The Boettcher Mansion on Lookout Mountain
Photo by Liz Erickson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, 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
- All day - Denver Kickers Oktoberfest
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Church Services
- 7:45-11AM - 20th Annual Golden Gallop
- 8AM-3PM - Community Clean-up Days
- 9-10AM - Baby Goat Yoga
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-1PM - Fall Market
- 12-3PM - Free Motion Quilting
- 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
7:45-11AM 20th Annual Golden Gallop @ Golden High School
Lace up and join us on TODAY for Golden's biggest annual run. You'll run right through downtown, under the iconic "Welcome" arch, with start and finish at Golden High School.
What's New in 2026
- 🌟 NEW: The 20K Challenge (10K completed on race day, 10K on your own)
- 👕 NEW: Long-sleeve sports performance tee
- 🛍️ NEW: Store items to show off your Gallop pride
- Special recognition for your Golden Gallop run streak
Choose Your Event
- 5K
- 10K
- 20K Challenge — this year only! 10K completed on race day, 10K on your own
- Kids Fun Run
- Sleep In — can't make it? Run on your own time.
Dogs Welcome!
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the 5K and 10K. Register your dog in the "Add On" section and they'll receive a Golden Gallop bandana in your race packet.
Dogs may not participate in the Kids Fun Run.
Good to Know
- Cash prizes: 1st $150 · 2nd $100 · 3rd $50 for M/F in both 5K and 10K (12 awards total). Course record bonus: $100.
- Age group awards for M/F in 5K and 10K: 10 & Under, 11–13, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+.
- Runners with dogs or strollers must start at the back of the pack.
Location:
Golden High School
701 24th Street (Map)
8AM-3PM Community Clean-up Days @ 1300 Catamount Drive
Also known as Community Pride Days, Golden's Community Clean-up Days provide a once-a-year opportunity for city residents to collect and bring non-hazardous, unwanted junk for free disposal by the City! More information
Location:
1300 Catamount Drive
Golden (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)
The Golden Word - 09/20/26
Live Music for Sunday, Sep. 20th
- 7PM Stevie Rave On & Power House @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 3-6PM Ace Engfer @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
1PM Coveralls Band @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
3-7PM Little Sky @ Wrigley’s
4-7PM The Golden Hearts @ Goosetown Station
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The Shelton Murals
Shelton mural in the Golden Community Center
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Whenever I visit the 2nd floor of the Community Center, I pause to admire this mural by Hal Shelton. It was originally painted to hang in the Empire Room at the Holland House Hotel (now the Table Mountain Inn).
There was a “sister” mural hanging in the other dining room in the Holland House–the Pioneer Room. That mural was called “The Founding of Golden.”
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. West wind around 3 mph.
Sunday: A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. North wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 51°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 73°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 52°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 55°F
Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 76°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 54°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 77°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 55°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 56°F
Saturday: Sunny, 80°F
News About Golden - September 20, 2026
Golden Gate Canyon State Park Becomes Colorado’s First Urban Dark Sky Park
By Nolan Deck
Unofficial Networks
Golden Gate Canyon State Park has become Colorado’s first Urban Night Sky Place after earning a new designation from DarkSky International.
The designation recognizes the Colorado Parks and Wildlife park for its efforts to reduce artificial light pollution and protect nighttime conditions for wildlife, habitat and visitors... Read more...
Icelantic Skis moves out of downtown Golden
By Max Scheinblum
Denver Post
The Colorado company moved all operations to 15744 W. 6th Ave., near the Interstate 70 and 6th Avenue intersection. Now powderhounds can pick up demos, buy skis and get tunes all in one place after years of a storefront at 1300 Washington St... Read more...
Bell Middle School Sets Sixth Graders Up for Success
Jefferson County Public Schools
Bell Middle School is helping sixth graders navigate those changes with extra support designed to make the transition from elementary school a little less intimidating.
Bell starts preparing incoming sixth graders before the first day of school. An open house for students and their families gives them a chance to explore the building, practice opening their lockers and meet their teachers... Read more...
US Postal Service hosts hiring event for sorting, delivery center in Golden
CBS News
US Postal Service hosts a hiring event for a sorting and delivery center in Golden... View video...
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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, 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, 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
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, and Sandra Dallas
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
