Still Gorgeous in Golden
Photo by Alan Pinkus
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Jan. 24th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM-3PM - Quick Start Quilting for Newbies
- 9AM-4PM - County Emergency Windstorm Debris Drop-Off
- 9AM-4PM - SLASH Collection
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 12PM - 13 Year Anniversary Celebration @ Cannonball CreekBrewing
- 12-1PM - Hack Your Health: Eat Like a Regenivore
- 1-4PM - 1-4PM Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
- 1-4PM - Nature Journal Club: Sketching Owls
- 4-10PM - Après for a Purpose
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 6:30-7:30PM - Soundbath
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM-4PM SLASH Collection @ Tincup Ridge Park
To help residents manage storm-related debris following December’s windstorms, the Jefferson County SLASH Program will offer two free public drop-off days for fallen branches and downed trees resulting from the storms.
The Tincup Ridge Slash Yard (151 S Rooney Rd, Golden, CO 80401) will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January24.
These temporary drop-offs are intended for storm-related debris only, specifically fallen or downed branches. Christmas trees will not be accepted.
Learn more about Jeffco SLASH CollectionProgram
Location:
Tincup Ridge Park
151 S. Rooney Road (Map)
CANCELED: 1-4PM Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides @ 12th Street
Because of the predicted cold temperatures on Saturday, January 24th, the planned free horse-drawn wagon rides are cancelled in downtown Golden. But still come into town to warm up in the many cozy boutiques and restaurants! What better way to enjoy a weekend day than exploring our many locally owned shops! #goldenco #goldencolorado #goldenbusiness #cityofgolden
1-4PM Nature Journal Club: Sketching Owls @ Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Learn the life histories of owl species in Jefferson County and then practice drawing them in your journal utilizing photos and taxidermy mounts. *Due to the nature center’s trails being closed for forestry work, this program will be held entirely indoors at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center.
All ages. Instruction will be geared for adults, but children who are interested in art are welcome to attend with an adult. Registration is required. Free
Location:
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road (Map)
4-10PM Après for a Purpose @ Golden Mill
Golden-based lifestyle apparel company, YoColorado, and The Golden Mill have joined forces to celebrate and support the Lakewood-based National Ski Patrol at Après for a Purpose on January 24, 2026 from 4-10pm.
This winter celebration at The Golden Mill is a free community event for all ages and will be packed with winter fun, including:
- The debut of YoColorado’s new, retro and mountain-inspired apparel and accessory collection
- Meet-and-greets with ski patrollers and avalanche rescue dogs (photo attached)
- Ski product giveaways and prizes
- Après vibes, music, and mountain-town energy
- Opportunities to meet the pros and hear their stories to learn what ski patrollers do and how to become one yourself
Twenty percent of all YoColorado apparel collection sales and proceeds from food and drink will support NSP’s mission to promote outdoor safety and service by educating and training the patrollers who assist mountain enthusiasts nationwide.
Did you know?
Founded in 1938, the NSP has more than 30,000 patrollers nationwide, most of them volunteers
Patrollers are responsible for medical response, avalanche mitigation, and guest assistance - often in extreme condition
Ski patrollers are often the first responders on the mountain nationwide
NSP is a national non-profit that relies on fundraising to provide its extensive training
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 01/24/26
Live Music for Saturday, Jan. 24th
- 5:30-8:30PM Chuck Fisher @
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom - 6-8PM Jockey Box Band @ Cannonball Creek
7-10PM Captain Insano DJ Set @ Etta Jeanne
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Thoughts of Summer
Party on Washington Avenue, probably 1940s – Golden History Museum collection
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During the 1930s, Golden began celebrating the anniversary of its founding (in June of 1859) with a summer party, which they called Golden Days. They continued celebrating during World War II, but it was a decidedly muted affair, with a heavy emphasis on victory gardens and food production in wartime.
80 Years Ago
In the summer of 1946, we were finally at peace, so we had a lot to celebrate! That year, Golden merged several festivities and had a multi-day blow-out.
1946 was the 100th anniversary of William Cody’s birth, and tens of thousands were expected to visit his grave and museum that summer. In his honor, Golden Days was renamed to “Buffalo Bill Days” that year. The schedule was packed:
- Tuesday and Wednesday – 4H fair, horse races, and rodeos at the county fairgrounds
- Thursday – Carnival on Washington Avenue, barbecued buffalo sandwiches served by the American Legion
- Friday – Carnival, Buffalo Bill Parade, VFW dance
- Saturday – Carnival, air show, beauty contest, soap box derby, frat tug-of-war, fireworks, square dancing
- Sunday – Baseball games, “sailplane” acrobatics over the ball field
By all accounts, the celebration was a huge success. There were long lines for the buffalo sandwiches. Everyone enjoyed the fireworks. Children loved the carnival. The parade included several people dressed as Buffalo Bill and many others as generic cowboys and Indians. Gertrude Bell (of Bell Junior High fame) won the prize for best American Indian costume.
Only the public health officials had qualms about the big gathering. We were in the midst of a polio epidemic. A few days after the big party, the County Health Officer recommended that “all public playgrounds, swimming pools, amusement parks, Sunday schools, picnics and fairs where children congregate in the county, be closed, in compliance with recommendations made by the State Board of Health and Colorado Emergency Polio Committee.”
Because of the epidemic the opening of school was postponed by two weeks that fall.
Weather
Overnight: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northeast wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 24, with temperatures falling to around 20 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 10, with temperatures rising to around 12 overnight. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Chance Light Snow, 10°F
Sunday: Slight Chance Light Snow, 26°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 14°F
Monday: Sunny, 47°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 26°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 46°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 25°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 50°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 27°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny, 46°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 27°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 48°F
News About Golden - January 24, 2026
City of Golden Awards $350,000 in Inaugural Arts and Culture Grants
By Nathan Richie
Golden History Museum & Park
GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 23, 2026 – The City of Golden is making its largest direct investment to date in the local creative sector, awarding $350,000 through the Arts and Culture Commission’s (ACC) inaugural grant program to support arts organizations, cultural institutions, and community-based creative projects serving Golden residents.
The funding supports a wide range of programs, from established cultural anchors to grassroots, project-based initiatives. It marks a major expansion of the City’s commitment to arts, culture, and quality of life... Read more... Download PDF below.
Brainstorming solutions after Xcel’s recent power shutoffs
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Based on what officials have said, another Public Safety Power Shutoff in Golden is likely a matter of “when,” not “if.”
Now everyone — from business owners to city officials to utility regulators — are asking, “What can we all do to ensure the next one goes better?” Read more...
Revel Bikes Moving United States Headquarters to Golden
Revel Bikes
(Carbondale, CO 1/23/26) Revel Bikes announced today that they are moving their United States headquarters to Golden, Colorado.
Revel was founded in Carbondale, CO in 2018 and has grown into an international brand with an additional facility in Taichung, Taiwan... Read more... Download PDF below.
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee 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, 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, 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, and Jeremy & Stephanie Keller
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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
