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
50th Holiday Art Market
(through December 29, 2025)
Features works from over 100 Colorado artists in this festive Foothills Art Center tradition.
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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Golden Sports
When: All day
Check out the sports schedules for our local teams:
Colorado School of Mines
Golden High School
Bell Middle School
Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
When: 7:30-9AM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) was created by the City Manager to advise City staff on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual City budget. Participation in CBAC is an opportunity not only to advise on the prioritization of how City tax dollars are spent, but also to advise our policymakers in their decision-making process.
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening: Xfinity Store
When: 9AM
Where: Xfinity, 17121 S. Golden Road, Suite C165, Golden, CO
Join special guests at the grand opening of the newest Xfinity store in Golden!
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Golden Walks
When: 9-10:30AM
Where: Gateway Trailhead, 21100 US Highway 6, Golden, CO
Golden Walks is an informal group that walks along the Peaks to Plains trail adjacent to Clear Creek. People walk the distance they want and at their own pace, with the focus on connecting to others and the outdoors. This event occurs weather permitting and may be canceled for inclement weather, especially if the ground is icy. Meet at the Gateway Trailhead located on highway 6 just west of the intersection with highway 93 (near highway 58).
Fit and Energize Exercise Class
When: 9:30-10:30AM
Where: First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Join the new free, Fit and Energize exercise class for older adults held at First United Methodist Church on Mondays and Wednesdays. This one-hour class taught by Elizabeth Handing, a certified Silver Sneaker instructor, will address both fitness and balance appropriate for those who are 55+.
Come in the aqua door closest to 15th street and walk down the ramp to the room in which the class is held. The class is open to men and women.
You can also attend if you are younger than 55. For more information https://goldenfirstumc.org/ministries/fit-and-fun
Golden Fire "Push-In" Ceremony
When: 10AM
Where: Golden Fire Station No. 4, 151 Heritage Road, Golden, CO
Join Golden Fire at Station 24 (151 Heritage Road, Golden) as we officially welcome our new brush engine with a traditional “push-in” ceremony. This hands-on fire service tradition invites the community to help roll the new truck into the bay—kids and families welcome!
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While you’re there, stick around to help shape the future of fire services in Golden. Staff will be on hand to talk about our Fire Strategic Plan and gather your ideas and priorities for community safety and wildfire preparedness.
Can't make it on Wednesday? You'll also have an opportunity to participate in Strategic Planning on Thursday, December 18, at 5:00 p.m. at the Golden Community Center!
Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
When: 10AM-5PM
Where: Foothills Art Center, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
The annual Holiday Art Market (HART) at Foothills Art Center in Golden, CO is a premier holiday venue for fabulous fine art and craft made in Colorado. Visitors are immersed in a unique holiday marketplace featuring an array of handmade gifts for everyone on their holiday gift giving list. Over 100 Colorado artists offer ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography and much more. Plus, your purchases of these one-of-a-kind treasure helps support both local artists and Foothills Art Center!
Admission and activities are free (donations accepted). 303-279-3922.
M-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 12- 5pm
With these holidays:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.
Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
When: 10AM-5PM
Where: Foothills Art Center, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
The annual Holiday Art Market (HART) at Foothills Art Center in Golden, CO is a premier holiday venue for fabulous fine art and craft made in Colorado. Visitors are immersed in a unique holiday marketplace featuring an array of handmade gifts for everyone on their holiday gift giving list. Over 100 Colorado artists offer ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography and much more. Plus, your purchases of these one-of-a-kind treasure helps support both local artists and Foothills Art Center!
Admission and activities are free (donations accepted). 303-279-3922.
M-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 12- 5pm
With these holidays:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.
Toddler Time - Registration Required
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together.
Registration required
Weekly Jam Session
When: 3PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
Dust off your old guitar, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, dulcimer and drop into the Front Porch for a friendly jam session. Questions? Call the Front Porch at 303-384-8130.
Free
Active Older Adults aged 50+
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Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
When: 3-5PM
Telling our stories can often help process our life experiences and find new paths. This safe and supportive weekly writing workshop is free and open to all.
Rescheduled: REDI Task Force Meeting
When: 4:30-6PM
Where: City of Golden Planning and Public Works, 1445 10th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
The REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Task Force is composed of community members and city staff who have a key role in implementing aspects of the REDI Action Plan, finalized by the City in November of 2022.
The Task Force focuses on promoting accountability for implementing the REDI Action Plan and coordinating community-wide efforts to advance equity.
The task force meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
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Ski X Board Tune Night
When: 5-9PM
Where: New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO
Join us at the brewery for this season’s 2025-26 Ski X Board Tune Nights, taking place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month running November thru February.
For just $30, you'll get a Wax-N-Edge from our trusty friends at Saucer Wax Golden as well as one of our delicious beers (or non-alcoholic libations) while you wait OR you’re welcome to pick up your gear tomorrow during business hours!
Wed, Nov 19
Wed, Dec 17
Wed, Jan 21
Wed, Feb 18
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Holiday Dinner Show with Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
When: 5:15PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Join us for an enchanting evening of music and fine dining as the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra presents A Holiday Evening with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra at the Buffalo Rose .
Now in its 73rd season, the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra—under the inspired direction of J. Arturo González—will fill the beautifully restored Buffalo Rose Event Venue with the joyous sounds of the season. Audiences will enjoy a rich two-set program of contemporary holiday favorites and timeless classics performed by the orchestra’s ensemble of celebrated woodwind and string musicians.
This elegant dinner concert pairs extraordinary music with a festive culinary experience curated by the Buffalo Rose’s award-winning chef, Chris Zekos, who is recognized in the Colorado culinary scene for crafting innovative seasonal menus. Guests will enjoy a specially prepared 3-course holiday dinner in one of Golden’s most iconic venues, blending the warmth of community with the magic of live symphonic music all for a charitable cause.
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Holiday Dinner Show with Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
When: 5:15PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Join us for an enchanting evening of music and fine dining as the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra presents A Holiday Evening with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra at the Buffalo Rose .
Now in its 73rd season, the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra—under the inspired direction of J. Arturo González—will fill the beautifully restored Buffalo Rose Event Venue with the joyous sounds of the season. Audiences will enjoy a rich two-set program of contemporary holiday favorites and timeless classics performed by the orchestra’s ensemble of celebrated woodwind and string musicians.
This elegant dinner concert pairs extraordinary music with a festive culinary experience curated by the Buffalo Rose’s award-winning chef, Chris Zekos, who is recognized in the Colorado culinary scene for crafting innovative seasonal menus. Guests will enjoy a specially prepared 3-course holiday dinner in one of Golden’s most iconic venues, blending the warmth of community with the magic of live symphonic music all for a charitable cause.
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CANCELED: Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
When: 5:30PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
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Summit Huts 101
When: 6-8PM
Where: Bentgate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
This presentation gives the inside scoop on the Summit Hut system, which huts are available, how to plan a trip, what to pack, and what to expect when heading into the backcountry. A Summit Huts representative will also cover some key backcountry safety tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable adventure.
- Overview of the Summit Huts network
- How to plan and book a hut trip
- What to bring and how to prep for your stay
- Backcountry safety, etiquette, and Leave No Trace basics
Fly-Tying Clinic
When: 6-8PM
Where: Golden River Sports, 806 Washington Ave. Golden, CO
Join us for free fly tying nights the third Wednesday each month from 6:00 to 800 p.m.
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Wednesday Night Trivia
When: 6:30PM
Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO
Trivia Wednesdays
When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
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Stocking Stuffers
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
From the outrageously funny minds behind THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL comes a brand-new, adults-only holiday comedy! This sharp, side-splitting musical is the perfect antidote to the overly sweet holiday fare—packed with heart, a healthy dose of irreverence, and songs you'll be humming all season long. It's big laughs with a holiday twist, and we can't wait for you to be the first to see it.
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Stocking Stuffers
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
From the outrageously funny minds behind THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL comes a brand-new, adults-only holiday comedy! This sharp, side-splitting musical is the perfect antidote to the overly sweet holiday fare—packed with heart, a healthy dose of irreverence, and songs you'll be humming all season long. It's big laughs with a holiday twist, and we can't wait for you to be the first to see it.
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