11AM and 1PM The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: All day
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Ichabod Crane has come to Sleepy Hollow to teach, but what he learns there nearly frightens him out of his wits! Watch as Ichabod learns of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and tries to escape the clutches of the Headless Horseman.
Halloween Party @ Rock Rest
When: All day
Where: Rock Rest Lodge, 16005 Old Golden Road, Pleasant View, CO
Come celebrate with us for our Weird Annual World Famous Halloween Party!
We will also be giving out prizes for our costume contest. $500 to first place, $100 to Sexiest Costume
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11AM and 1PM The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: All day
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Ichabod Crane has come to Sleepy Hollow to teach, but what he learns there nearly frightens him out of his wits! Watch as Ichabod learns of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and tries to escape the clutches of the Headless Horseman.
CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
When: All day
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THE BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM AND GRAVE
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road (map)
303-526-0744
CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
The Buffalo Bill Story, Buffalo Bill's Death, The Americans, A Visit to the Wild West, Firearms, Kid's Cowboy Corral
COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
17155 W. 44th Avenue (map)
303-279-4591
CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
UPPER GALLERY
Center for Railroad Photography & Art Winners
The winners of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s 2025 John E. Gruber Creative Photography Contest have been announced, and these award-winning images are now on display at the Museum.
Black Diamonds and Steel Rails
This fascinating exhibit delves into the rich history of coal in Colorado, examining its crucial role in fueling locomotives, driving industrial growth, and shaping the state’s railroads. Learn about the mining industry, the challenges faced by miners, and how this powerful resource connected communities across the Centennial State.
LOWER GALLERY
Traqueros: Mexican Trackworkers and the American Railroad
(through August 2026)
This powerful display explores the invaluable—yet often overlooked—contributions of Mexican and Mexican American laborers who built and maintained America’s railroads.
FOOTHILLS ART CENTER - ASTOR HOUSE
1133 Arapahoe Street (map)
303-279-3922
CLOSED New Year's Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day
Tom van der Sloot
(through October 26)
Creating vibrant neon-on-black scenes inspired by mythology and folk tales, Tom’s work evokes classic black light posters.
The Psychology of Adornment: Wearable Sculpture by Jesse Mathes
(through November 2)
This exhibit explores the impact dramatic large-scale jewelry plays in interactions between the wearer and the viewer.
Fragile Things by by Sarah Tenney & Jenna Annunziato
(through November 9)
Through cut-out paintings, Tenney and Annunziato reflect on memory, connection, and the fragility of objects and relationships. Their works
balance nostalgia, allegory, and magical realism.
GOLDEN HISTORY MUSEUM & PARK
923 10th Street (map)
303-278-3557
(Museum) CLOSED Sunday, Monday, New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
Clear Creek Room: The Heart of Golden
Surrounded by North and South Table Mountains, Clear Creek has drawn people to this area for millennia.
We Are Still Here: The Endurance of Native Jewels
(through April 2026)
In this exhibit, we define jewel as both a precious item as well as a woman of strength and importance. Explore how Indigenous women have persevered through hundreds of years of oppression and numerous attempts to destroy their culture. Featuring modern Native fashions that utilize ancient Indigenous jewels, learn about prominent Native women in contemporary American society. Not only are Native Americans still here; they have endured, and they are thriving.
Discovery Awaits: Indigenous Connections, Epic Events, Legendary People, and the Touch Gallery. A new Jolly Rancher exhibit is in the works and will open in 2025.
Golden History Park (11th & Arapahoe): The outdoor setting re-creates the look and feel of a late 1800's mountain ranch complete with gardens, a working blacksmith shop, schoolhouse and chicken coop (chickens included).
MINES MUSEUM
Colorado School of Mines
1310 Maple Street (map)
303-273-3815
CLOSED New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas
The main floor exhibits feature specimens from many Colorado mining districts, other global localities and an introductory video on area geology. The Special Exhibit Room hosts prominent precious metal and invited displays. The main gallery also showcases historic mining murals by Irwin Hoffman.
The basement contains numerous exhibits regarding radioactivity, fossils, basic geology, gemstones, meteorites, ultraviolet minerals and underground mining illumination. The outdoor geologic trail features seven outcrops with various geologic and paleontological points of interest, including fossilized dinosaur tracks, logs and leaves.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUILT MUSEUM
200 Violet Street, Unit 140 (map)
303-277-0377
CLOSED New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
MAIN GALLERY
Quilts Inspired from Down Under - a solo exhibit by Bonnie Murphy
(through January 17, 2026)
Drawn to reproduction fabrics and patterns based on historical quilts from the 19th century, Bonnie began to notice most of her quilts were designed by Australian designers, Di Ford Hall, Margaret Mew, Susan Smith and Sandy Cousins, just to name a few! Although hand quilting her first quilts, Bonnie discovered she loved the look of machine quilting and found some very talented ladies who now longarm quilt her creations.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
The Grandeur of the Moment - a solo exhibit by Linda Anderson
(through January 17, 2026)
Linda Anderson tells compelling stories of people in many cultures around the world, many images gathered from her travels. Everyone, everywhere, has a story. Her realistic depictions celebrate the ordinary moments that often go unnoticed, capturing the essence of the humanity we all share. Facilitating that connection visually and highlighting the splendor of the commonplace is her goal.
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Golden History Tours
When: All day
Golden History Tours offers Wild West Walking Tours, Pub Crawls, Ghost Tours, and more! If you don't see a scheduled tour on a particular date, you can book a tour at a custom time.
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Wilderness First Aid
When: 8AM-5PM
Where: Colorado Mountain Club, 15605 W 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
This is a two-day class: October 25-26
This WFA course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, and environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care, and deliver a cohesive report. The curriculum forces students to think creatively, adapt to ever changing situations, and learn valuable leadership, decision making, and communication skills.
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Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
When: 8AM
Where: Golden History Park, Arapahoe and 11th Streets, Golden, CO
Join the Foothills Running and Cycling Club for a morning run and social walk every week!
For more info, visit our website: www.memberplanet.com/foothillsrunningandcyclingclub
Painting Note Cards With Watercolors
When: 9AM-3PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Enjoy learning how to paint watercolor techniques in a small format with Janet Nunn. In this class, you will try different techniques using watercolor paints, plastic wrap, masking tape, and maybe a basting brush. When completed, you will have a card to save or to share.
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National Drug Take Back Day
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Sheriff's Office Headquarters, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO
Twice a year the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement agencies nationwide to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. The Drug Take-Back Day provides an opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. These drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety. The DEA holds the National Drug Take-Back events in April and October of each year.
This one-day effort is intended to bring national focus to the issue of increasing pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse.
- The program is anonymous.
- Prescription and over-the-counter solid dosage medications, (tablets and capsules) are accepted.
- Intravenous solutions, injectables, needles and oxygen containers will not be accepted.
- Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative.
- The prescriptions should be removed from the original containers and placed in a plastic bag prior to dropping off.
Brunch at the Rose
When: 10AM-3PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
The Rose will be hosting brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Come enjoy our delicious brunch menu, along with signature cocktails.
Music from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Saturday Train Rides
When: 10AM-3PM
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
Ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive.
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Family Time - Registration Required
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming.
Registration required
Gallery Tour - Tom Van der Sloot
When: 11-11:25AM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation.
If you're visiting with a group of 10 or more, consider booking ahead of time by calling 303-279-3922.
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Spooktacular Family Fun @ Natural Grocers
When: 11AM-1PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Family fun alert! Visit Natural Grocers for a chance to win a gift card worth up to $50 and a kids' treasure hunt, including treats and crafts! The first 200 through the door will receive a FREE limited-edition Halloween-themed reusable bag – 20 random bags will include a gift card up to $50! Kids' Treasure Hunt & Treats! Solve clues that lead to good4u treats throughout the store!
Kids Halloween Party @ American Legion 21
When: 11AM-12PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
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Hogoween Open House
When: 11AM-3PM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Free lunch & cheap beers!
Hot dogs & chili dogs!
Great entertainment!
Costume contest, trick-or-treating, pumpkin patch, Kids Korner & outdoor games
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Halloween Bash @ Dirty Dogs
When: 1-10PM
Where: Dirty Dogs Roadhouse, 17999 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Metallica, Van Halen, Stone Temple Pilots, Sould Food! Best Costume!
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Mines Museum Spooktacular
When: 2-5:30PM
Where: Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Mines Museum is brewing up a good time! Join us for a super fun, FREE, teal pumpkin trick or treat event.
Come in your favorite costumes, enjoy STEM themed hands-on activities (and treats), win prizes, and take pictures with Ms. Colorado herself!!
Also not to be missed...
Mr. Bones
Face painting
Blaster the burro
Spooky exhibits!
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Mines Museum Spooktacular
When: 2-5:30PM
Where: Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Mines Museum is brewing up a good time! Join us for a super fun, FREE, teal pumpkin trick or treat event.
Come in your favorite costumes, enjoy STEM themed hands-on activities (and treats), win prizes, and take pictures with Ms. Colorado herself!!
Also not to be missed...
Mr. Bones
Face painting
Blaster the burro
Spooky exhibits!
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Trunk or Treat Event @ Golden VFW Post 4171
When: 3-6PM
Where: VFW Post 4171, 15625 W. 10th Avenue, Golden, CO
Join us for an afternoon of trunk or treating with your little ghouls and goblins. We look forward to seeing the creative costumes and distributing treats.
Complimentary hot dogs, chips, and lemonade will be served.
We welcome additional volunteers and cars; please arrive at 2:30 p.m. for setup.More information
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State 38 Cocktail Class
When: 4-5:30PM
Where: State 38 Distilling, 400 Corporate Circle, Suite B, Golden, CO
Want to learn how to become a State 38 Distilling mixologist? Join us for an evening under the still and barrels to learn how to create two signature State 38 cocktails. Come learn the history behind State 38 Distilling and how we make our wide portfolio of spirits. During this time you will be able to taste two spirits of your choice.
Trunk or Treat @ Golden Church of Christ
When: 4-6PM
Where: Golden Church of Christ, 1100 Ulysses Street, Golden, CO
Looking for a safe, no hassle alternative to going door to door for treats this season? Trunk or Treat is a safe and fun way for kids to enjoy the season with friends and neighbors in our community. Vehicles will be decorated in creative ways by church members, and children will trick or treat from trunk to trunk filling their bags with candy!
It's all free and it's all happening in the parking lot of the church.
Halloween Party @ Cannonball Creek Brewing
When: 6-9PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Live music kicks off at 7:00 p.m. with Hybrid Moments: The All-Brewer Misfits Tribute Band! @hybrid_moments_fiends
Costume contest with prizes — winners announced at 8:30 p.m.!Don’t miss the spooky fun — see you there!
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Soundbath
When: 6:30-7:30PM
Where: PranaTonic Yoga & Wellness, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Golden
Join us for an immersive sound and vibrational experience! Relax and be ready to be taken on a sound healing journey with various types of instruments including crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, gongs, drums, a handpan, and more.
This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, allowing ourselves some space to rest. The vibrations from the different instruments have a way of penetrating into our cells and retuning our bodies, bringing us back into equilibrium. This can be a very therapeutic, energetic, and/or relaxing and peaceful exploration. Please bring layers and an eye mask, which will enhance your overall experience.
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The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
When: 6:30-9:30PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Step into the shadowy corners of downtown Golden, Colorado, on an unforgettable three-hour ghost tour where history and the supernatural intertwine. As the sun sets and the streets dim, your journey begins with tales of Golden's wild west past, guided by experts who reveal the spectral secrets that haunt this historic town.
Embark on a chilling yet captivating exploration, encountering six to ten restless spirits from Golden’s storied past. Each ghost has a unique tale of mystery, misfortune, and intrigue, waiting to be uncovered. From tragic figures to mischievous apparitions, these spectral inhabitants linger on, their stories etched into the very fabric of Golden’s history.
Diva Royale
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
Written by Award-Winning Actor, Jeff Daniels and directed by Miners Alley’s Len Matheo, Diva Royal tells the story of three stay-at-home moms from the Midwest who share a deep obsession with Celine Dion. Their spontaneous trip to New York City unfolds into an evening filled with side-splitting hilarity. This crowd-pleasing comedy is guaranteed to make you laugh until you cry.
