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
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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Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
When: All day
Our very own Group Fitness Instructors will be doing LIVE WORKOUTS!
In addition to our LIVE WORKOUTS with your Golden Community Center Fitness Instructors, We have added a YouTube Channel! If you can't make the LIVE workout you can still have your favorite instructor in your own home! We add previously recorded workouts everyday to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrni5jjFr8ip4eNUB63KIvA
If you are a Silver Sneaker Member you can also go to SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or their web page https://tools.silversneakers.com/ to sign in for On-Demand Classes!
Don't forget to check the LIVE Fitness Schedule for updates and links. https://groupexpro.com/schedule/726/?view=calendar
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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Fall Yard Waste Collection
When: All day
Where: Golden, CO
For residents who participate in the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, take note – the semi-annual yard waste collection occurs on your normal service day! This year, Fall collection days will take place the week of November 3-7.
Yard Waste Collection Days happen twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall. Yard Wastes will be collected by a separate truck on your designated trash collection day and should be placed near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m.
Material may be placed in your organics cart, bundled, or in certified compostable bags available for purchase at The Home Depot and other home improvement stores. Yard Waste for this collection is limited to grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground or chipped wood.
Baby Time - Registration Required
When: 9:15-9:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby!
Registration required
Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
When: 10-10:30AM
Call in from any location to alleviate stress, calm the mind, and focus on setting positive intentions with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health's weekly wellness meditation. Simply call 303-502-5189 to join. For previously recorded sessions, visit jeffcolibrary.org.
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Let's Talk Triangles
When: 10AM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
You will be shown 3 ways to make Half-Square triangles and 3 different flying geese techniques. Also, you will learn how to use the 60-degree ruler to make triangles No supplies are needed for this class, just bring yourself and use our machines. You will, however, bring home samples of triangles you will make with the scraps provided by your instructor.
$45
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Coffee with a Curator
When: 10-11:30AM
Where: Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, 987½ Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO
Join a member of the museum staff as they share some of the items in the collection. Includes coffee, light refreshments, and admission to the museum. Held the first Thursday of the month, September through November. Different topics each month. Meets at the Buffalo Bill Museum.
This month, learn about some of the 2,000 images in our collection that are currently not on exhibit.
While there is no charge, registration is required, and space is limited. Please register here.
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The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibition on Tour
When: 11AM-4PM
Where: Golden Event Center/Golden Masonic Lodge, 400 10th Street, Golden, CO
The Mount Lookout Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Golden Event Center from November 4 - November 11, 2025.
The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.
This free community exhibit is hosted by the Golden chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Battlefield Trust.
Mon-Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sat / Sun 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
When: 3-4:30PM
Where: Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre Street, Golden, CO
- Rabies: $25
- Distemper/Parvo ((DA2PPV): $25
- Bordetella: $25
- Microchip: $35
- Licenses: $20 *
- *Please note, licenses are required for all dogs 4 months and older within unincorporated Jefferson County and the cities of Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required when renewing your license.
- Please make sure your dog is on a leash. You will accompany your dog into the Community Room where staff will vaccinate your dog and provide you with your paperwork.
Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch!
When: 4-11PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Join Mountain Toad Brewing and Cheese Ranch on the first Thursday of every month for a self guided cheese and beer pairing. Cheese plates are for purchase for $10 and suggested pairing will be offered for additional purchase. Every month is different and unique!
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Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
When: 5-7PM
Where: Buffalo Bill Statue, Tenth and Washington, Golden
Weekly Demonstration ~ What do you stand for? What are you willing to get into good trouble to support?
We meet every Thurs, 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Buffalo Bill statue, Washington Ave & 10th St, Golden CO
Come STAND with us one deep on the sidewalks thru Golden. We will start at Washington Ave and 10th St & spread out, as far as we can go.
This is a peaceful rally. One of the important principles is the idea of de-escalation. We aim for a nonviolent protest. And we aim to be counted. We will also have the opportunity to talk with our neighbors about the important issues of the day.
IndivisibleTableMountain@gmail.com.
Opening Reception for Golden Images by Rich Luckin
When: 5-6:30PM
Where: Golden History Museum, 923 10th Street, Golden, CO
Celebrate the opening of Rich Luckin’s photography show. Meet the artist, view the art, and enjoy light refreshments.
Event is free.
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Run Club
When: 6PM
Where: Runners Roost, 2120 Ford Street, Golden, CO
3-5 Mile no-drop runs for all paces.
Join us for some casual miles around Golden and drinks after!
Free parking is available at Runners Roost Golden for all participants. Contact goldenrunnersroost.com with any questions about routes, pace, or other details. ALL are welcome!
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Ukulele Thursdays
When: 6-7PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Got a Ukulele? Know a few chords or songs? Strum with others at this informal opportunity to meet other ukulele enthusiasts and strum a few songs together. This workshop is best suited for ages 13+.
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Holiday Cocktails & Mocktails with herbal bitters
When: 6-8PM
Where: Earth Sweet Boutique, 1224 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
While we stir, shake, sip & nibble, you’ll learn about the history, function, and flavor of bitters: how they support digestion, enhance flavor, and bring depth to both boozy and NA drinks.
Sample a variety of holiday-inspired cocktails and mocktails crafted with handmade herbal bitters!
Whether you’re a mixology enthusiast or a curious cocktail beginner, you’ll leave with recipes, inspiration, and the confidence to wow your guests with vibrant, herbal creations this holiday season. Cheers!
$48
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.
