Fall and Winter in Golden, CO

In the fall, one can still enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Walks along the Clear Creek Path glow with the tint of the autumn leaves, as do Golden’s numerous hiking and biking trails. An especially beautiful spectacle awaits just outside of Golden if you drive up through Golden Gate Canyon.

In downtown Golden each month throughout the fall and winter there are fun events which take place that draw spectators from near and far to join the community.

The Farmer’s Market is still a tasty attraction every Saturday through the month of October offering delicious produce, wines, breads, burritos and much more!

In September Golden High School and the Colorado School of Mines celebrate their Homecoming by parading down Washington Street before playing their Homecoming Football game at the CSM Brooke’s Field on 12th street.

In October, children and parents can attend Trick or Treat Street around Halloween where youngsters can trick-or-treat from local vendors. In late October or early November come down and experience the Chili Cook Off held in downtown Golden and also at the Golden City Brewery. Proceeds go to help various charities.

Into the second week of December bring a candle and join Golden’s candle light walk celebration. Walk from the south part of Washington down to the Visitor’s Center where Christmas caroling and holiday dances are performed on stage by children and adults. Then the count- down begins before the lighting of the trees in Golden along the main streets and also along the Clear Creek path. Every Saturday the month of December there is also a Christmas parade to help encourage the holiday spirit. Golden is truly a winter wonderland during the holiday season.