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 WinnersThe winners of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s 2026 John E. Gruber Creative Photography Contest have been announced, and these award-winning images are now on display at the Museum.
LOWER GALLERY
Purposeful Portrayals: The Kalmbach Art collection and Colorado Railroad Promotional Art
This new exhibition is all about artworks that were commissioned to illustrate America’s—and Colorado’s—railroads from two different perspectives.
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, Welcome Home: Honoring Colorado’s Vietnam Veterans.
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
Community | Denver Metro Modern Quilt Guild
(through January 16, 2027)
The exhibit is a celebration of togetherness, centered entirely around the theme of community. Each piece on display breathes life into this concept - whether is explores what it means to be part of a collective whole, was created by multiple members of the community, or was brought to life through their shared help.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Crazy for Quilting | Rita Meyerhoff Solo Exhibit
(through January 16, 2027)
An award-winning artist and dedicated volunteer, Rita actively supports the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum through fundraising, teaching, and serving on both the installation and collection committees. Experience the full scope of her talent and dedication in this special solo exhibition.
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Whale of a Used Book Sale
When: All day
Where: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West Sixth Avenue, Golden, CO
Thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records October 19-22 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, CO. All genres, children’s, audiobooks, rare and collectible in one location!
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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
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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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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Scrappy Mountain Foundation
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Join Marie to learn this fun quilting technique. It’s also a scrap buster. The foundations are pre-printed on lightweight paper, making them easy to see through and remove. Play with the finished blocks to build your own mountain ranges. You can use the blocks in wall hangings, bags, quilts, and pillows. Class will be four hours long.
Technology Help Session
When: 1-2:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Want to practice the skills you have learned in a library computer class? Come to this session and work at your own pace on your own topic. An instructor will be available to help with questions.
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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.
Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
When: 4-6PM
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.
Late Night @ Astor House
When: 5-7PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Enjoy a late night at Foothills Art Center – Astor House!
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Creative Aspen Painting Workshop
When: 5:30-6:30PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a multi-generational, hands-on workshop led by Jesse Crock. Designed for young artists, with families welcome to join in the fun, this kid-friendly class focuses on creating aspen trees and the vibrant colors of a fall scene.
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Denver West Quilt Artists Group Meeting
When: 6-8PM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
The shop will be open at 5:30 p.m. for socializing, networking, and shopping. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and finishes at 8:00 p.m.
Join us - no fee, not a guild, just a group of people who like to quilt, share ideas, and meet others like us.
If there are any weather concerns, Golden Quilt Company follows the Jefferson County School closure schedule. If schools are closed, the shop will be closed, and we’ll skip the meeting until the following month. Meetings are the fourth Thursday of every month except in November and December.
Send questions to Susan.Moser@QuiltArtists.com
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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Trivia Night @ Launch
When: 6PM
Where: Launch Espresso Food Spirits, 18455 W. Colfax Avenue #101, Golden, CO
Launch Espresso. Food. Spirits.
Mines Community Information Meeting
When: 6PM
Agenda:
- Updates on Campus Operations
- Updates on Current Capital Projects
- Review Projects in Planning
- Q&A
Please use this Zoom link to join the meeting: https://mines.zoom.us/j/91517013986
Passcode: 252419
Note that you will be placed in a virtual ‘waiting room’ until the Mines host admits you to the room at 6:00 PM sharp. We look forward to meeting with you!
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Bivy Campfire Stories - Ragnar Relay
When: 6-7PM
Where: Bivy Beer Bar, 600 12th Street, Ste 160, Golden, CO
Campfire Stories are monthly storytelling nights! Real people telling real stories.
This month’s evening features a group of badass women telling their story of the Ragner Relay!
Come grab a drink, some food and see what Bivy’s Campfire Stories are all about!
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Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
When: 6PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to jpuhr@cityofgolden.net BEFORE 3PM
- Provide in-person comment (limited to 3 minutes) during the meeting, at 6PM.
The Board will adjourn to a Study Session after Public Comment.
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Macbeth
When: 6:30PM
Where: Golden High School, 701 24th Street, Golden, CO
Macbeth encounters witches who foretell his kingship. Lady Macbeth hatches a plot to seize the throne. Guilt and paranoia consume them as rebellion and Lady Macbeth's spiral lead to their downfall, prophecies' sinister unraveling.
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Trivia Night @ Scully's Cafe
When: 6:30-7:30PM
Where: Scully's Cafe, 1812 Miners Spur Road, Golden, CO
Dancing with Deadpool: The 27-year-long Colorado River Crisis
When: 7-9PM
Where: Common Flame, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO
The Colorado River flows 1400 miles from the Rockies to the Gulf of California in Mexico, providing water for 40m Americans in seven states and 30 Indian Tribes. This water is used by cities (including Denver), industry, power providers, nature, and agriculture. Since 2000 flows in the river are down by 20% compared to the 20th century, and during the last seven years the flows are down by 35%. The two largest reservoirs in the United States were full in 2000 and will be about 25% full at the end of this year. Without substantial cuts in water deliveries, our reservoirs are facing ‘deadpool’ where water can no longer be reliably released at will. Climate change has been attributed to between 50% and 100% of these flow declines and the best research suggests additional flow declines are forthcoming. What does all this mean for residents of Colorado’s Front Range? What can be done about this? What can individuals do to minimize the harm that all this entails?
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“Alter de Muertos” – String Quartet Masterworks from Mexico
When: 7PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Green Center, 924 16th Street, Golden, CO
Award winning ensemble group Playground Ensemble will present a show, Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, featuring Gabriela Ortiz’s ceremonial "Altar de Muertos" on Colorado School of Mines campus. In addition to string instruments, it features water drums, traditional ankle rattles, and masks made by local Mexican artist, Josefina Calzada. Attendees are invited to honor loved ones by bringing an offering for the ofrenda before the show. Following the show, the String Quartet performers will also be participating in a Q&A.
Free and open to the public
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Good Night, Oscar
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
Broadway composer, Hollywood actor, concert pianist, and witty wild card on-screen and off...he did it all, but it was never enough. Miners Alley's regional premiere stars Denver's own award-winning David Nehls as the legendary Oscar Levant. Set over one unforgettable night in 1958, this razor-sharp, deeply moving drama explores the cost of genius, the power of performance, and the fine line between brilliance and madness.
