Presented by Mopar Parts and in cooperation with Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, the Mopar Big Block Party kicks off Mile High Nationals NHRA racing weekend in downtown Golden. Race car driver are presented for public autographs and local car clubs display their cars.
Enjoy live music, concept cars, and local car displays. Food and beer will also be available for purchase.
On Sunday, September 24, 2017 Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 12th year running! Starting again beneath the City’s famous ‘Welcome’ arch, right in the center of historic downtown Golden, and finishing in Parfet Park beside Clear Creek, the Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops followed by the Kid’s Fun Run.
Learn more and register today!
Looking for a fun run for the entire family? Don’t miss the 8th annual Coyote 5K Classic and 1 mile fun run on Sunday, October 1 in Golden, CO at 8:30 am. All proceeds benefit Shelton elementary school.
The 5k course is nestled next to Apex open space and has stunning views of Golden’s Table Mountains and Boulder’s Flatirons. The 5k starts and finishes at Shelton Elementary in Golden, CO. The course is hilly and challenging but will reward you with beautiful views. The 1-mile fun run will take place on Shelton Elementary school field and nearby park and bike trail.
Celebrate Golden History Museum with delicious food from the Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse, cocktails and entertainment at the annual Black & White Night event. Normally, Black & White Night coincides with the opening of a new exhibit, but this year, we’ll be giving a fond send off to three exhibits as we prepare for renovation construction at the museum. Get a glimpse of construction plans, discover newly acquired artifacts, and join the excitement as we prepare to undergo a complete transformation of the Museum!
Dress to impress in your best black and white finery! Purchase your tickets in advance at www.goldenhistory.org/BWN. Tickets are $75 individual or $140 for a pair.
The Golden Chamber of Commerce & Coors Distributing Company present the Knock Your Boots Off Chili Cook-Off & Beer Tasting. Proceeds of this tasty event benefit the Golden Chamber of Commerce community projects, including the Scholarship Fund for Golden High School and supporting St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Purchase an armband and join other chili and beer lovers for an afternoon of chili and beer tasting, or enter your own recipe and see how it stacks up with other local chili cooks!
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) is proud to host an exhibition of modern quilts from a talented group of modern quilters — The Denver Metro Modern Quilt Guild. How New is Modern, an exhibition of quilts designed and created by Denver-area modern quilters, explores well-known and classic designs in unique and unexpected ways. Using quilts from RMQM’s own collection as inspiration, thirty-seven quilts present reimaginations of classic quilt patterns, utilizing bright colors, unusual fabrics, and intricate quilting.
On display from October 23 to February 3, 2018, How New Is Modern will provide all visitors to the museum with a fresh exploration of long favored traditional patterns, encouraging discussion between traditional and modern quilters. Also on display will be a collection of favorite quilts from the Museum’s collection, including the traditional quilts that inspired How New Is Modern.
An opening reception for the exhibit is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 27. The reception is open to the public. The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is open every day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Great Turkey Chase happens Thanksgiving morning starting in Parfet Park at 8:30 a.m.!
This 3 Mile Fun Run/Walk along beautiful Clear Creek in Golden Colorado is good fun for the entire family. Children can chase Tom the Turkey to try and get a feather, which they turn in for a prize. After the run get your huge Pumpkin Pie, entry gift, and goody bag. Then enjoy a beer from Cannonball Creek Brewing Co. and Holidaily Brewing Co.
$1.00 from each Adult Entry goes to the Golden Schools Foundation!
Run On over to Runners High in Golden to register.
The 4th annual Be A Tool 5k Run (On Small Business Saturday) is being held to help support the growth of the Neighborhood Rehab Project (coined Be A Tool) – which is a non-profit based out of Golden, CO. Our focus is addressing safe, dry, warm, & quality of life issues for homeowners in need. In September of this year over 1,000 volunteers came together in Golden, Arvada & Englewood to help work on projects for folks in need of warm, safe and dry conditions.
Proceeds from this race will go directly toward future projects in 2017 & 2018.
The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. under the Howdy Folks arch. Save your bibs because participants will receive a free pancake breakfast and a chance to win one of many give-away prizes. Men’s & women’s 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall winner will receive a medal.
Register early, the first 200 registrants will receive an Elf hat. This is an incredibly fun, family friendly event! Put on your most festive holiday attire and come join us for a fun morning of activities supporting Small Business Saturday as well as a great cause!
The Golden History Museum & Park is thrilled to announce that, following a six-month closure to renovate the building, the Golden History Museum (GHM) will reopen on Saturday, June 23! To celebrate the renovation and the Museum’s 80th anniversary, GHM will have a FREE public open house on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Westernaires will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon to add to the festivities with cavalry, trick roping, ponies and more. The Museum is located at 923 10th St.
Whether you’ve been to GHM many times or never before, this will be a whole new experience. All of the exhibits and displays are new, there are many hands-on areas, and for the first time, the work that’s done behind the scenes to restore artifacts will now be in plain view. For more information and details call 303-278-3557 or visit GoldenHistory.org.
See new programming spaces, a research center, a hands-on gallery for families with young children, and dynamic new exhibits that highlight the City’s collection of historic objects.
