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Jul
4
Tue
2023
4th of July Festival @ Lions Park
Jul 4 @ 11:30 am – 9:30 pm

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

Learn more!

Jul
29
Sat
2023
Golden Farmers Mini-Market @ Golden High School Upper Lot
Jul 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Golden Farmers Mini Market will be at the GHS on Saturday July 29.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.

Oct
31
Tue
2023
Trick or Treat Street @ Downtown Golden
Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

On Halloween, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5:00 p.m., downtown Washington Ave. will be closed to cars and filled instead with tiny zombies, super-heroes and other masked little ones, all ready to fill their trick-or-treat bags in a safe atmosphere with candy provided by local Golden merchants.

Bring your little ones for some sugar-saturated, non-spooky fun!

Dec
1
Fri
2023
Candlelight Walk @ Foothills Art Center
Dec 1 @ 6:30 pm

Candlelight WalkExperience the beauty of the holiday season with a walk down Washington Ave., candle (or glowstick) in hand, singing carols on Friday, Dec. 1.

The pre-walk holiday show starts at 5 p.m. on the stage at 10th and Washington. The walk starts at 6:30 p.m. in front of Foothills Art Center on 15th St.

Bring a candle or purchase one beforehand from a local vendor.

Learn more on VisitGolden.com.

Dec
2
Sat
2023
GHS Holiday Bazaar @ Golden High School
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

GHS Holiday Bazaar is on Dec. 2 from 10 am to 3 pmCome do some holiday shopping at the Annual Golden High School Holiday Bazaar held by the GHS PTA.

With plenty to choose from and a variety of goods from over 70 different vendors, you can make a big dent on your holiday shopping list.

This is a fundraiser for the students at Golden High School, helping with scholarships, grants, and more.

The Bazaar will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Golden High School, 701 24th St. Includes free parking and admission.

Golden Concert Choir Holiday Performance @ Calvary Church
Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm

Golden Concert ChoirThe Golden Concert Choir will perform their annual holiday concert favorites on December 2 at 4 p.m. at Calvary Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. (Doors open at 3 p.m.)

Tickets and info are available at goldenconcertchoir.org.

Dec
9
Sat
2023
Olde Golden Holiday Parade @ Downtown Golden
Dec 9 @ 10:30 am

Olde Golden Christmas ParadeBursting with Colorado charm and holiday spirit, Golden’s holiday parade is a beloved family-friendly tradition.

The parade route runs along Washington Ave. from 10th St. to 13th St. and will feature elves, floats, Victorian carolers, antique cars, the Grinch, Santa, and tons of joy!

Dec
10
Sun
2023
Jefferson Symphony Holiday Concert @ CSM Green Center
Dec 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Jefferson Symphony OrchestraSpirited Christmas music fills the air! Colorado vocalists Christie Conover and James Baumgardner add soaring melodies to your Holiday traditions.
For tickets and more information, visit www.jeffsymphony.org.
Dec
16
Sat
2023
Jingle on the Avenue @ Downtown Golden
Dec 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Spend a magical day in Golden meeting and mingling with family favorite holiday characters–classic and new–in Downtown Golden along Washington Avenue, which will be closed for the festive event.

Bring your camera for plenty of photo opportunities, including a “Selfie with an Elfie” station, live music, Newfoundland dog cart rides, and lots of festive holiday fun for the whole family!

Christmas elves pose around a Christmas tree on the sidewalk

 

Jan
15
Mon
2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 15 all-day

City administrative offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

An American flag waves behind a historic photo of Martin Luther King Jr.
COG Mesa

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

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