The Candlelight Walk is my favorite Golden event of the year. Here’s what to expect: People will start to gather at the top of the hill, 15th and Washington, at about 6PM. You can bring a candle, glowstick, or flashlight, or the Lions Club will be selling candles. The group will begin walking down the hill at 6:30PM. Santa Claus will be in the lead. As the crowd reaches each block of the downtown shopping district, the holiday lights will come on–the 1300 block, then the 1200 block, then the 1100 block. When they reach the Visitors Center, the Mayor will flip a switch and the big tree at 10th and Washington and the trees along the Creek will illuminate. It is an enchanting sight!
Afterwards, we’ll have a brief fireworks display as the group fans out to visit the Golden History Museum and History Park, the Golden Library, and the downtown shops and restaurants. Expect lots of music and food samples in the stores.
Candlelight Walk Events – Meet at 15th and Washington at 6:30
5PM Spirits in the Wind Gallery Open House
5PM Keller Williams Holiday Open House
5PM Santa at the Dove Inn
6PM Hot Drinks at Vaia Salon & Spa
6PM Music in the Saddle – Windy Saddle
6PM Ornament Signing – Jesse Crock at the Visitors Center
6:30PM Golden Library Candlelight Walk Holiday Celebration
6:30PM Candlelight Walk
7PM Golden History Museum & Park Candlelight Walk Activities
7:30PM Destination Dance Performs at the Rotary Amphitheater
DAILY DEALS FROM GOLDEN BUSINESSES
Today Only:
Avenue Gifts: Sample Colorado Specialty Spice Green Chile (made with Turkey!)
Creekside Jewelers: 20% off sculptures by Mill Creek
Spirits in the Wind: Leland Holiday Navajo Artist Painted Board Art – Buy One – Second $50.00 OFF during tonight’s open house, 5-8PM
Through 12/31 – Golden City Brewery: wear GCB apparel to the brewery and receive $1 off a pint of beer
Through 12/24 – Meyer Hardware: 20% Off Victorinox Swiss Army Knives
Other Friday Events:
9 :15AM Baby Time at the Library
10:15AM Toddler Time at the Library
1PM Friday Tour at the Railroad Museum
5:30PM Artist Talk with Topher Straus at Launch Espresso
6PM Golden Santa Pub Crawl starts at Golden City Brewery – bring a food contribution for The Action Center
7:30PM A Christmas Carol at Miners Alley
Friday Music:
6PM Music in the Saddle at Windy Saddle Cafe
7PM Britta K at Buffalo Rose
8PM Anavrin’s Day (1990’s Alternative Music Tribute) at Buffalo Rose
8PM Karaoke at Smiley’s
9PM Karaoke at Ace Hi Tavern
Saturday Preview
Tomorrow morning’s Olde Golden Christmas parade downtown will start at 11AM and the Free Carriage Rides will run from noon-3PM.
Tomorrow’s Family Christmas Event at the Methodist Church (map) includes Christmas Crafts, decorating cookies, singing Christmas Carols, and acting out the Christmas story. They will also be making a reverse advent calendar, where a food donation is added every day to be delivered to the food pantry at the Christian Action Guild after Christmas. Everyone is invited! 9AM-12PM Please RSVP if possible.
8AM-12PM Golden High School Holiday Bazaar
8:30-10:30 Breakfast with Santa – SOLD OUT
9AM-12PM Sharing Peace, Love and Light – Family Christmas Event at the Methodist Church
9AM-12PM Make a Christmas Countdown Calendar at Home Depot
9AM-4PM Christkindl Market at Denver Kickers Club
9AM-1PM Santa at the Station – Railroad Museum
9AM-2PM Brunch at the Rose – Menu | Reservations
10AM Coffee with Several Councilors at Harmony Village
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market at Foothills Art Center
10:15-10:45AM Family Time at the Library
11AM Olde Golden Christmas Parade
11AM and 1PM The Story of the Nutcracker at Miners Alley
11AM and 3PM Holiday Open House at Avalanche Harley-Davidson
11AM-4PM Woody’s Launch Party & Fundraiser
11:30AM-3PM Photos with Santa Claus at Avenue Gifts
11:30AM-12:30PM Hayrides with Santa – leaving from Gold Mine Cupcakes
12-2PM Newfoundland Dog Cart Ride – leaving from the Golden Visitors Center (10th & Washington)
12-3PM Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – leaving from 12th and Washington, next to the Old Capitol Grill
12-4PM Refreshments at Golden Goods
12-6PM Holiday Bazaar at Coda Brewing Company
1-2:30PM Santa at Foothills Art Center
2-5PM Artist Demos at Foothills Art Center
4PM Golden Concert Choir: A Consort of Christmas Carols
7:30PM A Christmas Carol at Miners Alley
