Wildflowers on North Table Mountain
Photo by Jen Rutter
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jun. 21st
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Church Services
- 9AM-5PM - ARTSWEEK Golden Festival
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Colorado Power Days
- 11AM-10PM - Free Beer on Father's Day
- 11AM - Summer Solstice Fundraiser
- 2:30-4:30PM - Textile Society @ The Library
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Summer Solstice
Photo by Carol McEncroe
This is the summer solstice–the longest day of the year! We’ll have 14 hours, 59 minutes, and 14 seconds of daylight. The sun will rise at 5:32AM and set at 8:31PM. We’re four days past the full moon, but in case your evening revelries extend into nighttime, the moon will rise at 11:52PM.
9AM-5PM ARTSWEEK Golden Festival @ Parfet Park
ArtsWeek 2026 - Photo by Joyce Davell
Located in the heart of downtown Golden with 70 artist booths, all within easy walking distance of the dozen restaurants and outdoor cafes and five craft beer gardens. More information
Location:
Parfet Park
10th Street and Washington Avenue (Map)
10AM-3PM Colorado Power Days @ Colorado Railroad Museum
This weekend, the focus will be on power of all types—check out antique tractors, hit-and-miss engines, vintage automobiles, even a fire truck. And of course, steam locomotion, too! There will be fun activities for the whole family. Regular admission and train ride pricing applies. Advance purchase of admission and train ride tickets recommended. More information.
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
11AM Summer Solstice Fundraiser for GLA @ GCB
Photo from the Golden Landmarks Association's Ronzio Collection
Join GCB and the Golden Landmarks Association for our annual Summer Solstice Celebration. Help us raise money for the Landmarks! Limited edition glassware, gorgeous weather and food!
Golden City Brewery
920 12th Street (map)
2:30-4:30PM Textile Society @ The Library
Spin a yarn at Golden Library's drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft for a few hours while fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or simply explain a new-to-you technique. All skill levels welcome.
More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
2:30-4:30PM on Sunday, Jun. 21st
The Golden Word - 06/21/26
Live Music for Sunday, Jun. 21st
- 9AM-12PM Father's Day DJ Brunch - Dad Rock @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 3-6PM Alibi @ Golden Mill
- 4:30-7:30PM Jonny Sterling @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
1PM Still the Same @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
3-7PM Thick As Thieves @ Wrigley’s
4-7PM Bluegrass Fest ft Big Hooray + Mark Morris @ Goosetown Station
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Discoveries
Scenes from the Astor House Rebuild
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3 Years Ago
In the summer of 2023, the Astor House was being gutted and updated for use by Foothills Art Center. After a century and a half of continuous use, the building had accumulated a lot of surprises. The construction crew unearthed pottery sherds, old bottles, snarls of ancient electrical wires, scorch marks from old fires, and inscrutable notes written on boards.
In removing the walls in the third floor attic, the crew was startled to find a woman staring out at them. Who was she? Was it a wedding photo, a pin-up girl, an art print? We’ll probably never know.
Weather
Overnight: Patchy fog. Mostly clear. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. Northwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 60°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Saturday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 95°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, 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, and Kim McDonough
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, Carie Chimbel, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
