Thursday, September 24

Frontenac Mine: The Belvidere Foundation presents Bob Young and a discussion about the restoration and history of Frontenac Mine. 7 p.m., Monte Lobo, 131 Main Street, Central City.

“People of the Land” Screening: Film screening with Small Group Guided Exploration at Nederland Community Library. For more information, contact Bonnie Sundance at oursecretearth06@gmail.com or call 303-273-5582. 6:30 to 8 p.m., 200 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Friday, September 25

Dolly Night at Jamestown Mercantile: Wear your Dolly best and celebrate the queen herself with good food, drinks and company. 7 p.m., 108 Main Street, Jamestown. 

Free Build! with LEGO: Drop in to create and play! Kids can let their imaginations run free while they construct their own creations using LEGO bricks. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. LEGO bricks and creations will remain in the library after each program. 1 to 4 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Family Movie Matinee “Toy Story 5”: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch the family-friendly film "Toy Story 5" in the meeting room. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Saturday, September 26

Wild Turkey Fest: Live music, beer garden, turkey costume contest, turkey calling contest, farmers market and more! Proceeds benefit the Allenspark Food Bank, the Allenspark Fire Protection District and more local small organizations. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark. 

Meet the Candidates: Please join us for the Gilpin County Candidate Forum! Format will be a four minute introduction from candidates followed by submitted questions and then candidates will chat with the public. Please submit questions by Friday, September 18 at p2pcandidatequestions@gmail.com. 1 to 4 p.m. at 203 Eureka Street, Central City.

Calvary Chapel’s Annual Harvest Festival: Fun for the whole community! Harvest games, face painting, pie contest, Navajo tacos and Navajo art and live music by Tony Crank & Earl Corey. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 275 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Family Playdate at the Library: Looking for a chance to meet other families with young children? Join us at the library for a family playdate!  Older siblings are welcome, too! Contact Rachel Schmalz (rschmalz@gilpincounty.org) with any questions. 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Very Nice Farmers Market: Join us one Saturday each month this summer at our Gilpin tap room for an afternoon of local food, local makers, cold beer, live music and mountain community. Shop fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, and handcrafted products from local vendors. 5 to 7 p.m. Very Nice Brewing Company, 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk.

Free Disaster Preparedness Training: The Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD), Gilpin County Office of Emergency Management, and Xcel Energy are hosting a free Disaster Preparedness Training. The training is designed for people with disabilities, older adults, caregivers, family members, friends, neighbors, and anyone who wants to be better prepared for an emergency. Participants will also receive a preparedness supply kit containing items such as a backup battery charger, headlamp, water filter and additional go-bag supplies. Register at cpwd.wufoo.com/forms/p4yveoq137xc9e/. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gilpin Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.

Sunday, September 27

Nederland Farmers Market: Browse artisan arts, craft and food vendors, and enjoy some local live music from Brittney Wagner! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 80 East Second Street, Nederland. 

Computer Troubleshooting Meeting: Come in and ask questions if you are having trouble with your computer. Various computer subjects discussed. 2 to 4 p.m., Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association, 31528 Highway 72, Golden.

Saturday, September 28

We’re Still Dancing!: Friends of the Gilpin County Community Center presents: We’re Still Dancing! A fund raiser and reopening celebration! Come dance to music from the 1920s to 2020s; win (optional) Costume and Dance Competitions! And enjoy Food and Drinks included in your ticket price. More information at tinyurl.com/fgccc-dance. Tickets available at the door. 5:30 to 9 p.m., Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.

Thursday, October 1

Hidden History Revealed: The Story of Yaye & Ryoji Kato: Rocky Mountain National Park’s story isn’t just rocks and wildlife—it’s people, too. Come hear about Yaye Kato, a Japanese woman who ran a tea house near Tuxedo Park, alongside the more familiar story of Anna Wolfram’s Wigwam Tea House. Hidden histories like the Kato family’s remind us there’s always more to uncover. Their story broadens our cultural perspective of both Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.  Piecing it together takes historians, archaeologists, and park folks all working together. 6 to 7 p.m., The Old Gallery, 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark.

Art at the Center Reception: Browse local art while enjoying snacks and beverages! 5 to 7 p.m., 750 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Saturday, October 3

Small Engine Day: Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of early small engines—also known as hit-or-miss or skip motors—that once powered farms, mines, and more. Watch these historic machines in action, including a museum model that's more than 100 years old. Learn how they worked, what made them so reliable, and why they were essential to everyday life. Drop in anytime during the event—no registration required! 12 to 3 p.m., Nederland Mining Museum, 200 North Bridge Street, Nederland.

Golden Gate Slash Days: $20 per load, cash or check, please. Please review the Jefferson County slash page at jeffco.us/2493/Slash-Collection for more information. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fire Station 81, 32360 Robinson Hill Road, Golden. 

Sunday, October 4

Harvest Fest: Don’t miss the end-of-the-season celebration for Nederland Farmers Market! Extra vendors, beer, wine and spirit sales, a pumpkin patch, and live music from Atomga and KC36 Orange Sunshine Band! Costumes encouraged. The theme is ghouls and goblins. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 80 East Second Street, Nederland. 

NES Fundraiser at Chipeta Park: Bubula and Daft Phish perform at Chipeta Park in efforts to raise money for Nederland Elementary Music programs. Come enjoy music in the park and support your community! 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Chipeta Park, 254 Lakeview Drive, Nederland. 

Protecting Homes, Protecting Forests: Deepen your understanding of the systemic connections between home protection and forest protection here in the mountains of Boulder County. Discuss what we can do individually and as a community to protect the wonderful place where we live. Gain perspective on voting decisions about home and forest protection that you will be asked to make during the upcoming November 3 election, including regarding Colorado State Proposition 137. Presented by Alex Markevich of the Magnolia Forest Group. 3 to 4:30 p.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72.

Seed and Bulb Sale: Add variety to your landscape while supporting the Master Gardener program. Gilpin County Extension Master Gardeners are hosting a bulb and seed sale. Shop for a variety of mountain-hardy iris, daffodil, and snowdrop bulbs, all of which are deer/rodent resistant. Attract pollinators with mountain hardy wildflower seeds and grass seed mixes available for purchase as well. Look for the Gilpin CSU Extension tent at the Nederland Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nederland Farmers Market, 80 East Second Street, Nederland.

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