Regular readers will know that I rarely recommend that anyone leave the Golden city limits. Today is an exception. Golden used to be served by two interurban rail lines. One went through Arvada and the other through Lakewood. Commuter rail service throughout the Denver metro region was discontinued in 1950 and most of the streetcars were scrapped. Fortunately, one of the cars that served Golden was preserved by the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club. They’ve worked for many years to restore the car to its 1911 appearance. At that time, the line was known as the Denver & Interurban RR. The restored car is kept at the Denver Federal Center. Once a year, they hold an open house so the public can see the car and ride on it. Today is the day, from 10AM and 4PM! Learn more….
The Jefferson County Fair is in full swing at the Jeffco Fairgrounds. Visit the Fairgrounds between 10AM and midnight for livestock, art, pony rides, a petting farm, a carnival, live music, a stunt dog show, a science show, an inventors fair, mutton bustin, pro wrestling, a rodeo, and lots more! See the full list of events….
The Golden Farmers Market will be open from 8AM-1PM today. The Library will be there from 10AM-noon, featuring Love Your Pet—Make your own toy or pet memento. Grab a special homemade treat for your furry friends and browse our selection of pet-related books.
Miners Alley Children’s Theater will perform Sleeping Beauty today at 11 and 1.
Dinosaur Ridge is holding a Dinosaur Discovery Day today, from 10AM-2PM. Today’s focus is Reptiles and Birds. Learn more….
Baked Goods!
Grateful Bread is once again opening their retail shop on Saturday mornings from 10AM-2:30PM. They offer a wide range of specialty baked goods. This morning, they have a limited number of semolina sesame batards.
Cafe 13 is serving Coconut Creme Pie and Vegan Banana Creme Pie this weekend. Get a piece while they last!
Downtown will be lively again tonight, with carriage rides, street musicians, late hours and specials in the stores. Music from 5-8 and carriages from 6-8.
Tonight’s Music
ACE HI TAVERN – Karaoke at 9PM
WASHINGTON AVENUE MUSICIANS (5-8PM)
Jubilant Bridge @ Spirits in the Wind (duo using several string instruments with vocals)
Russ Knight @ Baby Does (creative modern covers with warm vocals)
OLD CAPITOL GRILL & SMOKEHOUSE – Martin Gabriel (indie acoustic rock), 6:30-9:30PM
TABLE MOUNTAIN INN GRILL & CANTINA – Live Music TBD at 5PM
WRIGLEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL – Liquor Biscuit, 4-8PM
The Colorado Cowboy Gathering is giving a summer concert tonight, at the Railroad Museum. The fabulous Mark Gardner and Rex Rideout will be performing! Doors open at 5:30 and the concert begins at 6. Bring a lawn chair. Food and beverages available for purchase.
