Rainbow Over Galbraith
Photo by Jeremy Keller
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Jul. 11th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- 7:30AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 9-10AM - Yoga in the Park
- 9AM-1PM - Car Seat Check Up
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 9:30AM-12PM - Walk With a Geologist
- 10AM-4PM - Beginning Quilting
- 10AM-2PM - The Art of Color Pencils: A Beginner’s Exploration
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10AM-2PM - Blacksmith Open House
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 12-12:45PM - Bone Builders and Bone Breakers
- 1-3PM - PAWS for Reading @ the Library
- 2-4PM - Nickelodeon Saturday Magic Matinee
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 8PM - Colorado Haunted History: Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market
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. We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture! More information
Location:
Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Golden (Map)
9AM-1PM Car Seat Check Up @ Golden Fire Station #1
Ensure that your car seat is fitted properly to keep your loved ones safe for free from your local firefighters. Register
Location:
Golden Fire Station #1
911 10th Street (Map)
10AM-2PM The Art of Color Pencils: A Beginner’s Exploration @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
This workshop will guide you through essential color pencil techniques. Starting with basic color blending, we advance to complex blending and understanding of value to create the illusion of depth and dimensionality. As you gain confidence and experience, you will work on portraying realistic objects, identifying the necessary colors to achieve authenticity and vibrancy of real objects. More information
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
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, Jul. 11th
10AM-2PM Blacksmith Open House @ Golden History Park
Chat with an expert blacksmith during our open house. More information
Location:
Golden History Park
1020 11th Street (Map)
1-3PM PAWS for Reading @ the Library
Read with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet Partners! Dogs are the perfect reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment for sharing books. Children must be able to read independently and are encouraged to share a favorite book. Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
2-4PM Nickelodeon Saturday Magic Matinee @ Gnarly's
Get ready for an afternoon of magic, nostalgia, and slime-filled fun at Gnarly's Theater! Our July 11th Magic Matinee is inspired by the outrageous energy and colorful fun of the 90s, featuring interactive magic, family-friendly comedy, and surprises around every corner.
Whether you grew up with classic 90's television or you're introducing a new generation to the excitement, this show is packed with laughs, amazement, and unforgettable moments for the whole family. More information
Location:
Gnarly's
1224 Washington Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 07/11/26
Live Music for Saturday, Jul. 11th
- 7PM William Topley Band with Special Guest Mike Massé
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 5:30-8:30PM Soul Rabbit @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
4-8PM Strange Brew 5280 @ Wrigley’s
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5-7PM Jay Martin @ Holidaily
6:30-9:30PM Brake Signals @ Goosetown Station
7PM Myranda Whitesides @ Cannonball Creek
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Raging Flood
The flooded neighborhood (Washington to Ford, Clear Creek to 12th) as shown in the 1882 Birdseye View Map and present day, shown in a Google satellite image
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Without warning the high wall of water reached Golden, sweeping destruction on its way.
119 Years Ago
The July 11, 1907 Colorado Transcript described a "raging flood" in Clear Creek.
The flood had been caused by a cloudburst several miles up the canyon. The surging creek had washed out a railroad bridge and most of the tracks leading down to Golden. A passenger train was stranded in the canyon.
The wreckage from the railroad bridge and tracks hurtled down the canyon and, reaching Golden, had knocked out the Washington Avenue bridge.
After that, the water swelled over its banks into the homes and businesses along 11th Street. "People fled in terror." Cellars filled and water flooded the buildings to depths ranging from six inches to two feet. Driftwood from the flood piled up at 11th and Ford.
Below Golden, farmers along the Creek lost their crops to the flood water.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North northeast wind 3 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 66°F
Sunday: Sunny, 94°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 67°F
Monday: Sunny, 96°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 69°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 95°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 67°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 94°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Thursday: Sunny, 93°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 94°F
News About Golden - July 11, 2026
Golden tubing season started earlier due to low water levels in Colorado, length of season uncertain
By Ashley Portillo
CBS Colorado
With the hot temperatures on the way this weekend, maybe you've considered cooling off by tubing. City officials in Golden say that due to the dry winter and low snowpack leading to low water levels, the tubing season has shifted and started much earlier this year... Read more...
Jefferson County deputies credit drone unit with helping spot fire near Golden Gate Canyon
By Aspen Andrews
KKTV 11
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is crediting the drone unit with helping firefighters find a hidden fire near Golden Gate Canyon on Wednesday... Read more...
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
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, 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
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, 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, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, and Cindy & Matt Finley
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, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
