Thursday, February 19

Winter Up Top: Join the Nederland Area Seniors on a 1.5 mile winter hike at Caribou Ranch to explore our mountain ecosystem and how our local plants and animals adapt to the winter weather. Registration is required at click?u=d5d43db3c5630055933d7471b&id=f2bc407b1d&e=f6d90c7cb3. 1 to 3 p.m., at Caribou Ranch two miles north of Nederland on County Road 126.

Live Trivia Night: Bring your friends for a night of trivia in support of TEENS, Inc. Win prizes and bragging rights from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Busey Brews, 70 East 1st Street, Nederland.

Friday, February 20

Tooth Fairy Storytime: Join South Boulder Pediatric Dentistry’s Tooth Fairy Crew and the Tooth Fairy for an entertaining hands on dental activity and Q&A to help reinforce healthy habits in a fun way. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North, Nederland.

Free Build! With Lego: Drop by to play and create with provided Lego, Duplo, and Knex kits. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All provided material will remain at the library after use. 1 to 4 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Nerf Battle: Fling foam and have fun in a nerf battle hosted by TEENS, Inc. Participants are required to wear eye protection. Please contact TEENS, Inc. for more information at info@teensinc.org or 303-258-3821. 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 151 East Street, Nederland. 

Family Movie Matinee "Zootopia 2”: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch a family-friendly film in the meeting room. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Saturday, February 21

Mardi Gras Party: Join us for a night of music, amazing food, fun games and nonstop Mardi Gras vibes! Bring your friends, your family, and your festive spirit. This is a celebration you will not want to miss. $15 for members, $20 for non-members and $10 for kids. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Hall located at 31528 Highway 72, Nederland.

25th Anniversary Gala: A quarter century of library magic – help us celebrate at our annual gala! Silent auction of rare books and literary favorites. There will be wine tastings and non-alcoholic beverages as well as appetizers and sweet treats. Music by Mountain ReVerb. Tickets can be purchased for $35 at https://www.nclfound.org/. 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library 200 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Pet Toy Crafting Workshop: Create simple and entertaining projects to help keep your pets entertained and engaged! Crafting experience is not needed. Pets are unable to attend but spare toilet paper and paper towel rolls are appreciated. 1 to 3 p.m., The Old Gallery, 14863 Colorado Highway 7, Allenspark.

Garden Focus Group: Help the Nederland Food Pantry develop and design their new gardens! Contribute ideas on garden design and community needs and ask questions to help these gardens serve our community. 2 p.m., 196 W 1st Street, Building 2, Nederland.

Reclaiming Land, Reclaiming Joy: Join panelists as they discuss resilience, outdoor equity, and ways to create more inclusive spaces in predominantly white communities. Registration required at https://www.jeffco.us/calendar.aspx?CID=26. Ages 13+ with adult. 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100, Jefferson County. 

Children's Clothing Giveaway: Come grab some gently used clothing and winter gear for your child! Sizes for infants to age 10 to 12 will be available. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gilpin Mountain Kids Early Learning Center, 10597 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Sunday, February 22

Food Pantry Donation Drive: Gilpin Food Pantry drive celebrating and helping our mountain community. There will be door prizes, light snacks and live music. Bring non-perishable food items, personal care items or monetary donations. 1 to 3 p.m. at Very Nice Brewing Company, 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk. 

Gilpin AstroDay: CU’s Fiske Planetarium will be bringing their portable planetarium dome to the mountains and will be showing programs and giving talks. 1 to 4 p.m., Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.

Saturday, February 23

Gilpin Stitchers Club: The local “crafters” will be meeting at the library this month to work on various projects.  Feel free to drop by the meeting room anytime and bring your unfinished project.  Projects are not limited to those working only on quilting and needlework. Anyone working on a craft is welcome to join! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Monday, February 24

Adult Makers Workshop: Bring an item of your clothing that you want to embroider onto and Leah will lead us through the steps to add an adorable embellishment to your yarns. $5 supply fee, payments can be made online or in person. You get to take a 3" embroidery hoop home to practice your new skills! 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North, Nederland.

Thursday, February 26

Human Services Fair: Join various representatives from the Peak to Peak area for assistance and information on benefit programs like SNAP, Medicaid, senior services, and veteran services. For more information, visit https://www.nederlandfoodpantry.org/events/human-services-fair. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 196 W 1st Street, Building 2, Nederland.

Friday, February 28

Cosmic Winter Wonderfest: Mexican food, psychic readings and live music at Jamestown Merc! Break out of the winter blues. $25 a the door, $20 advance tickets. Starts at 3 p.m. at 108 Main Street, Jamestown.

Saturday, March 7

Caucus & Assembly: Hear from County, State and Congressional candidates, elect two Precinct Organizers for each precinct, sign up to be an election Judge and elect delegates to State and District Assemblies. In order to participate, you must be registered to vote in Gilpin County as a Democrat as of February 13, 2026. All are encouraged to check your voter registration. Other members of the public may attend but may not participate in dialogue or voting. Check in starts at 12:15 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m. at Gilpin County Schools Auditorium located at 10595 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

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