Calendar

Dec
10
Tue
2019
Colorado Gives Day 2019
Dec 10 all-day

CO Gives Day 2019 logoColorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement that celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

The $1 Million Incentive Fund created by the partners is one of the largest giving-day incentive funds in the country.

Visit ColoradoGives.org for a list of the amazing, local non-profit organizations who can really use your financial help to do good things.

Dec
11
Wed
2019
Free Pictures with Santa at the GPD @ Council Chambers
Dec 11 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Santa reads letters from girls and boysSanta is coming by the Golden Police Department on Wednesday, December 11 and wants to meet you!

Come get your picture taken with Santa and meet police officers with the Golden Police Department. Officers will also be collecting letters and making sure Santa receives them. There will be snacks, coloring, crafts and much more holiday fun!

Dec
14
Sat
2019
Olde Golden Christmas Parade 2019 @ Washington Ave. in Downtown Golden
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Santa rides on a float and waves in the Olde Golden Christmas ParadeOn Saturdays in December, authentic and historic downtown Golden becomes a festive holiday center. Join in the holiday spirit and watch floats, clowns, festive holiday characters, and Santa Claus on the firetruck parade down Washington Avenue. After the parades, head to the downtown area shops and restaurants. Each parade is different, providing the perfect reason to bring the family back to Golden again and again!

The route is down Washington Avenue from 11th to 13th Streets through historic downtown, with lots of activities before and after. The parades are presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.VisitGolden.com for more information.

Dec
21
Sat
2019
Olde Golden Christmas Parade 2019 @ Washington Ave. in Downtown Golden
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Santa rides on a float and waves in the Olde Golden Christmas ParadeOn Saturdays in December, authentic and historic downtown Golden becomes a festive holiday center. Join in the holiday spirit and watch floats, clowns, festive holiday characters, and Santa Claus on the firetruck parade down Washington Avenue. After the parades, head to the downtown area shops and restaurants. Each parade is different, providing the perfect reason to bring the family back to Golden again and again!

The route is down Washington Avenue from 11th to 13th Streets through historic downtown, with lots of activities before and after. The parades are presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.VisitGolden.com for more information.

Jan
22
Wed
2020
Sustainability Task Force Meeting @ Council Chambers
Jan 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Do you have great ideas about sustainability in Golden? Are you ready to dive in and turn the community’s sustainability ideas into action? If so, mark your calendars for an upcoming sustainability task force meeting.

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is looking for interested residents, local experts, and community activists to help in the following tasks:

  • Identify data and resources needed to determine impacts.
  • Review drafts of the 2020 Sustainability Strategic Plan.
  • Help campaign for top priorities.

Each task force meeting will focus on one of the three sustainability goal areas : Water, Waste and Energy. Community members are invited to participate in one or more task forces of interest. To participate, simply show up to one of the task force meetings listed below. Refreshments will be provided.

Water Strategy Task Force
December 4, 2019
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden
Waste Strategy Task Force
January 22, 2020
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden
Energy Strategy Task Force
February 26, 2020
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden

For more information, email goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net.

Jan
24
Fri
2020
Ullrgrass Music & Beer Festival @ Parfet Park
Jan 24 all-day

Ullrgrass Music & Beer Festival returns to Parfet Park in downtown Golden for a 6th year.  The three day festival features diverse music styles and samplings of craft brews and ciders from across Colorado.

UllrGrass Music and Beer Festival is named after the Norse God of Winter – Ullr. It was created to toast the winter and celebrate great music and craft beer – viking costumes optional!

For tickets and the festival schedule: www.ullrgrass.com

 

Jan
25
Sat
2020
Ullrgrass Music & Beer Festival @ Parfet Park
Jan 25 all-day

Ullrgrass Music & Beer Festival returns to Parfet Park in downtown Golden for a 6th year.  The three day festival features diverse music styles and samplings of craft brews and ciders from across Colorado.

UllrGrass Music and Beer Festival is named after the Norse God of Winter – Ullr. It was created to toast the winter and celebrate great music and craft beer – viking costumes optional!

For tickets and the festival schedule: www.ullrgrass.com

 

Jan
26
Sun
2020
Ullrgrass Music & Beer Festival @ Parfet Park
Jan 26 all-day

Ullrgrass Music & Beer Festival returns to Parfet Park in downtown Golden for a 6th year.  The three day festival features diverse music styles and samplings of craft brews and ciders from across Colorado.

UllrGrass Music and Beer Festival is named after the Norse God of Winter – Ullr. It was created to toast the winter and celebrate great music and craft beer – viking costumes optional!

For tickets and the festival schedule: www.ullrgrass.com

 

Jan
31
Fri
2020
Golden Restaurant Week 2020 Kicks off @ All over Golden!
Jan 31 all-day
Celebrate Golden’s dining scene and magnificent holiday light display during the annual Golden Restaurant Week, which kicks off on Friday, January 31 and runs through February 9.
Go for a stroll through downtown or stop in to one of Golden’s distilleries to try a fancy cocktail or special before enjoying a meal at one of Golden’s fabulous restaurants. Participating restaurants, breweries, and distilleries will be offering specials each day.
For a list of participating restaurants and more information, visit www.visitgolden.com.
Feb
20
Thu
2020
Golden High School Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction @ Golden High School
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Help support the Golden High School and enjoy some tasty chili or mac and cheese on Thursday, February 20, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the Golden High School, 701 24th St. with the PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year – the 8th Annual Golden High School Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction.

Funds raised last year provided $7000 in grants to classrooms, student clubs, and organizations as well as five $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors.

To register a chili or purchase tickets, visit the GHS PTA website. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door.
COG Mesa

 Golden was named after Thomas L. Golden,
a gold prospector who arrived in Jefferson County in 1858.

Additional Resources

City of Golden, Colorado
COG Mesa
Skip to content