Peaks to Plains Autumn
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Oct. 25th
- All day - Halloween Party @ Rock Rest
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM-5PM - Wilderness First Aid
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM-3PM - Painting Note Cards With Watercolors - SOLD OUT
- 10AM-2PM - National Drug Take Back Day
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11AM and 1PM - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - MAPAC Children's Theater
- 11-11:25AM - Gallery Tour - Tom Van der Sloot
- 11AM-1PM - Spooktacular Family Fun @ Natural Grocers
- 11AM-12PM - Kids Halloween Party @ American Legion 21
- 11AM-3PM - Hogoween Open House
- 1-10PM - Halloween Bash @ Dirty Dogs
- 2-5:30PM - Mines Museum Spooktacular
- 2-5:30PM - Mines Museum Spooktacular
- 3-6PM - Trunk or Treat Event @ Golden VFW Post 4171
- 4-5:30PM - State 38 Cocktail Class
- 4-6PM - Trunk or Treat @ Golden Church of Christ
- 6-9PM - Halloween Party @ Cannonball Creek Brewing
- 6:30-7:30PM - Soundbath
- 6:30-9:30PM - The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
- 7:30PM - Diva Royale
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
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)
11-11:25AM Gallery Tour - Tom Van der Sloot @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation.
If you're visiting with a group of 10 or more, consider booking ahead of time by calling 303-279-3922.
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street (Map)
When:
11-11:25AM on Saturday, Oct. 25th
11AM-12PM Kids Halloween Party @ American Legion 21
Location:
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (Map)
2-5:30PM Spooktacular @ The Mines Museum
Mines Museum is brewing up a good time! Join us for a super fun, FREE, teal pumpkin trick or treat event.
Come in your favorite costumes, enjoy STEM themed hands-on activities (and treats), win prizes, and take pictures with Ms. Colorado herself!!
Also not to be missed...
Mr. Bones
Face painting
Blaster the burro
Spooky exhibits!
More information
Location:
Mines Museum
1310 Maple Street (Map)
3-6PM Trunk or Treat Event @ Golden VFW Post 4171
Join us for an afternoon of trunk or treating with your little ghouls and goblins. We look forward to seeing the creative costumes and distributing treats.
Complimentary hot dogs, chips, and lemonade will be served. We welcome additional volunteers and cars; please arrive at 2:30 p.m. for setup. More information
Location:
VFW Post 4171
15625 W. 10th Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 10/25/25
Play now.
Live Music for Saturday, Oct. 25th
- 5-9PM Joe Wren @ Golden Outpost
- 6-9PM Bottle Rocket Hurricane @ Goosetown Station
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
8-11PM Captain Insano DJ Patio Party @ Etta Jeanne
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Anticipating Hordes (wrongly, as it turned out)
Alpine Slide in 2011 - Photos by Barb Warden
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48 Years Ago
The October 25, 1977 Golden Transcript described controversy regarding the proposed alpine slide at Heritage Square. The developers wanted to install a ski lift and use the hill for skiing during the winter and as an alpine slide during the summer. They planned to install snow-making machines.
Residents of the neighborhoods atop Lookout Mountain were opposed to the development. They thought an alpine slide would attract 4,000-5,000 people per day and long lines. They projected that bars and restaurants would be built to accommodate the visitors, and that local fire protection and ambulance capacities would be strained.
The alpine slide opened in 1978. The ski lift brought people to the top of slide, but no skiing was ever done there. The anticipated crowds never appeared, but the ride attracted a steady stream of visitors and delighted people for 37 years before closing when Heritage Square did, in 2015.
Weather
Overnight: Clear. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West wind around 8 mph.
Saturday: Sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. West southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 47°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny, 70°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 44°F
Monday: Sunny, 61°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 54°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 62°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 40°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 61°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 38°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 61°F
News About Golden - October 25, 2025
Downtown Golden will soon see 40 affordable housing units
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
After several years of planning and fundraising, a 40-unit affordable housing project in downtown Golden is about to start construction.
The Calvary Flats project at 817 14th St. is scheduled to break ground in November, with completion slated for early or mid-2027, according to project documents. It will cost an estimated $23 million, most of which comes from federal and state affordable housing funds... Read more...
Emmanuel De Moor named ASM International Fellow
By Erich Kirshner
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Emmanuel De Moor, professor of metallurgical and materials engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been elected a Fellow of ASM International, one of the highest honors bestowed by the professional society for materials scientists and engineers... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
Friends:
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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, 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, and Centennial State Wealth Advisors
Members:
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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, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, 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, Vicki Olson, 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, and Wendy Weiman
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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, and Craig Champlin
