Good morning, Golden! I’m sure all my Ted Lasso fans out there caught this week’s title reference, and if you didn’t, please know that “Football is Life” is best read with the joyful intensity of a man who has never once under-celebrated a goal.
And of all the weeks to embrace the Ted Lasso spirit, this one might rank Top 5 in Golden for me. We’ve got the World Cup, Movies & Music in Parfet Park, and a brand-new Midweek Farmers Market all making their debut this week. Add in Golden Startup Coffee on Wednesday, a Book Fair for Adults: The Spicening at New Terrain, an Apex home game, and the Game of Shrooms, and this week is quite simply a recipe for awesome sauce.
So much is happening, friends. I hope you find something worth showing up for! Go Team USA!!
In today’s issue:
🕵 Curious About the Curiosity Shop
🦁 Lions Park Concept Chosen
📌 Bulletin Board
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
🕵 Curious About the Curiosity Shop
From Ace Hardware’s shopping center to Ace-Hi Tavern’s next-door neighbor, the Golden Curiosity Shop has relocated! A sign on the door tells folks to “check back in a couple of weeks” for their soft opening.
But I’m too excited not to share now! If you haven’t been, this place is a tiny museum with plenty of “wait, what is that?!” moments. We’re talking moon rocks, bones, gems, fossils, taxidermy, insects, preserved specimens, and the kind of delightful oddities that make kids whisper “cooooool” and adults suddenly remember they, too, deserve a little magic/weirdness in their day.
I first heard whispers of the move while buying a gift there months ago, but the owner was keeping the exact location hush-hush (very on-brand for a curiosity shop, honestly). Now the secret is out: Golden’s wonderfully weird little treasure chest is downtown, and I am thrilled! Go support a local shop that makes Washington Ave just a little more mysterious. 🔎✨
Golden Curiosity Shop is opening next to Ace-Hi Tavern.
🦁 Lions Park Concept Chosen
The crowd has spoken. Check out the winning concept below and learn more ➡ here.
📌 Bulletin Board
The City demos electric trash truck - “Join the City of Golden for a demonstration of a super cool, super quiet, all-electric trash truck that could help serve downtown Golden.”
Game of Shrooms in Golden - From the creators of Golden’s Shiny Sphere Search: “Saturday, June 13th we will be hiding these hand-blown glass mushrooms starting at the Golden History Park and continuing up the Peak to Plains trail for you to find and keep!”
Home Gardeners: do you have extra produce? - Golden Pantry and Thrift will take it! “Donate your extra fresh produce to neighbors who need it most. A little from your garden can make a big difference on someone's plate.” Drop off at 1401 Ford Street
Feedback on residential waste collection hauler bidding process - “The City of Golden is seeking feedback on bids for its next Residential Waste Collection Hauler for the Pay As You Throw (PAYT) program. The bidding process currently is between four waste haulers and includes various pricing structures for different services.” See how you can submit feedback via the link.
Free non-residential lawn removal service - “Non-residential property owners in Golden, like HOAs, schools, and businesses can apply for free lawn removal services via Resource Central. Removal and disposal of turf is free for up to 5,000 square feet.” Submit by Friday, June 12.
Golden Midweek Farmer’s Market launches this week - Check out this new Wednesday Market at Golden High School from 3-6pm.
Reminders:
2026 Cornhole League in Lions Park - The league runs Wednesdays, June 3 - Aug 12. To register, email [email protected] with your team name, member names, member email addresses, and if you can bring a set of boards and bags. $45 per team.
Sign up for Lookout Alert - Lookout Alert sends critical emergency notifications from the City of Golden and Jefferson County. “On Wednesday, June 3, beginning in the morning, Lookout Alert will begin a system-wide test in Clear Creek County, Jefferson County, the City and County of Broomfield, and the City of Westminster… This test will measure the effectiveness of Lookout Alert. No action is required.”
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly
TUESDAY (6/9)
🗑 Electric Trash Truck Demo Event at Astor House (6/9 @ 10am) - “Join the City of Golden for a demonstration of a super cool, super quiet, all-electric trash truck that could help serve downtown Golden.”
WENESDAY (6/10)
☕ Golden Startup Coffee (6/10 @ 9-11am) - “…a simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to help founders and elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado.”
🥕 Midweek Farmer’s Market Launch (6/10 @ 3-6pm) - The new Wednesday market launches this week at Golden High School. Artisan products, produce, and more are available.
🚲 Revel Bikes Golden’s Grand Opening Party (6/10 @ 5pm) - “We’re throwing a party to celebrate our new location in Golden, CO, and you are invited! Join us for tacos from De Canasta Mis Tacos, refreshments, and meet the whole Revel crew. We’d love to see you there.”
🚲 Gravel Ride & Happy Hour at Bivy Bar (6/10 @ 6pm) - “Join us for a gravel ride on south table mesa followed by hour hour with prizes and slide show.”
👢 Country Line Dancing at The Rose (6/10 @ 7pm) - Live music and line dancing.
THURSDAY (6/11)
🦖 Dinosaur Yoga at Golden Library (6/11 @ 11:30am) - “Stretch, move, and roar your way through a dinosaur-themed yoga class featuring kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing exercises, stories, and songs in both English and Spanish. Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one from us for this fun and relaxing family experience.”
FRIDAY (6/12)
🧘 Yoga at The Golden Mill (6/12 @ 9:30am) - “An energizing, all-level yoga flow set against fresh air and rooftop views.”
✨ Buti Party: Friday Night Lights! at Rise Yoga (6/12 @ 6:30pm) - “Join Andi for BUTI, BASS and BLACKLIGHTS! We will get glowed up together (wear white, bright and/or neon colors if you have it, but we will provide all the glow supplies for you to shine bright in the night!), and then we’ll sweat it out with a 75min buti class.”
📽 Movies & Music in Parfet Park (6/12 @ 7pm) - Kick off movie season with live music followed by a showing of Zootopia 2 in Parfet Park.
⚽ USA vs Paraguay @ New Terrain (6/12 @ 7pm) - “We’ll be showing all USA World Cup matches here at the brewery this year. All games will be featured on a large fireplace-mantle TV with sound playing throughout the main taproom.”
🎵 Led Zepplin & ACDC Tribute at The Rose (6/12 @ 7pm) - “Buffalo Rose proudly presents a powerhouse night of classic rock, featuring two of Colorado’s finest tribute bands.”
🤣 Stand Up With Chet Tilly and Friends! at Gnarley’s (6/12 @ 8pm) - “Get ready for a night of sharp observations, hilarious storytelling, and big laughs from one of Denver's rising comedy talents!”
SATURDAY (6/13)
🧘 Yoga at The Eddy Lawn (6/13 @ 8am) - Free class but sign their waiver!
🧶 Worldwide Knit in Public Day (6/13 @ 10am-noon) - “Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13, for this FREE event. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome!”
👠 Cinderella at Miner’s Alley (6/13 @ 11am and 1pm) - “A peachy keen update on a classic tale!”
🏳🌈 Pride Music Bingo! at Bivy Bar (6/13 @ 4:30pm) - “Pride music bingo hosted by drag queen Brittany Blaze! Great music & fun prizes!”
🏍 Toyota Thunder Valley National Pro Motcross (6/13 @ 7am-7pm) - Watch the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder Valley (by Green Mountain).
🥏 Pro Ultimate Frisbee: The Apex (6/13 @ 5pm) - Watch Colorado’s Apex take on San Diego. “Beer specials, food trucks, games, face-painter, live music, giveaways, & more!” Playing at Mines Stadium.
SUNDAY (6/14)
🪩 Disco Themed Brunch with DJ at The Rose (6/14 @ 9am-12pm) - Summer breakfast menu and bottomless mimosas.
📚 Book Fair for Adults Part 2 (6/14 @ 11am-4pm) - “After the success of our first Book Fair for Adults, we’re turning it up a notch (or three) by spreading things out and taking the entire experience outside for a day of sunshine, stories, and just the right amount of spice.”
🪴 Plant Swap at Golden Library (6/14 @ 12-3pm) - “Drop in from 12 – 3 p.m. with healthy houseplants or cuttings to swap for something new-to-you or arrive empty-handed to adopt your new favorite houseplant or succulent. Pots, potting soil and plant care information provided.”
📖 Silent Book Club at New Terrain (6/14 @ 5pm) - “Bring any book or audiobook from your personal collection and enjoy a quiet space here to read whatever you want at your own pace!”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
💍 Silversmithing Class at Earth Sweet Boutique (6/16 @ 6pm) - Build your own sterling silver ring and set your stone. Last class sold out.
🎨 Art in Motion: The 5th Annual Aerial Performance at The Golden Mill (6/16 @ 6pm) - “Join us for Art in Motion, a family-friendly evening of aerial performance in partnership with Foothills Art Center. Enjoy the show while you dine—The Golden Mill will donate 10% of all sales to Foothills Art Center.”
🍺 Golden Beer Talks (6/16 @ 6:30pm) - Topic is Art in Public Places.
🐐 Baby Goat Night at New Terrain (6/16 @ 5-8pm) - “Guided Goat Hikes will be here with about a dozen miniature goats of various age and size!”
🎸 Party Like It’s 1999 (6/18 @ 6pm) - The Eddy Hotel’s 5th Anniversary. “Join us as we celebrate 5 incredible years with the ultimate throwback anniversary party packed with nostalgia, music, and unforgettable vibes!”
⚽ USA vs Australia @ New Terrain (6/19 @ 1pm) - “We’ll be showing all USA World Cup matches here at the brewery this year. All games will be featured on a large fireplace-mantle TV with sound playing throughout the main taproom.”
🌈 Pride at The Golden Mill: Drag Bingo (6/19 @ 6pm) - “Celebrate Pride at The Golden Mill with a fabulous night of Drag Bingo hosted by Talia Tucker and Zarah!” Free to attend.
🎨 Artsweek Golden (6/20-6/21) - 70 artist booths will be set up in Parfet Park.
🎥 Rocky Horror Picture Show Pride Month Celebration! at Gnarly’s (6/20 @ 10pm) - “Let’s do the Time Warp, Golden! Join us at Gnarly’s Theater for a late-night Rocky Horror experience featuring a live shadow cast performing in sync with the cult-classic film on our giant 200 in. screen.”
🚲 Bike to Work Day (6/24 @ ~6am-9am) - Four stops listed so far around Golden. Check the exact times & plan ahead.
🐐 Rec Center Baby Goat Yoga (6/27 @ 9am) - Register in advance. Class is at Lions Park.
🚲 Golden Bike Cruise: USA Themed (6/30 @ 5:30pm) - “Celebrate America's 250th birthday with your most festive red, white and blue regalia! Enjoy beer from New Terrain and a delicious burger from Bob's Atomic. Band is Dollhouse Thieves. See you soon!”
⛑ Wilderness First Aid with Colorado Mountain Club (7/9-7/10 @ 8am-5pm) - “This course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, and environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care, and deliver a cohesive report.”
🐶 50th Birthday Bash with Foothills Animal Shelter (7/18 @ 11am-2pm) - “A family-friendly open house featuring shelter tours, interactive educational stations, and reduced adoption fees on adult dogs! Enjoy a complimentary lunch on our patio and cool off with a sweet treat from Kona Ice.“
🎵 The 4th Annual Big Hooray in the Golden Community Garden (8/27) - “Mark your calendars! A bluegrass, potluck, fundraising community jamboree.”
THANKS!
Know an electric trash truck fan, a yarnie (just learned this), or a regular Shiny Sphere Searcher in Golden who could get something out of this newsletter? Please spread the love and share this! Have a wonderful week and go Team USA ⚽ (and Colorado Apex)! 🎉
