Greening Up Along the Loop
Photo by Bud Rockhill
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Jun. 5th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 9:30-10:30AM - Rooftop Yoga
- 10AM-1:30PM - Artist Demo - Dave Hawley
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 5-9PM - Art Rocks the Toad
- 5:30-6:30PM - Women's Circle
- 7-9PM - Colorado Rails and Cocktails
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Colorado’s Biggest Outdoor Gear Tent Sale
Up to 70% Off – Colorado’s Biggest Outdoor Gear Tent Sale | June 6–14 at Vital Outdoors
Gear up for the biggest outdoor sale of the year! The Front Range Annual Tent Sale at Vital Outdoors in Golden, Colorado offers unbeatable deals on premium outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear. For a limited time, shop up to 70% off top brands, including hiking apparel, trail running shoes, camping essentials, and adventure-ready clothing. Whether you’re hitting the trails, training for a race, or upgrading your everyday outdoor wardrobe, this is the sale you can’t afford to miss. Free admission and first-come, first-served deals mean you’ll want to arrive early to snag the best selection.
Event Details:
- Dates: June 6–14, 2026
- Times: Sunday–Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday–Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Shop sustainably, save big, and stock up on premium outdoor gear at Colorado’s Front Range Tent Sale of the year!
Location:
Vital Outdoors
1224 Washington Ave., Suite 125 (map)
Easily accessible from Highway 93 and I-70, just minutes from Denver and Red Rocks.
The Friday Tour @ Colorado Railroad Museum
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and on these dates our focus will be: FreightTrains!
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 bytheir own after the tour. Today's Topic
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
9:30-10:30AM Rooftop Yoga @ Golden Mill
Enjoy an all-levels class on The Golden Mill’s rooftop patio, with sweeping views of North and South Table Mountains, Zion Mountain, and Clear Creek. Led by Flow Yoga Studio. $20 Class includes a beverage
Rain or shine | Register
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
When:
9:30-10:30AM on Friday, Jun. 5th
7-9PM Colorado Rails and Cocktails @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Join us for a fascinating evening exploring railroad history through the lens of the traqueros—the railroad workers whose labor helped shape many Latinx communities across the American West. Author Angelina M. Lopez will discuss her romance novel, After Hours on Milagro Street, which is set in Argentine, Kansas, an historically significant Traquero community with a large Latinx population.
Admission is $20 Adults, with advance reservations strongly suggested to ensure seating. Ages 21+ only. Admission includes 2 beverages of your choice (beer, wine, or soda) and a selection of light snacks. The presentation begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Tickets
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
When:
7-9PM on Friday, Jun. 5th
The Golden Word - 06/05/26
Live Music for Friday, Jun. 5th
- 8PM Hazel Miller & The Collective @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Ryan Hutchens @ Barrels and Bottles
6-10PM Mountain Magic Band @ Wrigley’s
6:30-9:30PM Bob Dylan and Neil Young Tribute: Rolling Harvest @ Goosetown Station
7-10PM DJ Patio Set Featuring DJ Tyler @ Etta Jeanne
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Moving Up in the World
Jefferson County jail, completed in 1913, located at Washington and 16th Street
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107 Years Ago
The June 5, 1919 Colorado Transcript included a brief article about a fight at the poor farm. Two residents argued about leaving the door to their sleeping quarters open. One beat up the other and was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail.
He seemed vastly pleased at the opportunity for a change of scenery and food.
Colorado Transcript – June 5, 1919
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West wind around 9 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 93°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 94°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 95°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Thursday: Sunny, 92°F
News About Golden - June 5, 2026
The Golden Hotel shows off new improvements made to property's patio
Fox 31
YouTube
FOX31 spoke with a team member with The Golden Hotel in Golden, Colorado, about the new menu items and recently renovated patio on the hotel property overlooking the nearby creek... View video...
Colorado Railroad Museum shines light on Mexican and Mexican American workers who built the rails
By Byron Reed
9News
GOLDEN, Colo. — The Colorado Railroad Museum is telling a story that has largely gone untold: the history of Mexican and Mexican American laborers who accounted for two-thirds of railroad track work across the American West and Midwest between 1880 and 1930... Read more...
GOLDEN WATER QUALITY REPORT
City of Golden
E-MOTO SAFETY IN GOLDEN
City of Golden
Electric motorcycles, often called “e-motos,” are becoming increasingly common across Golden. E-motos are not to be confused with e-bikes, as they have foot pegs, not pedals, and are able to achieve much higher speeds, like a motorcycle. While these vehicles may offer recreation and transportation opportunities, many are capable of high speeds and are not legal to operate in the locations where they are frequently being used, including sidewalks, trails, parks, open space, bike paths, and public roadways... Read more...
Golden’s Ulysses Park opens new fields after redevelopment
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
After nearly 15 months of work and roughly $10 million, Golden’s beloved Ulysses Park looks as good as new.
The city completed a major redevelopment project at the park earlier this year, and the two new multi-use fields on the south side hosted its inaugural practices and games this spring... Read more...
Hearing for Golden Cemetery sex assault reset for July 24
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Golden Cemetery Jan. 18 has had his preliminary hearing delayed until July 24... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, and Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young
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