Week of October 14 - 21

• No Mondays with the Mayor
• Golden Hour MashUp Tonight
• Give Feedback on North Ford Street Plan
• Chili Fest This Weekend
• Central Golden Bike & Pedestrian Project Celebration Next Week
• Lawn-Free & Water Smart Solutions Event Next Week
• Public Art Dedication in Two Weeks

No Mondays with the Mayor

There was no Mondays with the Mayor on Monday, October 12, as the City was closed in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Mondays with the Mayor will return next week.

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

Golden Hour MashUp: Ghouls Night Out Tonight

Join the business community across Golden for October's Golden Hour MashUp, tonight, October 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. More than 30 businesses across the City will have special menus, activities, and giveaways. This month's theme is 'Ghouls Night Out'.

Learn about all the participating businesses on the City's website.

North Ford Street Comment Period Ends Friday

If you weren't able to join the North Ford Complete Street Design project Open House, you can provide feedback on the survey through Guiding Golden on this Friday, October 16. This survey gives the opportunity to provide feedback on the preferred alternative engineering plans.

The project aims to increase safety, accessibility, and connectivity along North Ford Street between Colorado State Highway 93 and 10th Street.

Golden Beverage Tasting and Chili Cook-Off

This Saturday

The Golden Beverage Tasting and Chili Cook-Off is this 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.

Tickets and more information can be found below. The proceeds for the event go directly to the Golden Welcome Center.

Sustainable Golden Lawn-Free Event Next Week

Learn how to create drought-resistant and attractive garden spaces with Sustainable Golden!

The Lawn-Free and Water Smart Solutions event, hosted with xeriscaping experts Wild Ones, and City of Golden staff, will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on next Wednesday, October 21, at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden.

Experts will be on-hand to explain the benefits of xeriscaping, and to answer any questions you may have. The event requires registration.

Central Golden Bike-Pedestrian Project

Ribbon Cutting Next Week

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.

Tour Golden's Newest Public Art and Help Shape What Comes Next

Join the Arts and Culture Commission to tour two of Golden's newest public art installations, part of the 150th anniversary of Colorado's statehood. Afterward, a Location Charrette (it's a party!) Open House will invite residents to share possible locations for Golden's next art installations.

The event is on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, starting at the Golden History Museum, 923 10th Street, Golden.

No prior public art experience is necessary. The event is free and does not require registration.

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 10/15/26 
• Expect construction-related traffic delays with a detour in place 

Washington Ave – 11th St to 14th St

• Holiday décor installation 
• 10/12 – 10/16/26 
• Daytime hours 
• Expect parking and sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place 

13th St – ROAD CLOSURE – 13th St to end 

• Large crane to replace mechanical equipment on the roof of 1320 Arapahoe St (Calvary Church) 
• Daytime hours 10/13/26 
• Expect construction-related traffic delays with a detour 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 – 10/30/26
• Occupancy hours restricted to weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

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.

City of Golden | 911 10th Street | Golden, CO

(303) 384-8000