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
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.
See all events from the Golden Cultural Alliance.
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.
TriceraTOTs
When: All day
Where: Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center, 17681 W. Alameda Parkway, Golden, CO
9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Join us at the Discovery Center for this fun, 30-minute craft and storytime! Tickets can be purchased for children aged 2+. Children 1 and under and adults are free to attend, but please limit the total number of children attending in your group to three (3) to leave room for other families due to limited open spots.
$5
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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
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
Demystifying Micronutrients
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, are necessary for driving every biological process in the body, from energy production to immune function. In this class, we'll uncover what makes micronutrients so vital to our health, which micronutrients are essential (and commonly missing) from our diet, the best food sources, and the surprisingly easy ways to increase your daily intake.
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PAWS for Reading
When: 1-3PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Read with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet Partners! Dogs are the perfect reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment for sharing books. Children must be able to read independently and are encouraged to share a favorite book.
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Golden American Legion Dinner
When: 5-7PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
Spaghetti & Meatballs, salad $9.00 Public Welcome www.goldenpost21.org
A Night with Cara Luft & Just Us
When: 7:30PM
Where: Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music.
We're thrilled to open for Cara Luft, a Juno Award-winning artist (Canada's equivalent of a Grammy) who’s in the midst of her incredible 50 for 50 tour, spanning the US, Canada, and Europe. Cara is an extraordinary singer-songwriter, a flawless clawhammer banjo player, and wickedly funny! You won't want to miss her talent and charm lighting up the stage.
Come for a night of beautiful music and good vibes—see you there!
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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
