Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Golden for 2026, and all three are free. The Olde Golden Candlelight Walk lights up Washington Avenue and Parfet Park on Friday, December 4, the Holiday Parade goes Western Winter Wonderland on Saturday morning, December 12, and Jingle on the Avenue brings Santa, Mrs. Claus and costumed reindeer downtown on Saturday, December 19. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Colorado Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Golden
- 3 free Christmas events for kids in Golden
- Candlelight Walk: Friday, December 4, walk at 6:30 pm
- Holiday Parade: Saturday, December 12, 10:30 am
- Jingle on the Avenue: Saturday, December 19, 11 am to 1 pm
- Every date checked on Visit Golden on Nov 11
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Candlelight caroling walkFree
Olde Golden Candlelight Walk
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 9 pm (walk starts at 6:30 pm)
- Where: Downtown Golden, from 15th Street and Washington Avenue to Parfet Park, Golden, CO 80401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Golden kicks off its Season of Light with a candlelit stroll down historic Washington Avenue, starting at the top of the hill at 15th Street at 6:30 pm with everyone singing carols.
The walk ends at Parfet Park, where entertainment leads up to the lighting of the park and the Clear Creek corridor, and the Golden History Museum and Golden Public Library stay open with special activities.
Parent tip: Bring a candle with a drip guard or a battery candle for small kids, and finish the night with the activities along Clear Creek.
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- Olde Golden Holiday Committee (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Golden, from 15th Street and Washington Avenue to Parfet Park, Golden, CO 80401 (opens in maps)
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Golden Holiday Parade: Western Winter Wonderland
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 am
- Where: Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden, Golden, CO 80401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Golden's Holiday Parade goes western this year, with the Old West meeting the North Pole along Washington Avenue in a Western Winter Wonderland theme.
Look for elves, marching bands, floats, Victorian carolers, antique cars, the Grinch, Buffalo Bill and Santa, then drop off letters to Santa at the Golden Welcome Center afterward.
Parent tip: Bring a new toy to donate to The Miracle Shop at Parfet Park after the parade, and have the kids write their Santa letters before you leave home.
- Host
- Olde Golden Holiday Committee (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden, Golden, CO 80401 (opens in maps)
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Santa and holiday charactersFree
Jingle on the Avenue
- When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm
- Where: Washington Avenue, downtown Golden, Golden, CO 80401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The weekend before Christmas, Washington Avenue fills with holiday characters, classic and current, for kids to meet and mingle with.
There is holiday music and crafts, costumed reindeer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos with kids.
Parent tip: Go right at 11 am for the shortest Santa photo line, then grab lunch downtown.
- Host
- Olde Golden Holiday Committee (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Washington Avenue, downtown Golden, Golden, CO 80401 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Colorado Christmas train rides page.
See every event on a December calendar
Plan your December
When each Golden Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the candlelit carol walk on December 4, catch the western-themed parade on December 12, and save Santa photos for Jingle on the Avenue on December 19.
- Olde Golden Candlelight WalkGolden · Dec 4
- Golden Holiday Parade: Western Winter WonderlandGolden · Dec 12
- Jingle on the AvenueGolden · Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our Colorado Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Lakewood, Westminster, Denver and Broomfield. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Golden Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Golden this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 free Christmas events for kids in Golden for 2026, all part of Olde Golden Holidays: the Candlelight Walk on December 4, the Holiday Parade on December 12 and Jingle on the Avenue on December 19.
When is the Golden Candlelight Walk in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026. Walkers gather at 15th Street and Washington Avenue and set off at 6:30 pm, ending at Parfet Park for the lighting of the park and Clear Creek corridor.
When is the Golden Holiday Parade?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 am along Washington Avenue. The 2026 theme is Western Winter Wonderland.
Where can kids meet Santa in Golden?
At Jingle on the Avenue on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm on Washington Avenue, where Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos. Santa also rides in the December 12 parade.
Who do I contact about Golden holiday events?
Visit Golden, the City of Golden tourism office, at visitgolden@cityofgolden.gov. The events are run by the Olde Golden Holiday Committee.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Colorado?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Colorado Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Golden on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.