Good morning, Golden! Golden’s summer calendar is booking up. We’ve got live music by the creek, a three-day celebration of all things Golden at New Terrain, and Buffalo Bill Days riding into town next weekend. Definitely mark your calendars for the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast and the Buffalo Bill Days Parade, both next Saturday.
This week, you can swap kids’ clothes, adopt a new best friend, test-ride a mountain bike, listen to a 93-year-old literary legend, or attempt yoga while baby goats climb on you. Something for everyone, as long as you’re willing to embrace the heat. 😅
Let’s get into it!
In today’s issue:
🎵 Wednesdays on the Creek
🤠 Buffalo Bill Days
🎨 36th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival
📌 Bulletin Board
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
🎵 Wednesdays on the Creek
Don’t forget to head to The Golden Hotel this week for free music by the creek!
🤠 Buffalo Bill Days
Parade • Live Music • Arts & Crafts • Family Fun
The annual Western celebration is returning to Golden from July 24 through July 26, with the Buffalo Bill Days Parade downtown on Saturday, July 25, starting at 10:00 a.m.
“Golden will again be hosting its annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration. This event dates back to the 1940’s as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill’s grave. The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has expanded the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden.”
See the schedule below:
🎨 36th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival
“This year’s event will be held in Parfet Park in historic downtown Golden with art on display for sale, food vendors, beer and wine, and a Festival Store run by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Close to one-hundred artists are meticulously selected by a local jury of industry professionals. Artistic categories are Two-Dimensional, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry, Ceramics, Fiber Arts, and Glass.”
When: August 15-16 @ 10am-5pm
Where: Parfet Park (new location this year!)
📌 Bulletin Board
Golden Fire Department Pancake Breakfast on Sat, July 25 - “Always a community favorite [and a Goose favorite], this event raises funds to support the Golden Fire Foundation.” Grab your tickets at the Golden Fire Department (911 10th St); $10 plate for adults $5 a plate for children under 12.
Golden Kids Clothes Swap Drop Off This Weekend - “FREE kids clothing, books, and gear!” Donate your clothes, books, baby items, etc off at the lower parking lot of Hillside Community Church on Friday from 5-7pm. Come on Saturday from 9-11am and shop for free!
Reminders:
Volunteer Graphic Designer for BGOLDN - “If you have a background in graphic design, are a Canva expert, and enjoy helping create engaging communications that support our mission, we’d love to connect….Interested in learning more? Email [email protected]”
Apply to Join Golden's Historic Preservation Focus Group - “The City of Golden is seeking 8-10 community members to participate in a Historic Preservation Focus Group….The focus group will review draft Historic Preservation Architectural Guidelines, discuss potential updates to the Historic Preservation Board's powers, and evaluate potential zoning code amendment ideas and process improvements affecting Golden's historic districts and individually designated historic properties.”
Child Watch Available at Golden Community Center - (This was from the City of Golden Newsletter but the rec center website is not updated. For more information, email [email protected].) “The Golden Community Center has launched Child Watch, a program that allows parents to work out with discounted childcare for their 1 to 7-year-olds. Each session covers two hours. Resident drop-ins are $10 and non-residents are $12. Parents can also purchase punch passes to maximize savings.” Available Tuesdays (8:30am - 12:30pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm) and Wednesdays (8:30am-12:30pm)
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly
MONDAY (7/13)
🗑 Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup (7/13 @ 7am) - Weekly at the Golden History Museum. Join for as long as you can. Done by 9am.
TUESDAY (7/14)
GEAR Presents: Tap Into Tuesdays @ The Eddy (7/14 @ 4pm) - “Monthly networking for outdoor industry professionals….Whether you work in outdoor retail, gear, fitness, nutrition, nonprofits, or any corner of the outdoor recreation industry, this is your space. No pressure. Just good people, good beer, and good conversation.”
WENESDAY (7/15)
📚 93-Year-Old Author of "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" @ Golden History Museum (7/15 @ 10:30am) - Lecture series; “Author Joanne Greenberg, writing under the pseudonym Hannah Green, published the famous semi-autobiography about mental health in 1964. It has since been made into a movie and a play.”
🚲 Bike Demo Days: Mondraker @ New Terrain (7/15 @ 3-7pm) - Free demo rides at the brewery.
🎵 Wednesdays on the Creek @ The Golden Hotel (7/15 @ 6-9pm) - Free and family-friendly! Cosmic Caravan (Jam Band / Folk Rock) will perform and patio opens at 5pm. Food and drink specials will be available for purchase.
🤠 Country Line Dancing @ Buffalo Rose (7/15 @ 7pm) - “Whether you’re a seasoned line dancer or just looking to kick back with some cold drinks and hot music, this is your chance to experience the magic that’s been building a devoted following across the Front Range.”
THURSDAY (7/16)
🍹 Herbal Mocktails Make & Take Class (7/16 @ 6pm) - “In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to infuse vinegars for shrubs, make flavorful herbal syrups that are perfect for mocktails (or cocktails)and elevate your creations with unique glass rim mixes made from herbs, spices, salts, and sugars. “
💎 Gemstone Identification (7/15 @ 6pm) - “Mix science and sparkle for the perfect summer combination! Discover the fascinating stories behind gemstones and sharpen your identification skills…”
🤣 Free Comedy Show @ Mad Macks (7/16 @ 7-9pm) - "Once a month, Mad Macks Brewing turns the taproom into a laughter-soaked lair of chaos and craft beer. Salty B Comedy brings a rotating lineup of stand-up talent to keep the jokes sharp and the energy unpredictable."
🍺 Golden Days Festival at New Terrain (7/16-7/18) - “Join us for the inaugural Golden Days, a brand new festival in 2026 that celebrates beer, music, food and culture that all have ties to Golden, Colorado!”
FRIDAY (7/17)
🎨 Golden Hour: Music & Art @ Foothills Art Center (7/17 @ 6-8pm) - "Join us for Golden Hour at Foothills Art Center, where stunning sunsets, live music, and demonstrating artists come together in the heart of Golden! Unwind in our courtyard, surrounded by mountain views, and enjoy delicious food and drink from local businesses."
🔢 Drag Bingo: Pride Fever! @ Mountain Toad (7/17 @ 7:30pm) - “Bingo with a show!”
🍺 Golden Days Festival at New Terrain (7/16-7/18) - “Join us for the inaugural Golden Days, a brand new festival in 2026 that celebrates beer, music, food and culture that all have ties to Golden, Colorado!”
SATURDAY (7/18)
🧘 Yoga at The Eddy Lawn (7/18 @ 8am) - Free class but sign up; “This high-energy class combines cardio bursts, strength intervals, and fluid yoga transitions for a full-body workout that builds stamina and strength while keeping you grounded in your breath.”
🧘 Yoga in the Park (7/18 @ 9am) - “Join us every Saturday morning for Yoga in Parfet Park, a serene outdoor yoga experience set in the heart of Golden, Colorado.” Donation based, registration required.
👕 Golden Kids Clothes Swap (7/18 @ 9am) - “FREE kids clothing, books, and gear!” Donate your clothes, books, baby items, etc off at the lower parking lot of Hillside Community Church on Friday from 5-7pm. Come on Saturday from 9-11am and shop for free!
🐍 Preschool Nature Nuts: Snakes Alive! (7/18 @ 10am) - Ages 3-5 with an adult; free with registration. “In this program we’ll discover why snakes are sssssssooooo cool!”
🐶 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.“
🔮 Palm Reading at Golden Rock Shop (7/18 @ 12-4pm) - “Join us for Palm Reading with Cami at Golden Rock Shop. Walk-ins welcome, appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
🥣 Soundbath at PranaTonic (7/18 @ 6:30pm) - “Relax and be ready to be taken on a sound healing journey with various types of instruments including crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, gongs, drums, handpans, and more.”
🥏 Summit Pro Ultimate Frisbee Game (7/18 @ 7pm) - Taking on Oakland at Mine’s stadium.
🎭 "Me, Myself, & Barbra" featuring the music of Barbra Streisand @ Miners Alley (7/18 @ 7:30pm) - “An evening a lifetime in the making, featuring the music of Barbra Streisand.”
🍺 Golden Days Festival at New Terrain (7/16-7/18) - “Join us for the inaugural Golden Days, a brand new festival in 2026 that celebrates beer, music, food and culture that all have ties to Golden, Colorado!”
SUNDAY (7/19)
🧘 Baby Goat Yoga at Lions Park (7/19 @ 9am) - “Bring your own yoga mat, or rent a mat for $5 and have no worries about any surprises on yours. After 45 minutes of yoga, you'll have 15 minutes to unwind and bottle feed the goats.”
🥣 Yoga and Sound Bath by the Creek at The Golden Hotel (7/19 @ 9:30am) - “Join us for a 75 minute class where we drop into the self through 50 minutes of intermediate yoga followed by a 20 sound healing session.”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
🍶 Summer Sake Dinner at Nosu Ramen (7/20 @ 6:30pm) - “Four-course communal sake dinner featuring peak-season flavors and curated sake pours from Kome Collective.”
🍦 Skin Care Serums for Incredible Skin & An Ice Cream Social @ Earth Sweet Boutique (7/23 @ 5:30pm) - “Want to Change your skin radically? You need serums!! Don't be intimidated by them, come learn from an expert, all while tasting our Homemade Ice Creams!”
🤠 Buffalo Bill Days @ Parfet Park (7/24-07/26) - A “full-blown celebration featuring music, art, food, and plenty of family-friendly activities.”
🥞 Golden Fire Department Pancake Breakfast (7/25 @ 6:30-10am) - “Always a community favorite [and a Goose favorite], this event raises funds to support the Golden Fire Foundation.” Grab your tickets at the Golden Fire Department (911 10th St); $10 plate for adults $5 a plate for children under 12.
🚲 Golden Bike Cruise: Colorado 150 Years! (7/28 @ 5:30-9pm) - "If the USA is having a birthday, SO IS COLORADO as our great state was founded 100 years later! Celebrate the Centennial State any way you like. Enjoy beer from New Terrain and a delicious burger, plus kids and adult giveaways."
🪨 Mineral ID Days at Mines Museum (8/1 @ 1-4pm) - “Got a mystery rock, mineral, or fossil? Bring it to the museum for Mineral ID Day and let our experts help uncover what you’ve found!” Limit of 3 per person.
🤣 Trailer Park Tragedy at Mad Macks Brewing (8/1 @ 6:30pm) - “Our Murder Mystery Night is back. Join us Aug. 1 for a Trailer Park Tragedy, an event full of questionable characters, suspicious motives, and plenty of backyard drama.” $15 and includes your first beer.
🎵 The 4th Annual Big Hooray in the Golden Community Garden (8/27) - “Mark your calendars! A bluegrass, potluck, fundraising community jamboree.”
THANKS!
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