Whether riding the Giddyup event or not, this event in Lions Park offers a day of fun in the sun. Enjoy bluegrass, beers, and bike-time on Sunday, September 16 with dozens of great bike brands displaying their wares. This family-friendly event includes a kids’ bike course from Avid4Adventure, shenanigans from REI, food trucks, beer and whiskey.
For the second year, the Giddyup has teamed up with New Terrain Brewery who are making tasty brew just for this event, with proceeds from the sales supporting the Golden Giddyup’s trail efforts.
Watch a variety of artists paint the beautiful scenery around us. The event, In Plein Sight, is a free week-long public painting and gallery exposition throughout Jefferson County from Sept. 10 – 16. The biennial event features 25 professional artists painting along Clear Creek in Golden, as well as a variety of other Jeffco Open Space locations.
A gallery exhibit from Sept. 12 – 16 will feature all of the works of art created during the week, with paintings added daily as the artists produce their pieces. All artwork is available for purchase and on display at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.
In Plein Sight debuted in 2016 as a way to celebrate Jeffco Open Space Parks and serve as a cornerstone event for the volunteer-led conservation nonprofit PLAN Jeffco. Plein air, defined as “open air,” was developed in the mid-19th century by French Impressionists including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir. The idea behind this event is to bring awareness to the gorgeous landscape around us, and teach residents and visitors how to conserve the great outdoors.
For a list of times and locations where artists can be found during the event, visit Planjeffco.org.
On Sunday, September 23, 2018 Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 13th year running. Starting beneath the City’s famous ‘Welcome’ arch, right in the center of historic downtown Golden, and finishing in Parfet Park beside gushing Clear Creek, the Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops. Both runners and walkers are welcome!
Proceeds from the race go to the Golden Schools Foundation. Learn more at Goldengallop.com.
The 2018 Golden Gallop is sure to be a one-of-a-kind race in a one-of-a-kind town. Be there, running where the west runs!
The 11th Annual Worldwide Photowalk happens October 6, 2018 in thousands of cities all over the world, including here in Golden.
The Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk, dubbed the world’s largest global and social photography event, has grown immensely in size and popularity since the inaugural walk in 2007. Last year, more than 24,000 photographers of all walks of life and skill level converged to explore their corners of the world through photography and social community.
The concept of a Photowalk is simple. Photowalks are created by Walk Leaders like Golden’s Bill Way in cities all over the world. Walkers meet up at a pre-designated location to spend a few hours socializing, capturing images, and sharing with like-minded people. At the end of the Photowalk, most groups convene at local restaurants or taverns to share their images and experiences over food.
For more information and to join the photowalk, contact Bill Way at BillWayToday@gmail.com.
Once a month, car lovers gather along South Golden Road to watch hot rods, classic cars, and custom rides of all kinds do what they do best – cruise! This is Colorado’s biggest annual car cruise, and it happens on the first Saturday of each month, May through October.
A Golden tradition, the Knock Your Boots Off Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting is now in its 11th year!
General admission tickets include free samples from over 30 chili competitors, 90 different beers (courtesy of Coors Distributing), and a live show by country faves Buckstein!
Chili cooks compete for the People’s Choice award in three categories: Red Chili, Green Chili, and White Chili.
A portion of the proceeds goes towards the Golden Chamber of Commerce’s Scholarship Fund for Golden High School and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. in Parfet Park, corner of 10th Street and Washington Avenue.
For tickets and more details, visit GoldenChamber.org or call 303-279-3113.
Visit the graves of legendary Golden characters. Hear stories about their lives from storytellers and guides, Dennis Potter and Troy Rodriquez.
Tours begin and end at the Golden Cemetery. Two tours are available: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St. Registration is required – you can learn more and register online at GoldenHistory.org. Tours are free for Golden History Museum & Park members, $10 for non-members.
Program will be canceled if minimum attendance number is not reached 24 hours prior to start time.
It’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum!
The Railroad Halloween Town is a safe place to enjoy Trick or Treating. Catch a ride behind a historic Denver & Rio Grande Steam Locomotive in vintage passenger cars hosted by conductors and engineers in full costume.
Visit all of the special stops to fill your treat bags and tickle your funny bones including the “not so spooky” Haunted Railcar and the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard. Enjoy local food, kettle corn, shaved ice and even get your face painted. Finally, get a great picture of your costume as you pose in front of the Pumpkin Patch cart. Get professional fall portraits by Mama Chicken Photography.
Admission: Museum members and Children under 2 are free, Children $5, Adults $15 and Seniors $10.
Admission includes unlimited rides on the Steam Engine as well as entertainment throughout the grounds. The CRM will be open to the public on October 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with entertainment and events running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the graves of legendary Golden characters. Hear stories about their lives from storytellers and guides, Dennis Potter and Troy Rodriquez.
Tours begin and end at the Golden Cemetery. Two tours are available: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St. Registration is required – you can learn more and register online at GoldenHistory.org. Tours are free for Golden History Museum & Park members, $10 for non-members.
Program will be canceled if minimum attendance number is not reached 24 hours prior to start time.
It’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum!
The Railroad Halloween Town is a safe place to enjoy Trick or Treating. Catch a ride behind a historic Denver & Rio Grande Steam Locomotive in vintage passenger cars hosted by conductors and engineers in full costume.
Visit all of the special stops to fill your treat bags and tickle your funny bones including the “not so spooky” Haunted Railcar and the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard. Enjoy local food, kettle corn, shaved ice and even get your face painted. Finally, get a great picture of your costume as you pose in front of the Pumpkin Patch cart. Get professional fall portraits by Mama Chicken Photography.
Admission: Museum members and Children under 2 are free, Children $5, Adults $15 and Seniors $10.
Admission includes unlimited rides on the Steam Engine as well as entertainment throughout the grounds. The CRM will be open to the public on October 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with entertainment and events running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
