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
Holiday Art Market - coming soon
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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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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Turkey Bowl Co-ed Softball Tournament
When: All day
The Turkey Bowl is a one-pitch tournament where all base runners run the bases backwards (3rd, 2nd, 1st, home). There are divisions for intermediate and recreational coed teams. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
All games are 25 minutes.
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Games take place at Tony Grampsas and Ulysses fields.
In-Store Kids Workshop
When: 8AM
Where: Home Depot, 16900 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
When: 8AM
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
Fresh Start
When: 9AM-1PM
Where: Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO
The event is open to individuals who have non-violent, low-level felonies that have been reclassified as misdemeanors, along with some low-level felony drug and property offenses. Public defenders will again be available to review eligibility and provide legal consultation to qualifying defendants at no cost.
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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.
Reservations
Bike Ride with Cultura with Bici Libre, and Día de los Muertos Celebration
When: 9:30AM-12PM
Where: Lions Park, 1300 10th Street, Golden, CO
A celebration to honor the lives of our loved ones | Una celebración para honrar la vida de nuestros seres queridos.
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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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Mystery Flip Quilts
When: 10AM-4PM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Learn to design an easy improvisational paper pieced block and flip the block to make stunning quilts. We will design and make blocks in class so that you can see the mystery layout unfold. The instructor will demonstrate the paper-piecing technique needed to create the blocks.
Marketing Your Art: Learn the Secrets
When: 10-11:30AM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Learn powerful marketing strategies for succeeding in the art world, as well as creativity tools for handling the natural anxieties that arise in this fun and information-packed workshop.
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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
Quick Class: Extraordinary Cranberry
When: 12-12:30PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Come learn all about the tiny, mighty, Extraordinary Cranberry! That’s right, the benefits of America’s original superfruit go beyond bladder health to support the gut, heart, immune system and blood sugar stability—perfect for the season of indulging.
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Saturday Market
When: 12-3PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Introducing Saturday Markets! We'll be featuring a local vendor or artist on the first Saturday of each month from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the taproom! Grab a pint and check out unique gifts and items, and meet the talented business owners!
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Mineral ID Day
When: 1-4PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Let us identify your most mysterious gems, fossils, and minerals!
- Limit of 3 specimens per visitor
- We will only provide identification, not valuation
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PAWS for Reading
When: 1-3PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Read with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet Partners! Dogs are the perfect reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment for sharing books. Children must be able to read independently and are encouraged to share a favorite book.
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Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
When: 1-4:30PM
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a table top role playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your future. If you have never played before or are a brand new to questing come roll initiative with other new adventurers! Suitable for ages 12-18.
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Cavemen vs. Zombies - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: 1PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Pre-historic Halloween fun is in your future! When curious cavemen discover zany zombies, it’s up to you to save the day. Help shape history by joining battles, solving puzzles, and making new friends. An all-new, not-too-spooky story for all ages!
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Cavemen vs. Zombies - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: 1PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Pre-historic Halloween fun is in your future! When curious cavemen discover zany zombies, it’s up to you to save the day. Help shape history by joining battles, solving puzzles, and making new friends. An all-new, not-too-spooky story for all ages!
Monthly Brewery Tour @ Holidaily
When: 3-4PM
Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Holidaily Brewing Company! Tours occur on the first Saturday of every month at 3:00pm.
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*/
Night at the Museums
When: 5-9PM
DENVER ARTS WEEK
Dinosaur Ridge (5:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
Join Dinosaur Ridge for some unique fossil exploration and hands-on activities for all ages!
Enjoy free activities and crafts in the Main Visitor Exhibit exhibit hall AND at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center! For $10 take a guided flashlight tour of the Nation’s #1 Dinosaur Tracksite lit up in color.
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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.
