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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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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Church Services
When: All day
The following Golden churches have information about services on their websites:
Calvary Episcopal Church
Common Flame
Dwelling Place
Fairmount Bible Church
Faith Lutheran Church
First Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Golden Church of Christ
Golden Church of the Nazarene
Golden Presbyterian Church
Golden Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Hillside Community Church
Reedemer Golden
Rockland Community Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
If your Golden church/mosque/temple would like to be listed, please let us know, and we will add you.
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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Pancake & Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser
When: 8-11AM
Where: Golden Event Center/Golden Masonic Lodge, 400 10th Street, Golden, CO
Pancakes & Waffles
with choice of cheese, sausage, hash browns
Coffee, tea, cocoa, milk & orange juice
Cost:
Adults & Children over 12yrs - $10.00 ea.
Children 8-12yrs - $5.00 ea.
Children 5yrs & under – Free!
Tours of the facility will also be conducted during the breakfast.
All proceeds go to support Eastern Star projects & our youth groups.
This is open to the public.
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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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Teen Beginning Sewing
When: 12:30-3:30PM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Learn to use your sewing machine while making your own reversible, fully lined tote bag! Jeffco art teacher Sarah McMahon will provide webbing for bag handles and three hours of instruction to guide you safely through the steps of this project. Please
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Teen Hand-Building Ceramic Clay Pumpkin Class
When: 1-4PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a fun and creative three-hour class where you’ll learn to hand-build your own three-dimensional ceramic pumpkin! Using pinch pot methods to make your pumpkin, you can carve or texture the clay and shape it into a beautiful pumpkin design. All clay, tools, and bisque firing for one pumpkin are included.
This class is perfect for all skill levels—no experience necessary!
Come ready to get creative and take home a unique fall decoration.
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Teen Hand-Building Ceramic Clay Pumpkin Class
When: 1-4PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a fun and creative three-hour class where you’ll learn to hand-build your own three-dimensional ceramic pumpkin! Using pinch pot methods to make your pumpkin, you can carve or texture the clay and shape it into a beautiful pumpkin design. All clay, tools, and bisque firing for one pumpkin are included.
This class is perfect for all skill levels—no experience necessary!
Come ready to get creative and take home a unique fall decoration.
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Good Night, Oscar
When: 2PM
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.
Golden Book Group and Fieldtrips
When: 3-4PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Book some time to discuss great reads!
Today’s Title: I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
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Golden Book Group: I Was a Teenage Slasher
When: 3-4PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Book some time to discuss great reads!
Today’s Title: I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
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Board Game Night
When: 5-9PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Sunday Board Game Night 5pm-Close! Bring in your own or play one of ours. $1 pints while you are playing!
Trash & Metal Gaga
When: 5:30PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Pre-Halloween Gaga Costume Contest : Best “Little Monsters” outfit wins!
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour
When: 8:30PM
Where: Golden Welcome Center, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
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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Full Moon
When: 10:11PM
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