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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Apr. 25th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM-1PM - Marv Kay Day
- 9-10:30AM - Sketching in the Exhibit Galleries
- 9:30-11:30AM - Walking Tour
- 10AM - Courage Walk
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 12-12:45PM - Let's Taco 'Bout Organics!
- 12PM - Arbor Day Celebration
- 4-5:30PM - State 38 Cocktail Class
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 5PM - Testicle Festival
- 7PM - Cannonball Comedy
- 7:30PM - Pump Boys and Dinettes
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM-1PM Marv Kay Day @ Golden Community Center
Join us in honoring the legacy of one of Golden’s most beloved leaders at this free community celebration. Marv Kay was a pillar of the Golden community — a decorated athlete, coach, professor, former mayor, and tireless civic advocate. The day includes a free Zumba class, information on City recreation programs, and free entry to the Golden Community Center all day!
This is a perfect opportunity to experience the Golden Community Center's diverse program offerings and enjoy a day of free, family-friendly fun. This event is provided in partnership with the Golden Civic Foundation.
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
9-10:30AM Sketching in the Exhibit Galleries @ Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
Join us for a guided sketching class. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Buffalo Bill Museum and be inspired by historic prints and posters. Participants will have a guided tour of the museum’s collections and sketch in the exhibit area under the guidance of an art instructor. No experience required! All art supplies and museum admission are included in the price. Questions? Email the museum at buffalobill.museum@denvergov.org or call 720-865-2160.
Event is for ages 15+. Please register here.
Location:
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
987½ Lookout Mountain Road (Map)
When:
9-10:30AM on Saturday, Apr. 25th
10AM-3PM Saturday Train Rides @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive.
More information
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
When:
10AM-3PM on Saturday, Apr. 25th
12PM Arbor Day Celebration @ Golden Cemetery
Golden's Forestry Team is excited to host an Arbor Day celebration with the community. Join City staff for this family-friendly event at the Golden Cemetery. Free tree seedlings and hot dogs will be available while supplies last. City staff will give a live tree planting demonstration at 12:00 p.m., and be on hand to offer any guidance and answer tree-related questions from the community. No registration is required.
Location:
Golden Cemetery
755 Ulysses Street (Map)
5PM Testicle Festival @ VFW Post 4171
It's that time of year again! Lots of fun to be had! come down and try some testicles (Rocky Mountain oysters)! Come down and support your local VFW auxiliary! More information
$20/plate
Food - Drinks - Fun & Raffles
Chicken for the chickens
Raffle Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5
Location:
VFW Post 4171
15625 W. 10th Avenue (Map)
When:
5PM on Saturday, Apr. 25th
The Golden Word - 04/25/26
Live Music for Saturday, Apr. 25th
- 5:30-8:30PM Maya Ogea @
Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6:30-8:30PM Cayden Pape @ Etta Jeanne
6:30-9:30PM Ms. W's Flower Hour @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Two 1867 Buildings
2023 Birdseye View of the excavation behind the Astor House – Patrick Klein
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159 Years Ago
The Astor House is one of the oldest buildings in town. Built in 1867, it has been in use–in various capacities–for 159 years. Its current occupant is Foothills Art Center, which built an addition on the back to accommodate some of their art exhibits.
3 Years Ago
In April of 2023, Hassan Najjar (Foothills’ then-Executive Director) was touring the excavation site and found this bottle. It’s an old one! The City Drugstore was located in the Harrison Block from 1883-1924.
D. E. Harrison came to Golden with the gold rush, in 1859. He spent his first summer doing placer mining in Gilpin County, but by the fall of 1859 he moved to Golden. He was 30 years old at the time and sent for his wife (who had remained in Iowa) so they could settle here permanently.
Harrison worked for several years as a builder. His obituary reported that “Some of the brick buildings standing on the Avenue today were built by him.” In 1867 (the same year the Astor House was built), Mr. Harrison built his own downtown business block.
Various businesses occupied the block in the early years. In 1883, Mr. Harrison opened the City Drugstore in the middle storefront of the building. The store continued in that location until Harrison’s death in 1924.
After his death, the store was purchased and renamed “Alpine Drugs.” The new owners doubled the size of the store by expanding into the south storefront.
Today it is home to Creekside Jewelers, Humble House Coffee, and Del's Tonsorial Parlor.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday: A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Northeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 38°F
Sunday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 59°F
Sunday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 41°F
Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 59°F
Monday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms, 38°F
Tuesday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 61°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 39°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 63°F
Wednesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 42°F
Thursday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 52°F
Thursday Night: Rain And Snow Showers Likely, 39°F
Friday: Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 55°F
News About Golden - April 25, 2026
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center Presents Pump Boys and Dinettes
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
GOLDEN, Colo. (April 24, 2026) – Miners Alley Performing Arts Center leans into live music and laid-back storytelling this spring with Pump Boys and Dinettes, kicking off tonight, April 24 through June 14 in downtown Golden. Set along Highway 57, the show trades spectacle for musicianship and character, with a cast that plays everything live on stage and keeps the focus on rhythm, voice, and connection.
With book, lyrics, and music by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel, and Jim Wann, the show blends country, rock, and blues into a music-driven performance where the band and the cast are one and the same... Read more... Download PDF below.
FELONY WARRANT ISSUED IN MARCH CRASH INVOLVING BICYCLIST
City of Golden
Golden, CO — The Golden Police Department has filed a felony arrest warrant for Ian Athas in connection with a crash involving a bicyclist that occurred last month... Read more...
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By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
In November 2023, thousands of Goldenites voted to increase their property taxes.
And in the two-and-a-half years since, their decision has likely helped save lives, based on recent data... 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
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
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
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, 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, and Golden PT & Pilates
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, and Vicki Greivel
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, and Carie Chimbel
