Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour
When: All day
Where: Golden Welcome Center, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
6:30 and 9:00 p.m.
Golden, Colorado is known as the home of Coors Brewery and the School of Mines; however, during this haunted history tour, hear tales of the wild, wild west that this town once was. Tales include lynchings, shootouts, murder, and mayhem.
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Friday Tours
When: All day
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. 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. Learn more and buy tickets.
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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 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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Family & Friends Weekend - Colorado School of Mines
When: All day
Where: Colorado School of Mines
Join us as we celebrate our families, support systems, and the larger Oredigger family! Colorado School of Mines Family & Friends Weekend will take place between Friday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 25th, 2026 and features 45+ events for Orediggers of all ages!
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Highway Cleanup
When: 9:30AM
Where: The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, 1640 8th Street, Golden
Join us at The Eddy Taproom & Hotel as we kick off a brand-new year of our CDOT Adopt-A-Highway program and roll up our sleeves for the community we love.
Gather your friends, bring your community spirit, and help us keep our highways and our hometown looking their best. Let’s make 2026 our cleanest, greenest year yet.
Front Porch: Election Center Tour
When: 10-11:30AM
Where: Laramie Building, 3500 Illinois Street, Suite, 1100, Golden, CO
With the upcoming election, get a behind-the-scenes look at ballot transport, processing, signature verification, and vote counting, plus insight into election security and accessibility. This free tour of the Jeffco Election Center is open to the public in the weeks leading up to each election. Tours last about an hour.
This event will be a “Meet up”. We will meet at the Laramie Building on the Jefferson County campus, at 3500 Illinois Street, Golden, 80401, Suite 1100.
Registration is required.
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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
Creative Campus Open House
When: 5-8PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for an afternoon of art, community, and creativity at our Fall Open House and Member Appreciation Day! Explore the studios, meet our artists, and see what’s happening inside the Creative Campus.
Watch artist demos, peek inside artist studios, and discover artwork available for purchase — all while connecting with the vibrant community that makes us thrive. Artist Educators will be demonstrating their practice and upcoming workshops.
Hands-on activities and tours will be happening throughout the evening!
Whether you’re a long-time member or simply curious about what we do, this is the perfect time to experience the energy of our growing campus, learn about upcoming classes, and see art in action.
Free
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Witches Night Out Paint & Sip Party
When: 5-8PM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Join our Witches Night Out Paint & Sip! Enjoy free drinks, appetizers, spooky treats, licensed doorbusters, free gifts for the first 50 guests*, and a fun ladies night out.
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Opening Reception @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
When: 6-8PM
Where: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Suite 240, Golden, CO
Join us for the opening reception of Community and Crazy for Quilting!
Come meet the artists and explore their incredible work.
Enjoy refreshments, view the stunning quilts, and celebrate local artists with us.
All are welcome! Free to attend.
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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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The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
When: 6:30-9:30PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Step into the shadowy corners of downtown Golden, Colorado, on an unforgettable three-hour ghost tour where history and the supernatural intertwine. As the sun sets and the streets dim, your journey begins with tales of Golden's wild west past, guided by experts who reveal the spectral secrets that haunt this historic town.
Embark on a chilling yet captivating exploration, encountering six to ten restless spirits from Golden’s storied past. Each ghost has a unique tale of mystery, misfortune, and intrigue, waiting to be uncovered. From tragic figures to mischievous apparitions, these spectral inhabitants linger on, their stories etched into the very fabric of Golden’s history.
Boo-Logical Adaptations Night Hike
When: 7PM
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO
Step into the shadows on a beginner friendly Halloween night hike and uncover the spooky secrets of local wildlife. From spiders eerie webs to the silent flight of owls, we’ll explore the fascinating adaptations that makes animals seem a little ghostly after dark. Before we set out for a short mile hike, craft your own lantern to light the way through this playful, spooky adventure.
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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.
