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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TriceraTOTs @ Dinosaur Ridge
When: All day
Where: Main Visitor Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Golden, CO
9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Join us at the Discovery Center for this fun, 30-minute craft and storytime! Tickets can be purchased for children aged 2+. Children 1 and under and adults are free to attend, but please limit the total number of children attending in your group to three (3) to leave room for other families due to limited open spots.
$5
Register
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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
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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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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Preschool Nature Nuts - Talkin' Turkeys
When: 10-10:45AM
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO
In November, many people are talkin’ turkeys to serve for Thanksgiving dinner. But in this fun nature program, we’ll be talkin’ wild turkeys! Come to listen, look and learn about the fascinating life of wild turkeys, through activities, games, a craft and more.
Children ages 3-5 years with an adult
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
Cherokee Basket Weaving
When: 10:30AM-12:30PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Discover the art of basket weaving in this engaging workshop where you’ll learn to start, shape, and finish your very own basket using natural and dyed round reed. Sourced from the core of the rattan vine, these flexible reeds are perfect for crafting, as they bend easily and rarely break.
Be prepared to get your hands wet as you craft a meaningful piece to take home! Experience the rich tradition of Oklahoma-style Cherokee basket weaving and leave with a beautiful start to your handmade creation.
All materials included!
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Silver Screen Classics Movie Club: Sweet Smell of Success
When: 1-3:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
For movie lovers 50+, step back into Hollywood’s golden age! Enjoy classic films from the 1930s–1960s with fresh popcorn from a movie theater popcorn maker! We will introduce the movie before the show, watch together and share impressions afterward. Connect with others and rediscover timeless stories in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
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Facial Aesthetics X Babe's Tea Room
When: 4-6PM
Where: Babe's Tea Room, 1027 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
An Evening of Sips, Skin, and a Little Self-Care ✨
We're bringing together the charm of Babes Tea Room and the expertise of Facial Aesthetics for a fun, interactive experience designed to help you get to know your skin, discover new products and treatments, and refresh your skincare routine.
Whether you're a skincare enthusiast or just beginning your journey, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Come Sail Away
When: 6PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
This isn't your typical black-tie fundraiser—it's a Yacht Rock party with a purpose and you're invited!.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and making waves for live theatre as we set sail on a smooth Yacht Rock adventure.
Enjoy special performances, an exciting live and silent auction, delicious dinner and drinks, and plenty of surprises along the way—all while supporting the future of bold, professional theatre at Miners Alley.
So dust off your captain's hat, break out your best nautical-inspired attire, and get ready to cruise into an incredible night.
Teen After Hours: Go Nuts for Donuts!
When: 6-8PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Crochet your very own amigurumi donut buddy while enjoying donuts in a delicious assortment of flavors! Learn basic stitches and techniques that can be used in all kinds of crochet projects, just in time for the gift-giving season! No crochet experience is required. Afterwards, take home your donut buddy plus a crochet hook and extra yarn to keep the crafting going.
Only teens in grades 6 – 12 are allowed into this program. Please respect this age limit for safety and to encourage peer learning.
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