City offices will be closed on September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
This family-friendly event, sponsored by the Golden Community Commons group, takes place on the last Tuesday of the month, May through September.
Gather at Calvary Church’s Celebration Plaza at 5:30 p.m. for music, food, raffles and New Terrain Brewery on site serving beer and cider. A themed, costumed bike cruise heads off at 6:30 p.m. for a ride around Golden before heading back to the Plaza for more fun that continues until 9 p.m.
2022 Cruise Themes
- May 31: TUTU fun!
- June 28: Red, White & Blue + Moustaches
- July 26: Christmas in July
- August 30: Minions
- September 27: Zombies!!
The cruise starts and ends at Calvary Church’s Celebration Plaza, at 13th & Arapahoe. For more info check out the Facebook page of @TheGoldenCruise.
The 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 super fun, FREE, blue pumpkin trick or treat event. People can come in their favorite costumes, enjoy STEM themed hands-on activities (and treats), win prizes, and take pictures with Ms. Colorado herself!
Also not to be missed…
– Mr. Bones
– Face painting
– Blaster the burro
– Spooky exhibits!
This is a free event open to the Golden community. For more information check out the Museum Facebook page.
Mines Museum of Earth Science
1310 Maple Street
Golden, CO 80401
Email geomuseum@mines.edu or call 303-384-2071 for more info.
Homestead for the Holidays lets you experience the winter season just like the pioneers did. This family-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 this event possible and will serve as interpreters within the historic structures to answer questions and guide your experience.
Advance registration is required.
Visit GoldenHistory.org/events to get ticket prices and to sign up.
(Photo by: Povy Kendal Atchison)
City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of the New Years holiday.
Happy New Year, Golden!
PLEASE NOTE: JULY 4, 2023 – DUE TO PREDICTIONS OF SEVERE WEATHER, THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR TONIGHT, AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER DATE DURING THE SUMMER.
The Golden Lions Club is hosting the 51st annual 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park. Activities kick off at 11 a.m. with music by three local bands, food, drink, children’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-to-the-minute updates if a cancellation is necessary.
The celebration is a day for families, friends, and neighbors to gather in Lions Park to picnic or purchase food and drink. All raffle and festival proceed
go to support the work that the Lions Club does in the community throughout the year.
Parking near the festival is extremely limited. The 8th, 9th and 10th Street neighborhood will be closed to through traffic and festival parking. Ride your bike or walk to the event if you are local.
Parking options
- Jackson Street public parking garages
- The Clear Creek lot at 304 10th Street
- Colorado School of Mines Lot K (near Marv Kay Stadium) will be available for event parking on the 4th of July
Remember that all fireworks are ILLEGAL in the city limits of Golden, so leave the fireworks to the professionals. You can view the show from anywhere along the creek path, near Lions Park, and the Golden History Park.
Band Schedule
- 11:30 a.m. — Jewel & The Rough
- 3 p.m. — High Country Heartbreakers
- 6:30 p.m. — The Johnny O Band
Join us for three Friday nights of free family-friendly movies and live music over the course of the summer: July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1.
July 7 and Sept. 1 of the free series will hosted in Parfet Park (10th Street and Washington Avenue) in downtown Golden.
On Aug. 4, we’ll be moving the event down the street to the Lions Park Ballfields (10th St. and Maple).
This Year’s Lineup
- July 7
Movie: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Music: René Heredia and the Colorado Institute of Flamenco Dancers - August 4
Movie: Strange World
Music: blankslate - September 1
Movie: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Music: Ghost Town Drifters
The Golden Farmers Market, sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, will not be at its regular place this weekend due to Buffalo Bill Days.
Join us at the Golden High School upper lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday July 29 for a “Mini Market”.
For more information, visit GoldenFarmersMarket.org.
Join us for three Friday nights of free family-friendly movies and live music over the course of the summer: July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1.
The August 4 event of the free series will hosted in Parfet Park (10th Street and Washington Avenue) in downtown Golden.
This Year’s Lineup
- July 7
Movie: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Music: René Heredia and the Colorado Institute of Flamenco Dancers - August 4
Movie: Strange World
Music: blankslate - September 1
Movie: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Music: Ghost Town Drifters
Join us for a night of free family-friendly movies and live music for the last evening of the Movies & Music in the Park series, hosted by the City of Golden.
On Sept. 1, we’ll move from our regular location at Parfet Park to the Lions Park Ballfields (10th St. and Maple) just down the street.
As usual, music will kick off at 7 p.m., but tonight, we have an extra special treat with fireworks after the music, before the movie starts!
September 1
Movie: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Music: Ghost Town Drifters
