Grab your blanket and settle into a spot early for Movies and Music in the Park in Parfet Park on Friday nights in August. This free event includes a live band that will play until dusk, and then a featured movie plays. You can bring a picnic or buy food from a variety of vendors.

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The Golden Lions Club along with the City of Golden host the annual 4th of July Festival in Lions Park, near 10th and Maple streets. It includes entertainment for children, food and beverage concessions, live music and of course, a spectacular fireworks show at the end of the night.

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The Golden Police Department hosts National Night Out in conjunction with law enforcement agencies across the country. The Golden event is held in Parfet Park on the first Tuesday in August. The event is an opportunity for residents to meet local law enforcement, meet each other and get educated about neighborhood safety.

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The Kiwanis Club and Downtown Merchants Association put on an Easter egg hunt in Parfet Park for the children of Golden. Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 10 a.m.

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The First Friday Street Fairs occur on the first Friday of every month between June and October. It includes entertainment, food and much more. From 5 to 9 p.m. on Washington Avenue between 12th and 13th streets. June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5 – 2012

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Enjoy a variety of local merchants and fresh foods at the Farmer’s Market, located in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library at 1019 10th St. The Farmer’s Market is every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June to October.

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200 cars line Washington Avenue for the Wild West Auto Roundup in June. A great chance to get a close look at vintage cars, along with food and entertainment. The event is free. Saturday, June 9, 2012 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The outdoor concert series combines fun bands from around the area with tasty local food. This event happens on a Saturday evening around the Summer Solstice in June. It is a fundraiser for the Golden History Museums. 2012 Date of Event TBD

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Golden’s annual Buffalo Bill Days Festival brings the rip-roaring Wild West back to historic downtown for a weekend of fun. Weekend events include entertainment, arts and craft vendors, food and beverage vendors, rides and games for the kids. This event typically happens on the last weekend in July. July 25-29, 2012

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This free 2-day festival is an open-air art gallery adjacent to Clear Creek in downtown Golden, held over a weekend in August. The Golden Fine Arts Festival is known for its quality, affordability and ambiance. August 18-19, 2012 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Golden was honored to host the Stage 6 start of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge. This was the largest spectator event in Colorado history and one of the largest sporting events to ever take place in the United States, rivaling the Tour de France. Golden hopes to host the event again in the future.

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Chili aficionados and beer lovers are welcome to the Knock Your Boots Off! Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting on Arapahoe Street between 12th and 13th streets in October. Savor the flavors of some of the best chili and beer around. 2012 Date of Event TBD

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Gather at 6 p.m. at the Foothills Art Center, 15th and Arapahoe streets, for caroling. Buy a candle for 50 cents from the Golden Chamber of Commerce and walk down Golden’s main street, Washington Avenue, by candlelight. The walk ends at the Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave., where there is a stage show and a variety of performances. Walk is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2011

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Come see a true olde fashioned hometown parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music and Santa. From 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Washington Avenue. Parades are Dec. 3,10 and 17, 2011

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