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
(through Summer 2026)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.
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
Red Rocks Community College: Visual, Audio & Media Arts
(through March 29, 2026)
Annual show of multimedia and graphic design featuring the students from RRCC. Photography, videography, advertising design and package design feature the creative process of commercial oriented art forms.
Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition
(through April 10, 2026)
Jefferson County Schools k-12 annual exhibition showcasing stand out works of art from students and teachers.
2026 Member's Show
(through May 3, 2026)
Presenting over 70 pieces featuring our diverse artistic talents and techniques of artistic members
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
Golden Images
(through March 28)
A professional photographer and video documentarian who recently conquered cancer, Rich Luckin captures images of Golden while he takes his daily, restorative morning walks. Enjoy Rich’s beautiful Golden Images, and beyond, in this photography show.
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)
Indigenous women have persevered through hundreds of years of oppression and numerous attempts to destroy their culture. Explore modern Native fashions that utilize ancient Indigenous jewels and learn about prominent Native women in contemporary American society.
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
2026 Men's Exhibit
(through April 18, 2026)
MEN’S EXHIBIT 2026 is RMQM’s 18th exhibit of quilts made by men since its opening in 1990. This biennial tradition lives on as visitors love seeing quilts made by men!
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Conversations - A Solo Exhibit by Carol Ann Waugh
(through April 18, 2026)
Carol embarked on this series of quilts to document her life by looking at important events that took place during significant years in her life. Starting with 1948 and ending in 2014 each piece takes the viewer on a visual journey through the past, touching on inventions, science, famous and infamous people, women’s achievements, and popular culture. When people view these pieces up close, they can turn to the people next to them and it starts up a conversation.
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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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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 Sports
When: All day
Check out the sports schedules for our local teams:
Colorado School of Mines
Golden High School
Bell Middle School
Denver Restaurant Week (in Golden)
When: All day
With numerous food and beverage awards to its name, Denver has quickly become a dining destination for foodies. You’ll find plenty of fine dining options at chef-owned eateries, along with cuisine from around the globe at our gourmet food halls and markets, and fresh, local ingredients like green chili and Colorado lamb and beef. Denver Restaurant Week will include four price points: $25, $35, $45 and $55 for a multi-course meal.
Participating Golden restaurants:
Cast Iron Tavern - Menu
Footprints at Fossil Trace - Menu
Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar - Menu
Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden - Menu
Nosu Ramen - Menu
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2026 St. Patrick's Day Clothing Drive Ruck March
When: 8AM
Where: Vanover Park, 1019 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Join us as we partake in a St. Patrick’s Day themed 2.75 mile ruck and donate canned goods and clothing items to the local community through Golden Pantry and Thrift. Arrive at Vanover Park with a ruck/backpack full of goods that you would like to donate. All are welcome and the event is child-friendly. The route is a flat, wide, paved trail handrailing Clear Creek. /*Events*/
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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Lunch & Learn: Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice @ Front Porch
When: 11AM-12PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
Front Porch Golden Community Center
FREE - lunch will be provided for the first 20 attendees
Bear Creek Room at the Golden Community Center
Join Robin Harman, Community Liaison from Mt Evans Home Health and Hospice to learn more about home health care and hospice options. Bring your questions and appetite.No registration required.
Active Older Adults aged 50+
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Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
When: 2:30-4:30PM
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 Thursday, two hours before sunset, 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.
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.
Après Thursday @ Golden Mill
When: 4-10PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Join us every Thursday from February 5 through March 26 at The Golden Mill for Après Thursdays — your cozy Front Range hangout filled with good music, cold beer, and mountain-town vibes.
A weekly snow sport–inspired après series connecting Front Range adventurers with live music, giveaways, and mountain culture — the perfect post-I-70 stop after a day in the mountains.
Looking for the ultimate place to unwind after skiing or riding?
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Pokémon Club
When: 4-5PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Pokémon trainers unite! Visit the library each month as Pokémon trainers of all levels come together for an hour of fun! Those just entering the training field can borrow Golden Library’s beginner decks. Experienced trainers are welcome to bring their own 60 card deck to play. Trading cards will only take place if your adult is present.
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St. Patrick's Day Kick-Off @ Coda Brewing w/ Denver & District Pipe Band
When: 5-7PM
Where: Coda Brewing Company, 15965 South Golden Road, Golden, CO
Bonsai Workshop
When: 5-7PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Tiny trees, big impact. Curious about the art of bonsai? In this hands-on workshop, Lynn Allbright, studio artist at Foothills Art Center, will teach you the fundamentals of bonsai care—from shaping and pruning to keeping your tree healthy and thriving.
Your registration includes all materials and does double the good: through our Buy One, Give One model, your spot also sponsors a Colorado School of Mines student to join the workshop.
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Trivia Night @ Scully's Cafe
When: 6-8PM
Where: Scully's Cafe, 1812 Miners Spur Road, Golden, CO
Is Media Ruining America?
When: 6-8:30PM
Where: Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401, USA
Media Disinformation Workshops
Worried about the proliferation of fake news, political polarization and threats to our democracy? Join us for a five-week series, Is Media Ruining Our Democracy, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Public Library.
In these interactive workshops, we'll explore modern media, the proliferation of fake news and how we got here; recognizing and confronting bias; how to survive the avalanche of fake news and begin to mend political divisions; and AI and its threat to our democracy. In week five (March 19), we'll hear from a panel of experts on how to address these challenges.
Free and open to the public.
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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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Whipped Body Butters
When: 6-8PM
Where: Earth Sweet Boutique, 1224 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Join Herbalist, Esthetician, Product Formulator & Aromatherapist Crystal Baldwin as we learn how to make your own luxurious, whipped body butters.
Whether you need a soothing foot balm or a delicate face butter, you'll master the techniques to make them all.
Best of all, you’ll take home your own custom creation and the recipes to recreate the magic in your own kitchen!"
$48
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Wax N' Suds @ Columbine Cafe
When: 6-10PM
Where: Columbine Cafe, 15630 South Golden Road, Golden, CO
$25 wax+edge+beer!
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Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
When: 6:30PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
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Matilda
When: 7PM
Where: Golden High School, 701 24th Street, Golden, CO
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The Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
We are delighted to bring you the regional premiere of a brand-new comedy by the same playwright who brought us our award-winning hit, A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN. Tensions flare when a forced-to-downsize Michigan matriarch and her grown children clash over everything from tofu to Toledo to goal posts to Gordon Lightfoot. It's a laugh-out-loud look at the battles we never outgrow, no matter how old we get.
