Week of October 7 - 14

Mondays with the Mayor
Indigenous Peoples Day Next Monday
First Frost Coming, Winterize Sprinkler Systems
Golden Informer Hit Mailboxes
Coffee with Councilors at the Golden Cemetery
DDA Downtown Block Party This Weekend
Chili Fest Next Weekend
Golden Hour MashUp Next Week
Central Golden Bike & Pedestrian Project Completion

Mondays with the Mayor

In the October 5 Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Weinberg reminded residents about next week's City Council Regular Business Meeting and Study Session on Tuesday, October 13. She also reminded residents that ballots are beginning to be mailed, and can be tracked for free via Jefferson County's Ballottrax system.

She also reminded residents that there will be no Mondays with the Mayor next Monday, October 12, as City offices will be closed in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.

You can watch this week's Mondays with the Mayor address on the City of Golden's Facebook page.

City Offices Closed in Honor of

Indigenous Peoples Day

City of Golden Offices will be closed next Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Police, fire, and emergency services will be unaffected.

First Frost of the Season Coming

The first frost of the season usually arrives around the second week of October, which means it's on the horizon.

Now is a good time to start planning to winterize sprinkler systems to avoid damage. Enjoy the fall foliage.

Golden Informer In Mailboxes

The Golden Informer Magazine was mailed to all City of Golden residents this weekend. Learn about City happenings for the fall season with:

Bear awareness information, including what to do if you see a bear, and proper hazing techniques,
A gift buying guide to ensure you're following City-related laws regarding electric bicycles,
A summary of the Clear Creek season and management efforts, and
So much more!

Grab your beverage of choice, and catch up on what's happening in Golden.

Coffee with Councilors: Golden Cemetery Tour

Coffee with Councilors gets spooky this weekend. Come learn about Golden's historical figures with local storyteller and historian Barb Warden, alongside your City Councilors and City of Golden Cemetery staff.

The event is on this Saturday, October 10, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St, Golden.

No registration is required, and the event is free and open to the public.

Two people cross a road smiling on a fall day

Downtown Development Authority Block Party

This Weekend

The Downtown Development Authority will host a Downtown Block Party on Saturday, October 10, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the public parking lot on the north side of 12th Street, between Astor House and Miners Alley.

The event will feature activations, live music and performances from Miner’s Alley Performing Arts Center and the Foothills Arts Center at Astor House. Delicious bites from local food vendors will also be featured.

A person sells a hat to another person outside a shop in a mountain town

Golden Hour MashUp Next Wednesday

The October Golden Hour MashUp is next Wednesday, October 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., all over Golden. More than 30 businesses will be participating with deep discounts, activations (last month, there was a bouncy castle and a horse outside some businesses!) and so much more.

The theme for this month is 'Ghouls Night Out'. Get into the spooky spirit and enjoy some local flavor from the Golden business community. Learn about all of the activations below.

Golden Hour MashUp Information

Two people hold up cups of chili at an outdoor festival

Golden Beverage Tasting and Chili Cook-Off

Next Saturday

The Golden Beverage Tasting and Chili Cook-Off is next Saturday, October 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Parfet Park, 719 10th Street, Golden. The event is held rain or shine.

Applicants for chili cooks are still being accepted. To apply, visit the link below. Tickets and more information can be found below as well. The proceeds for the event go directly to the Golden Welcome Center.

Chili Fest Information and Tickets

Central Golden Bike-Pedestrian Project

Ribbon Cutting

Celebrate the completion of the Central Golden Bike-Pedestrian Project with the City of Golden! Members of the Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board, community members, City staff, and Mayor Laura Weinberg will be in attendance.

The ribbon cutting will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the 1600 Jackson Street Parking Lot on Tuesday, October 20. No registration is required. Free parking and refreshments will be available.

Public Meetings

All public meetings in Council Chambers are available to watch on the Agendas and Meetings page; most are both recorded and livestreamed. Meetings in Council Chambers that are not available via livestream will be denoted by an asterisk (*). Off-site meetings are audio recorded and uploaded as soon as possible.

Planning Commission Meeting

Wednesday, October 7, at 5:30 p.m., in City Hall | 911 10th St., Golden

Economic Development Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m., in City Hall | 911 10th St., Golden

Friends of the Front Porch Meeting

Tuesday, October 13, at 10:30 a.m., in City Hall | 911 10th St., Golden

City Council Regular Business Meeting & Study Session

Tuesday, October 13 | Study Session at 5:00 p.m., Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.| in City Hall | 911 10th St., Golden

Road and Construction Updates

Wyoming St – ROAD CLOSURE – Pine View Rd to Deer Springs Ln

Large crane to set landscaping boulders in backyard of 1227 Wyoming St
Daytime hours 10/28/26
Expect construction-related traffic delays with a detour in place

14th St – Cheyenne St to Washington Ave

Calvary Flats development project
04/01 - January 2027
Sidewalk closure on southside of 14th St.
Parking lanes closed for delivery purposes only
Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking/sidewalk impacts with a pedestrian detour in place

Ford St & Jackson St – 14th St to 24th St

City of Golden protected bike lane & corridor safety improvement project
04/27 – fall 2026
Weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Expect construction-related traffic delays with parking/sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place

GFiber

Utility potholing, micro trenching and directional drilling
2026 – project completion
Expect construction-related traffic delays with parking/sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place
Please reference the ROW map for specific locations

Ulysses St – W 10th Ave to Vernon Rd

City of Golden new curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation
08/31 – 10/09/26 (no work on Labor Day 09/07)
Occupancy hours restricted to weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Corporate Circle at W Colfax Ave Business Park

Xcel Energy underground electric system upgrades
01/19 – fall 2026
Weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Expect construction-related traffic delays with parking/sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place

Citywide

Xcel Energy overhead power pole replacements/maintenance – wildfire mitigation
01/01- fall 2026
Weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking / sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place

Public Road Closures

Wondering about road closures that might impact your drive? Check out the Public Road Closures map for an update on all current permitted street closures in Golden.