Autumn Fest 2026

Autumn Fest 2026 This sixth annual Autumn Fest is a free Sunday celebration of Golden featuring hands-on activities for the whole family, including crafts, big trucks, and even farm animals. Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to welcome the fall season at Golden History Park (1020 11th St, Golden, CO 80401) , proudly sponsored by: The Colorado Trust Golden Downtown Development Authority Scientific and Cultural Facilities District City of Golden Free and Low-Cost Family Activities make-a-craft station Native American dancers and drummers 4-H petting zoo big trucks wildlife education booth face painting and tarot reading costumed Civil War interpretation live music from Alibi Partners Jefferson County 4-H Mizel Museum Jefferson County Beekeeper Association Jeffco Parks & Open Space Mines Museum of Earth Science First Colorado Volunteer Infantry Group Golden Library Golden Streets Department Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association-Rocky Mountain Chapter Sponsors Autumn Fest Gallery This gallery can be navigated using arrow keys when opened. 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