This is the second of three Olde Golden Christmas weekends. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high near 50. You never know what kind of weather next weekend will bring, so get out and enjoy the events today!
Downtown Delights
This morning’s Olde Golden Christmas Parade will run from 10:30-11AM, from 10th to 13th Street along Washington Avenue.
Family Co-Op is hosting a Children’s Book Swap at the Dove Inn from 11AM-1PM. Free–just bring a book (or several!) to swap!
Victorian Carolers will be strolling and singing along Washington Avenue from 11:30AM-1:30PM
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides downtown from 12-3PM. Rides start at 12th Street between Washington and Arapahoe in front of Wings of Eagles.
The Story of the Nutcracker at Miners Alley Children’s Theater, 11AM and 1PM
A Christmas Carol at Miners Alley Playhouse, 7:30PM
Today’s Highlights at the Holiday Art Market/Foothills Art Center
Build a Gingerbread House at Foothills Art Center from 1-4PM. Free for members, $12 for non-members.
Artist Demos at Foothills Art Center – Gain a deeper insight into the art-making process during the Holiday Art Market with demonstrations and artist talks from Jane Christie, Vanessa Martin, and Kristal Wick. 2-3PM
In the Golden Hinterlands
At 10AM, you can have Coffee with TWO Councilors, Saoirse Charis-Graves and Casey Brown, at Bean Fosters.
The Denver Kickers Sport Club (16776 W. 50th Ave) is hosting a Christkindl Market today from 9AM-6PM. Come celebrate the flavors and sounds of an old world European Christmas at the Denver Kickers! Crafts – Vendors – Music – Homemade Chocolates and Holiday Cookies – Food and Drinks 9AM-6PM
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is offering a free gift with admission from 10AM-4PM.
Nutcracker Ballet by Virtuosity Dance Centre at the Golden High School, 1PM
Several Chances to Support Foothills Pet Shelter:
Holiday Celebration and Fundraiser for Foothills Animal Shelter at the Goosetown Events Center. Local beers for $2 and assorted wines with all proceeds to benefit the Foothills Animal Shelter. Loads of sumptuous treats and snacks, plus pony rides and cookie decorating!! Plenty of room for all – everyone is welcome! 12:30-3:30PM
Spinster Sisters will donate 10% of today’s profit to Foothills Animal Shelter.
Pottery for Pets at Foothills Animal Shelter – Golden Community Potters present affordable ceramic art with a percentage of each sale going to Foothills Animal Shelter, 12-4PM
Tonight’s Live Music:
ACE HI TAVERN – Karaoke, 9PM
DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE – Jane’s Gang, 7PM
GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY – Roma Ransom, 8PM
