Foothills Art Center @ The Astor House
Photo by Brad Miller
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Sep. 11th
- All day - Friday Tours
- All day - TriceraTOTs @ Dinosaur Ridge
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - COMMUNITY CENTER UPSTAIRS CLOSURE
- 9:30-10:25AM - BarreYoga
- 9:30-10:25AM - Barre at the Mill
- 10AM-4PM - Mines Museum Collections Benefit Sale
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-3:30PM - Silver Screen Classics Movie Club: Double Indemnity
- 1:30-5PM - Artist Demo - Lynn Allbright & Janine Sturdavant
- 6-8PM - Teen Pride After Hours: Hunger GAYmes
- 6-8PM - Golden Hour
- 7:30PM - Taco Town
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9 and 10AM - TriceraTOTs @ Dinosaur Ridge
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
Location:
Main Visitor Center
16831 W. Alameda Parkway (Map)
9:30-10:25AM Barre Yoga @ Golden Mill
Join Myrna on The Golden Mill rooftop for an energizing, full-body barre workout overlooking Clear Creek and the surrounding mountain and mesa views. Register
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
10:30AM and 1:30PM Tours @ 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. 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.
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
1-3:30PM Silver Screen Classics Movie Club: Double Indemnity @ Golden Library
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. More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6-8PM Golden Hour @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
Join us for Golden Hour at Foothills Art Center, where stunning sunsets, live music, and demonstrating artists come together in the heart of Golden! Unwind in our courtyard, surrounded by mountain views, and enjoy delicious food and drink from local businesses. More information
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street (Map)
Live Music for Friday, Sep. 11th
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Andy Eppler @ Barrels and Bottles
6-10PM Steve & the Cruisers @ Wrigley’s
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Veritable Amusement Park
1882 Birdseye View Map of Golden with the Golden Fire Brick Works Highlighted
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For several years, the Transcript ran occasional pieces called “Unwritten History.” They often described the wild doings from the editors’ youths. The September 11, 1941 Colorado Transcript featured this interesting tidbit:
UNWRITTEN HISTORY
Among the early brick plants in Golden was one located on the present site of the Mines baseball field above the testing plant. After several years it was abandoned and the old works, including a number of chimneys and an immense fly wheel, fell into decay.
For a number of years this old plant was a veritable amusement park for Golden’s younger generation. They scampered over the old kiln and climbed the chimneys. The fly wheel became a Ferris wheel, the youngsters clinging to the spokes, while their companions turned the wheel. Later the debris was cleared away.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 65°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Monday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 59°F
Tuesday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 74°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Wednesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 59°F
Thursday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
News About Golden - September 11, 2026
Colorado Railroad Museum Acquires ‘Zephyr’ Dome
Railfan
The Colorado Railroad Museum is acquiring a former California Zephyr dome car, a long-desired addition to the collection focusing on the history of railroading in the Centennial State. The Silver Rifle was built by Budd in 1948 for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, one of three railroads to operate the famed California Zephyr... Read more...
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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, 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, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
