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
Portraits in Glass: Sue Rose
(through October 25, 2026)
Sue is relatively new to the world of mosaic, but she has shot off like a rocket.
Structure
(through October 25, 2026)
A collection of ceramic works focused on foundation and quality. Once a solid foundation is established, the artist elaborates on the structure’s physical and conceptual direction of growth. This lifelong pursuit blends professionalism with the flexibility to build upon previous concepts.
CarolAnn Wachter
(through October 25, 2026)
A show that unites works on paper, large-scale painted collages, and oil paintings created over the last 8-10 years by CarolAnn.
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
NEW EXHIBIT: The Martin Zinn Quartz Collection
(through August 2027)
Come see over 150 glittering specimens of quartz in every shape and size imaginable, spanning localities from across the globe!
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
Anne Olsen Quilts from RMQM's Permanent Collection
(through October 17, 2026)
RMQM presents a series of quilts by Anne Olsen. Anne methodically rescued orphan quilt blocks, dissembled and then reworked them to refine the color scheme or improve the piecing accuracy, often salvaging fabric from other old blocks to complete a set.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
20 Perspectives | Conversing with the Earth
(through October 17, 2026)
20 Perspectives began several years ago during COVID when many of the group were looking to make new connections. Ultimately, the members who joined together come from nine countries and four continents. The group meets twice monthly via Zoom to discuss their work and decide upon themes that lead to three quilt collections a year.
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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 Apex
Colorado School of Mines
Golden High School
Bell Middle School
COMMUNITY CENTER POOL CLOSURE
When: All day
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
All aquatics classes and programs will be canceled and resume on August 29th.
Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
When: 7:30AM
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
Wilderness First Aid
When: 8AM-5PM
Where: Colorado Mountain Club, 15605 W 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
This is a two-day class: August 22 and 23
This WFA course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, and environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care, and deliver a cohesive report. The curriculum forces students to think creatively, adapt to ever changing situations, and learn valuable leadership, decision making, and communication skills.
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Golden Farmers Market
When: 8AM-1PM
Where: Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets, Golden, CO
The Golden Farmers Market (GFM) is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
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Goat Yoga
When: 8AM
Where: The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, 1640 8th Street, Golden
Stretch, smile, and snuggle your way through the most adorable workout of the year! Join us for a one-of-a-kind World Goat Day Goat Yoga experience where playful, friendly goats roam freely as you flow through an all-levels yoga class.
Baby Goat Yoga
When: 9-10AM
Where: Lions Park, 1300 10th Street, Golden, CO
Join City of Golden Community Center (GCC) staff for the ultimate baby goat yoga experience. After 45 minutes of active yoga, 15 minutes is reserved for bottle feeding (yes, they're that young)!
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Yoga in the Park
When: 9-10AM
Where: Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Join PranaTonic every Saturday morning for Yoga in Parfet Park, a serene outdoor yoga experience set in the heart of Golden, Colorado.
Each week features a different instructor from our talented community, offering a unique flow that reflects their personal style and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice, you'll feel welcomed and supported in this peaceful, open-air setting.
Bring your mat, water, and a friend—and come flow with us under the Colorado sky.
Donation-Based – Pay what you can
Brunch at the Rose
When: 9AM-2PM
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.
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Trash to Treasures Garage Sale
When: 9AM-2PM
Where: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Suite 150, Golden, CO
This sale is a one day sale, held in the RMQM parking lot. It's a day of great deals on fabrics, notions, rulers, books, patterns, batting, tools, quilts, tops, blocks waiting to be make into tops, and MORE!
Like most garage sales there are Treasures waiting to be found, that someone else no longer wants or needs.
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History Hike in Lookout Mountain Park
When: 9-11AM
Where: Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, 987½ Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO
Join a Buffalo Bill Museum staff member on this exploration of Lookout Mountain Park from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Learn about the development of Denver Mountain Parks, see inside the historic Pahaska building, and hear why William “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain. All attendees will receive an admission pass to the museum.
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Walk With a Geologist
When: 9:30AM-12PM
Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO
Ready to really nerd out with a deep dive into the geology and paleontology at Dino Ridge? Our Walk With a Geologist tour is a 2.5-hour (1.5 mile) guided walk across Dinosaur Ridge led by a professional or highly knowledgeable amateur geologist. In addition to the interpretation of the dinosaur track and fossil sites, the tour includes an in-depth discussion of the geology and changes to the Denver area through time. Designed for participants ages 16 and older.
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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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Pearce Cabin Open House
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Golden History Park, 1020 11th Street, Golden, CO
Learn about life on a homestead, visit the garden, and enjoy a craft.
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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
Endless Summer Open House
When: 11AM-4PM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
We're having an open house party! Food, Drinks, Music, & Great Times! Join Us For a Rumbling Great Weekend!
Natural Hacks to Support a Healthy Mood
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Don't worry, be happy, lose the tude, turn that frown upside down, all easier said than done, until now. Gain a new understanding of the many complexities that play a role in supporting a healthy mood or hindering it. Nutritional, supplemental, environmental, lifestyle and other key factors will be discussed.
Presented by: Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored by: Natural Grocers
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Juan Bobo's Pig Saves the Farm - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: 1PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
A brand-new bilingual tale full of heart, humor, and heroic animals! Juan Bobo’s Pig Saves the Farm is a delightful adventure that follows Juan Bobo’s clever pig, Puerquita, as she finds herself far from home and on a mission to help save Abuela’s beloved farm. When the animals discover the farm is in trouble, it’s up to Puerquita and her newfound friends to get organized and show what kindness, courage, and teamwork can accomplish.
Golden Silent Book Group
When: 1-2:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Join the Silent Golden Book Group. Adults gather to read one Saturday each month in peaceful silence for one hour, followed by 30 minutes of optional conversation and mingling. Refreshments are served at the start, so settle in with your current read. No deadlines, no prep—just reading and connecting at your own pace.
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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*/
Community Yard Sale @ VFW
When: 7PM-3AM
Where: VFW Post 4171, 15625 W. 10th Avenue, Golden, CO
Come join us for a fun community yard sale! Whether you're looking to shop or sell, we'd love to have you.
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Taco Town
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
In TACO TOWN, a group of fed-up fast-food workers stages a sit-in—but when their boss calls the cops, their protest spirals into a hilarious hostage situation. A world premiere play by Luke Sorge, the award-winning writer of NATIONAL BOHEMIANS , this sharp, fast-paced comedy serves up big laughs and biting satire. Order up some anarchy with your tacos!
