Events for Saturday, March 2nd 2024

The Golden Community Center is a 71,483 square foot multifunction recreation facility beautifully situated in Lions Park. The Community Center first opened its doors in October 1994. A major renovation in 2006-2007 expanded the existing structure into a state-of-the-art recreation facility complete with two indoor swimming pools, a large climbing wall, and expanded fitness and community use areas with new equipment.

The Community Center boasts a full array of activities, classes, and fitness opportunities for everyone in the community, from tot to senior. Active adults gather in the upstairs Front Porch area for community and conversation, while downstairs, the leisure pool with water slide is popular with children. Adults, meanwhile, enjoy a variety of fitness options from free weights and cardio machinesto group fitness classes and personal trainers to help you reach your goals.

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Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO

The following locations often have local exhibitors; call first for hours and information.

ALLEGORIC ART TATTOO
1224 Washington Avenue #105
720-762-0867

ARTHUR LAKES LIBRARY
1400 Illinois Street
303-273-3698

BOOK AND BREW
1400 Illinois Street
303-384-2369

CAFE 13
1301 Arapahoe Street
303-278-2225

THE EDDY HOTEL & TAPROOM
1640 8th Street
720-442-8150

GOLDEN LIBRARY
1019 10th Street
303-235-5275

THE GOLDEN MILL
1012 Ford Street
720-405-6455

GOLDEN REAL ESTATE
1214 Washington Avenue
303-302-3636

HIGHER GROUNDS CAFE
803 14th Street
303-271-0998

LOVELAND GARDENS POCKET PARK
1101-1104 Washington Avenue (east side)
Outdoors

MINERS ALLEY PLAYHOUSE
1224 Washington Avenue
303-935-3044

SPIRITS IN THE WIND GALLERY
1211 Washington Avenue
303-279-1192

COLORADO ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL FILMS
Check out past CEFF films
Explore the collection of festival films now available for streaming. Most films are free to stream.  Titles with a $ indicate film is available to rent.  

COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
The Colorado Railroad Museum’s staff team created a full lineup of new programs that YOU can experience in the comfort of your own home. All Aboard, Online!

DINOSAUR RIDGE
If you’re looking for activities to entertain and challenge your kid, we’ve got you covered:  online education portal. 

GOLDEN BEER TALKS
Listen to past Golden Beer Talks.

GOLDEN HISTORY MUSEUM

• Delve into 150 years of news from Golden in our digitized historic newspaper collection 
• Explore photos and objects in our online collection
• Read about the amazing rediscoveries we've uncovered during our expansive Legacy Collection Inventory on our blog
• Enjoy a walk and self-guided historic tour around Golden using our online guide or walk through the Golden History Park and use a brochure to learn about the buildings' histories.

• E-books and Audiobooks
  
• Quality Films and Documentaries
  
• Newspapers and Magazines
  
• Educational Entertainment for Kids
  
• More Hoopla!
  
• DIY Arts and Crafts
  

12-3PM Haven Slay @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
1PM Band of Brothers @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
5-9PM Live Music @ Bridgewater Grill
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Chris Child @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
7PM Ten Years Gone & Sonic Highways @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
7PM Grown A$$ Man Band @ Golden Moon Speakeasy
7:30PM Embellish! Improvisation in Baroque & Jazz @ Calvary Church
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern

AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING MUSEUM
710 10th Street (map)
303-996-2755
Closed Saturday and Sunday and all Federal Holidays

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

Center for Railroad Photography & Art Winners
Every year, the Center for Railroad Photography & Art holds a contest that attracts some of today’s finest and most creative photographers. Those who placed in this year’s program will have their photographs displayed at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden into 2023. The Museum’s goal is to showcase not only Colorado’s rich railroad history, but also the many creative people—around the world—who keep the spirit of railroading alive and well in the 21st century.

Without Words
Shining a spotlight on how railroaders have communicated over the years using sight, sound and code

LOWER GALLERY

Beebe and Clegg: Their Enduring Photographic Legacy
This exhibit focuses on Lucius Beebe who—joined in 1941 by his life partner Charles Clegg—introduced railroad photography and the world of railroading to popular audiences in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Employing dramatic images and sweeping promotional strategies, this dynamic duo created more than 30 books on railroading and Western Americana, demonstrating that the railroad serves the nation as an icon of the American experience.

Romance Along the Rails: The Phenomenon of Beebe and Clegg
In this companion exhibit, learn more about this fascinating couple and view correspondence, Colorado-specific publications, and other physical reminders of their love affair with Colorado and its narrow gauge railroading legacy. 

FOOTHILLS ART CENTER 
809 15th Street (map)
303-279-3922
CLOSED Wednesday, New Year's Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day

CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION

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

Discovery Awaits:  Highlights from the Collection, Signs O' The Times, Confection Perfection: Jolly Rancher Company, Epic Events, Legendary People, the History Lab, and the Touch Gallery

The Salon:  Golden High School 150th Anniversary Exhibit || Topo-Embroideries:  Works by Kathy Mitchell-Garton (through May 4, 2024)

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).

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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12:00 and 2:00 p.m.

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Where: Colorado School of Mines, Joe Coors, Jr. Softball Field, Golden, CO

With numerous food and beverage awards to its name, Denver has quickly become a dining destination for foodies. You’ll find plenty of fine dining options at chef-owned eateries, along with cuisine from around the globe at our gourmet food halls and markets, and fresh, local ingredients like green chili and Colorado lamb and beef. For the first time, Denver Restaurant Week will include four price points: $25, $35, $45 and $55 for a multi-course meal.

Participating Golden restaurants:

Bridgewater Grill @ Golden Hotel - Menu
Footprints at Fossil Trace - Menu
Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar - Menu

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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

Where: Golden History Park, Arapahoe and 11th Streets, Golden, CO

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Where: Home Depot, 16900 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO

Our Clinic is back, in its year, with over 50 local and nationally-known tyers. Also, you can Build a Fly Box with flies tied for you, and enter our huge bucket raffle. Never tied a fly? Visit our Tie Your First Fly area and make one!

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Proceeds support West Denver TU’s conservation and education activities.

Where: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West Sixth Avenue, Golden, CO

Come shop our biannual blowout sale! Up to 85% off of art, artifacts & minerals. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to support the Museum & secure your favorite pieces before they're gone!

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Where: Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO

In this fun and engaging workshop, apply improv techniques to sharpen your professional public speaking and business presentations with three expert teachers: Cindy Laudadio-Hill (Dishwater Blondes, co-producer of the Denver Improv Festival), and Miners Alley leaders Len Matheo and Lisa DeCaro. Practice quick thinking, active listening, decisive responses, and making discoveries on stage and in your career in this one-day intensive course. Leave with clear techniques you can use immediately. Become more persuasive and credible in sharing your expertise.

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Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO

Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar. 

This month we’ll be joined by Nola Krajewski from the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Nola will present the mission and vision of the Chamber, and provide information about how the Chamber supports local businesses.

Bring your thoughts, ideas, and questions, and let’s have a conversation!

Please note an online/remote option to attend will no longer be available for Coffee with Councilors in 2024, so please plan to attend in-person.

Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO

Free biker breakfast
Pancakes, sausages, fruit toppings, coffee, and OJ
We can't wait to see ya! (Bring your appetite.)

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Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax 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.

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Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO

The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Climb aboard one of our locomotives on static display and you can re-live the magic of the rails all over again! Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive!

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Train Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17.
Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 seniors ages 60+. Free for Museum members. Children under age 2 do not require a ticket.

Not a member? Visit ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org/membership to learn more, or call us at 303-279-4591 during business hours.

Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO

Colorado’s largest railroad museum is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping guests learn about the fascinating and important roles that railroads have played (and continue to play!) in the history and development of the Centennial State.

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Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO

When is snows, it covers the ground with a blanket of white. In this class, you will learn to paint this blanket of white. We will use some interesting tools to help us paint. These tools might be wax paper, plastic wrap, a basting brush, or even a mask—all great techniques to learn in watercolors. We will be using liquid watercolors, making the process so efficient. If you need supplies, for a $5 materials fee you will be able to use the supplies for the class. Try before you buy.

Non-members $120 / Members $90

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Where: Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO

It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming.

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Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO

Save the date, we're turning 8! 

Join us for a celebration that will be out of this world. 

We'll have a special beer release, three gluten-free food trucks, and a special firkin tapping. 

Food trucks: Pambasos, Isan Thai, and The Wandering Potato will be on-site from 12-7 (or until sold out) with delicious gluten-free cuisine. 

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Cheers to 8 years of Holidaily!

Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO

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Where: Colorado School of Mines, Jim Darden Field, Golden, CO

Come hang with fellow gardeners in your community.  Share seeds, stories, gardening tips and cheers to a fruitful season!

$1 off a beer when you bring seeds to share! 

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Where: Coda Brewing Company, 15965 South Golden Road, Golden, CO

Tomichi, Over Yonder’s brew dog, is turning one! He would like to officially invite you and your pups to his celebration. Activities, fundraising, treats, and other very special things.

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Where: Over Yonder Brewing Company, 18455 W. Colfax Avenue #103, Golden, CO

The Full Walking Tour is a guided tour of the East and West sides of Dinosaur Ridge. A volunteer guide will interpret the dinosaur tracks and bone fossils, local history, and geology during the one-way, 1.5-mile tour on a paved trail will take 1.5-2 hours. All walkers require a ticket to be transported via a shuttle bus to their starting point. This tour is designed for participants ages 10 and older. 
Tour Specifics:

• $18 per person (All walkers require a ticket to be transported via a shuttle bus to their starting point)
• 1.5-2 hours
• Admission to the Exhibit Hall is included with each ticket
• Masks are required on the shuttle bus (ages 3+).
• Tour may be called off for active precipitation, temps below 32 degrees, or lack of registrations.
• Appropriate attire: comfortable shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, removable clothing (windbreakers, fleeces, etc…)
• Bring water
  
• Minimum of 2 and maximum of 13 participants

Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 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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Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO

Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a table top role playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your future. If you have never played before or are a brand new to questing come roll initiative with other new adventurers! Suitable for ages 12-18. 

This is a month-long quest, meeting each Saturday. Registration is required and is for all sessions.

Let us identify your most mysterious gems, fossils, and minerals!
- Limit of 3 specimens per visitor
- We will only provide identification, not valuation

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Where: Colorado School of Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO

Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a table top role playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your future. If you are a seasoned adventurer come roll initiative with other heroes! Suitable for ages 12-18. 

This is a month-long quest, meeting each Saturday. Registration is required and is for all sessions.

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Where: Colorado School of Mines, Jim Darden Field, Golden, CO

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Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, Golden, CO

The contemporary community room at the Placid Pines Senior Care Center could really use a jukebox. When it costs more than the center can raise, a small band of former Brooklyn and Bronx residents hatch a plot to prove that aging is not a New York state of mind. This funny, heartwarming story reminds us that age is just a number, as long as we have friends to connect with.

Age recommendation: 13+ for adult subjects and older adult humor

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Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO