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
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.
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
NORTHEAST GALLERY
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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
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
Quick Start Quilting for Newbies
When: 9AM-3PM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
In this hands-on one-day workshop apply basic techniques to create two small sampler projects. As you create a coaster and table runner/wall hanging, you will learn to plan for the project, assemble blocks into the quilt top, and apply quilting and finishing techniques while practicing accuracy skills with quilter tools. This day-long workshop is designed for individuals with confident machine sewing skills but no or little quilting experience. Reference the class supply list for details about what to bring to class.
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County Emergency Windstorm Debris Drop-Off
When: 9AM-4PM
Where: Tincup Ridge Slash Yard, 151 S Rooney Rd, Golden, CO
To help residents manage storm-related debris, the Jeffco SLASH program will offer two free public drop-off days for fallen branches and downed trees resulting from the storms.
The Tincup Ridge Slash Yard (151 S Rooney Rd, Golden, CO 80401) will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:
- Friday, January 23
- Saturday, January 24
These drop-offs are intended for storm-related debris only, specifically fallen or downed branches. Christmas trees will not be accepted. Private companies and contractors are not authorized to dispose of material.
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SLASH Collection
When: 9AM-4PM
Where: Tincup Ridge Park, 151 S. Rooney Road, Golden, CO
To help residents manage storm-related debris following December’s windstorms, the Jefferson County SLASH Program will offer two free public drop-off days for fallen branches and downed trees resulting from the storms.
The Tincup Ridge Slash Yard (151 S Rooney Rd, Golden, CO 80401) will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January24.
These temporary drop-offs are intended for storm-related debris only, specifically fallen or downed branches. Christmas trees will not be accepted.
Learn more about Jeffco SLASH CollectionProgram
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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.
Reservations
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
13 Year Anniversary Celebration @ Cannonball CreekBrewing
When: 12PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Cannonball Creek Brewing 13 Year Anniversary Celebration!
Live music from:
The Gnarbillys on Friday January 23rd at 6 PM
Jockey Box on Saturday January 24th at 6 PM
Goldie & the Grindstones January 25th at 1 PM
Join us as we celebrate 13 incredible years!
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Hack Your Health: Eat Like a Regenivore
When: 12-1PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Join us as we begin our 3 Essential Hacks for a Healthier You series. In this class, NHCs will unpack Hack #1: Eat Like a Regenivore, teaching you how to eat for your health and the planet’s health too! You'll also learn practical tips for reading food labels and discover targeted supplements you can incorporate to support more vibrant health.
By Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored By: Natural Grocers
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1-4PM Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
When: 1-4PM
Where: 12th Street (between Washington Avenue and Miners Alley), Golden, CO
Saddle up, Golden!
Dust off your boots and mosey on downtown for FREE horse-drawn carriage rides with Clear Creek Carriage Rides.
Take a leisurely loop through town, tip your hat to Golden views or stay awhile to take in some holiday lights, then hitch your wagon to lunch, shopping, or a little happy hour sippin’. It’s a rootin’-tootin’ good way to spend an afternoon.
Location:
Carriage rides pick up on 12th Street, just west of Washington Avenue by Bella Colibri
Cost: FREE
No registration required. Rides are first-come, first-served.
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Nature Journal Club: Sketching Owls
When: 1-4PM
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO
Learn the life histories of owl species in Jefferson County and then practice drawing them in your journal utilizing photos and taxidermy mounts. *Due to the nature center’s trails being closed for forestry work, this program will be held entirely indoors at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center.
All ages. Instruction will be geared for adults, but children who are interested in art are welcome to attend with an adult.
Free
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Après for a Purpose
When: 4-10PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Golden-based lifestyle apparel company, YoColorado, and The Golden Mill have joined forces to celebrate and support the Lakewood-based National Ski Patrol at Après for a Purpose on January 24, 2026 from 4-10pm.
This winter celebration at The Golden Mill is a free community event for all ages and will be packed with winter fun, including:
- The debut of YoColorado’s new, retro and mountain-inspired apparel and accessory collection
- Meet-and-greets with ski patrollers and avalanche rescue dogs (photo attached)
- Ski product giveaways and prizes
- Après vibes, music, and mountain-town energy
- Opportunities to meet the pros and hear their stories to learn what ski patrollers do and how to become one yourself
Twenty percent of all YoColorado apparel collection sales and proceeds from food and drink will support NSP’s mission to promote outdoor safety and service by educating and training the patrollers who assist mountain enthusiasts nationwide.
Did you know?
Founded in 1938, the NSP has more than 30,000 patrollers nationwide, most of them volunteers
Patrollers are responsible for medical response, avalanche mitigation, and guest assistance - often in extreme condition
Ski patrollers are often the first responders on the mountain nationwide
NSP is a national non-profit that relies on fundraising to provide its extensive training
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Golden American Legion Dinner
When: 5-6:30PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
Every Saturday the Post has a home cooked meal at 5:00 p.m. and Queen of Hearts progressive raffle at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome as guests of American Legion Post 21. Please sign our guest registry located to the left as you enter through the door. www.goldenpost21.org /*Events*/
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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