Thursday, August 13

Movie Night: We’re bringing Hollywood to Allenspark every Thursday night! Join us upstairs at The Old Gallery for a fun night of free entertainment. Grab your friends, bring your family, and watch a great movie. We’ll pick something out that will be a crowd pleaser!

Have a request? Let us know in advance and we’ll try and make it happen – info@theoldgallery.org, 7 to 9 p.m., The Old Gallery, 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark.

The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer: A new Colorado-made documentary celebrating the life, values, and enduring influence of community leader Adam Palmer will be shown at The Backdoor Theatre of Nederland, Colorado on August 13 at 7 p.m. This special screening includes a post-film conversation with local leaders focused on building resilient and sustainable mountain communities. More information and tickets at apsfund.org/store/p/nederland. 6:30 p.m., The Backdoor Theater, 750 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Friday, August 14

Paint and Spin at the Carousel of Happiness: Join local artist CB Miller inside the carousel house for our Paint & Spin. CB will guide you through creating your very own painting from start to finish in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere surrounded by our beloved hand-carved wooden animals. Space is limited, reservations at carouselofhappiness.org/carousel-paint-and-spin/. $15, 6 to 8 p.m. The Carousel of Happiness, 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland.

Saturday, August 15

Golden Gate Slash Days: Sponsored by the Golden Gate Fire Protection District. Volunteer fire fighters will help unload your slash onsite. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fire Station 82, 7181 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden. 

Gilpin County Library Fen and Old Growth Wetland: Join local botanist and ecologist Rea Orthner Wrobel for a tour of the wettest library topic you never knew you’d love. This onsite tour of the Gilpin County Library Fen will cover fen ecology, hydrology, peat formation, rare species, and why these squishy landscapes are ecological gold mines. Please bring shoes that you can get wet or rubber boots, and dress for the weather. Please register at gilpinlibrary.org. Space is limited to 12 people. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Mountain mycology - MRS guided walk: Join a naturalist for a guided walk around the campus of the Mountain Research Station (MRS). Ph.D. student Candice Perrotta will lead us on a fungi foray in the subalpine forest. Explore seasonal wetlands and learn about the mushrooms of the Colorado mountains. The walk starts at 10 a.m. and will last for about 2 hours. We only have space for 20 people. Sign up is required to reserve your spot. Additional details will be emailed to attendees one week prior to the walk. Sign up at bit.ly/4gd6doD, Mountain Research Station, 818 Colorado Road 116, Nederland. 

Botanical Illustration: Learn techniques to help you depict what you see in the natural world, from delicate leaf veins to vibrant color! We’ll meet at the Red Barn Group Picnic Area in Golden Gate Canyon State Park (9467 Drew Hill Road, Golden, CO 80403), which is just down the road from the main Visitor Center. We'll have a brief presentation, then demonstrate techniques, and make beautiful botanical art together. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience necessary! Please arrive a few minutes early, to get set up at an art station before the class begins. A park pass is required for this event. If you do not have a pass, registration at eventbrite.com/e/botanical-illustration-tickets-1995016288423. 2 to 4 p.m., Red Barn Group Picnic Area, 9467 Drew Hill Road, Golden. 

Sunday, August 16

Nederland Farmer’s Market: Enjoy a variety of vendors in the heart of Nederland! Live music from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from Sarah Banker. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 80 East Second Street, Nederland. 

Volunteer Planting Day! - Wild Bear Nature Center:   Wild Bear Nature Center is inviting our wonderful mountain community to help us create our beautiful native landscaping at the new Wild Bear location! To participate, please follow this link: wildbear.org/events/volunteer-planting-day. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 88 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Saturday, August 17 

Folk Dancing in Chipeta Park: Folk dancing from around the world. All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Each dance is taught beforehand. Free. Donations are also accepted. Teacher Tom Masterson. Join the fun at Chipeta Park Pavilion, on Lakeview Drive, Nederland. First and third Monday of every month. Contact BonnieSundance@gmail.com, 6 p.m. at Chipeta Park Pavilion, 254-306 Lakeview Drive, Nederland.

Wednesday, August 19

Cookbook Exchange: Bring your well-loved cookbooks and exchange them for some new ideas. Hosted by Margaret Freeman. Light snacks and coffee provided. 1 p.m. at the Senior Lounge, 750 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Anniversary Open House at the Mountain Research Station:  Calling all science lovers! The Open House at the Mountain Research Station is your chance to visit Colorado's premier alpine field science facility, run by INSTAAR. The day will feature guided field trips, hands-on activities, dinner, and a keynote from eminent ecologist Katharine Suding. You can come for one session only or stay for the whole day. Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve tickets for each session you’d like to join. More information and reservations at bit.ly/4542moE, 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mountain Research Station, 818 Colorado Road 116, Nederland. 

Old Gallery Trivia Night: Trivia Nights are back for 2026! Join us for three exciting nights of trivia this summer—top teams each night win prizes! Think you have what it takes? Compete for the grand cumulative prize and claim the title of Ultimate Trivia Champion at the end of the series! Grab your friends, sharpen your wits, and get ready to play. $25, 6 to 8 p.m. The Old Gallery, 14863 Colorado Highway 7, Allenspark.

Friday, August 21

Mindfulness in Nature: Nature-based mindfulness leaders will guide participants to develop a relationship with nature while calming the nervous system, by focusing one’s attention on the senses using plants and other objects at the community garden and forested trail. Give it a try for your health. Dress for the weather and bring water. Questions? jennifer.cook@colostate.edu or 303-582-9106. Hosted by Gilpin CSU Extension. Please register at: bit.ly/4bKas9L. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Gilpin Community Garden, 230 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.

Very Nice Trivia Night: Gather a team and test your knowledge with some trivia! 7 to 9 p.m. at 181 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk as well as 26 Highway 119, Nederland. 

Saturday, August 22

Ned Jazz Wine: Enjoy some incredible live music, unlimited tastings of wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as food and art vendors! To purchase tickets, follow this link: nedjazzwine.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chipeta Park, 254 Lakeview Drive, Nederland. 

Sunday, August 23

Caribou Cemetery “Lure and Lore of a Colorado Mountain Town”: Caribou, at nearly 10,000 feet in western Boulder County, Colorado, once was a thriving silver mining town. Its history lives on with the remains of those buried in the Caribou Cemetery, now quiet and sadly neglected. The Friends of Caribou Cemetery, with the Nederland Area Historic Society, have been working to preserve the site, identify the graves, and return dignity and respect to the cemetery's men, women, and children. For additional information, see siliviapettem.com. 4 p.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72, Nederland. 

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