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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!

Bring the little ones for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 in Parfet Park.

Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Golden, the “hunt” starts at 10 a.m. as children dart about to find the colorful treasures! It doesn’t take more than a few minutes for all the eggs to be gathered up, so don’t be late!

Children up to age 10 are welcome.

This spring, the curbside yard waste collection dates for Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program customers will occur on your normal service day during the week of May 6-10. For more details, please see our guidelines for collection.

To receive updates regarding the city’s waste and recycling service, please subscribe to our email reminders for one day delays for holiday weeks, severe weather notifications, or service delays that may affect your recycling and garbage collection. This email service is only for City of Golden program customers.

Please see our service calendar  for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

This spring, the curbside yard waste collection dates for Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program customers will occur on your normal service day during the week of May 6-10. For more details, please see our guidelines for collection.

To receive updates regarding the city’s waste and recycling service, please subscribe to our email reminders for one day delays for holiday weeks, severe weather notifications, or service delays that may affect your recycling and garbage collection. This email service is only for City of Golden program customers.

Please see our service calendar  for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

This spring, the curbside yard waste collection dates for Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program customers will occur on your normal service day during the week of May 6-10. For more details, please see our guidelines for collection.

To receive updates regarding the city’s waste and recycling service, please subscribe to our email reminders for one day delays for holiday weeks, severe weather notifications, or service delays that may affect your recycling and garbage collection. This email service is only for City of Golden program customers.

Please see our service calendar  for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

This spring, the curbside yard waste collection dates for Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program customers will occur on your normal service day during the week of May 6-10. For more details, please see our guidelines for collection.

To receive updates regarding the city’s waste and recycling service, please subscribe to our email reminders for one day delays for holiday weeks, severe weather notifications, or service delays that may affect your recycling and garbage collection. This email service is only for City of Golden program customers.

Please see our service calendar  for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

This spring, the curbside yard waste collection dates for Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program customers will occur on your normal service day during the week of May 6-10. For more details, please see our guidelines for collection.

To receive updates regarding the city’s waste and recycling service, please subscribe to our email reminders for one day delays for holiday weeks, severe weather notifications, or service delays that may affect your recycling and garbage collection. This email service is only for City of Golden program customers.

Please see our service calendar  for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.