There's a whole lot of Christmas coming to town, and it kicks off this Friday with the Candlelight Walk in downtown Golden!
Candlelight Walk
Meet in front of the Foothills Art Center as early as 5:30 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m., Santa will lead the walk down the hill to the Visitor Center at 10th and Washington. Candles will be available for purchase for $1 along Washington and at the Visitor Center. The Golden Lions Club will be serving hot beverages both at the top of the hill and in the Visitor Center parking lot.
After the walk, stick around for the countdown to the "Lighting of the Lights" with Mayor Marjorie Sloan and one lucky child from Santa's "Nice" list whose name was selected in a random drawing. As the lights along Clear Creek blaze to life, a short fireworks display from the roof of the Golden Hotel will further light up the night sky!
Wander along Clear Creek to the History Park after the fireworks and sample a roasted chestnut or two, or stop in at the Golden History Museum to warm up and enjoy cheery holiday music. The Golden Library will feature crafts and entertainment provided by the Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra strumming favorites from 7 to 8 p.m.
If you're worried about street closures during the walk, please see our Candlelight Walk Street Closure Map.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday morning starts bright and early at Calvary Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. with a pancake breakfast with Santa! It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season with your little ones. Breakfast includes pancakes, orange juice, and coffee. All kids will receive a goody bag as part of the experience.
But take note, tickets must be purchased in advance at www.goldenchamber.org. Adults are $10, kids are $5, and children under three are free. No tickets will be sold at the door. A portion of the proceeds from Breakfast with Santa will go to the Golden Fire Foundation and Lunch and Life program for the Colorado School of mines free lunch program. For questions call 303-279-3113.
Coffee with Councilors - final one of the year!
Take a break from the merry-making to attend to the last Coffee with Councilors event of the year on Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. at the Harmony Village Common House at 1001 Cottonwood Circle. Please park on Illinois St. and walk the short distance to the Common House, which is located in the center of Harmony Village.
This is a great opportunity to wish Councilor Saoirse Charis Graves well and thank her for two terms of dedicated service as District 1 Golden City Councilor. Councilor Graves began the Coffee with a Councilor series in February of 2012, offering the community a monthly opportunity to meet face to face with one or more City Councilors and discuss issues that matter to them. This year, she and District 2 Councilor, Casey Brown, combined forces and co-host the monthly meetings. JJ Trout will be sworn into office as the District 1 City Councilor on January 9, 2020 and plans to continue the tradition.
For details contact Councilor Saoirse Charis Graves at 303-279-7529, scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net or Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003, cbrown@cityofgolden.net.
Old Golden Christmas Parade
Don't miss the first of three parades this holiday season on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. Watch floats, clowns, holiday characters and the big guy himself, Santa Clause on a firetruck make their way down Washington Avenue from 11th to 13 Street spreading Christmas cheer! Each parade will be a little different, so come back each Saturday before Christmas for another boost of holiday spirit.
See the Parade Route and Staging Area Map for information on road closures.
More Christmas Fun...
If you're still looking for ways to celebrate, here are a few more festive options:
- GHS Holiday Bazaar / December 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get a jump on your gift list and help raise money for a good cause at the same time!
Golden High School, 701 24th St. - Golden Concert Choir Holiday Performance / December 7, 4 - 6 p.m.
Enjoy holiday favorites, including "Carol of the Bells," "Shepherd's Farewell" and "3 Carols" by PDQ Bach.
United Methodist Church, 7530 W 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge - Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert / December 8, 3 p.m.
JSO musicians share the stage with vocalists Christie Conover and James Baumgardner. Howard Hanson’s musical homage to the 19th-century “Symphony No. 2 (Romantic)” is programmed alongside Peter Boyer’s bold and brassy “Festivities.”
CSM Green Center, 924 16th St.