# Things to do with kids in Golden, CO

> 24 upcoming family events and 10 places and ongoing programs in Golden, CO (Jefferson County, CO), in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Mountain Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Cavemen Vs. Zombies — Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/cavemen-vs-zombies-miners-alley-theatre-for-young-audiences--listing-79c3441862b2c2a492c67751) — Sat, Oct 24 (+2 more dates) · Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, Golden · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. Miners Alley Performing Arts Center's youth-audience series presents an all-new, not-too-spooky Halloween story in which curious cavemen meet zany zombies and the audience has to…
- [Trunk or Treat at Golden Church of Christ](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/trunk-or-treat-at-golden-church-of-christ--listing-0a5674f6a1fb982b08b28734) — Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Golden Church of Christ · Free · checked Oct 24. A free trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot in Golden, offered as a safe, low-hassle alternative to going door to door. Church members decorate their vehicles in creative…
- [Yoga With a Ranger (Lookout Mountain)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/yoga-with-a-ranger-lookout-mountain--listing-33d04e53bf3d588df2ebc64c) — Sat, Oct 24 (+1 more date) · 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM · Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center, Golden · Ages 12+ · Free · checked Oct 13. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with a peaceful outdoor yoga session led by a Jeffco Parks & Open Space ranger. This gentle practice blends movement, breathwork and…
- [Trunk or Treat at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/trunk-or-treat-at-applewood-valley-united-methodist-church--listing-1748ceebf4dee3030f685ea3) — Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, Golden · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. Applewood Valley United Methodist Church hosts a free Sunday-afternoon trunk-or-treat in Golden, and the invitation is for spooks and spirits of all kinds. Beyond decorated…
- [Halloween Cupcake Decorating with Gold Mine Cupcakes](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/halloween-cupcake-decorating-with-gold-mine-cupcakes--listing-e337f103cf8bfca7b1c95a70) — Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, Golden · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 24. A hands-on Halloween cupcake decorating session at The Eddy Taproom & Hotel in Golden, led by local bakery Gold Mine Cupcakes and open to all ages. Each participant gets two…
- [Nightmare on Greek Street at Colorado School of Mines](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/nightmare-on-greek-street-at-colorado-school-of-mines--listing-bf947c0bf320cd28d7cd4c70) — Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Colorado School of Mines, Kafadar Commons / West Campus Road, Golden · Free · checked Oct 24. Colorado School of Mines fraternities and sororities, through Panhellenic and IFC, run their annual Nightmare on Greek Street on West Campus Road, and the whole Golden community…
- [Sugar Skulls & Calaveras (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sugar-skulls-and-calaveras-golden--listing-c63c98ba374ba7fe34c0926a) — Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Celebrate the traditions, stories and memories of Day of the Dead in this family-friendly sugar skull workshop. Acompáñanos a un taller familiar de calaveras de azúcar para…
- [The Golden Hotel's Halloween Party](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-golden-hotel-s-halloween-party--listing-5965b146c4119bfe756baaae) — Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM · The Golden Hotel (Clear Creek Pavilion) · checked Oct 24. The Golden Hotel throws a family Halloween party at Clear Creek Pavilion right after downtown Golden's Trick-or-Treat Street on the Friday before Halloween. The evening includes…
- [Golden's Halloween Monster Mash](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/golden-s-halloween-monster-mash--listing-1414ba2243f0de19b32c5aed) — Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · checked Oct 23. Drop-in costumed trick-or-treat route between the Golden Library, Golden History Park and the Foothills Art Center – Astor House, with crafts and activities at each stop. Hosted…
- [THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-polar-express-train-ride--listing-49cc38b51d04b6843d7e18ef) — Fri, Nov 6 (+37 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden · From $80 · checked Oct 14. Three-part theatrical holiday experience: a cabaret-style pre-show with caroling and the 'Hot Chocolate' song and dance in the heated POLAR EXPRESS Pavilion, a dramatic reading…
- [Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-advisory-board-tab-golden--listing-a71910918188f82739ba09da) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Our teens get involved - and we love it! Create and plan teen-specific Library events and services at the Golden Library with the Teen Advisory Board. See yourself, your language…
- [Pokémon Club (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/pokemon-club-golden--listing-1cc8535a47af547a368600c5) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Pokémon trainers unite! Visit the library each month as Pokémon trainers of all levels come together for an hour of fun! Those just entering the training field can borrow Golden…
- [Preschool Nature Nuts: Talkin' Turkeys](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-nature-nuts-talkin-turkeys--listing-3ee5afe59b2fcdf9a64d9dca) — Fri, Nov 13 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center, Golden · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 13. In November many people are talkin' turkeys to serve for Thanksgiving dinner, but in this fun nature program at Lookout Mountain Nature Center the topic is wild turkeys. Children…
- [Teen After Hours: Go Nuts for Donuts! (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-go-nuts-for-donuts-golden--listing-b5e6c52473e4886b8fcb1fb8) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Crochet your very own amigurumi donut buddy while enjoying donuts in a delicious assortment of flavors! Learn basic stitches and techniques that can be used in all kinds of…
- [Golden Teen Art Exhibition Reception (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/golden-teen-art-exhibition-reception-golden--listing-714491f78d23d68f791cdfdd) — Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Celebrate the work of teen artists in Golden Library's Teen Art Exhibition with a closing reception! Enjoy light snacks and a special closing showcase to meet and support the…
- [GN BEYOND Days: LEGO® Builders (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gn-beyond-days-lego-builders-golden--listing-a035da99cc069c1f8c8141dd) — Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. LEGO®! LEGO® ! LEGO® ! We’re bringing out ALL our LEGOs® just for you! Stop on by and spend a full hour tapping into your budding artist and/or engineer spirit as you put your…
- [Jeffco Mineral Show](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/jeffco-mineral-show--listing-1cb2ad2d6eb12d65109195f3) — Fri, Nov 20 (+2 more dates) · 10:00 AM · Exhibit Halls at Jeffco Fairgrounds, Golden · Free · checked Oct 24. The annual Jeffco Mineral Show fills the exhibit halls at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for three days with more than 20 vendors selling minerals, fossils, gemstones and…
- [JCPOS Nature Journal Club: Late-season Plants in Ink](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/jcpos-nature-journal-club-late-season-plants-in-ink--listing-d5ac2aca98d1d1d13f0a4f9d) — Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center, Golden · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. Explore the shapes, lines and movement of late-season plants through expressive ink drawing, taking a closer look at how they continue to support wildlife as the growing season…
- [Golden's Thanksgiving Family Movie: Ratatouille](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/golden-s-thanksgiving-family-movie-ratatouille--listing-18a96fbe5d0ffbf1e317ae9f) — Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Free · checked Oct 23. Golden Library screens Disney-Pixar's 'Ratatouille' for a relaxed Thanksgiving-week family movie afternoon, with popcorn and refreshments. Bring a comfy blanket or pillow and…
- [The Story of the Nutcracker — Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-story-of-the-nutcracker-miners-alley-theatre-for-young-audiences--listing-4e36e67188f81e309017fd24) — Sat, Nov 28 (+16 more dates) · Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, Golden · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences stages The Story of the Nutcracker in downtown Golden: Clara receives a magical Nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeier and ventures…
- [Olde Golden Candlelight Walk](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/olde-golden-candlelight-walk--listing-37a07c667481c09d6acbd1f3) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM · Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden · checked Oct 14. A candlelit walk down Washington Avenue in historic Golden with carols, followed by a 30-minute holiday performance in Parfet Park (about 6:50 pm) and Santa helping switch on the…
- [Discovery Play (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/discovery-play-golden--listing-858cc9857c9651c3c79e79b2) — Wed, Dec 9 · 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Join us for some hands-on fun! Strengthen your child's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills in this self-paced program. Enjoy quality time while you…
- [Olde Golden Holiday Parade: Western Winter Wonderland](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/olde-golden-holiday-parade-western-winter-wonderland--listing-1ffacdf4e7d09d0a01a0d548) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM · Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden · Free · checked Oct 20. Golden's holiday parade returns to historic Washington Avenue on Saturday, December 12, with a 2026 theme of Western Winter Wonderland, the Old West meeting the North Pole…
- [Jingle on the Avenue — Golden](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/jingle-on-the-avenue-golden--listing-26ae062412090563a706519d) — Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden · Free · checked Oct 20. Jingle on the Avenue is a free daytime holiday event for families on Washington Avenue in historic downtown Golden, part of the Olde Golden Holidays season. On Saturday, December…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Baby Time (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-time-golden--listing-f557c1067969a1f64af36227) — Tue & Thu 9:15–9:45am, Oct 27–Dec 17 (15 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by…
- [Colorado Railroad Museum](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/colorado-railroad-museum--listing-0401311b65f10732fa869646) — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve… · Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 14. 15-acre railyard with over 100 historic locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses, a Roundhouse restoration shop, an 1880s-replica Depot Museum with rotating exhibits and an HO…
- [Family Time (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-time-golden--listing-d96bcbe02e5b2c49470fcf08) — Saturdays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 24–Dec 19 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child…
- [Golden Baby Play Time (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/golden-baby-play-time-golden--listing-3410f92fa7d65ae4b4cd3501) — Wednesdays 9:15–9:45am, Oct 28–Dec 16 (6 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Play, laugh and surround yourself in the company of other caregivers and their babies. Every first, third and fourth Wednesday of the month you’ll enjoy a 30-minute Baby Play…
- [Golden Gate Canyon State Park](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/golden-gate-canyon-state-park--listing-903324f4e9772f51414a37ee) — Park: day use 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Visitor Center: Mon-Sun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Golden Gate Canyon State Park · From $4 · checked Oct 13. Golden Gate Canyon State Park, 30 miles west of Denver in Gilpin and Jefferson counties, covers 12,000 acres of mountain forest and meadows with 35 miles of trails, fishing…
- [Let's Dance (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/let-s-dance-golden--listing-d8d379f89438e6a02b36e8fd) — Mondays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Wiggle, dance and have fun while building little brains! Families welcome. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by sharing books…
- [Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/lookout-mountain-nature-center-and-preserve--listing-1d0394e821e3fed4b4be8c4d) — Nature Center: Fri-Mon 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Tue-Thu); Preserve trails daily one hour… · Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center, Golden · Free · checked Oct 13. Lookout Mountain Nature Center, owned and operated by Jefferson County Parks & Open Space, sits on the 110-acre Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve in Golden. Staff and volunteer…
- [Paws for Reading (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/paws-for-reading-golden--listing-a79e6443b46c432d7bc2d55b) — Saturdays 1–3pm, Nov 7–Dec 12 (4 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Read with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet Partners therapy program! Animals, such as dogs, cats and bunnies, are the perfect reading companions because they create a…
- [Preschool Time (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-time-golden--listing-6308aa620a3c4c721449d8f0) — Tuesdays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 27–Dec 15 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your…
- [Toddler Time (Golden)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-time-golden--listing-bede60a2fd8829aa8a26de33) — Wed & Fri 10:15–10:45am, Oct 28–Dec 18 (13 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going…

## Recently ended

- [Boo-Logical Adaptations Night Hike](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/boo-logical-adaptations-night-hike--listing-53dc2dd898d60978c864b265) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Harvest Haunt Express](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/harvest-haunt-express--listing-b5674958d0be58b154b81ead) — ended Sun, Oct 18

## Nearby

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