Fine dining dishes and craft cocktails wow judges
On arrival, Eldora is shining gold in the sunrise. Not a cloud in the sky, barely a breeze, and employees bustling about setting up. Perfect conditions to begin the season.
Neighbors will present petition to Gilpin County Commissioners on November 18
This Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Nederland Community Center, from noon to 3 p.m., it’s the return of that beloved tradition, the Nederland Thanksgiving Potluck; a delicious meal “provided by the community for the community.”
What does it mean to “shop local?” This holiday season, instead of ordering from an online retailer, try buying gifts from a nearby antique store, candy shop, or pet supply store.
Trick-or-treats in Idaho Springs
The woman in white, a 'bruja' and a cowboy are among the many apparitions that may be haunting mountain towns.
Banshee Tree performs at the Caribou Room on October 31, 2025.
There was a particular kind of magic in the air on Halloween night in Nederland, a sort of rallying spirit, where residents of all ages came alive to celebrate the macabre, and to spread joy as a community.
Creatures haunt the Golden Gate Grange
The event was called the “Pray for Snow” party, and was open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It gave the public access to the resort services before opening day.
The spooky spirit of the season was resurrected on Saturday, October 25, at TEENS, Inc. for the annual Halloween Ned, one of the only events in town where children and adults alike can have a little fright with their fun—all designed, organized, and managed by Nederland students.
Accepted applicants get the chance to choose between a wide variety of trees to harvest on the southeastern side of the park.
Halloween event celebrates 'magic, joy, and fun of learning'
It was a perfect fall evening on October 24, 2025, for the Nederland Elementary School Trunk or Treat party.
The Boulder County Community Forestry Sort Yards program, a free log and slash disposal service for mountain residents, is in its final days of operation for the 2025 collection season.
Trick-or-treating used to be a challenge for Gilpin County’s rural mountain children. The homes are so spread out that it is impractical to go door to door for a few morsels of candy— and that's if the surprised-to-see-you occupants had any to offer.
The Idaho Springs Elks Lodge was transformed into a Halloween spookfest on October 25 for the annual Howl at the Moon fundraiser. Costumes filled the room in every direction, and decorations lined every nook and cranny.
The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association (CCCIA) sponsored an Oktoberfest celebration at the CCCIA Hall on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Board President Norma Cassin and Vice President Jeremy Turnmeyer organized the event for their second year.
The Golden Gate Canyon Grange hosted its Annual Arts and Crafts show on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event included 26 vendors who filled the Grange Hall.