Morning on the Creek
Photo by Andi Pearson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Aug. 2nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 7AM-10PM - Jeffco 4-H Fair, Livestock Auction & Youth Market
- 7:30AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 9-10AM - Yoga in Parfet Park
- 9AM - In-Store Kids Workshop
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-2PM - Open House @ Golden History Park
- 10AM - Marjorie Sloan Celebration of Life Ceremony
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-1PM - Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup
- 1-3PM - PAWS for Reading
- 1-2:30PM - Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
- 1-4PM - Mineral ID Day
- 3:30-5PM - Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players
- 5-8:30PM - Golden Super Cruise
- 7:30PM - Mark is Mental: Man of Mystery
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM Marjorie Sloan Celebration of Life Ceremony @ Golden Community Center
Marjorie at the 2015 National Night Out
The Celebration of Life for former Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan will take place on Saturday, August 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Golden Community Center (1470 10th St.). A formal program will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
The City anticipates a large crowd and is actively working to accommodate all guests and community members comfortably. For those unable to attend in person, you are invited to join the program using the YouTube livestream link beginning at 9:30 a.m. with formal programming at 10:00 a.m.
Parking
If you're planning to attend, please consider your travel and parking options ahead of time. Public transportation is encouraged, including the Ore Cart shuttle. Event parking will be available west of Maple Street on 10th Street, including the Golden Community Center lots, Planning building lots, and the Kayak Drop-Off lot. These areas will be reserved for event attendees from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Accessible parking will remain open to the general public in the Kayak lot, but all other access will be restricted during that time.
The upper parking lot on 8th Street will have spaces reserved for family and event vendors. The remaining spaces in that lot will be used for accessible parking, and a drop-off area will be designated for easier entry into the building there as well.
Please note that the Community Center will open to the public at 1:00 p.m. that day. Splash will open early at 7:00 a.m. for lap swim.
We appreciate your care in planning ahead and thank you for honoring Mayor Sloan’s legacy.
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market @ Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Photo by Richard Luckin
The Golden Farmers Market (GFM) is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
Location:
Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Golden (Map)
10AM-2PM Open House @ Golden History Park
A lesson at Guy Hill Schoolhouse - Photo by Dave Powers
We’re ready to see you for our next Open House! See sparks fly at the blacksmith shop. Take a lesson at the schoolhouse or make a craft in the historic Reynolds Cabin. Explore the Pearce Cabin and learn how the woodstove works. There’s enough fun at the Golden History Park for the whole family!
Visit on select Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., May through August. Join in hands-on activities, learn about pioneer history from our interpreters, and see special demonstrations. See history in action and transport yourself to the 1800s!
Location:
Golden History Park
Arapahoe and 11th Streets (Map)
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons - 1PM (Beginners) and 3PM (Advanced)
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 are a seasoned adventurer come roll initiative with other heroes! Suitable for ages 12-18.
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.
This is a month-long quest, meeting online each Saturday. Registration is required and is for all sessions.
1-2:30PM Beginners - register
3:30-5PM Advanced - register
This is a month-long quest, meeting each Saturday. Registration is required and is for all sessions.
When:
3:30-5PM on Saturday, Aug. 2nd
5-8:30PM Golden Super Cruise @ South Golden Road
Photo by Barb Warden
There will no longer be entertainment, official vendors, an information line or email contact. The Cruise has always been yours and you know the drill. If you’ve been a participant or spectator, come out as usual. If you’re new to the Cruise, start at South Golden Road and jump in. It’s easy and the people are great. Support the City of Golden and Golden businesses because they’ve always been our gracious hosts. Thank you very sincerely for the perfect job of picking up and packing out trash. Point of important courtesy: Drive straight through all roundabouts, but ESPECIALLY at South Golden Road and Ulysses at the top of the hill. Tell others and use it as a cooldown and space it out to come back around through the Quaker roundabout.
Golden Super Cruise
Location:
South Golden Road
Golden (Map)
Live Music for Saturday, Aug. 2nd
- 5:30-8:30PM Amanda Hawkins @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 6:30-9:30PM Tonewood w/ Off the Rails @ Goosetown Station
Goosetown Station - 8PM The Long Run
Buffalo Rose (main venue) - More Live Music
4-7PM Rundown @ Golden Outpost
4-8PM Thick as Thieves @ Wrigley’s
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The Old New High School
The 1956 vintage Golden High School – Denver Public Library, Western History Collection
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69 Years Ago
The August 2, 1956 Colorado Transcript reported that the new Golden High School, on 24th Street, had been completed ahead of schedule. The plan had been to move to the new school in January of ’57, after the winter break. Instead, the students and staff would be able to start the school year in their new digs.
The 1956 High School replaced the one on 10th Street, which had been built in 1924. The 10th Street building then became Golden Junior High.
When the school district decided to replace the 1956 buildings, they looked for a large piece of ground–big enough to accommodate the school, athletic fields, and parking lots. The Golden community, however, didn’t want to move the school to a remote location–they liked it where it was.
The school district and its construction contractors pulled off an impressive feat: they spent the 2007-2008 school year building the new school behind the old one. Then, over the summer, they demolished the old school in time for the start of the 2008-2009 school year.
Weather
This Afternoon: Areas of smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Areas of smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: Areas of smoke before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: Areas Of Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Sunday: Sunny, 87°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Monday: Sunny, 93°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 95°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 95°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 95°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 66°F
News About Golden - August 2, 2025
Colorado car dealership to pay some employees to settle harassment allegations
By Karen Morfitt
CBS Colorado
A car dealership in Golden will pay nine of its former employees nearly $500,000. It's part of a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after allegations that the company, Christopher's Dodge Ram, created an environment where employees were openly sexually harassing their co-workers... Read more...
Colorado Railroad Museum Telegrapher
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‘Excited’ Orediggers move into new Mines Park apartment buildings
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
At Colorado School of Mines, it takes a Village.
On Aug. 1, at least 100 students and their families moved their belongings into the new facilities at The Village at Mines Park... Read more...
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