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What's Happening in Golden - Saturday, Nov. 7th, 2026

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Saturday, Nov. 7th, 2026

,   and  Barb Warden
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Bright Foliage Under a Leaden Sky

Photo by Liz Erickson
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Saturday, Nov. 7th

Golden History Tours
Family Time - Registration Required
Good Night, Oscar

For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar

9AM-1PM Fresh Start @ Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility

The event is open to individuals who have non-violent, low-level felonies that have been reclassified as misdemeanors, along with some low-level felony drug and property offenses. Public defenders will again be available to review eligibility and provide legal consultation to qualifying defendants at no cost. More information

Location:

Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility
100 Jefferson County Parkway   (Map)

9:30AM-12PM Bike Ride with Cultura with Bici Libre, and Día de los Muertos Celebration @ Lions Park

A celebration to honor the lives of our loved ones | Una celebración para honrar la vida de nuestros seres queridos. More information

Location:

Lions Park
1300 10th Street   (Map)

9:30AM-12PM Walk With a Geologist @ Dinosaur Ridge

Ready to really nerd out with a deep dive into the geology and paleontology at Dino Ridge? Our Walk With a Geologist tour is a 2.5-hour (1.5 mile) guided walk across Dinosaur Ridge led by a professional or highly knowledgeable amateur geologist. In addition to the interpretation of the dinosaur track and fossil sites, the tour includes an in-depth discussion of the geology and changes to the Denver area through time. Designed for participants ages 16 and older. Register

Location:

Dinosaur Ridge
16831 West Alameda Parkway   (Map)

11AM and 1PM Cavemen vs. Zombies @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center

FINAL PERFORMANCES!

Pre-historic Children's Theater fun is in your future! When curious cavemen discover zany zombies, it’s up to you to save the day. Help shape history by joining battles, solving puzzles, and making new friends. An all-new, not-too-spooky story for all ages! Tickets

Location:

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center Children's Theater
1103 Arapahoe Street   (Map)

1-4PM Mineral ID Day @ Colorado School of Mines Museum

Let us identify your most mysterious gems, fossils, and minerals!

  • Limit of 3 specimens per visitor
  • We will only provide identification, not valuation
  • More information

Location:

Colorado School of Mines Museum
1310 Maple Street   (Map)

1-4:30PM Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

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. Registration is required.

5-9PM Night at the Museums

DENVER ARTS WEEK

Dinosaur Ridge  (5:00 to 9:00 p.m.)

Join Dinosaur Ridge for some unique fossil exploration and hands-on activities for all ages!

Enjoy free activities and crafts in the Main Visitor Exhibit exhibit hall AND at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center! For $10 take a guided flashlight tour of the Nation’s #1 Dinosaur Tracksite lit up in color.

The Golden Word - 11/7/26

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Live Music for Saturday, Nov. 7th

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  • More Live Music
    5-8PM     Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
    6-10PM Little Sky @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
    6:30-9:30PM Fed on Peaches @ Goosetown Station
    9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: Early Storm

Golden History Museum Collection: Black and white photograph of Barbara and Carole Koch standing in the family's yard after the big snow storm on November 2, 1946.
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80 Years Ago
The November 6, 1946 Colorado Transcript reported that Golden was digging out from a 28-inch snowfall.

All schools were closed for two days at the beginning of the week. Cars were stranded in place all over town and traffic was at a standstill for several days. City workers had plowed downtown and were beginning to work on the side streets.

The School of Mines had looked forward to their first Homecoming since before World War II. The game was canceled, due to the blizzard, but the dance was held for those willing to brave the elements.

The storm left livestock stranded in the mountains, and planes were used to drop hay for horses and cattle.

There was a general election on Tuesday. The County Clerk reported that ballots were delivered to all precincts, though some had to be delivered by horseback.

The Jefferson County Republican, reporting on the same storm, wrote that many turkeys that were being raised for Thanksgiving had been lost. They added that the storm was good for the water table.

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 6 mph.

Saturday's Weather

Saturday: Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night's Weather

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 40°F

Sunday: Sunny, 66°F

Sunday Night: Clear, 44°F

Monday: Sunny, 68°F

Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F

Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 66°F

Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F

Veterans Day: Sunny, 63°F

Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F

Thursday: Sunny, 65°F

Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F

Friday: Sunny, 66°F

Supporters

Many thanks to the people and organizations who support What’s Happening in Golden?  If you would like to support local news, please CLICK HERE!

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, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Unite Fitness

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, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum,, 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, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder, Vic DeMaria

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, 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, 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, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, 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, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch

Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid

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