Olde Golden Christmas Calendar of Events
North Pole Golden: US Postal Box for Santa
Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Avenue. Bring your letters to Santa’s mailbox and Santa will answer them. Available November 10th thru December 14th. 303-279-3113.
Golden City Tastes & Traditions Cookbook
The perfect Christmas gift is available at The Golden Visitors Center at 1010 Washington Avenue. This is not only a collection of great recipes, but also a collection of unusual stories and facts about Golden. Regular price is $19.95 plus tax, on sale November and December for only $10.00. 303-279-3113.
November 9 - December
Heritage Square Music Hall Presents: From Rags to Riches
A Holiday Treat! A touching story of a family reunited, followed by our famous Christmas comedy/musical revue. 303-279-7800.
Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre Presents: Santa Needs A Holiday
The Music Hall offers its younger patrons a fun-filled hour of entertainment on Saturdays. Shows are targeted for ages 2-12. Saturdays, 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Reservations recommended. 303-279-7800.
“Snowflakes” See the handmade snowflakes decorating the Visitors Center tree. Esther Papenfus, of the Foothills Art Center, has again a tree full of beautiful snowflakes.
Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday and Sunday through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
November 16 - December 23
Miners Alley Playhouse Presents: A Tuna Christmasthe hilarious sequel to the hit comedy, about the citizens of Tuna, Texas the third smallest town in the state, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. 24 hours before Christmas the citizens try to cope with seasonal traumas, disaster prone little theatre production of A Christmas Carol and a yard decorating contest being sabotaged by a mysterious Christmas phantom! Bring the whole family and join in the holiday fun! 303-935-3044.
November 17 - December 30
The Holiday Art Market at Foothills Art Center
at 809 15th Street is back for its 33rd year. The 2007 Holiday Art Market is an art-filled wonderland. This exhibition and sale offers a diverse range of fine art and craft by over 180 artists. With a dazzling selection of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, hand blown glass, turned wood, paintings, fiber art and much, much more. Monday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm. 303-279-3922.
November 30 (Friday)
Dress Festive For The Candlelight Walk!
Gather at 6:00pm at 15th and Arapahoe Streets, for caroling. Hot beverages will be served by the Golden Lions Club at the top of the hill as well as after the Candlelight Walk at the bottom of the hill at the Golden Visitors Center. The Golden Chamber of Commerce will be selling candles for 50 cents. The Walk will begin at 6:30pm. After the Candlelight Walk, the Golden Visitors Center will be serving hot beverages compliments of Golden Lions Club. Cookies and Eggnog compliments of the Golden Safeway and toys from Golden McDonalds. Live Reindeer for petting will be in the parking lot, along with a puppet show by Le Chock. Hot Gourmet Coffee compliments of Luna Gourmet Coffee and Tea Company. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided at several businesses and cultural facilities. 303-279-3113.
Golden Visitors Center Holiday Stage will kick off at 6:50pm with the Sassy Kids of radio station 107 FM. After an intermission of 20 minutes, they will resume dancing at 7:30pm.
Golden Community Center Dance Arts Christmas Fest by Joy Eagan will perform at 7:15pm in front of the Golden Visitors Center on the Holiday Stage. 303-384-8100.
Colorado Mountain Club will have an open house with free refreshments from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Stop by and see the annual Photo Exhibition featuring adventures from around the world. Basecamp, offering mountain-related books and more. 303-279-3080.
Whosville On the Creek Dancing (AKA) Rotary Amphitheatre
Come see the Grinches and Whozits who stole Olde Golden Christmas perform at 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
Clear Creek History Park and Astor House Museum
Stroll through the Clear Creek History Park and Astor House Museum as you take part in the Golden Candlelight Walk. From the Golden Visitor Center, walk west up the creek path to the Clear Creek History Park and watch traditional Scandinavian dancers and warm yourself with hot chocolate and cookies at our campfire. Look inside a historic cabin and one-room schoolhouse. Then walk one block south on Arapahoe St. to the Astor House Museum, on the corner of 12th and Arapahoe, and meet President Teddy Roosevelt, who will be doing recitations of "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Strolling Victorian Carolers will also be stopping by to sing for you. Enjoy our festive Victorian holiday décor throughout the House and check out unique Victorian Gifts in our gift shop. Open 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm with free admission. 303-278-3557. Clear Creek History Park will have a Campfire, Hot Chocolate, Cookies and Traditional Scandinavian Dancers. Astor House will have Teddy Roosevelt, Victorian Carolers, Victorian Christmas Gifts, and Victorian Décor.
Leadership Golden Ornament Signing: Signed ornaments by artist Pat Conrad of Golden will be available at the Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Avenue. This year's ornaments are $8.00, and they are of Buffalo Bill Cody. Past ornaments will be for sale at $8.00. 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
303-279-3113.
Golden Hotel
will be serving complimentary Hot Cider and Cookies in their lobby from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The Golden Hotel’s cozy lobby with its stone fireplace and overstuffed leather couches is the perfect place for Holiday family photos. 800 11th Street, 303-279-0100.
Golden Pioneer Museum
Admission is free. The museum will be Roasting Chestnuts, serving their famous Spiced Apple Cider, Christmas Cookies and Popcorn.
923 10th Street 7:00pm to 8:30pm. 303-278-7151.
D’Evelyn High School Concert Choir
will perform after the candlelight walk at the Golden Pioneer Museum. 303-278-7151.
Pickets
will have Hot Cider and Cookies during and after the Candlelight Walk. 1118 Washington Avenue, 303-278-1601.
Spirits in the Wind Gallery
1211 Washington Avenue 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Late evening fun, music, and
refreshments. 303-279-1192.
Golden Library
Come and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment during and after the Candlelight Walk. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 303-279-4585. Visit the Holiday Book display with over 1000 “like new” used books. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.1019 10th Street. 303-279-4585.
December 1 (Saturday)
Saturday through Historic Downtown Golden. For kids and parents alike. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
Holiday Chili Cook Off in front of the Golden Hotel 800 11th Street. 9:00am to 1:00pm. Contestants will be from Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, and Colorado. John Montgomery, 303-831-5000.
Golden Visitors Center will be hosting a Holiday Open House with cookies, Luna Gourmet Coffee, and punch from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This occasion is sponsored by Love and Logic Institute, Inc. 303-279-3113.
Colorado Railroad Museum’s Santa Claus Special 17155 W. 44th Avenue. Kids, bring your lists because you can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in our big red caboose! And, you can ride the train behind an historic steam locomotive. Train rides start at 10:00am and continue until 4:00pm. Food will be available. 303-279-4591.
Olde Golden Christmas on Parade
Voted Best Yuletide Celebration in Westword Newspaper’s 2007 “Best of” Edition
Come see a true Olde Fashioned Hometown Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters,music, and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Washington Avenue from 11:00am to 11:30am. 303-279-3113.
Pickets
1118 Washington Avenue will have live musical entertainment, Hot Cider and Cookies after the parades. Several artists demonstrating their talents. 303-278-1601.
Golden’s Victorian Carolers will be strolling the Avenue 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Holiday Story Telling
“Snowflake” aka Sharon Wheatley will be conducting story telling for children at Loveland Gardens from 11:30am to noon. 1101 Washington Avenue. 303-279-3113.
Santa Claus will be at Avenue Gifts 1212 Washington Avenue 12:00pm to 3:00pm. 303-279-0200.
Free Holiday Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides
Miners Alley between 12th and 13th Street. 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
303-279-0200.
Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday and Sunday through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
December 2nd (Sunday)
Colorado Railroad Museum’s Santa Claus Special 17155 W. 44th Avenue Kids bring your lists because you can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in our big red caboose! And you can ride the train behind an historic steam locomotive. Train rides start at 10:00am and continue until 4:00pm. Food will be available. 303-279-4591.
Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday and Sunday through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
Golden River Sports 806 N. Washington Avenue. Fly-fishing tying demonstrations from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. 303-215-9386.
The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Holiday
Concert and Dinner
Holiday fundraiser featuring the concert and a festive dinner at Table Mountain Inn. Concert is at 3:00pm.
303-278-4237.
December 6th (Thursday)
Colorado School Of Mines Concert Choir Presents: A Messiah-Sing-Along
Under the direction of Dr. Bob Klimek, at 7:00pm. at Bunker Auditorium, Green Center. Admission is free and the performance is opened to the public. If anyone has a copy of the Messiah and would like to sing along with the performance, from the audience area, they are welcome to join in with the Concert Choir. The Messiah will be followed by carols and holiday music from the CSM Concert Band and Orchestra. Come and help us start this new holiday tradition in Golden. 720-934-4539.
December 7th (Friday)
Golden First Fridays
5:00pm to 8:00pm, on the streets, on the sidewalks, in the stores, in the restaurants, there is a party in Historic Downtown Golden. There is tons of entertainment for the whole family. 303-279-3113.
Golden’s First Friday Art Walk
Spirits in the Wind Gallery
1211 Washington Avenue. Sculptor David Caricato nominated as “Best of the West.” A large array of fine wood sculptures depicting the Southwest in Northwest Masks, Ravens, Earth Dancers and unveiling of new wall art. Refreshments will be served and meet the Sculptor. 303- 279-1192.
Golden Quilt Company
1108 Washington Avenue 10:00am to 8:00pm. One of a kind quilts available. 303-277-0717.
December 8th (Saturday)
Golden Visitors Center will be hosting a Holiday Open House with cookies, Luna Gourmet coffee, and punch from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This occasion is sponsored by Love and Logic Institute, Inc. 303-279-3113.
Make a Gingerbread House with your child at the Golden Pioneer Museum
923 10th Street. Create a decorative gingerbread house with your child and learn the history of gingerbread. Reservations required at $10.00 per child, ages 3 and older. Adults are free and will build the house with their children. 1:30pm. 303-278-7151.
Olde Golden Christmas on Parade
Voted Best Yuletide Celebration in Westword Newspaper’s 2007 “Best of” Edition
Come see a true Olde Fashioned Hometown Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters,music, and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Washington Avenue from 11:00am to 11:30am. 303-279-3113.
Holiday Story Telling
“Grandma Karen” aka Karen Oxman will be conducting story telling for children at Loveland Gardens from 11:30am to noon. 1101 Washington Avenue. 303-279-3113.
Golden’s Victorian Carolers will be strolling the Avenue 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Pickets
1118 Washington Avenue will have live musical entertainment, Hot Cider and Cookies after the parades. Several artists demonstrating their talents. 303-278-1601.
Free Holiday Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides
Miners Alley between 12th and 13th Street. 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
303-279-0200.
Foothills Art Center
Children’s free day at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street. 11:00am to 2:00pm. Calling all parents and grandparents! Browse thru the Art Market at your leisure while your children create wonderful gifts and crafts in the classroom. 303-279-3922.
Holiday Book Fair and Local Author Book Signing
Local author Alice Dempsey promoting her book Their Heritage and Hope: Five Generations of An Oglala Sioux Family, will be hosted by the Golden Visitors Center at 1010 Washington Avenue 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
Santa Claus will be at Avenue Gifts
1212 Washington Avenue 12:00pm to 3:00pm. 303-279-0200.
Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday and Sunday through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
December 9 (Sunday)
27th Annual Holiday House Tour
Enjoy a self-guided tour of some of Golden’s historic homes. Take a stroll through history and learn bits of information of how people lived during Golden’s historic times. Tickets available at the Golden Pioneer Museum at 923 10th Street $12.00. 11:00am to 4:00pm. 303-278-7151.
Foothills Art Center
Presents Music and Merriment by Baroque Folke. 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Enjoy live music for free and no tickets required. 809 15th Street.
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
Golden River Sports 806 N. Washington Avenue. Fly-fishing tying demonstrations from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. 303-215-9386.
December 15 (Saturday)
Buffalo Rose Event Center
1119 Washington Avenue. Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus along with spectacular entertainment. Admission is a canned food item or a cash donation for the Christian Action Guild 9:00am. Reservations required. 303-279-0200.
Golden Visitors Center will be hosting a Holiday Open House with cookies, Luna Gourmet Coffee, and punch from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This occasion is sponsored by Love and Logic Institute, Inc. 303-279-3113.
Olde Golden Christmas on Parade
Voted Best Yuletide Celebration in Westword Newspaper’s 2007 “Best of” Edition
Come see a true Olde Fashioned Hometown Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters,music, and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Washington Avenue from 11:00am to 11:30am. 303-279-3113.
Holiday Story Telling
“Rudolph” aka Heidi Markley will be conducting story telling for children at Loveland Gardens from 11:30am to noon. 1101 Washington Avenue. 303-279-3113.
Golden’s Victorian Carolers
will be strolling the Avenue 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Pickets
1118 Washington Avenue will have live musical entertainment, Hot Cider and Cookies after the parades. Several artists demonstrating their talents. 303-278-1601.
Astor House Museum
822 12th Street. “Tea Time at the Astor House: Victorian Christmas Carols” Saturday 11:30am and 3:00pm Luncheons, paid reservations required. Hear traditional 1800’s Carolers, and the lilting voices of a women’s A Cappella quartet soothe your soul for a peaceful break from the hectic holidays. Back by popular demand, 4-Ever More will delight you with their harmony and fascinating facts about historic carols.
303-278-3557
Free Holiday Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides
Miners Alley between 12th and 13th Street. 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
303-279-0200.
Santa Claus will be at Avenue Gifts 1212 Washington Avenue 12:00pm to 3:00pm. 303-279-0200.
Polar Bear Express Christmas Train
Train rides from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. (weather permitting). Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe.
303-279-3113.
Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday and Sunday through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
Make a Gingerbread House with your child at the Golden Pioneer Museum
923 10th Street. Create a decorative gingerbread house with your child and learn the history of gingerbread. Reservations required at $10.00 per child, ages 3 and older. Adults are free and will build the house with their children. 1:30pm. 303-278-7151.
December 16 (Sunday)
Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday and Sunday through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
Christmas Concert presented by The Silver Winds Concert time is 2:30pm at Foss Auditorium in the American Mountaineering Center in Golden at 710 10th Street. This group is composed of flutes, harp and percussion instruments. The members come from all over the United States, Canada and England. They have been playing together for ten years. Tickets are $12.00 or $8.00 for students/seniors. Call Pam Angel at 303-772-2577.
December 22 (Saturday)
Golden Visitors Center will be hosting a Holiday Open House with cookies, Luna Gourmet Coffee, and punch from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This occasion is sponsored by Love and Logic Institute, Inc. 303-279-3113.
Olde Golden Christmas on Parade
Voted Best Yuletide Celebration in Westword Newspaper’s 2007 “Best of” Edition
Come see a true Olde Fashioned Hometown Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters,music, and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Washington Avenue from 11:00am to 11:30am. 303-279-3113.
Holiday Story Telling
“Peppermint Patti” aka Bernice Bertolli conducting story telling for children at Loveland Gardens from 11:30am to noon. 1101 Washington Avenue. 303-279-3113.
Golden’s Victorian Carolers will be strolling the Avenue 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Polar Bear Express Christmas Train
Train rides from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. (weather permitting). Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe.
303-279-3113.
Pickets
1118 Washington Avenue will have live musical entertainment, Hot Cider and Cookies after the parades. Several artists demonstrating their talents. 303-278-1601.
Free Holiday Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides
Miners Alley between 12th and 13th Street. 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
303-279-0200.
Santa Claus will be at Avenue Gifts 1212 Washington Avenue 12:00pm to 3:00pm. 303-279-0200.
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
December 23 (Sunday)
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides through Historic Downtown Golden. Pick up your ride on 13th Street between Washington & Arapahoe. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 303-279-3113.
December 24 (Monday)
A list of Golden Shops appear below that will be open for your last minute Christmas needs. Please call unlisted Golden merchants for their holiday hours.
- Golden Quilt Company - 7:00pm
- Spirits in the Wind - 7:00pm
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