Central City Colorado Events

Central City is a fascinating historic Colorado town in Gilpin County very near it’s sister city Black Hawk. It has fun events, saloons, gambling and good times year round. The Central City Opera House is famous and “The face on the bar room floor” is the stuff of legends. If you are planning a visit to the Central City area, we will keep you informed about scheduled events in the town of Central City as well as Black Hawk and nearby communities.

If you’re looking for events on a specific day, use our Colorado Events Calendar in the sidebar.

Marienne Kreitlow in Concert - On November 19, 2011 at the Idaho Springs United Center, the doors open at 7:00 PM for the Marienne Kreitlow concert. A songwriter, poet, librettist, performer, and recording artist, Marienne is a gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose work covers various styles and genres from art song to inspirational to contemporary folk to blues and Broadway.[continue reading...]
Foothills Art Center Special Event - Celebrate Denver Arts Week at Foothills Art Center in Golden! November 5th is a full day of Free family fun. View the spectacular Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition on view through November 6th and receive 10% off gallery & gift shop purchases. This free event is your starting point to a lot of family fun[continue reading...]
Tableaus and Boomwhackers, Night at the Museums - The Golden History Museum is inviting you to join the fun on November 5th with a free ticket to the show! Turn things up with a boomwhacker! Enjoy hands-on music, perform the Golden Overture using an interactive music system, pound out a beat as you learn about Golden’s musical memories or test your DJ skills[continue reading...]
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Night at the Museums - If you’re in Golden to enjoy Denver Arts Week, come to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum and See Stars! On November 5th, experience the diversity of quilts with “Stars! A Study of 19th Century Star Quilts by the American Quilt Study Group” and “Out of This World: Contemporary Star Quilts.” Refreshments and hand quilting demonstrations.[continue reading...]
Victorian Parlor Games, Night at the Museums - Have you ever wondered what it was like during the turn of the last century? On November 5, 2011, come visit one of Colorado’s historic locations, the Astor House Museum in Golden and enjoy a free evening of fun for all! Come learn and play Victorian parlor games (tableaus are like charades, but with a[continue reading...]
Mount Vernon Country Club Artisan, Craft & Trade Fair - Mount Vernon Country Club is proud to announce its first annual artisan, craft and trade fair. In years previous, a similar event has been held at The Club as a holiday craft fair by a private organization. This year, on November 7th & 8th, we hope to continue the success of this event and invite[continue reading...]
Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams in Concert - On Saturday, October 15th – the Idaho Springs United Center presents: Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams in concert. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the concert starts at 7:30 PM. This is one of Colorado’s most popular and enduring acts, celebrating ten years together in 2010. “Rootsy but not revivalist, the Hi-Beams’ rollicking stage act[continue reading...]
Georgetown Colorado Aspen Fest - The Georgetown Aspen Festival is open to all arts and crafts people who make their own products and all types of food booths. The event will be held on 6th Street in downtown Georgetown between Taos and Argentine and is sponsored by the Town of Georgetown. There will be music and entertainment in town park[continue reading...]
1st Saturday Event in Idaho Springs – October - This 1st Saturday event in Idaho Springs features Tim Smiley, author of “Your Kid’s Too Soft” who will speak at the United Center. Mr. Smiley is a retired chemistry teacher from Pomona High School. He will talk about teaching, parenting, and how to help our kids succeed. The first Saturday evening of every month features[continue reading...]
Black Hawk Boom Town Fourth of July Fireworks - Celebrating its 20th year of patriotic pyrotechnics, Black Hawk transforms into “Boom Town” at dusk Monday, July 4th, offering the largest fireworks display in the state. Visitors can celebrate Independence Day all weekend with live music from the Boom Town Band, gaming and other Fourth of July festivities in the City’s numerous casinos, and the[continue reading...]