The Friday Tour
When: All day
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and on these dates our focus will be: Locomotives!
Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after the tour.
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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, A Visit to the Wild West, Adversary to Advocate, Legacy on Lookout Mountain
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
The Articulate Robots of Chris Mora
(through July 26, 2026)
Metal fabricator Chris Mora creates playful, articulated "robot" sculptures that spark the imaginations with remarkable craftsmanship.
Portraits in Glass: Sue Rose
(through October 25)
Sue is relatively new to the world of mosaic, but she has shot off like a rocket.
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.
Discovery Awaits: Indigenous Connections, Epic Events, Glimpses of Golden, 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
Medallion Quilts by Cindy Vermillion Hamilton
(through July 18)
Cindy is a self-taught folk artist bringing new life to traditional quilt design using unique arrangements of color and pattern. Her specialties are hand-pieced and hand-quilted medallion, sunflower and sunburst designs.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
It’s All About…the Face, the Place, the Story by Phyllis Cullen
(through July 18)
A retrospective collection of quilts by an artist with her own diverse set of voices, of portraits, animals, landscapes, messages and stories.
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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 Apex
Colorado School of Mines
Golden High School
Bell Middle School
Dinosaur Ridge and Footprints
When: 9:30AM-1PM
Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO
Front Porch Program
Dinosaur Ridge Tour with Bob Mason and lunch at Footprints. Learn about the dinosaurs that walked here 150 million years ago. After a short orientation, a bus will take us up to the Ridge where we can see rocks and fossils that help us to understand ancient environments. After this bus trip, we will have time to visit the Trek Through Time exhibit hall (and the gift shop, too). Lunch will be in the Footprints restaurant at the Fossil Trace Golf Course, where there are additional dinosaur displays. Only 13 seats on the bus so reserve your spot now! Registration fee covers your admission to Dinosaur Ridge. Cost of lunch at Footprints is on your own and ranges from $20-30.
Rooftop Yoga
When: 9:30-10:30AM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Enjoy an all-levels class on The Golden Mill’s rooftop patio, with sweeping views of North and South Table Mountains, Zion Mountain, and Clear Creek. Led by Flow Yoga Studio
Rain or shine
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Preschool Nature Nuts - Snakes Alive!
When: 10-10:45AM
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO
In this program we’ll discover why snakes are sssssssooooo cool! Snakes are fascinating creatures which deserve our admiration, not fear. We’ll learn about the types of snakes that live in Jefferson County and learn what to do if you see a snake. Join us for activities, a craft, a fun story and more!
Children ages 3-5 years with an adult
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
Denver Postcard & Paper Show
When: 11AM-6PM
Where: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West Sixth Avenue, Golden, CO
Antique & Collectible * Postcard & Paper * Show & Sale
The Denver Postcard & Paper Show is unique to Denver. Why? Because of the many friendly faces and the variety of merchandise at every show! It is one of very few shows in Colorado that offer a wide variety of antique and collectible postcards but also trade cards, stereoview cards, photographs and other paper ephemera.
Golden Days
When: 12PM
Where: New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO
Join us for the inaugural Golden Days, a brand new festival in 2026 that celebrates beer, music, food and culture that all have ties to Golden, Colorado. Every part of Golden Days is intentionally local: from the bands on stage to the food trucks serving up incredible eats, every participant has a direct connection to Golden. Whether they were born here, built their business here, or have deep roots in the community, this festival is all about showcasing hometown talent and flavor. This one-of-a-kind celebration of everything that makes Golden special will be hosted right here at New Terrain Brewing Co.
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Golden Kids Clothes Swap Drop Off
When: 5-7PM
Where: Hillside Community Church, 103 N. Ford Street, Golden, CO
Drop your clothes off at the lower parking lot at Hillside July 17 from 5-7PM and then hang out Saturday, July 18 for an amazing swap extravaganza!
Swap is in the lower parking lot!
Gently used kids' clothing (infant - youth XL)
Children's picture books & chapter books
Gently used kids' shoes
Gently used maternity clothes
Baby items (bath, nursing, sleep)
Baby equipment and strollers
Baby car seats (no expired seats, please)
Costumes
Seasonal Gear
Nursing items
Cloth Diapers and accessories
Questions? Goldenkidsclothingswap@gmail.com
Golden Hour: Music & Art
When: 6-8PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Enjoy a summer evening at Foothills Art Center with live music, local food and drinks, and an artist demonstration in our courtyard. This month features acoustic indie music by Nina de Freitas, live mosaic art by Jane Glotzer, and brews & bites from Atomic Cowboy.
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Mo Alexander Stand Up Comedy
When: 8-10PM
Where: Gnarly's, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Golden, CO
Known for his larger-than-life personality and razor-sharp storytelling, Mo Alexander has entertained audiences across the country with appearances on Comedy Central's Hart of the City and stages nationwide. His unique perspective, quick wit, and hilarious observations on everyday life make every show an unforgettable experience.
Drag Bingo - Independent Wo(men)
When: 8PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
