Calendar

Oct
15
Sat
2022
A Spooktacular Event! @ Colorado School of Mines Earth Science Museum
Oct 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Two boys work on a pumpkin with play tools.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.

 

Nov
5
Sat
2022
Demon Dash 5K Run/Walk @ Golden High School
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am

Both runners and walkers are welcome for this annual, fun, community event! All funds raised by Demon Dash will benefit Golden High School students by funding technology and co-curricular activities such as clubs and athletics.

Race day registration is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Golden High School the day of the race (Saturday, November 5th), or you can learn more and register online in advance for an individual or a group.

Demon Dash 5k 2022 flyer
Dec
17
Sat
2022
Homestead for the Holidays @ Golden History Park
Dec 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Three women in festive holiday dress gather around a campfire with the lights of Golden behind them.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)

Jan
2
Mon
2023
New Years Holiday Observed (offices closed)
Jan 2 all-day

City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of the New Years holiday.

Happy New Year, Golden!

Happy New Year!
Mar
4
Sat
2023
Coffee With Councilors @ Community Center Bear Creek Room
Mar 4 @ 10:00 am

A coffee cup sits near a laptop computer.Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Or if you prefer, join us online from the comfort of your own home (bring your own coffee!).

This month, Community and Economic Development Manager Rick Muriby will join CSC to discuss Phase 2 and 3 of the zoning code update for commercial development.

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

Apr
1
Sat
2023
Coffee With Councilors @ Community Center Bear Creek Room
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am

A coffee cup sits near a laptop computer.Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Or if you prefer, join us online from the comfort of your own home (bring your own coffee!).

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

Apr
14
Fri
2023
CSM Engineering Days (E-Days)
Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

The annual E-Days events are put on by the Colorado School of Mines. While most of the events are for students only, there are a few visible to the public, including trebuchet contests, Cardboard Boat Races in Clear Creek and a fireworks display on Saturday night, April 15 at 9:15 p.m.

For more information, visit www.minesactivitiescouncil.com/edays.

Apr
15
Sat
2023
CSM Engineering Days (E-Days) Fireworks
Apr 15 @ 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm

The annual E-Days events are put on by the Colorado School of Mines. While most of the events are for students only, there are a few visible to the public, including trebuchet contests, Cardboard Boat Races in Clear Creek and a fireworks display on Saturday night, April 15 at 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting).

For more information, visit www.minesactivitiescouncil.com/edays.

Apr
18
Tue
2023
Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan Discovery Meeting @ Golden Community Center
Apr 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Montage of art and culture found around Golden.The City of Golden has engaged Keen Independent to create an Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan, which will serve as a framework for cultivating art, culture, and creativity in Golden. Keen Independent is a national research firm that combines expertise in equity and economics with lived arts and cultural leadership. The study team will conduct extensive stakeholder and community engagement, visit and document Golden’s cultural assets, and assess the City’s needs to complete the plan by August 2023. Learn more on Guiding Golden.

Residents of Golden are cordially invited to participate in a Discovery Meeting on Tuesday, April 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Community Center (1470 10th St.) to learn more about the study and provide input through different family-friendly brainstorming activities. Food and beverages will be provided.

Apr
21
Fri
2023
Western on Washington: A Saloon Stroll @ YoColorado
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Western on Washington Saloon Stroll logoPutting the ‘fun’ in fundraiser, this annual event supports the efforts of the Mitchell Elementary PTA with a stroll down the ‘saloons’ of Washington Avenue.

Check in at YoColorado (805 12th Street) from 6 – 7 p.m., then head to the Buffalo Rose for boot scooting to the music of the “Gnarbillys,” while bidding on unique auction items.

Tickets and more information are available at www.westernonwashington.com.

COG Mesa

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

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