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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.
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.
Enjoy a diverse array of artwork from over 100 artists in this nationally juried arts festival.
With its prime location and free admission to the public\, this premier event typically draws more than 35 \,000 visitors over 2 days to enjoy art\, live performances\, craft beer\, food vendors\, and children’s activities.
Join the Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) for free inspirational garden tours on Saturday\, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p. m. Participants will be able to visit eight amazing gardens throughout Gol den and neighboring communities\, and local gardeners will share their bes t practices for creating gardens that are sustainable and earth-friendly.< /p>\n
Registration for this event closed on July 21 at 5 p.m.
Movies and M usic in the Park is back this year!
The last three Fridays of Augu st feature family-friendly movies and music for free in Parfet Park. This week we bring you Toy Story 4 along with the mus ic of La Pompe.
Each week\, the bands begin performing at 7 p.m. and the featured movie will start rolling at du sk\, generally around 8:30 p.m. The movies are shown on a giant screen und er the stars.
Bring blankets or low-slung chairs\, and make yourse lf comfortable! If you need to sit up high in a regular height chair\, how ever\, please be courteous of those sitting on the ground\, and keep to th e edges of the crowd. We’ve dedicated the front area to blankets only\, so please look for the signs. Come early and bring a picnic dinner\, or enjo y food and drinks from local vendors.
Dogs are welcome\, just keep them on a leash. And please leave your adult beverages at home – this is an alcohol-free and tobacco-free event. Regular p ark rules apply.
See our Mo vies & Music in the Park page for a full line-up of coming at tractions this August!
Movies and Music in the Park is back this year!
The l ast three Fridays of August feature family-friendly movies and music for f ree in Parfet Park. This week we bring you Raiders of the Lost Ark along with the music of Izcalli.
Each week\, the bands begin performing at 7 p.m. and the featured movie will start rolling at dusk\, generally around 8:30 p.m. The movies are shown on a giant screen under the stars.
Bring blankets or low -slung chairs\, and make yourself comfortable! If you need to sit up high in a regular height chair\, however\, please be courteous of those sitting on the ground\, and keep to the edges of the crowd. We’ve dedicated the f ront area to blankets only\, so please look for the signs. Come early and bring a picnic dinner\, or enjoy food and drinks from local vendors.
Dogs are welcome\, just keep them on a leash. And please leave your adu lt beverages at home – this is an alcohol-free and tobacco-free event. Reg ular park rules apply.
See o ur Movies & Music in the Park page for a full line-up of coming attractions this August!
A Golden icon for three decades\, Golden Fine Arts Festiva l is a prestigious juried art show located in the heart of historic downto wn Golden\, Colorado happening August 21-22.
With its prime locati on just 20 minutes west of Metro Denver and free admission to the public\, this premier event traditionally draws over 30\,000 visitors (pre-COVID) over 2 days to enjoy art\, live entertainment\, beer and wine gardens\, an d food vendors.
The event\, rich in community tradition and a well -established reputation\, is limited to 100 artist booth spaces. If social distancing restrictions are in place\, booth spaces may be limited furthe r. Artists are selected through a competitive jury process selected by art professionals. Traditionally\, over half of participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. Colorado is also home to many talented artists who participate at the event each year. Cash prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners in nine categories\, as well as B est of Show and Best of Colorado honors.
Produced by the Golden Ch amber of Commerce\, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a favorite of those who v alue an attentive and welcoming ‘home hospitality’ of Golden\, Colorado fo r artists and patrons alike. Visit www.goldenfineartsfestiv al.org before you go for more information\, and to ensure the re are no additional\, pandemic-related restrictions implemented.
The Jefferson Symph ony Orchestra will play in Parfet Park (Washington & 10th St.) on August 2 2 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
This free event is a great opportunity to en joy music with the whole family! Please remember that you’re welcome to br ing a picnic\, but for the safety and enjoyment of everyone\, the Golden R ule applies! This is an alcohol- and tobacco-free event. Dogs are welcome\, but please keep your music-loving canines on a leash\, and pick up after them.
Movies and Music in t he Park is back this year!
The last three Fridays of August featur e family-friendly movies and music for free in Parfet Park. This week we b ring you Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker along with the music of Los Cheesies.
Each w eek\, the bands begin performing at 7 p.m. and the featured movie will sta rt rolling at dusk\, generally around 8:30 p.m. The movies are shown on a giant screen under the stars.
Bring blankets or low-slung chairs\, and make yourself comfortable! If you need to sit up high in a regular he ight chair\, however\, please be courteous of those sitting on the ground\ , and keep to the edges of the crowd. We’ve dedicated the front area to bl ankets only\, so please look for the signs. Come early and bring a picnic dinner\, or enjoy food and drinks from local vendors.
Dogs are wel come\, just keep them on a leash. And please leave your adult beverages at home – this is an alcohol-free and tobacco-free event. Regular park rules apply.
See our Movies & Music in the Park page for a full line -up of coming attractions this August!
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 Public Art Commission (PAC) has the responsibility of pr omoting\, selecting\, acquiring and maintaining public art in the fulfillm ent of the City’s Art in Public Places program.
PAC meets on the f irst Thursday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. These meeting are open to the public.
Please view our Public Art Commission page for more information on PAC responsibilities and to view a list of commission members. Visit our Agendas\, Minutes\, Web Casts and Schedules page to view agendas and meeting minutes.
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.
Archaeology isn’t just about digs in exotic locations far aw ay from here. Golden has a rich history that we’re still “uncovering”! Sto p by the Golden History Museum (923 10th St.) on Saturday\, April 30 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and visit with archaeologist Amy Gi llaspie while she photographs artifacts collected during the Astor House C ommunity Archaeology Project excavation of summer 2021.
Learn more about the Astor House dig site\, ask about a day in the life of an archae ologist\, or just take a look at the artifacts. Amy specializes in social changes at Front Range historic sites and has also excavated at Plains sit es in Colorado and North Dakota\, at Classic Maya sites in Belize\, and fo r the US Department of Defense on a World War II recovery mission in Franc e. This a free drop-in event with NO registration required.
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).
Join us at the Buffalo Rose (111 9 Washington Ave.) on Thursday\, July 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a night of st orytelling by Colorado filmmakers.
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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN returns July 7 – 15 with a week-long celebration of the ar ts courtesy of Foothills Art Center and the Golden Public Art Commission ( PAC).
Plein Air painters\, aerialists\, a film screening and art t rivia 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 cree k and see if you can discover all 14 “Itty Bitty Art Projects” sponsored b y the PAC.
For a complete listing of all events happening during A RTSWEEK GOLDEN\, visit www.foothillsartcent er.org.
Enjoy a diverse array of artwork from over 100 artists in this nationally juried arts festival from 10 a.m . to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in downtown Golden at 12th and Arapahoe .
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN returns July 7 – 15 with a week-long celebration of the arts courtesy of Foothills Art Cent er and the Golden Public Art Commission (PAC).
Plein Air painters\ , aerialists\, a film screening and art trivia are just some of the activi ties with an art-oriented focus that will be free to the public. Walk down town 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 GOLDEN\, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.
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.
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.
Watch aerialists from the Circus Foundry fly high and dance in the sky at The Golden Mill on Wednesday\, J uly 13 from 6 to 8 p.m..
32nd Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival\nSaturd ay & Sunday\, August 20-21\, 2022\n10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \n11th Street from Arapahoe to Maple Streets in Gol den
A Golden icon for three decades\, Golden Fine Arts Fe stival is a juried art show located in the heart of historic downtown Gold en\, Colorado.
With its prime location just 20 minutes west of Met ro Denver and free admission to the public\, this premier event traditiona lly draws large crowds over 2 days to enjoy art\, live entertainment\, bee r and wine gardens and food vendors.
The event\, rich in community tradition and a well-established reputation\, is limited to 100 artist bo oth spaces. Artists are selected through a competitive jury process selec ted by art professionals. Traditionally\, over half of participating Artis ts travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. Colorado is al so home to many talented Artists who participate at the event each year. C ash prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners in nine categories\, a s well as Best of Show and Best of Colorado honors.
Produced by th e Golden Chamber of Commerce\, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a favorite of those who value an attentive and welcoming ‘home hospitality’ of Golden\, Colorado for artists and patrons alike.
For more information visit the Golden Chamber website.
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.
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 City of Golden has engaged Keen Independent to create an Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan\, which will serve as a framework for cultivating art\, culture\, and creativity in Golden. Keen Independent is a national research firm that combines expertise in equity and economi cs with lived arts and cultural leadership. The study team will conduct ex tensive stakeholder and community engagement\, visit and document Golden’s cultural assets\, and assess the City’s needs to complete the plan by Aug ust 2023.
Residents of Golden are cordially invited to participate in a discovery meeting on Tuesday\, April 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at th e Golden Community Center (1470 10th St.) to learn more about the study an d provide input through different family-friendly brainstorming activities . Food and beverages will be provided.
The City of Golden has e ngaged Keen Independent to create an Arts and Culture Strategic Master Pla n\, which will serve as a framework for cultivating art\, culture\, and cr eativity in Golden. Keen Independent is a national research firm that comb ines expertise in equity and economics with lived arts and cultural leader ship. The study team will conduct extensive stakeholder and community enga gement\, visit and document Golden’s cultural assets\, and assess the City ’s needs to complete the plan by August 2023. Learn more on Guiding Golden.
Residents of Gold en are cordially invited to participate in a Discovery Meeting on Tuesday\ , April 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Community Center (1470 10t h St.) to learn more about the study and provide input through different f amily-friendly brainstorming activities. Food and beverages will be provid ed.
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!
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!
Get your furry boots and Viking horns out! It’s time for Ullrgrass\, the 3-day festival named for the Norse God of Winter that highlights local talents as well as some well-known bluegr ass performers.
The festival features a costume contest\, troubado urs and beer from over 30 breweries.
Where: Parfet Park\, downtown Golden.
Visit ullrgrass.com for more information\, ticke ts and band schedule:
The best way to enjoy the event is to walk\, cycle\, or take public transit if you are able. If you need to drive\, plan to park your muskox in the free Clear Cr eek lot at 304 10th St\, in any of the downtown garages or surface lots\, or use the on-street parking\, following all relevant signs.
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.
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN is a week-long celebration of the arts\, culminating in the ARTSWEEK GOLDEN FESTIVAL\, a juried arts festival sponsored by Foothills Art Center\, with local and na tional artists exhibiting their works in downtown Golden. Exact location t o be announced\, but the festival happens right in downtown Golden.