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Happening in Golden

November 2026

November in Golden means cozy theater nights, a free makers' fair, the first Christmas music of the season, and a full Thanksgiving week, from a Turkey Day fun run along Clear Creek to a free community meal by the creek. Here are the neighborly highlights worth marking on your calendar.

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Through Sun, Nov 8 · Thu–Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.

Good Night, Oscar: Final Weekend

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden

Last chance to catch Doug Wright's award-winning play about Oscar Levant's one unpredictable night of live television in 1958, in our own downtown playhouse.

Image courtesy of Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Live music at The Golden Mill
Thursdays · 5–8 p.m.

Free Thursday Live Music at The Golden Mill

The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden

Free local music every Thursday evening at Golden's creekside food hall, starting with Denver singer-songwriter Taylor Frederick on November 5.

Image courtesy of The Golden Mill
Sat, Nov 14 · 5–8 p.m.

Golden Makers Harvest

Foothills Art Center Creative Campus, 809 15th St., Golden

A free community evening with Golden Makers. Come make, tinker, and meet the local creators who keep Golden crafty.

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Nov 15 – Dec 10

The Miracle Shop Toy Drive

The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to The Golden Mill and get a free drink. Toys go to The Miracle Shop, a holiday pop-up where local families facing hardship can shop for gifts and pay what they can.

Image courtesy of The Golden Mill
Sat, Nov 21 · 4–6 p.m.

KOSI 101.1 “Flip the Switch” Christmas Music Party

The Golden Hotel (Bridgewater), downtown Golden

Denver's Christmas music station switches to all-holiday songs live from Golden at 5 p.m., for its 25th year. Free to attend.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play flyer
Opens Tue, Nov 24 · 7:30 p.m. (Sun, Nov 29 at 2 p.m.)

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden

A holiday favorite returns. Step into a 1940s radio studio as a small cast brings Frank Capra's classic to life, sound effects and all. November shows are Nov 24, 25, 27, 28, and 29, and the run continues into December.

Image courtesy of Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Thanksgiving Eve Throwdown with Bear Hat banner
Wed, Nov 25 · 6–9 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Throwdown with Bear Hat

New Terrain Brewing, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy., Golden

Live acoustic bluegrass from Boulder's Bear Hat and fresh local beer the night before Thanksgiving.

Image courtesy of New Terrain Brewing
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Wed, Nov 25 · 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Boombox Bingo

The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden

Family in town for the holiday? Bring the whole crew down for a night of music bingo.

Image courtesy of The Golden Mill
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Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 a.m.

The 13th Annual Great Turkey Chase

Parfet Park, 719 10th St., Golden

Kick off Thanksgiving with a low-key, 3-mile out-and-back fun run heading west on the Clear Creek Trail. Adult entry starts at about $44, with child and under-21 options and a pumpkin-pie package. Registration is required.

Image courtesy of Runners Roost / The Great Turkey Chase
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Thu, Nov 26 · 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Together at the Community Table: Thanksgiving Celebration

The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden

A Thanksgiving lunch with a Mexican twist, open to everyone in the community. Eat for free or pay what you can. Donations benefit BGOLDN, which supports local families in need.

Image courtesy of The Golden Mill

Coming up: Golden's Candlelight Walk kicks off Olde Golden Holidays on Friday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Washington Avenue and 15th Street. Details →

Dates, times, and prices can change. Please check each event's link for the latest details before you go. Shelton Studio Ranch is not the organizer of these events.