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🍂 Photos taken October 5, 2026

For this Outdoor Etiquette Tuesday, let's talk about the best ways to enjoy Golden's changing colors.

• Don't go off trail to take pictures or see colors. Don't hop fences, cross lines, or disobey signage. A lot of the time, it's there to protect flora and fauna.
• The trash in this photo was found on a casual stroll after a few minute walk. Even if you don't litter, someone else might. If it's safe to do so, pick up trash - yours or others.
• Don't. Pick. The. Leaves. If you want to hold one up for a photo, find one that has already fallen on the ground. Better yet, take a picture of your feet next to the leaves so you don't disturb any insects.

Enjoy leaf peeping season in Golden responsibly 🍁

We're a town full of tourism winners 🏅

Visit Golden is excited to congratulate Donna Owen of the Golden Welcome Center for being named a finalist for the 2026 Jack Snow Award for Outstanding Volunteer at the Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference.

This prestigious award recognizes individuals whose dedication, leadership and lasting contributions have helped strengthen Colorado's tourism industry and inspire future generations of tourism professionals. The Golden Welcome Center is a staple of our community, helping visitors discover Golden through the eyes of a local.

Congratulations!

This Weekend in Golden: W**e, football, and AUTUMN FEST! 🍂

Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3: Colorado School of Mines Homecoming 🏈
• Colorado School of Mines will be hosting their Homecoming between Friday and Saturday. Show up for CSM by attending the Fall Festival on Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Then, watch the Orediggers beat Black Hills State at Marv Kay Stadium at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. See more below!

Saturday, October 3: Golden W**e Festival
• The second annual Golden W**e Festival is from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Tony Grampsas Park, 4471 Salvia Street, Golden. A free shuttle is available! See event information for tickets and shuttle information.

Sunday, October 4: Autumn Fest!
• The Golden History Museum and Park's annual Autumn celebration is this Sunday! Come see Native American dances, frontier activities, face painting, and more for FREE from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Golden History Park, 1020 11th St, Golden.

See more at the link below and in the comments!

https://www.visitgolden.com/this-weekend?utm_name=sked&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6abedcc40b3acafb89b9e769

Now that we're officially in fall, we're going to shine a light on a topic many hikers obviously know, but can easily forget about. As the sun goes down earlier, many parks in and around Golden close earlier.

Jefferson County Open Space parks close one hour after sunset. This means two different things in November and in July.

If you intend to hike after sunset, don't forget a headlamp. Relying on your cell phone flash light works in a pinch, but won't help conserve your battery if you're relying on your phone for navigation, or to use as an actual communication device.

Let's ride 😎🚵‍♂️

Golden Bicycle Experience (GBX) is a local nonprofit that gets young adults outside mountain biking, learning valuable skills, and having an awesome time.

Learn more about the organization and how to get involved below and in the comments!

https://www.gbxjrs.org/?utm_name=sked&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6aaedc2b0a094ed260af6a52

Looking for a fun activity tomorrow morning? Join Golden Hour Pilates for a free sculpt class, plus a community sale featuring Golden's Alyth Active. Free cold brew will be provided by Humble House. So many perks, all for you!

The class starts at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, September 27, followed by Alyth's community sale (psst: Golden Hour Pilates will be raffling off a free membership!), held at Golden Hour Pilates, 710 Golden Ridge Road, Golden.

Register below or in the comments.

https://widget.hellowalla.com/classes/6067529?utm_name=sked&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6ab80db5791ba1d959fc8d5b

Happy National Public Lands Day! Golden is surrounded by hundreds of miles of trails, managed by state parks, cities, counties, and more. Whether it's going for a relaxing walk along Clear Creek or it's an all day mountain adventure, Golden loves its public lands.

Learn about hiking and outdoor opportunities in and around Golden below.

https://www.visitgolden.com/outdoors/?utm_name=sked&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6aaee157af3933f6ef0b902a