Calendar

May
2
Wed
2018
Golden Night for the Wright @ American Mountaineering Center
May 2 @ 7:00 pm

This is a progressive night that mashes up the community of The Wright with local businesses and organizations of Golden by encouraging exploration of historic downtown. This year’s events, specials and partnerships are hosted by a number of different businesses.

Learn more about the evening at thewright.co.

 

 

May
28
Mon
2018
Memorial Day
May 28 all-day

Have a safe Memorial Day! Please note, all City administrative offices will be closed today in observance of this holiday.

Memorial Day Flag Ave
VFW Memorial Day Ceremony @ Golden Cemetery
May 28 @ 11:00 am

Memorial Day at Golden CemeteryJoin 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
17
Sun
2018
Father’s Day
Jun 17 all-day
Aug
4
Sat
2018
Van-demonium at the American Mountaineering Center @ American Mountaineering Center
Aug 4 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

VAN-DEMONIUM is your chance to drool over vans and draw inspiration for your own adventure rig! Adventure rigs come in many shapes and sizes—from Sprinters with all the bells and whistles to the family mini-van with a home done conversion. This event will have vans on vans, plus beer, live music, games, and raffles so there’s something for every member of the family.

Hosted by Foothills Climbing Community, in partnership with American Mountaineering Museum. Beer from 14er Brewing Company. Vans from TouRigVanworks, and more.

Sep
16
Sun
2018
Golden Giddyup @ Lions Park
Sep 16 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Golden GiddyupWhether riding the Giddyup event or not, this event in Lions Park offers a day of fun in the sun. Enjoy bluegrass, beers, and bike-time on Sunday, September 16 with dozens of great bike brands displaying their wares. This family-friendly event includes a kids’ bike course from Avid4Adventure, shenanigans from REI, food trucks, beer and whiskey.

For the second year, the Giddyup has teamed up with New Terrain Brewery who are making tasty brew just for this event, with proceeds from the sales supporting the Golden Giddyup’s trail efforts.

Oct
27
Sat
2018
Golden Cemetery Tour @ Golden Cemetery
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Historic Golden CemeteryVisit the graves of legendary Golden characters. Hear stories about their lives from storytellers and guides, Dennis Potter and Troy Rodriquez.

Tours begin and end at the Golden Cemetery. Two tours are available: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Meet at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St. Registration is required – you can learn more and register online at GoldenHistory.org. Tours are free for Golden History Museum & Park members, $10 for non-members.

Program will be canceled if minimum attendance number is not reached 24 hours prior to start time.

Trick or Treat Train @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
CRMIt’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum!

The Railroad Halloween Town is a safe place to enjoy Trick or Treating. Catch a ride behind a historic Denver & Rio Grande Steam Locomotive in vintage passenger cars hosted by conductors and engineers in full costume.

Visit all of the special stops to fill your treat bags and tickle your funny bones including the “not so spooky” Haunted Railcar and the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard. Enjoy local food, kettle corn, shaved ice and even get your face painted. Finally, get a great picture of your costume as you pose in front of the Pumpkin Patch cart. Get professional fall portraits by Mama Chicken Photography.

Admission: Museum members and Children under 2 are free, Children $5, Adults $15 and Seniors $10. 

Admission includes unlimited rides on the Steam Engine as well as entertainment throughout the grounds. The CRM will be open to the public on October 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with entertainment and events running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Golden Cemetery Tour @ Golden Cemetery
Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Historic Golden CemeteryVisit the graves of legendary Golden characters. Hear stories about their lives from storytellers and guides, Dennis Potter and Troy Rodriquez.

Tours begin and end at the Golden Cemetery. Two tours are available: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Meet at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St. Registration is required – you can learn more and register online at GoldenHistory.org. Tours are free for Golden History Museum & Park members, $10 for non-members.

Program will be canceled if minimum attendance number is not reached 24 hours prior to start time.

Oct
28
Sun
2018
Trick or Treat Train @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
CRMIt’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum!

The Railroad Halloween Town is a safe place to enjoy Trick or Treating. Catch a ride behind a historic Denver & Rio Grande Steam Locomotive in vintage passenger cars hosted by conductors and engineers in full costume.

Visit all of the special stops to fill your treat bags and tickle your funny bones including the “not so spooky” Haunted Railcar and the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard. Enjoy local food, kettle corn, shaved ice and even get your face painted. Finally, get a great picture of your costume as you pose in front of the Pumpkin Patch cart. Get professional fall portraits by Mama Chicken Photography.

Admission: Museum members and Children under 2 are free, Children $5, Adults $15 and Seniors $10. 

Admission includes unlimited rides on the Steam Engine as well as entertainment throughout the grounds. The CRM will be open to the public on October 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with entertainment and events running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

COG Mesa

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

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