Calendar

May
29
Mon
2017
Memorial Day
May 29 all-day

The City of Golden administrative offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day
Memorial Day Ceremony at the Golden Cemetery @ Golden Cemetery
May 29 @ 11:00 am

Memorial Day saluteJoin VFW Post 4171 in honoring those who died in active military service at the Golden Cemetery on Memorial Day.  The service will begin at 11 a.m.

Jun
18
Sun
2017
Father’s Day
Jun 18 all-day
Jul
4
Tue
2017
Fourth of July Fireworks
Jul 4 @ 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Help us celebrate Independence Day with a bang! The City of Golden will put on a fireworks display starting approximately 9:35 p.m., weather permitting. The fireworks can be best viewed from along the creek and the Lions Park Ballfields.

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @CityofGolden to be the first in the know if a delay or cancellation is required due to wind or other unfavorable conditions. If the fireworks show does have to be canceled, it will be rescheduled at a later time.

Jul
20
Thu
2017
Mopar Street Party 2017 @ Downtown Golden
Jul 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Mopar Street PartyPresented by Mopar Parts and in cooperation with Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, the Mopar Big Block Party kicks off Mile High Nationals NHRA racing weekend in downtown Golden. Race car driver are presented for public autographs and local car clubs display their cars.

Enjoy live music, concept cars, and local car displays. Food and beer will also be available for purchase.

Sep
24
Sun
2017
Golden Gallop 2017 @ Parfet Park
Sep 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Golden GallopOn Sunday, September 24, 2017 Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 12th year running! Starting again beneath the City’s famous ‘Welcome’ arch, right in the center of historic downtown Golden, and finishing in Parfet Park beside Clear Creek, the Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops followed by the Kid’s Fun Run.

Learn more and register today!

Oct
1
Sun
2017
8th Annual Coyote Classic 5K & 1 Mile Run @ Shelton Elementary School
Oct 1 @ 8:30 am

Coyote ClassicLooking for a fun run for the entire family? Don’t miss the 8th annual Coyote 5K Classic and 1 mile fun run on Sunday, October 1 in Golden, CO at 8:30 am. All proceeds benefit Shelton elementary school.

The 5k course is nestled next to Apex open space and has stunning views of Golden’s Table Mountains and Boulder’s Flatirons. The 5k starts and finishes at Shelton Elementary in Golden, CO. The course is hilly and challenging but will reward you with beautiful views. The 1-mile fun run will take place on Shelton Elementary school field and nearby park and bike trail.

Oct
14
Sat
2017
Chili Cook-off & Beer Tasting 2017 @ Parfet Park
Oct 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Beer Tasting and Chili Cook-OffThe Golden Chamber of Commerce & Coors Distributing Company present the Knock Your Boots Off Chili Cook-Off & Beer Tasting. Proceeds of this tasty event benefit the Golden Chamber of Commerce community projects, including the Scholarship Fund for Golden High School and supporting St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Purchase an armband and join other chili and beer lovers for an afternoon of chili and beer tasting, or enter your own recipe and see how it stacks up with other local chili cooks!

Nov
23
Thu
2017
Thanksgiving Day 2017
Nov 23 all-day
Happy Thanksgiving!

The City of Golden administrative offices will be closed on November 23 and 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Golden Community Center will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen at regular time on Friday morning.

The 5th Annual Great Turkey Chase Fun Run @ Parfet Park
Nov 23 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

The 5th Annual Great Turkey ChaseThe Great Turkey Chase happens Thanksgiving morning starting in Parfet Park at 8:30 a.m.!

This 3 Mile Fun Run/Walk along beautiful Clear Creek in Golden Colorado is good fun for the entire family. Children can chase Tom the Turkey to try and get a feather, which they turn in for a prize. After the run get your huge Pumpkin Pie, entry gift, and goody bag. Then enjoy a beer from Cannonball Creek Brewing Co. and Holidaily Brewing Co.

$1.00 from each Adult Entry goes to the Golden Schools Foundation!

Run On over to Runners High in Golden to register.

COG Mesa

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

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