Buffalo Overlook
Photo by Bud Rockhill
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Nov. 1st
- All day - 11AM and 1PM The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - MAPAC Children's Theater
- All day - 6:30 and 9PM Colorado Haunted History: Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour
- All day - 11AM and 1PM The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - MAPAC Children's Theater
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM - In-Store Kids Workshop
- 10AM - Mystery Flip Quilts
- 10-11AM - Coffee With Councilors
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-12PM - Wearable Art: Create Your Own Hand-Dyed Silk Scarf
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11-11:25AM - Gallery Tour - Sarah Tenney & Jenny Annunziato
- 1PM - Paint & Sip Party
- 1-3PM - PAWS for Reading
- 1-2:30PM - Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
- 3-6PM - Yappy Hour
- 3-11PM - Monsters of Music: The Birch Benefit
- 3:30-5PM - Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players
- 7:30PM - Diva Royale
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Another Successful Halloween in Downtown Golden
Photos by Joyce Davell
The weather was perfect and a good time was had by all. Endless thanks go to the downtown merchants, the City of Golden employees, and Joyce and Chris Davell, for photographing the event!
10AM Create Wearable Art @ Foothills Arts Center
Create a one-of-a-kind statement piece with professional artist, Dyanna Csaposs! In this immersive workshop, you’ll explore the art of painting on silk. Your finished piece will be a wearable work of art.
Materials Fee $35, paid to instructor at start of class. Enroll here.
Members $50/ Friend Members & Non-Members $90
Location:
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (Map)
10AM Meet the Snowplows (and their Drivers) @ Coffee with Councilors
Photo courtesy of City of Golden
Join your Golden City Councilors for coffee and conversation at the City Shops—and meet Golden’s very own Snowplow Superheroes!
Families can get an up-close look at the big trucks, learn how plow routes keep our streets safe, and meet the crews who brave the storms to clear the way. Kids can climb aboard, talk to the drivers, and pick up some candy along the way.
Location:
Golden City Shops
1300 Catamount Drive (map)
Ring of Fire Ball
Miners Alley's annual gala is only a week away. You should go this year—it promises to be an extraordinary event! Here's their invitation:
This year, we're turning up the excitement with a brand-new pre-gala cocktail hour featuring live music, followed by an evening packed with even more entertainment and surprises. Our very own Amy Arpan, MAPAC's Patron Services Manager, will emcee the night with her signature wit and charm.
Enjoy free wine and beer, delicious food, an action-packed auction, and entertainment including a special HERITAGE SQUARE REUNION starring your favorite performers from days gone by. Also there will be a special sneak peek performance of brand-new songs from Stocking Stuffers, written by the incomparable David Nehls (The Great American Trailer Park Musical).
It's more than a gala—it's a reimagined celebration of everything we've built together and the bright future ahead. Come dressed in your best “Ring of Fire” flair, and get ready for a night you'll never forget!
This year will be hosted by the hilarious and talented Amy Arpan. You may recognize Amy as the Patron Services Manager here at MAPAC but she is so much more than that. Along with currently performing in our production of DIVA ROYALE she also performs as a variety artist, coaches crisis communication to first responders and is a writer/director/producer/scare-trainer for theme parks, cruise ships and museums.
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS!
Daylight Saving Time Ends Tonight
Remember to set your clocks back tonight and get ready for earlier darkness.
The sun will set at 5:57PM tonight. Tomorrow it set at 4:56PM.
The Golden Word - 11/01/25
Play now.
Live Music for Saturday, Nov. 1st
- 5:30-9:30PM Warren Floyd @ The Golden Outpost
- 5:30-8:30PM Bunny Blake @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Keeping the Stores Stocked
Advertisement for Loveland’s store in the November 1, 1860 Western Mountaineer. The photo on the right, which comes from the Denver Public Library Western History Collection, shows Washington Avenue stores, teams, and wagons. The tallest building was William Loveland’s original store.
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165 Years Ago
The November 1, 1860 Western Mountaineer (Golden’s first newspaper) reported on the trains that were arriving and the goods they brought.
W. A. H. Loveland & Co.’s train arrived in this city on Saturday last, and have discharged at their store on Washington Avenue. L. & Co. now have a large stock of goods in store, and sell as low as any other firm in the country.
This article predated the arrival of railroads by a decade. The term “trains” referred to wagon trains. At that time, merchants needed to return to “the states” to replenish their inventory. The closest city of any size was St. Joseph, Missouri. The trip took approximately six weeks, each way.
Mr. John Armor’s train of twenty wagons arrived on Monday, and discharged a portion of their freight, the balance of which goes to the mountains.
The trip was long, tedious, uncomfortable, and at times dangerous. The state of the wagon roads was always newsworthy.
Both the above trains came in over the St. Vrain and Golden City road, to take advantage of the superior feed, and to avoid the annoyance arising from the large number of dead cattle upon the Platte and the Cut-off. Mr. Armor informs us that his wagons are loaded heavier than usual, each one having from 6000 to 7000 pounds. He says that he shall in future bring all his trains in over the St. Vrain road, as it is much less severe for the feet of his cattle.
“Cattle” probably referred to the oxen used to pull the wagons.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 52 overnight. West southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 48°F
Sunday: Sunny, 77°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 42°F
Monday: Partly Sunny, 61°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 45°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 72°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 67°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 44°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 65°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 40°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F
News About Golden - November 1, 2025
Golden restricts construction noise on Sundays, holidays
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Any Goldenites who’ve been bothered by continual construction noise can now enjoy a little peace and quiet on Sundays and certain holidays.
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the City Council approved an ordinance modifying the city coderegarding construction noise, lighting, fencing, parking and similar issues... Read more...
Top Stories in Fall 2025 Discover
By Doug Skiba
Golden History Museum & Park
This issue highlights several exciting developments: the City’s new Arts & Culture Commission, which is charting a vibrant path for creative partnerships and public art; remarkable additions to the museum’s collection, including a historic 1896 Coors pocket watch and a classic 1947 “New Look” suit; and the introduction of a tipi to our educational programs, deepening connections to Indigenous history. Each story reflects the spirit of collaboration and discovery that defines Golden. Together, they remind us that history, art, and community are not separate threads but a richly woven fabric—one we are proud to share with you... Read more...
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