Friday, March 6

Family Movie Matinee: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch a family-friendly film in the meeting room. Rated PG. Run time: 1 hour, 28 minutes. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Saturday, March 7

Caucus and Assembly: Boulder County. Democratic Party Mountain-Area Caucus.  If you are a registered Democrat, this is your opportunity to have your voice and your vote heard. The caucus is the first step in this most important election year where we vote on neighbors to be delegates to the County Assembly and beyond to help determine which local, state, and federal candidates will end up on the primary ballot. The caucus location for mountain precincts 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, and 907 will be at the Nederland Middle-Senior High School. You can check your precinct and caucus location and get information at bcdp.co/caucus2026.11:30 a.m., Nederland Middle-Senior High School, 597 County Road 130, Nederland. 

Caucus & Assembly: Gilpin County: 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., Gilpin County Schools Auditorium, 10595 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Leprechaun Trap Building: Drop by for a free and fun Leprechaun trap building session and put your engineering skills to the test using recyclables and other materials! Grades K-5 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North, Nederland.

5th Annual Lucky Lyons Fun Run: Join us for the 5th Annual Lucky Lyons Fun Run in Bohn Park! Put on your greenest running gear and join the 5K or 10K races on Lyons’s beautiful path system. The 10K is a BolderBoulder 10K qualifier! More information and registration at geminiadventures.com. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bohn Park, 199 2nd Avenue, Lyons.

Saturday Movie Night: Wicked: For Good. Join us for popcorn and a movie as we watch Wicked: For Good in the meeting room. Rated PG. Run time: 2 hours, 17 minutes. Starts at 5 p.m. Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Mother/Son Nerf War: Let foam fly and have fun alongside your mother or son in a battle of great honor and good memories. Fee: $35 per couple, $10 add child, $10 late fee after March 1. Registration required. 5:30 to 8 p.m., Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.

Tuesday, March 10

Nederland Candidates Forum Meet and Greet: Meet your BOT and Mayoral candidates in 5-minute introductions by each of the 5 candidates followed by a 30-minute question and answer period answering questions submitted by email. Then learn more as candidates chat with the public. Submit your questions by March 6th at 5 p.m. to p2pcandidatequestions@gmail.com. 6 to 8 p.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Hwy 72 N, Nederland.

Thursday, March 12

The Gold Hill School Presents: Scoobydoo and the Magical Mystery Machine Tour! A Gold Hill School original. Come see Scoobydoo and the gang solve a mystery right here in Gold Hill, featuring the music of The Beatles. Free! Reception following the evening performance. 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Gold Hill School, 890 Main Street, Gold Hill.

Friday, March 13 

Whiskey Tasting: Raise a glass and bring your friends for an evening of good whisky with McShan Walker from The Whiskey Vault at the Stanley Hotel as our guide as we explore a curated lineup of whiskeys from various distilleries and learn about their history and how they are made. We’ll also hear from Amanda Engelhorn of Spirit Hound Distillers about the Whiskey Wenches Spirits Society, a lively group of women with a shared love of whiskey and gin. 6 to 8 p.m., 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark.   

Saturday, March 14

Pi Day Pie Bake Off: Celebrate Pi day with Nederland's favorite pie contest. Bring your baking skills and win awards in categories such as: Sweet, Savory, Dietary Restricted, and Youth. Or stop by just to taste and help us pick a winner. Register at nederland.libcal.com 12 to 2 p.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72, Nederland.

Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20

Drop In and Play: Gym, foam pit, mats & fun! Parents must supervise. $5 for walking kid, $2 for additional kids. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 151 East Street, Nederland. 

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