Calendar

Jan
31
Fri
2020
Golden Restaurant Week 2020 Kicks off @ All over Golden!
Jan 31 all-day
Celebrate Golden’s dining scene and magnificent holiday light display during the annual Golden Restaurant Week, which kicks off on Friday, January 31 and runs through February 9.
Go for a stroll through downtown or stop in to one of Golden’s distilleries to try a fancy cocktail or special before enjoying a meal at one of Golden’s fabulous restaurants. Participating restaurants, breweries, and distilleries will be offering specials each day.
For a list of participating restaurants and more information, visit www.visitgolden.com.
Apr
17
Fri
2020
CANCELLED: Colorado School of Mines E-Days @ Colorado School of Mines
Apr 17 all-day

The Colorado School of Mines Engineering Days, or E-Days, is back! Most events are open to the public, including the popular Cardboard Boat Races on Clear Creek and of course the spectacular Fireworks Display.

 

Friday, April 17

7:30 am      Ore Cart Pull

1:30 pm      Tesla Coil Demonstration

2:30 pm      Trebuchet Competition

 

Saturday, April 18

9:00 am     Cardboard Boat Races

9:30 pm     Fireworks*

*weather dependent

 

For the full schedule of events visit the E-Days website

E Days Fireworks
Apr
18
Sat
2020
CANCELLED: Colorado School of Mines E-Days @ Colorado School of Mines
Apr 18 all-day

The Colorado School of Mines Engineering Days, or E-Days, is back! Most events are open to the public, including the popular Cardboard Boat Races on Clear Creek and of course the spectacular Fireworks Display.

 

Friday, April 17

7:30 am      Ore Cart Pull

1:30 pm      Tesla Coil Demonstration

2:30 pm      Trebuchet Competition

 

Saturday, April 18

9:00 am     Cardboard Boat Races

9:30 pm     Fireworks*

*weather dependent

 

For the full schedule of events visit the E-Days website

E Days Fireworks
Nov
15
Sun
2020
Flavors of Golden
Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Flavors of GoldenJoin the Golden United Family for their annual Flavors of Golden event on November 15 from 12 to 1 p.m.

This year the event will support and celebrate the Golden Businesses that are such a vital part of our community and whose sustained operations are at risk during this pandemic.

Where:  Your couch! Join via Zoom from the comfort of your home
What:  A community celebration and mobilization of support for Golden businesses

You can also call in to participate by phone at 929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 830 7336 8911

Dec
4
Fri
2020
Candlelight Nights: Be Merry, Be Bright Share Your Golden Light
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm

Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight NightsAlthough the annual Candlelight Walk is cancelled, the holiday spirit will still be illuminated throughout Golden.

On Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., there will be a virtual live stream of Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg throwing the switch to illuminate downtown Golden’s annual holiday lights. From their homes, Golden residents are invited to share their Golden light by placing candles in their windows and displaying all season long in festive citywide solidarity.

To make sure your house gets a commemorative candle, call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113 or stop by On Tap Credit Union, 816 Washington Avenue (while supplies last), after Nov. 30 to pick one up.

** Please use only electric candles.

Jun
9
Wed
2021
US 6 and Heritage Interchange Design Open House
Jun 9 @ 6:00 pm

Join our Public Works staff and hired consultants for the next US6 & Heritage Road Interchange public meeting, happening Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. The focus of the meeting will be pedestrian and bike improvements.

You must register in advance on Zoom for the meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Aug
28
Sat
2021
Celebration of Golden: A Commemoration of Resilience @ Kafadar Commons (Mines Quad)
Aug 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

logos for community celebrationSeveral community organizations have come together to bring a celebration of the spirit and resilience of the Golden community to life. The event will provide a chance for the community to collectively reflect on the experiences of the past year and celebrate those who have supported us through a difficult time.

The event will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Kafadar Commons (Mines Quad) on Illinois St., and offers an opportunity to:

  • Participate in a community art project to capture collective pandemic experiences
  • Reflect on how the pandemic impacted us and commemorate those who supported us
  • Musical performances, including local band Alibi
  • Visit booths of Mines and community organizations
  • Win prizes from Golden businesses
  • Enjoy kids activities with Mines students
  • Enjoy food and drink from local vendors (including from Bob’s Burgers, Basic Kneads Pizza, Golden Poultry and Meats, the Eddy Hotel, and others)

Take a ride on the new Mines-Golden Downtown automated shuttle.

Featured speakers include:

  • Mayor Laura Weinberg
  • Councilor Bill Fisher
  • School of Mines executive and a student leader
  • Kim Mangle, Director of Non-Profit Executive Director Roundtable
  • Hannah Frey, Undergraduate Student Government President

 

Sep
11
Sat
2021
Golden Sidewalk Sale @ Downtown Golden
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Two women walk in Downtown Golden carrying shopping bags.Don’t miss the Golden Sidewalk Sale in beautiful downtown Golden. Roam Washington Avenue and stroll up and down the side streets looking for shops sporting balloons signaling a sale. Golden’s mostly locally-owned stores are going all out for this event with great prices on everything from outdoor gear and jewelry to clothing and artisan crafts. Get to Golden early for the best selection. The sale is citywide and most Downtown Golden merchants are participating. With a wide variety of shops and restaurants offering sidewalk sales and outdoor dining, there is no better time to visit Golden and get a jump on holiday shopping.

Did we mention the fun? Because this year, you’ll also enjoy entertainment including a mobile bubble tower, face painting, and paint a pumpkin kit for kids (while supplies last), making the Golden Sidewalk Sale perfect for free family amusement. Stop by the back patio of Golden Visitor & Information Center (1010 Washington Ave.) for face painting and to pick up the children’s activity.
Families can also enjoy the premier of Colorado Railroad Museum’s Day Out With Thomas event.

Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!
Bubble Tower (Washington Ave.) – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Face Painting (Golden Visitor Center back Patio) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct
3
Sun
2021
Autumn Fest 2021 @ Golden History Museum
Oct 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Autumn Fest logoJoin us at the Golden History Museum (923 10th St.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3 for the first-ever Autumn Fest and a packed afternoon of fun for the whole family, sponsored by Golden Kids Dental and Orthodontics.

Free Family Activities

incredible chalk art
hourly puppet shows (plus hands-on stations to make your own show)
make-your-own-bubbles station
silent movie viewing
4-H petting zoo
craft stations
BIG TRUCK demo (Streets, Fire, and Police Departments)
costumed Civil War interpretation
karate demonstration
Other Fun
Westernaires pony rides ($3 per ride)
CODA Brewing Company beer garden

The best part? It’s fun for the whole family and a great way to welcome the fall season!

Nov
6
Sat
2021
Veterans Day Ceremony @ US Marine Corps Memorial
Nov 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

The United States Marine Corps Memorial Foundation will hold the annual ceremony for Veterans Day on US Marine Corps Memorial LogoSaturday, November 6 at 2 p.m.

The ceremony, honoring veterans and the 100 year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, will feature Guest Speaker Cmdr. Jason Pratt, USN (Retired) along with a music program. The 13 US troops fallen on August 26th will also be honored, and a parade float of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will be on site.

This year the USMC Memorial has been expanded to collect donations for the Toys for Tots program.

Bring your donations for the Toys for Tots donation drop-off from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Arrive early; parking is available in the commercial lots across the street.

Learn more about, and donate to, the USMC Memorial remodel project.

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 Golden has 402 acres of open space
and maintains 253 acres of parks right within the city itself.

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