Colorado Haunted History: Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour
When: All day
Where: Golden Visitors Center, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
6:30 and 9:00 p.m.
Golden, Colorado is known as the home of Coors Brewery and the School of Mines; however, during this haunted history tour, hear tales of the wild, wild west that this town once was. Tales include lynchings, shootouts, murder, and mayhem. See the park named after an innocent man hanged by a mob and the location where Golden's 'Night of Terror' took place. Hear what nefarious activities used to take place on top of Golden's Castle Rock, what paranormal activity may have forced a building to be shortened by one floor, and much more.
Due to the Wild West nature of the stories of the "Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour", some salty language may be used and some stories may be disturbing. Parental guidance is strongly encouraged for children under 13.
Tour costs $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Reservations required.
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The Friday Tour
When: All day
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and on these dates our focus will be: Locomotives!
Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after the tour.
Friday Tour Tickets - $3 each plus General Admission ($10 adults, $5 kids 2-15, $8 seniors 60+).
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CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
When: All day
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THE BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM AND GRAVE
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road (map)
303-526-0744
CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
The Buffalo Bill Story, Buffalo Bill's Death, The Americans, A Visit to the Wild West, Firearms, Kid's Cowboy Corral
COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
17155 W. 44th Avenue (map)
303-279-4591
CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
UPPER GALLERY
Center for Railroad Photography & Art Winners
The winners of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s 2024 John E. Gruber Creative Photography Contest have been announced, and these award-winning images are now on display at the Museum.
Without Words
Shining a spotlight on how railroaders have communicated over the years using sight, sound and code
LOWER GALLERY
Hidden from History: A Century of Women in Railroading
This captivating display explores the invaluable contributions of women in the railroad industry over a 100-year period, showcasing their roles in a field traditionally dominated by men.
FOOTHILLS ART CENTER - ASTOR HOUSE
822 12th Street (map)
303-279-3922
CLOSED New Year's Day, President's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
Joel Swanson: Orderings
(through November 3, 2024)
Through a diverse array of artworks that simultaneously embrace and challenge various approaches to ordering information, Swanson illuminates the subtle yet profound influence these systems exert on our perception of reality.
Decomposing/Recomposing
(through February 2, 2025)
An exhibition by three women using found and original photography to create original compositions exploring the themes of memory, value and time. Featured artists: Gayle Gerson, Jean Hultkrans, and Kirsty Saalfrank.
GOLDEN HISTORY MUSEUM & PARK
923 10th Street (map)
303-278-3557
(Museum) CLOSED Sunday, Monday, New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
Clear Creek Room: The Heart of Golden
Surrounded by North and South Table Mountains, Clear Creek has drawn people to this area for millennia.
We Are Still Here: The Endurance of Native Jewels
In this exhibit, we define jewel as both a precious item as well as a woman of strength and importance. Explore how Indigenous women have persevered through hundreds of years of oppression and numerous attempts to destroy their culture. Featuring modern Native fashions that utilize ancient Indigenous jewels, learn about prominent Native women in contemporary American society. Not only are Native Americans still here; they have endured, and they are thriving.
Discovery Awaits: Indigenous Connections, Epic Events, Legendary People, andthe Touch Gallery. A new Jolly Rancher exhibit is in the works and will open in2025.
The Salon: Golden High School 150th Anniversary Exhibit
Golden History Park (11th & Arapahoe): The outdoor setting re-creates the look and feel of a late 1800's mountain ranch complete with gardens, a working blacksmith shop, schoolhouse and chicken coop (chickens included).
MINES MUSEUM
Colorado School of Mines
1310 Maple Street (map)
303-273-3815
CLOSED New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas
The main floor exhibits feature specimens from many Colorado mining districts, other global localities and an introductory video on area geology. The Special Exhibit Room hosts prominent precious metal and invited displays. The main gallery also showcases historic mining murals by Irwin Hoffman.
The basement contains numerous exhibits regarding radioactivity, fossils, basic geology, gemstones, meteorites, ultraviolet minerals and underground mining illumination. The outdoor geologic trail features seven outcrops with various geologic and paleontological points of interest, including fossilized dinosaur tracks, logs and leaves.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUILT MUSEUM
200 Violet Street, Unit 140 (map)
303-277-0377
CLOSED New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
MAIN GALLERY
English Paper Piecing
(through January 18, 2025)
Presentations of English paper piecing quilters incorporating their favorite motifs.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
WILD! SAQA Regional Exhibition
(through January 18, 2025)
SAQA | Studio Art Quilt Associates | Colorado, Wyoming & Utah Region
Let your imagination take you on a journey to a WILD place. Explore ALL things wild, such as untamed wildlands, wild spirit, wildlife, free, and uninhabited places.
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Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
When: All day
Our very own Group Fitness Instructors will be doing LIVE WORKOUTS!
In addition to our LIVE WORKOUTS with your Golden Community Center Fitness Instructors, We have added a YouTube Channel! If you can't make the LIVE workout you can still have your favorite instructor in your own home! We add previously recorded workouts everyday to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrni5jjFr8ip4eNUB63KIvA
If you are a Silver Sneaker Member you can also go to SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or their web page https://tools.silversneakers.com/ to sign in for On-Demand Classes!
Don't forget to check the LIVE Fitness Schedule for updates and links. https://groupexpro.com/schedule/726/?view=calendar
Golden History Tours
When: All day
Golden History Tours offers Wild West Walking Tours, Pub Crawls, Ghost Tours, and more! If you don't see a scheduled tour on a particular date, you can book a tour at a custom time.
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Toddler Time - Registration Required
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together.
Registration required
Parent's Night Out Halloween Treats & Imagination Party
When: 5-9PM
Where: Golden Ballet Theater, 511 Orchard Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a Parent's Night Out Halloween Treats & Imagination Party!
Your little ones will enjoy a magical evening of adventure and creativity—no tricks, just treats!
This special evening is all about creative play and pizza party!
Perfect for kids ages 4+, the night will include:
Sweet Halloween Treats
Imagination Games & Activities
A Fun Dance Party
Playful Halloween-Themed Crafts
Costumes are welcome, so let their imagination run wild. Sign up today and give yourself a night off while they enjoy the fun! Only $25 per child, and $20 for additional children.
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Opening Reception: English Paper Piecing and WILD! SAQA Regional Exhibition
When: 6-8PM
Where: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Suite 240, Golden, CO
This is a free event. Everyone is welcome.
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Creative Campus - Fall Members Opening
When: 6-8PM
Where: Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a Member Open House at our Creative Campus! As a hub for vibrant art classes, studio artists, and diverse educational programs, the Creative Campus invites you to explore its offerings. During the Member Open House, you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with the Creative Campus Studio Artists, purchase art from Open Studio artists, and see pottery demos in the ceramics studio.
Snacks and beverages
Ceramics demos and Open Studio Artists Marketplace
Shopping Opportunities - get some ideas for holiday gifts. Buy direct from the artists and save!
Blue Haunting - Trunk or Treat @ Colorado State Patrol Academy
When: 6-8:30PM
Where: Colorado State Patrol, 15055 South Golden Road, Golden, CO
The community is welcome to attend this event at the Colorado State Patrol Academy grounds and take part in a fun, family-friendly, and safe Halloween celebration. Wear your costumes and enjoy an evening filled with candy and fun!
There will be a sensory-friendly period from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., during which the emergency vehicles at the event will not have their lights activated. After 7:00 p.m., families can plan on those lights being on!
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Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
When: 6:30-9:30PM
Where: Golden Hayride Outpost, 17695 South Golden Road, Golden
Friday nights just got a whole lot more exciting in South Golden! Grab your partner and get ready for a hootin' good time!
The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
When: 6:30-9:30PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Step into the shadowy corners of downtown Golden, Colorado, on an unforgettable three-hour ghost tour where history and the supernatural intertwine. As the sun sets and the streets dim, your journey begins with tales of Golden's wild west past, guided by experts who reveal the spectral secrets that haunt this historic town.
Embark on a chilling yet captivating exploration, encountering six to ten restless spirits from Golden’s storied past. Each ghost has a unique tale of mystery, misfortune, and intrigue, waiting to be uncovered. From tragic figures to mischievous apparitions, these spectral inhabitants linger on, their stories etched into the very fabric of Golden’s history.
CSM Women's Volleyball - Orediggers vs CSU Pueblo
When: 7PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, Golden, CO
Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl Tour
When: 7PM
Where: Goosetown Station, 514 9th Street, Golden, CO
This isn't just a collection of ghost stories. Our skilled storytellers will immerse you in Golden’s shadowy history, where the righteous mingle with the rascals! The tours last about two hours, starting and ending at popular bars in the heart of Golden. Enjoy a complimentary drink at the starting point, Goosetown Station, but drinks at our midpoint and final saloon stops are on your own. We'll be sharing thrilling tales at both locations to keep your interest piqued. Non-alcoholic options are available as well.
This isn’t one of those modern TV ghost hunts (Zak Bagans, step aside). We're here to share the eerie tales of Golden’s past and introduce you to the restless spirits still lingering among us. Whether you have a ghostly encounter or not is up to you.
Be warned! This tour delves into tales of cold-blooded murder, tragic suicides, and other chilling events that might make even the bravest person shiver.
2.5 hours @ $42
Hamlet
When: 7PM
Where: Golden High School, 701 24th Street, Golden, CO
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
The City: London. The year: 1888. The address: 221B Baker Street. As-yet-undiscovered artistic genius Vincent van Gogh presents Sherlock Holmes with a most unusual case. Holmes embarks on a rousing adventure, aided by his partner Dr. Watson and his paramour Irene Adler. The trio confronts the daughter of Professor Moriarty, with a witty helping hand from Oscar Wilde. How will the world’s greatest detective solve one of the most audacious crimes of the Victorian era?
Age recommendation: Middle school and older
