- The Quilt Museum welcomed best-selling author Sandra Dallas for a reading and signing of her newest novel, Tough Luck.
- The Golden Outpost opened their Country Market for the season.
- The Library began their Summer Reading Challenge, with the theme "Color Our World."
- Councilors Evans and Vitry hosted a community walk-and-talk along Kinney Run.
- The Golden Welcome Center dedicated their garden to the memory of long-time volunteer and board member Vicki Wagner.
- The Golden Mill hosted the cast of Miners Alley's Ring of Fire/Johnny Cash production.
- Patrick Klein provided an update of Golden's various construction projects.
- The Railroad Museum hosted Colorado Rails and Cocktails: Daughters of Daring.
- The Library hosted a Teen Pride Party.
- The Golden Community Garden held an organic plant sale.
- Tom Schweich led a Botany Hike on North Table Mountain.
- The GURA board took a bus tour around Golden to view potential new urban renewal areas.
- Master Gardeners hosted an open garden day at the Courage Garden near the County Courthouse.
- The Historic Preservation Board evaluated the "compatibility" of a new office building that will replace Mountain Muffler in the Central Neighborhoods. They also considered a proposed conversion of a stone barn into a home office.
- The Chamber hosted a ribbon-cutting for The Manors at Golden Overlook.
- Tom Schweich led a Wildflower Walk at the Tunnel 1 Trailhead.
- The City presented Movies and Music in the Park, featuring Earl Nelson & The Company and The Wild Robot.
- The Golden Mill offered Rooftop Yoga.
- Well over 1,000 people attended the No Kings march on Washington Avenue.
- The Buffalo Bill Museum hosted Worldwide Knit in Public Day.
- The new Arts & Culture Commission learned about the money budgeted for Art in Public Places and the money available for grants through the Thriving Communities program.
- The Golden Welcome Center hosted seniors for a KaffeeKlatsch.
- The Railroad Museum celebrated Fathers Day with Power Days, featuring steam locomotives, antique tractors, Model A and Model T cars, and a vintage firetruck.
- The Buffalo Rose hosted Golden Beer Talks, featuring Meg Van Ness, alumna of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- City Council voted to extend permit parking to 8th Street.
- The Planning Commission considered a proposed addition to 2105 Jackson Street.
- Colorado Summit held a home game at Marv Kay Stadium.
- Golden City Brewery celebrated the summer solstice with a fund-raiser benefitting Golden Landmarks Association.
- Foothills Art Center hosted their annual ArtsWeek at Parfet Park.
- The Buffalo Rose offered Country Line Dancing.
- The Sustainability Board discussed water efficiency, wastewater treatment, electrification, and battery storage-readiness.
- The Golden Civic Foundation held their 8th annual Golden Summer Jam at the Railroad Museum.
- MTAB discussed safety concerns on Highway 93.
- The Golden Mill hosted Pride Fest on the River.
- The Golden Outpost hosted a fundraiser for Buffalo Bill Days.
- The American Legion hosted their 3rd annual pig roast fundraiser.
- Leadership Golden opened applications for their 2025/2026 program.
- The Methodist Church held a free concert on the lawn.
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What's Happening in Golden - Thursday, Jan. 1st, 2026
News and events in Golden, Colorado. Thursday, Jan. 1st, 2026