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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.
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
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
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

 

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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