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Dec
4
Fri
2020
Morning StArt: An Artist Coffee Meetup with Nikki Nienhuis
Dec 4 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Morning StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community, to meet and talk about art. These Meetups are jointly sponsored with the Golden Public Arts Commission and the Foothills Art Center.

Join other creatives online to start your morning on December 4 from 8 to 9 a.m. with artist, Nikki Nienhuis.

Candlelight Nights: Be Merry, Be Bright Share Your Golden Light
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm

Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight NightsAlthough the annual Candlelight Walk is cancelled, the holiday spirit will still be illuminated throughout Golden.

On Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., there will be a virtual live stream of Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg throwing the switch to illuminate downtown Golden’s annual holiday lights. From their homes, Golden residents are invited to share their Golden light by placing candles in their windows and displaying all season long in festive citywide solidarity.

To make sure your house gets a commemorative candle, call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113 or stop by On Tap Credit Union, 816 Washington Avenue (while supplies last), after Nov. 30 to pick one up.

** Please use only electric candles.

May
31
Mon
2021
VFW Memorial Day Ceremony @ Golden Cemetery
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Memorial Day at Golden CemeteryJoin 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 ceremony will follow.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be canceled.

Jul
10
Sat
2021
Foothills Fine Arts Festival @ Downtown Golden
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fine Arts FestivalEnjoy 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.

Jul
11
Sun
2021
Foothills Fine Arts Festival @ Downtown Golden
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fine Arts FestivalEnjoy 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.

Jul
15
Thu
2021
Leadership Golden Meet and Greet @ Cafe 13
Jul 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Leadership GoldenJoin the Leadership Golden Board of Directors, Steering Committee, and Alumni, for a “Meet and Greet” reception on Thursday, July 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Café 13 (1301 Arapahoe St). Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.
Now in its 38th year, Leadership Golden is accepting applications for the 2021-22 program.
This tuition-free program provides local learning about Golden with 11 sessions from September through April, including Golden history, government, public works, finance, development, education, arts, recreation, and more. This is a great program for new-comers and long-term residents interested in the fabric of Golden. Visit www.leadershipgolden.org for all the details and to complete an application form online. The application deadline is July 31.
Call Paul Haseman for more information at 303-513-2310.
Jul
24
Sat
2021
Golden Neighborhood Garden Tours @ TBA
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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 Golden and neighboring communities, and local gardeners will share their best practices for creating gardens that are sustainable and earth-friendly.

Registration for this event closed on July 21 at 5 p.m.

Aug
13
Fri
2021
Movies & Music in the Park 2021
Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm

Toy Story 4 with La PompeMovies and Music in the Park is back this year!

The last three Fridays of August feature family-friendly movies and music for free in Parfet Park. This week we bring you Toy Story 4 along with the music of La Pompe.

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 front 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 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!

Aug
20
Fri
2021
Movies & Music in the Park 2021 @ Parfet Park
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm

Raiders of the Lost Ark and IzcalliMovies and Music in the Park is back this year!

The last three Fridays of August feature family-friendly movies and music for free 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 front 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 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!

Aug
21
Sat
2021
31st Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival @ Downtown Golden
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Golden Fine Arts Festival logoA Golden icon for three decades, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a prestigious juried art show located in the heart of historic downtown Golden, Colorado happening August 21-22.

With its prime location 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, and 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 further. 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 Best of Show and Best of Colorado honors.

Produced by the 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. Visit www.goldenfineartsfestival.org before you go for more information, and to ensure there are no additional, pandemic-related restrictions implemented.

COG Mesa

 Golden has 402 acres of open space
and maintains 253 acres of parks right within the city itself.

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