Early Fall Color at the Settling Pond
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Sep. 20th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Day Out With Thomas at the Colorado Railroad Museum
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM-12PM - Blacksmithing
- 9:30AM-12PM - Walk With a Geologist at Triceratops Trail
- 10AM-3PM - Car No. 25 Open House
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-12PM - Parfleche Class
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 10:30AM-3PM - Sewing Bee
- 10:30AM-1PM - Shop for a Cause
- 11AM-4PM - Ride Into Fall Open House
- 12PM-12AM - Oktoaderfest
- 12-12:45PM - Let's Taco 'Bout Organics!
- 12-3PM - Landscape Painting with Procreate
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden Gallop is Tomorrow Morning
Riley the Wonder Horse is getting in shape for her annual appearance as the mascot at the Golden Gallop. She will not be competing, but you can pet her and enjoy photo ops!
The Golden Gallop, which benefits the Golden Schools Foundation, is tomorrow morning. Save time and money by signing up today, instead of tomorrow at the race. You can even pick up your packet today at Runners Roost.
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market @ Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Photo by Richard Luckin
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.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
Location:
Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Golden (Map)
When:
8AM-1PM on Saturday, Sep. 20th
9AM-12PM Blacksmithing @ Golden History Park
Blacksmith in the Golden History Park - Photo by Lindsay Young
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest. More information
Location:
Golden History Park
1020 11th Street (Map)
10AM-3PM Car No. 25 Open House @ Denver Federal Center - Gate 1 Building No. 78
Once a year, our volunteer conductors roll out this beautifully restored electric railcar, interurban Car No. 25, for an opportunity to step on board and go back in time. A government-issued ID is required to gain entry to the Federal Center.
For more information visit: https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Car-No.-25-Open-House.
Location:
Denver Federal Center - Gate 1 Building No. 78
Kipling and Alameda (Map)
10AM-12PM Parfleche Class @ Golden History Museum
Parfleche bag from the Golden History Museum collection
Come join Steve Lapointe and Erlidawn Roy in the artistic tradition of decorating rawhide pieces called parfleche (par-fletch), with geometric designs, primarily constructed by Plains Tribes people. Traditionally, parfleche items were painted utilizing natural pigments and serviced as both functional and decorative objects expressing Tribal identity and storytelling.
Location:
Golden History Museum
923 10th Street (Map)
12-3PM Landscape Painting with Procreate @ Golden Library
Do you love beautiful landscapes? What if you could create your own? Discover how to paint stunning digital scenes in Procreate and bring your unique landscape visions to life. Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
Golden Word - 9/20/25
Live Music for Saturday, Sep. 20th
Joe Wren
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- 5:30PM Joe Wren @ Golden Outpost
- 5:30-8:30PM Derek Hall @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 6:30-9:30PM Digg Band @ Goosetown Station
- More Live Music
4-8PM Gone 2 Long @ Wrigley’s
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
9PM-midnight DJ Party @ Etta Jeanne
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Today Only: Visit a Piece of Golden History
Streetcar at 13th & Washington - Golden History Museum Collection
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In 1891, the Denver, Lakewood, & Golden Railway began running between Denver and Golden. Its right of way ran through Lakewood, entered Golden via South Golden Road, and terminated at the northeast corner of 13th and Washington–the spot currently occupied by Indulge Wine Bar.
The owners' plan was to install electric lines, so they could offer a clean, quiet way to travel between cities. Installing the lines was an expensive proposition, so as a temporary measure, they pulled the passenger cars with coal-powered steam locomotives. Year followed year and the money never did become available, so the railroad continued to use the rather noisy, smutty steam engines.
In 1904, a second interurban rail line came to town–the Denver & Northwestern. That line ran past Lakeside Amusement Park, through Arvada, along 44th Street, past Coors, and entered downtown Golden via 12th Street. The D&NW’s cars were powered by electricity from overhead lines. Eventually, the same company bought the older line that ran through Lakewood and electrified that one as well.
Streetcar ridership began to decline in the 1920s and 1930s, as more people began driving automobiles. Traffic picked up again during World War II, due to gasoline rationing and other shortages, but plummeted after the war. In 1950, both commuter lines were discontinued.
Most of the electric rail cars were scrapped at that time, but one of them was purchased, preserved, and eventually restored by the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club. It now resides at the Denver Federal Center and is opened to the public once a year.
Today is the day! You can visit and ride in Car 25, which originally ran between Denver and Golden via Lakewood. Learn more.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 51°F
Tuesday: Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 66°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 49°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 69°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 50°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 76°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 53°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 76°F
News About Golden - September 20, 2025
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted for unincorporated Jefferson County
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Jefferson County, CO. – Effective today, September 19, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff Reggie Marinelli lifted the temporary Stage 1 Fire Restriction order for unincorporated Jefferson County. Thanks to recent cooler, wetter weather - and an extended forecast without predicted long stretches of hot, dry days - restrictions are no longer necessary at this time... Read now...
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