Good morning, Golden! If you’re feeling the pull to bundle up, drink something locally brewed, sway to live music, or do a little quiet reflecting under a glowing full Snow Moon, then this week is for you.
Below you’ll find all the cold-weather fun (hello, Vikings and banjos), a growing list of sweet Valentine’s plans, a few civic events worth checking out, and plenty of reasons to leave the house.
Let’s get into it. 🪿
In today’s issue:
🍺 UllrGrass This Weekend
💘 Valentine’s Day Plans
📌 Bulletin Board
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
🍺 UllrGrass This Weekend
This weekend is Golden’s beloved cold-weathered music & beer festival in Parfet Park—UllrGrass. “Named one of the Top Ten Outdoor Music Festivals in Colorado by the Westword, UllrGrass features a diverse lineup of bluegrass, newgrass, funk and jamband artists.”
If you need to purchase tickets, get yours ➡ here, and be sure to don your viking apparel for this event.
The Beer Festival is Saturday from noon-4pm, and check out the music schedule for the lineup of your favorite local bands.
The party doesn’t stop there though. Here are two after party events:
🎵 UllrGrass After Hours Jam @ The American Legion (1/30 & 1/31 @ 9pm) - FREE and open to the public
🎵 Nightgras!! After Hours Party at Goosetown Station (1/31 @ 10pm) - $10 cover
💘 Valentine’s Day Plans
Looking for fun ways to celebrate love locally? Look no further! I’ll add more events as I find them, and if you know of one you’d like to share, please respond to this message with it.
🍫 Galentine Celebration, Cocktails, Chocolates & Essential Oil Stress & Relaxation Blend (2/12 @ 6pm) - “Join Herbalist, Esthetician, Product Formulator & Aromatherapist Crystal Baldwin as we have fun celebrating women's friendships in this Galantine's celebratory class.”
🍷 The Science of Wine: A Valentine’s Tasting Experience at Mine’s Museum (2/13 @ 6pm) - “Sample multiple wines, learn the science behind flavor and aroma, and discover how Earth’s geology plays a surprising role in every glass.”
🎨 Layers of Love: Valentine Collage Workshop at Foothills Art Center (2/14 @ 3-5pm) - “You’ll transform paper, photos, and personal mementos into beautiful, expressive artworks. Whether you’re crafting for a partner, friend, family member, or just yourself, this is the perfect way to slow down, reflect, and create something meaningful.”
💆 Partner Massage Workshop (2/14 @ 3:30pm) - “Join Alana Waldrop, LMT, for a Two-Hour ‘Couples’ Massage Workshop : featuring a guided 30-minute massage routine you can easily recreate at home.”
🍯 Ready Set Throw - Date Night! at Foothills Art Center (2/14 @ 6:30pm) - “Join us for a one night workshop all about throwing clay on the pottery wheel!”
🥃 Valentines Day WhiskeyGrams at State 38 Distilling - “An unforgettable gift featuring a bottle of whiskey, four gourmet mini cupcakes, and a personalized love note.”
🎵 Cody Qualls: A Valentine’s Tribute to the Great American Songbook (2/14 @ 6pm) - “Join renowned vocalist Cody Qualls for a magical and memorable Valentine’s celebration, as he leads you on a heartfelt journey through America’s most beloved love songs”
📌 Bulletin Board
Free Radon Test Kits Available - The City of Golden is giving away 25 kits to residents during January as part of the City’s Healthy Housing Initiative. Available at City Hall on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Public Engagement Opportunities this week (both at the Golden Community Center at 5:30pm):
North Ford Complete Street Preferred Alternative Open House (Wed, 1/28) - “The project team will present the preferred alternative developed based on community feedback received to date. This alternative will help inform engineering design work scheduled for 2026”
Rescheduled Open House: Fire Strategic Plan (Thurs, 1/29) - “An informal community meeting focused on the City’s Fire Strategic Plan. This meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about the plan, ask questions, and share feedback that will help shape the future of fire services in Golden.”
Reminders:
Christmas Tree Recycling ends TODAY - “You can drop off your tree at our NEW collection site located at The Splash, 3151 Illinois St., through January 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.”
Women’s Strength Training at Golden Rec Center - "Women's Strength Training is a 4-week, twice-per-week strength training program designed to empower women to build confidence and foundational strength through effective, science-backed training.” Begins March 3 at the Golden Rec Center.
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly
MONDAY (1/26)
🎶 Colorado Cowboy Gathering presents, “How to Play the Harmonica” (1/26 @ 5pm) - “Western musician Jon Chandler, an award-winning writer and Colorado native, will teach our young cowpokes how to play the harmonica in a lively, interactive presentation.” Ages K through 5 at Golden Library.
TUESDAY (1/27)
📚 Book Club at Cannonball Creek Brewing (1/27 @ 6pm) - Everyone is welcome. This month’s read is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
WEDNESDAY (1/28)
🎥 Rab Feathers Film Night - Benefiting CAIC (1/28 @ 6pm) - “Rab presents a quadruple feature screening... Come watch these four unreleased films with us and benefit Friends of Colorado Avalanche Information Center.” Located at Bentgate Mountaineering.
🏔 The 10th Mountain Division and Mountain Warfare (1/28 @ 6pm) - “Lance R. Blyth will discuss his book, Ski, Climb, Fight: The 10th Mountain Division and the Rise of Mountain Warfare, tracing the long-standing but largely unexamined relationship between the civilian outdoor recreation industry and the military.” Located at he Golden History Museum & Park.
THURSDAY (1/29)
🐶 A (Hand Drawn) Dog Show at Astor House (1/29) - Beginning 1/29, “Come check out [this event] at Foothills Art Center. Our main floor hands on area has a wall of drawn dogs, complete with their personality traits for fun”
🎵 Moon Shroom at New Terrain Brewing (1/29 @ 6pm)
🎉 10th Anniversary Party at Earth Sweet Boutique (1/29 @ 4-8pm) - Live music, free food and drinks, a raffle, and other goodies.
FRIDAY (1/30)
🤠 35th Colorado Cowboy Gathering at The Rose (1/30 @ 1-4:30pm) - “Join us for our “Kickin’ It Off” Matinee, 35th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering, a festival of Western music, poetry, and storytelling that celebrates the heart of cowboy heritage.”
🤣 Sam Ellefson Stand Up Comedy at Gnarly’s (1/30 @ 8pm)
🍻 UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival (1/30-2/1) - “Named one of the Top Ten Outdoor Music Festivals in Colorado by the Westword, UllrGrass features a diverse lineup of bluegrass, newgrass, funk and jamband artists.”
🎭 The Odd Couple (Female version) at Miner’s Alley (1/30 @ 7:30pm)
SATURDAY (1/31)
🍻 UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival (1/30-2/1) - “Named one of the Top Ten Outdoor Music Festivals in Colorado by the Westword, UllrGrass features a diverse lineup of bluegrass, newgrass, funk and jamband artists.”
🎵 Nightgras!! After Hours Party at Goosetown Station (1/31 @ 10pm) - “Nightgrass shows will feature the UllrGrass Band Contest Finalists plus Ullr All-Star sit-ins.” $10 cover.
SUNDAY (2/1)
🏃 Parent Run Club @ Evolution PT (2/1 @ 10:30am) - Childcare is available during the run with different run paces and hike options.
🍻 UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival (1/30-2/1) - “Named one of the Top Ten Outdoor Music Festivals in Colorado by the Westword, UllrGrass features a diverse lineup of bluegrass, newgrass, funk and jamband artists.”
🌕 Snow Moon Yoga, Journaling & Meditation at Ride Yoga & Wellness (2/1 @ 4pm) - “Our time together will incorporate breath work to build warmth, Yin shapes to improve circulation, journaling for mental clarity and a Vinyasa flow to bring breath, body & mind together.”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
🍽 Dine Back Night: Golden High School’s Wish Week at The Golden Mill (2/3 @ 5-8pm) - “A community wide fundraiser benefiting Make-A-Wish Colorado. Dine with us during the event window to help support an amazing cause!”
👢 Country Line Dancing at The Rose (2/4 @ 7pm) - “Join Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and line dancing that'll have you two-stepping till closing time.”
👭 Women’s Circle at PranaTonic (2/6 @ 5:30pm) - “This gathering offers a tranquil space for meditation, movement, writing, and collective reflections, nurturing deeper connections among participants. All women are invited, whether you join us occasionally or regularly, to share in the magic together.”
🐶 Goldens in Golden (2/7 @ 9am-1pm) - “Thousands of Goldens and their humans gather downtown and along Washington Avenue beneath the iconic Golden arch!”
☕ Golden Startup Coffee (2/11 @ 9am) - “Golden Startup Coffee is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, & community members to explore Colorado startup journeys.”
🍷 The Science of Wine: A Valentine’s Tasting Experience at Mine’s Museum (2/13 @ 6pm) - “Sample multiple wines, learn the science behind flavor and aroma, and discover how Earth’s geology plays a surprising role in every glass.”
📚 Golden Silent Book Group (2/21 @ 1pm) - “A cozy series held on the 3rd Saturday of each month…Adults gather to read in peaceful silence for one hour, followed by 30 minutes of optional conversation and mingling. Refreshments are served at the start.”
🍷 Wine, Women & Wellness (2/29 @ 4-6pm) - FREE event at Impact Chiropractic Golden. “Free wine, a beautiful grazing table + snacks, and an incredible community of women prioritizing their health together.”
🚲 E-Bikes in Golden: A Community Conversation (3/10 @ 5:30pm) - Bike Walk Golden Presents: “Thinking about buying an ebike? Already riding one? Just curious? Hear from a panel of Golden PD, Bicycle Colorado, and Community Experts.” Will take place at Mountain Toad Brewing.
🍶 Modern Kitsugi at Foothills Art Center (4/2 @ 1pm) - “Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese art form of the mending of ceramics — creating beauty from brokenness.”
THANKS!
Until next week—stay warm, stay curious, and thanks for being here.
