- With spring around the corner, the Weedbusters resumed their weekly gatherings to pull weeds in DeLong Park.
- The Golden Mill hosted a Mountain Bike Film Tour.
- The School of Mines hosted a rock-climbing film festival.
- The Planning Commission considered a case at 1615 Ford Street where a developer planned to build two new 2600 square feet dwelling units in the backyard of a single-family home.
- Miners Alley Performing Arts Center was performing National Bohemians.
- The Public Art Commission discussed several new art installations, the pieces proposed for Ulysses Park, and where to place public art at the new city hall.
- The Railroad Museum showed A Ticket to Tomahawk at Colorado Rails & Cocktails.
- Dinosaur Ridge held their fund-raising gala, "Dinos, Diners, and Drive-Ins: Let's Rock Out for the Ridge!"
- The Buffalo Rose hosted their monthly Sunday Swing Supper Club.
- Councilors Evans and Vitry hosted an informative session about wildfire prevention.
- New Loveland Mine Park got new public art, in the form of a gigantic pick and shovel.
- City Council heard about the paid parking program. They also discussed a proposal to require homeowners who are remodeling to pay for new 5 foot wide sidewalks.
- The Chamber held their monthly VIBE@Five and a ribbon-cutting at Deep Roots Winery.
- Golden High School's Stage Right Productions presented Hello Dolly.
- The Marketing Stakeholder Committee considered two new promotions--one for spring break and one showcasing a series of decorated Golden Retriever statues.
- Foothills Art Center offered a Fearless Watercolor class.
- The Buffalo Rose hosted a Neil Diamond tribute band.
- The School of Mines held their annual E-Days celebration.
- Foothills Art Center offered gallery tours of the 2025 Members' Sho at the Astor House.
- The Quilt Museum celebrated blue and white quilts at Sunday at the Museum.
- The Golden Urban Renewal Authority heard about the planned new paths from 8th Street to the Creek. They reviewed plans for an annexation north of town, which they hope to declare blighted so it can become another urban renewal area.
- Planning Commission considered two requests to vacate rights-of-way.
- Golden StArt celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Astor House.
- The Parks & Rec Board heard about the new pick & shovel artwork at New Loveland Mine Park, an update on The Splash, and pesticide-free parks management.
- Mines Little Theatre presented Anastasia - The Musical.
- Mitchell Elementary PTA celebrated Western on Washington, a Saloon Stroll.
- The Golden Library hosted Adopt a Houseplant.
- The Kiwanis Club of Golden and Scouting America Troops 130B & 130G hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Parfet Park.
- The DDA discussed the various projects they have committed to supporting, including various Heart of Golden changes, the plan to eliminate parking spots from Jackson Street, and the plan to convert a parking lot into a Cultural Plaza.
- The Mayor announced the new appointments to boards & commissions.
- City Council decided to dissolve the old Marketing Stakeholder Committee and appoint a new one.
- The Sustainability Board recommended "electric-preferred" building codes to City Council.
- The City enjoyed a particularly spectacular tulip season.
- MTAB discussed policies for Personal Transportation Vehicles such as motorized scooters, skateboards, and bicycles.
- The Quilt Museum opened their exhibit, "Abundant Palette and Japanese American Women's Quilt Project.
- The VFW hosted a Testicle Festival.
- The City's Forestry Department celebrated Arbor Day by planting new trees at the Golden Cemetery.
- Denver Mountain Parks invited gardeners to collect bison patties to fertilize home gardens.
- The Mines Philharmonic performed their spring orchestra concert.
- Representatives from Xcel set many Golden homeowners aquiver by announcing plans to cut down their trees.
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What's Happening in Golden - Wednesday, Dec. 31st, 2025
News and events in Golden, Colorado. Wednesday, Dec. 31st, 2025