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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
1
Sun
2023
Autumn Fest 2023 @ Golden History Museum
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Autumn Fest logoAutumn Fest is a free celebration of Golden featuring hands-on activities for the whole family, including crafts, big trucks, and even farm animals!

Join us to welcome the fall season at Golden History Museum (923 10th St.) with free and low-cost family-friendly activities:

  • Make-your-own thaumatrope station and lawn games (hoop toss, ladder ball, and cornhole)
  • 4-H petting zoo
  • Craft stations
  • BIG TRUCKS (Streets, Fire, and Police Departments)
  • Costumed Civil War interpretation
  • Karate demonstration

Learn more at GoldenHistory.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
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!
May
6
Mon
2024
Spring Yard Waste Collection Days
May 6 @ 7:00 am

Yard Waste Collection DaysThis 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 pdf download for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

May
7
Tue
2024
Spring Yard Waste Collection Days
May 7 @ 7:00 am

Yard Waste Collection DaysThis 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 pdf download for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

May
8
Wed
2024
Spring Yard Waste Collection Days
May 8 @ 7:00 am

Yard Waste Collection DaysThis 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 pdf download for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

May
9
Thu
2024
Spring Yard Waste Collection Days
May 9 @ 7:00 am

Yard Waste Collection DaysThis 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 pdf download for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

May
10
Fri
2024
Spring Yard Waste Collection Days
May 10 @ 7:00 am

Yard Waste Collection DaysThis 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 pdf download for alternating recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a.m. on your day of service.

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 Did You Know?
Golden was originally chosen as the territorial capital of Colorado in 1862.

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