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Aug
7
Mon
2023
Clear Creek Cleanup @ Golden History Museum
Aug 7 @ 7:30 am

Clear Creek Clean Up volunteers line up wearing orange vests and hard hats.Grab your neighbors and join us each Monday and some Thursday mornings this summer on the Creekside Patio of the Golden Natural History Museum (923 10th Street) to help us keep Clear Creek beautiful!

Volunteers can check in at the table on the patio anytime beginning at 7:30 a.m. and help for as long as their schedule allows, or until 10 a.m., when we usually finish up.

  • Sign up and learn more!
  • Wear appropriate clothing, which may include long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
  • Don’t forget sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle!
  • Check in at the table on the patio to sign in and receive any necessary gear and instructions for the activity.
  • Safety vests, gloves, bags/buckets, and other needed tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves and trash collection bags if you’d prefer.
Aug
10
Thu
2023
Clear Creek Cleanup @ Golden History Museum
Aug 10 @ 7:30 am

Clear Creek Clean Up volunteers line up wearing orange vests and hard hats.Grab your neighbors and join us each Monday and some Thursday mornings this summer on the Creekside Patio of the Golden Natural History Museum (923 10th Street) to help us keep Clear Creek beautiful!

Volunteers can check in at the table on the patio anytime beginning at 7:30 a.m. and help for as long as their schedule allows, or until 10 a.m., when we usually finish up.

  • Sign up and learn more!
  • Wear appropriate clothing, which may include long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
  • Don’t forget sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle!
  • Check in at the table on the patio to sign in and receive any necessary gear and instructions for the activity.
  • Safety vests, gloves, bags/buckets, and other needed tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves and trash collection bags if you’d prefer.
Aug
14
Mon
2023
Clear Creek Cleanup @ Golden History Museum
Aug 14 @ 7:30 am

Clear Creek Clean Up volunteers line up wearing orange vests and hard hats.Grab your neighbors and join us each Monday and some Thursday mornings this summer on the Creekside Patio of the Golden Natural History Museum (923 10th Street) to help us keep Clear Creek beautiful!

Volunteers can check in at the table on the patio anytime beginning at 7:30 a.m. and help for as long as their schedule allows, or until 10 a.m., when we usually finish up.

  • Sign up and learn more!
  • Wear appropriate clothing, which may include long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
  • Don’t forget sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle!
  • Check in at the table on the patio to sign in and receive any necessary gear and instructions for the activity.
  • Safety vests, gloves, bags/buckets, and other needed tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves and trash collection bags if you’d prefer.
Aug
21
Mon
2023
Clear Creek Cleanup @ Golden History Museum
Aug 21 @ 7:30 am

Clear Creek Clean Up volunteers line up wearing orange vests and hard hats.Grab your neighbors and join us each Monday and some Thursday mornings this summer on the Creekside Patio of the Golden Natural History Museum (923 10th Street) to help us keep Clear Creek beautiful!

Volunteers can check in at the table on the patio anytime beginning at 7:30 a.m. and help for as long as their schedule allows, or until 10 a.m., when we usually finish up.

  • Sign up and learn more!
  • Wear appropriate clothing, which may include long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
  • Don’t forget sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle!
  • Check in at the table on the patio to sign in and receive any necessary gear and instructions for the activity.
  • Safety vests, gloves, bags/buckets, and other needed tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves and trash collection bags if you’d prefer.
Aug
28
Mon
2023
Clear Creek Cleanup @ Golden History Museum
Aug 28 @ 7:30 am

Clear Creek Clean Up volunteers line up wearing orange vests and hard hats.Grab your neighbors and join us each Monday and some Thursday mornings this summer on the Creekside Patio of the Golden Natural History Museum (923 10th Street) to help us keep Clear Creek beautiful!

Volunteers can check in at the table on the patio anytime beginning at 7:30 a.m. and help for as long as their schedule allows, or until 10 a.m., when we usually finish up.

  • Sign up and learn more!
  • Wear appropriate clothing, which may include long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
  • Don’t forget sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle!
  • Check in at the table on the patio to sign in and receive any necessary gear and instructions for the activity.
  • Safety vests, gloves, bags/buckets, and other needed tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves and trash collection bags if you’d prefer.
Sep
16
Sat
2023
Community Pride Days 2023 @ Drop-off Area
Sep 16 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

City workers help unload a truck of debris for Community Pride Days.The annual weekend-long Community Pride Days event will be held September 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1300 Catamount Dr. Bring your non-hazardous and unwanted junk for free disposal by the City!

Participants will be required to show proof of residency at the gate in the form of a State-issued ID. City water bills will NOT be accepted as proof of residency. Unsure if your residence is within city limits? Check out Jeffco.us/awiz/ to find out for sure.

Please note, this year we will NOT be accepting certain items that have been accepted in the past (e.g. paper for shredding and tree limbs). Before you come, please learn more about what is and is NOT accepted this year, and alternative disposal options for the items we cannot accept.

Sep
17
Sun
2023
Community Pride Days 2023 @ Drop-off Area
Sep 17 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

City workers help unload a truck of debris for Community Pride Days.The annual weekend-long Community Pride Days event will be held September 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1300 Catamount Dr. Bring your non-hazardous and unwanted junk for free disposal by the City!

Participants will be required to show proof of residency at the gate in the form of a State-issued ID. City water bills will NOT be accepted as proof of residency. Unsure if your residence is within city limits? Check out Jeffco.us/awiz/ to find out for sure.

Please note, this year we will NOT be accepting certain items that have been accepted in the past (e.g. paper for shredding and tree limbs). Before you come, please learn more about what is and is NOT accepted this year, and alternative disposal options for the items we cannot accept.

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
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.

Feb
3
Sat
2024
Goldens in Golden @ Parfet Park
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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!
COG Mesa

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

Additional Resources

City of Golden, Colorado
COG Mesa
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