11AM and 1PM The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - MAP Children's Theater
When: All day
Where: Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Golden, CO
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Ichabod Crane has come to Sleepy Hollow to teach, but what he learns there nearly frightens him out of his wits! Watch as Ichabod learns of the legend of Sleepy Hollow and tries to escape the clutches of the Headless Horseman.
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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11AM and 1PM The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - MAP Children's Theater
When: All day
Where: Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Golden, CO
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Ichabod Crane has come to Sleepy Hollow to teach, but what he learns there nearly frightens him out of his wits! Watch as Ichabod learns of the legend of Sleepy Hollow and tries to escape the clutches of the Headless Horseman.
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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Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
When: 8AM
Where: Golden History Park, Arapahoe and 11th Streets, Golden, CO
Join the Foothills Running and Cycling Club for a morning run and social walk every week!
For more info, visit our website: www.memberplanet.com/foothillsrunningandcyclingclub
Brunch at the Rose
When: 10AM-3PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
The Rose will be hosting brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Come enjoy our delicious brunch menu, along with signature cocktails.
Music from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Reservations
Saturday Train Rides
When: 10AM-3PM
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
Ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive.
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Family Time - Registration Required
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming.
Registration required
Holidaily's Fall Festival
When: 11AM-4PM
Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO
Celebrate the seasons changing at Holidaily!
oin us at the Golden Taproom to enjoy delicious gluten-free Holidaily brews and food from four vendors! We'll have Isan Thai, Moore Bread Bakery, Gluten Free in the 303, and Kona Ice on-site to enjoy!
AJ’s Dog Bakery will also be at the Golden Taproom, so your furry best friend has something to enjoy, too.
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See you there!
Halloween Extravaganza
When: 11AM
Where: Rock Rest Lodge, 16005 Old Golden Road, Pleasant View, CO
Costume contest: 1st Prize - $500, 2nd Place - $100, Sexiest Costume - $100
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Hogoween Open House
When: 11AM-3PM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Free lunch (hamburgers and hot dogs) and cheap beers
Great Music
Costume Contest, Trick-or-Treating, and Pumpkin Patch
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Quick Class: What's the Fermented Fuss?
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Interested in what all the fermented food fuss is about? Come to our fermented fast class and discover how you can join the good4urevolution and Learn. Eat. Dream!
Presented by: Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored by: Natural Grocers
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CSM Football - Orediggers vs Western Colorado
When: 12PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Marv Kay Stadium, Golden, CO
Creative Campus - Fall Public Open House
When: 12-7PM
Where: Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a Public 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 Public 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 non-alcoholic beverages
Ceramics demos and Open Studio Artists Marketplace
Shopping Opportunities - get some ideas for holiday gifts. Buy direct from the artists and save!
Make Something: Fall Mocktails
When: 3-4PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Learn to mix up scrumptious nonalcoholic mocktails that celebrate the flavors of the season! We'll prepare mocktails from scratch and enjoy a tasting with light refreshments. All materials provided.
Trunk or Treat
When: 3-7PM
Where: VFW Post 4171, 15625 W. 10th Avenue, Golden, CO
Hot dogs, chips, and drinks
No Event Charge! Donations Greatly Appreciated!!
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Hamlet
When: 4PM
Where: Golden High School, 701 24th Street, Golden, CO
Trunk or Treat @ Golden Church of Christ
When: 4-6PM
Where: Golden Church of Christ, 1100 Ulysses Street, Golden, CO
Looking for a safe, no hassle alternative to going door to door for treats this season? Trunk or Treat is a safe and fun way for kids to enjoy the season with friends and neighbors in our community. Vehicles will be decorated in creative ways by church members, and children will trick or treat from trunk to trunk filling their bags with candy!
It's all free and it's all happening in the parking lot of the church.
CSM Women's Volleyball - Orediggers vs Adams State
When: 5PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, Golden, CO
Kids Halloween Party @ Golden American Legion
When: 5-7PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
Free Public Welcome www.goldenpost21.org
Halloween Party @ Cannonball Creek
When: 6-9PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 393 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Costume contest and live music from Misfits Tribute Band Hybrid Moments.
Boo Bash @ The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
When: 6-10PM
Where: The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, 1640 8th Street, Golden, CO
Boo! It's October and you know what that means —Get ready for a spooktacular time at The Eddy Taproom & Hotel’s Boo Bash! Join us for trick-or-treat decorating, pumpkin painting, ghost stories, a costume contest, and a hayride. Fun for the whole family—don’t miss out!
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Soundbath
When: 6:30-7:30PM
Where: PranaTonic Yoga & Wellness, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Golden
Join us for an immersive sound and vibrational experience! Relax and be ready to be taken on a sound healing journey with various types of instruments including crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, gongs, drums, a handpan, and more.
This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, allowing ourselves some space to rest. The vibrations from the different instruments have a way of penetrating into our cells and retuning our bodies, bringing us back into equilibrium. This can be a very therapeutic, energetic, and/or relaxing and peaceful exploration. Please bring layers and an eye mask, which will enhance your overall experience.
$35
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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.
Mines Little Showcase
When: 7PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Green Center, 924 16th Street, Golden, CO
Our first fall show of the year, Mines Little Showcase, is happening in Bunker Auditorium, Green Center!
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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
Ace-Hi Halloween Party
When: 9PM
Where: Ace-Hi Tavern, 1216 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Prizes for best costumes at midnight!
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