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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)

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.

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.

Come out to Golden’s newest city park, DeLong Park, for an Earth Day Celebration (rescheduled from April due to weather) held by volunteer DeLong Weedbusters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 3.

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!

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!

Experience 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.

Bursting 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!

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!

Celebrate Golden Retrievers in Golden during “Goldens In Golden” with lots of fun, fanfare, fluff, and photo ops.

Festivities Include:

• Pup Meet and Mingle in Parfet Park
• Free Pup Cups, Giveaways, and Vendor Booths
• Official event photography opportunities under the iconic “Welcome to Golden” Arch
• Photo ops under our mini “Welcome to Golden” Arch

Trained, friendly, and leashed dogs are invited, and owners are kindly requested to please clean up after their dog.

Event Schedule

• 11 a.m. – Meet and greet in Parfet Park where you can enjoy complimentary “pup cup” treats, pose for photos under our mini Welcome Arch, purchase official Goldens In Golden merchandise, browse the vendor village and meet Golden based pet organizations.
• 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. – Official Event Photography: three separate opportunities to join a group photo under the Welcome Arch on Washington Ave.
• 1 p.m. – Official festivities end at 1 p.m. and Washington Avenue will re-open to vehicle traffic. Afterwards, head out around Golden on your own. There will be many dog-friendly deals, plenty of patios and lots of nearby trails to enjoy!