, a 5K and a 10K. Whether in-perso n or virtual\, kids\, families\, and friends from all over are encouraged to participate. The event raises funds for the Golden Schools Foundation w hich provides educational funding for seven Golden articulation schools. p>\n
Learn more and register onli ne.
Join us at the Gold en History Museum (923 10th St.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday\, Oct. 3 for the first-ever Autumn Fest and a packed aft ernoon of fun for the whole family\, sponsored by Golden Kids Dental and O rthodontics.
incredible chalk art \nhourly puppet shows (plus hands-on stations to make your own show) \nmake-your-own-bubbles station\nsilent movie viewing\n4 -H petting zoo\ncraft stations\nBIG TRUCK demo (Streets\, Fire \, and Police Departments)\ncostumed Civil War interpretation \nkarate demonstration\nOther Fun\nWesternaires pony rides ($3 per ride)\nCODA Brewing Company beer garden
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The United States Marine Corps Memorial Foundation will hold the annual ceremony for Veterans Day on Saturday\, November 6 at 2 p.m.
The ceremony\, honoring veterans and the 100 year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier\, will feature Guest Speaker Cmdr. Jason Pratt \, USN (Retired) along with a music program. The 13 US troops fallen on Au gust 26th will also be honored\, and a parade float of the Tomb of the Unk nown Soldier will be on site.
This year the USMC Memorial has been expanded to collect donations for the Toys for Tots program.
Brin g your donations for the Toys for Tots donation drop-off from 10:30 a.m. t o 3:30 p.m.
Arrive early\; parking is available in the commercial lots across the street.
Learn more about\, and donate to\, the USMC Memorial remodel project< /strong>.
Santa is coming to visit the Golden Police Department\, Wednesday\, Dec. 8\, from 5 :30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Golden Community Center\, 1470 10th St.
Come and meet Golden Police Officers\, Elves from the North Pole\, and get your picture taken with Santa!
Kids\, bring your letters to Santa ! Officers will be collecting letters and making sure Santa receives them.
There will be FREE cookies\, coloring\, crafts\, and lots more! p>\n
COVID-19: Child Holiday-Themed Masks will be available. Photographs will be taken OUTSIDE. Santa is fully vaccinated. The Jefferson County Bo ard of Health has issued Public Health Order 21-006\, which requires all i ndividuals ages 3 and older to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in indoor public spaces in Jefferson County\, regardless of vaccination statu s.
The Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees has given for mal approval to begin work with a developer\, Capstone Development Partner s\, on a public-private partnership that will reimagine Mines Park student housing and raise the total bed count from 538 to more than 1\,000. Const ruction and renovation will begin in Summer 2022\, with the first phase do ne by Fall 2023 and final completion by Fall 2024.
The project tea m is hosting the second of three meetings on Jan. 19\, 6 to 7 p.m. with cu rrent Mines Park residents\, Mines students and the surrounding City of Go lden community as planning progresses to receive feedback on the vision fo r Mines Park.
Join the meeting on Zoom with password: 366972.
Dial in for the meeting at 253-215-8782 or 346-248-7799\nMeeting ID: 932 055 4 2588.\nIf you are calling from abroad\, access international numbe rs to participate.
H.323: 162.255 .37.11 (US West) or 162.255.36.11 (US East)\nMeeting ID: 932 0554 25 88\nPassword: 366972\nSIP: 93205542588@zoomcrc.com\nPass word: 366972
The Kiwanis Club and the Golden Chamber of Commerc e will host their annual Easter Egg hunt this year on April 16 at 10 a.m. in Parfet Park.
On the morning of the hunt\, thousands of plastic eggs are spread throughout Parfet Park with different areas for different age groups. Once the bell sounds\, kids clean the park in no time\, so don ’t be late!
All kids up to the age of 10 are welcome to participat e.
CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties will host its annual Champions for Children Breakfast a> on Thursday\, April 21 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Marriott Denver West in Golden.
April is Child Abuse preve ntion month so there is no better time for members of our community to com e together to focus on CASA’s important work of advocating on behalf of ch ild abuse and neglect victims in Jefferson and Gilpin counties.
RSVP to reserve your spot\, learn more about CASA\, and apply to be a volunteer.
Ti ckets: http://www.casajeffcogilpi n.com/champions-for-children-breakfast-2022/.
Don your Wild West best\, str oll among Golden’s finest saloons\, bid on unique auction items\, and fini sh the night with a boot-scootin’ concert at the Buffalo Rose\, performed by The Gnarbillys.
The fun happens in downtown Golden on Friday\, April 22. Check-In at Yo-Colorado (805 12th St.) from 6 to 7 p.m.\, take a “stroll” through downtown Golden\, then mosey on over to the Buffalo Rose for music\, which gets going at 8 pm.
Tickets on sale now at www.WesternOnWashington.com.
Tickets: https://www.westernonwashington.com/.
This family-friendly event\, sponsored by the Golden Community Commons group\, takes place on the last Tuesday of t he month\, May through September.
Gather at Calvary Church’s Celeb ration Plaza at 5:30 p.m. for music\, food\, raffles and New Terrain Brewe ry on site serving beer and cider. A themed\, costumed bike cruise heads o ff at 6:30 p.m. for a ride around Golden before heading back to the Plaza for more fun that continues until 9 p.m.
The cruis e starts and ends at Calvary Church’s Celebration Plaza\, at 13th & Arapahoe. For more info check out the Facebook page of @TheGoldenCruise.
Please join City officials for the DeLong Park Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday\ , June 7 at 5:30 p.m.
DeLong Park is located at 395 23rd Street. T he brief ceremony will mark the opening of Golden’s newest park. You can r ead more about the history of the park on Guiding Golden.
Golden P arks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for the City’s first organic park location. This means that we will be using only natura l\, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals wi ll be used in our maintenance practices.
A group of weed-busting v olunteers meets weekly at DeLong Park on Thursday mornings from 8 to 10 a. m. to weed out invasive species–interested community members can join the group on Thursday mornings and be on the lookout for more information abou t formally signing up to help keep DeLong Park pesticide-free as a volunte er.
Join the Colorado School of Mines and the C ity of Golden for a second Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Neighborhood Meeting on June 8 from 6 to 7 p.m.
The subject of this virtual mee ting will be the Early Childhood Education Center at Mines Park.
There will be NO firework s in Golden this year\, but lots of opportunity to celebrate at the 4th of July Festival in Lions Park\, organized and hosted by the Golden Lions Cl ub.
The celebration is an opportunity for families\, friends\, and neighbors to get together at Lions Park on 10th Street to enjoy food\, fu n and live music while celebrating our great country.
Bring your o wn picnic\, or food will be available for purchase from American Legion Go lden Post 21 and two specialty food trucks. Drinks will also be available for purchase from Coors\, Golden City Brewery beer\, and Bonacquisti Wines (Denver’s Urban Winery).
Thursday through Saturday\, arti sts at all skill levels will be in various locations throughout Golden pai nting outside\, on location. See the finished works on display at a Plein Air Event Reception at the Foothills Art Center\, 809 15th St. on Monday\, July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN returns July 7 – 15 with a week-long celebration of the arts courte sy of Foothills Art Center and the Golden Public Art Commission (PAC).
Plein Air painters\, aerialists\, a film screening and art trivia are just some of the activities with an art-oriented focus that will be free to the public. Walk downtown and along the north side of the creek and see if you can discover all 14 “Itty Bitty Art Projects” sponsored by the PAC .
For a complete listing of all events happening during ARTSWEEK G OLDEN\, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.
Join your neighbors for a day of celebration a nd community service on National Public Land Day! The City of Golden\, in partnership with Jefferson County Open Space and the City of Wheat Ridge\, is sponsoring a Clear Creek Clean-up.
Participants will be workin g along a 22 mile stretch of the Peaks to Plains Trail along Clear Creek. Past efforts have resulted in the collection of 12\,220 pounds of trash. M ismanaged trash that escapes into waterways can create a wide range of pro blems. Aquatic trash affects water quality\, endangers plants and animals\ , and pollutes the outdoor spaces that we depend on for tourism and recrea tion.
The canyon will be closed for this very special event.
Volunteers must Sign up online to participate in this special day of community serv ice.
Afterwards\, be sure to join a post-project celebrat ion at the Gateway Trailhead in Golden. Voluntee rs will be treated to live music\, free food from a handful of food trucks and beer for individuals 21 years of age and older.
Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with Coors Distributing Company\, the Golden Beer Tasting & Chili Cook-Of f is a celebration of all things beer\, chili and fun!
Ticketed gu ests enjoy an afternoon of fun with unlimited beer and chili samples (as l ong as supplies last)\, entertainment\, snack vendors and the Beer & Chili Awards Ceremony!
NOTE: The event is rain or shine! Come prepared for unpredictable Colorado fa ll weather and help support the Golden Chamber and St. Jude Children’s Res earch Hospital.
Autumn Fest is a free celebration of Golden featuring ha nds-on activities for the whole family\, including crafts\, big trucks\, a nd even farm animals. Join us to welcome the fall season at Golden History Museum (923 10th St.)
Th e Mines Museum of Earth Science is having their annual Spoooktacular event on October 15th\, 2022\, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Spooktacular is a s uper fun\, FREE\, blue pumpkin trick or treat event. People can come in th eir favorite costumes\, enjoy STEM themed hands-on activities (and treats) \, win prizes\, and take pictures with Ms. Colorado herself!
Also not to be missed…\n– Mr. Bones\n– Face painting\n– Blast er the burro\n– Spooky exhibits!
This is a free event open t o the Golden community. For more information check out the Museum Facebook page.
Mines Museum of Earth Science\n1310 Maple St reet\nGolden\, CO 80401
Email geomuseum@mines.edu or call 30 3-384-2071 for more info.
Calling all ghouls and ghosts!
Put on your Halloween costume and come on down to downtown Golden for the annual Trick or Treat Street!
The City of Golden\, i n conjunction with the downtown merchants\, invites all Golden school-aged kiddos to show off their costumes and collect some candy!
Monday\ , October 31
Washington Avenue
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
There might even be a few fun surprises!
Both runners and walkers are welcome for this annual\, fun\, community event! All funds raised by Demon Dash will benefit Golden High School students by funding technology and co-curricular activities such as clubs and athletics.
Race day registration is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Golden High School the day of the race (Saturday\, Novemb er 5th)\, or you can learn m ore and register online in advance for an individual or a gro up.
Tickets: < a class='ai1ec-ticket-url-exported' href='https://secure.getmeregistered.c om/get_information.php?event_id=137656'>https://secure.getmeregistered.com /get_information.php?event_id=137656.
Homestead for the Holidays lets you experience the winter season just like the pioneers did. This fa mily-friendly event will have you strolling through Golden History Park\, taking in the colorful decorations\, making a craft that you get to take home\, and basking in the season. It’ s time to go homestead for the holidays!
Valued volunteers make th is event possible and will serve as interpreters within the historic struc tures to answer questions and guide your experience.
Advance regis tration is required.
Visit GoldenHistory.org /events to get ticket prices and to sign up.
(Photo b y: Povy Kendal Atchison)
The annual E-Days events are put on by the Colorado School o f Mines. While most of the events are for students only\, there are a few visible to the public\, including trebuchet contests\, Cardboard Boat Race s in Clear Creek and a fireworks display on Saturday night\, April 15 at 9 :15 p.m.
For more information\, visit www.mines activitiescouncil.com/edays.
The annual E-Days events are put on by the Colorado School o f Mines. While most of the events are for students only\, there are a few visible to the public\, including trebuchet contests\, Cardboard Boat Race s in Clear Creek and a fireworks display on Saturday night\, April 15 at 9 :15 p.m. (weather permitting).
For more information\, visit www.minesactivitiescouncil.com/edays.
Putting the ‘fun’ in fundraiser\, this annual event supports the efforts of the Mitchell Elementary PTA with a stroll down the ‘saloons’ of Washington Avenue.
Check in at YoColorado (805 12th Street) from 6 – 7 p.m.\, then head to the Buffalo Rose for boot scooting to the music of the “Gnarbillys\,” while bidding on unique auction items.
Ticke ts and more information are available at www.westernonwashingt on.com.
Come out to Golden’s newest city park\, DeLong Park\, for an Earth Day Celebration (rescheduled from April due to weather) held by vol unteer DeLong Weedbusters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 3.
The Golden Lions Club is hosting the 51st annual 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park. Activities k ick off at 11 a.m. with music by three local bands\, food\, drink\, childr en’s activities (including a hula hoop contest at 2:30 p.m.) and a raffle.
The day culminates in a fireworks display at approx. 9:30 p.m.\, weather and fire conditions permitting. Keep an eye on the City’s social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) for up-t o-the-minute updates if a cancellation is necessary.
The celebration is a day for families\, friends\, and neighbors to gather in L ions Park to picnic or purchase food and drink. All raffle and festival pr oceed go to support the work that the Lions Club does in the community throughou t the year.
Parking near the festival is extremely limited . The 8th\, 9th and 10th Street neighborhood will be closed to th rough traffic and festival parking. Ride your bike or walk to the event if you are local.
Remember that al l fireworks are ILLEGAL in the city limits of Golden\, so leave the firewo rks to the professionals. You can view the show from anywhere along the cr eek path\, near Lions Park\, and the Golden History Park.
Learn more!
Who better to fire up the griddle t han Golden’s Firefighters! Don’t miss out on their tasty pancakes and baco n. Invite your friends and family to join you on the morning of Saturday\, July 27\, at the Golden Fire Station\, 911 10th St.\, to fuel up your bel ly before heading to the Buffalo Bill Days parade.
The breakfast b egins at 6 a.m. and lasts until just before the Buffalo Bill Days parade a t 10 a.m. This is a great opportunity to meet Golden’s first responders in a fun and interactive way.
Purchase your tickets at the Fire Stat ion 1 or from your favorite Golden Firefighter. Keep in mind that the bigg est crowds are between 8:45 and 9:45 a.m.\, so try to come early. Funds ra ised at the breakfast go toward advanced training\, equipment\, and other support services for the Golden Fire Department.
On Halloween\, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5:00 p.m.\, downtown Washin gton Ave. will be closed to cars and filled instead with tiny zombies\, su per-heroes and other masked little ones\, all ready to fill their trick-or -treat bags in a safe atmosphere with candy provided by local Golden merch ants.
Bring your little ones for some sugar-saturated\, non-spooky fun!
Experience th e beauty of the holiday season with a walk down Washington Ave.\, candle ( or glowstick) in hand\, singing carols on Friday\, Dec. 1.
The pre-walk holiday show starts at 5 p.m. on the stage at 10th and Washington. The walk starts at 6:30 p.m. in front of Foothills Art Center on 15th St.
Bring a candle or purchase one be forehand from a local vendor.
Learn more on VisitGolden.com.
Come do some holiday shopping at the Annual Golden High School Holiday B azaar held by the GHS PTA.
With plenty to choose from and a variet y of goods from over 70 different vendors\, you can make a big dent on you r holiday shopping list.
This is a fundraiser for the students at Golden High School\, helping with scholarships\, grants\, and more.
The Golden Concert Choir will perform their annual holiday concert favorites on December 2 at 4 p.m. at Calvary Church\, 1320 Arapahoe St. (Doors open at 3 p.m.)
Tickets and info are available at goldenconcertchoir.org.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winters-enchantment-concert-ticke ts-750777986167?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Bursting with Colorado charm and hol iday spirit\, Golden’s holiday parade is a beloved family-friendly traditi on.
The parade route runs along Washington Ave. from 10th St. to 1 3th St. and will feature elves\, floats\, Victorian carolers\, antique car s\, the Grinch\, Santa\, and tons of joy!
Tickets: https://www.jeffsymphony.org/holiday-concert.
Spend a magical day in Golden meeting and mingling with fami ly favorite holiday characters–classic and new–in Downtown Golden along Wa shington Avenue\, which will be closed for the festive event.
Brin g your camera for plenty of photo opportunities\, including a “Selfie with an Elfie” station\, live music\, Newfoundland dog cart rides\, and lots o f festive holiday fun for the whole family!
Celebrate Golden Retrievers in Golden during “Goldens In Golden” with lots of fun\, fanfare\, fluff\, and photo ops.
Trained\, friendly\, and leashed dogs are invited\, and o wners are kindly requested to please clean up after their dog.
Bring the little ones for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Satu rday\, March 30 in Parfet Park.
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of G olden\, the “hunt” starts at 10 a.m. as children dart about to find the co lorful treasures! It doesn’t take more than a few minutes for all the eggs to be gathered up\, so don’t be late!
Children up to age 10 are w elcome.
The Golden Bike Cruise is back with fun costume- themed rides\, live music\, beer from New Terrain\, food from Bob’s Burger s\, a two prize drawings at each event.
The event takes place on the last Tuesday of the month\, May through Septembe r. Kegs are tapped at 5:30 p.m.\, the Cruise begins at 6:30 p.m.\, and the fun continues until 9 p.m!
Riders begin an d end at Calvary Church in Golden\, 818 14th St.
For more information\, visit www.goldenbikecruise.com.