Holiday Closure Calendar
Check out our holiday closures for Gilpin County offices, the Community Center, and the Transfer Station.
Art Exhibit: Scott Roberts
through May 31, Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Free Build! with LEGO
Friday, May 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Family Movie Matinee: Dog Man
Friday, May 16, at 4:30 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Spring Wined Up 5K
Saturday, May 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk
Wined up your fitness for summer by joining us for a new 5K event! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Gilpin County Community Center.
All ages are welcome to participate and attend. If you are 21+ and wish to have wine you will be required to provide an I.D. Light snacks and other non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page for the Spring Wined Up.
After Hours in the Stacks: Exploding Kittens Tournament
Saturday, June 7 at 4:30 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Join the Gilpin Library for an Exploding Kittens card game tournament! This event is open to people 11-19. Go through 3 rounds of this explosive game, the winner will be crowned King or Queen of the Cats! Stay for a viewing of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG, 1hr 42min) Pizza and drinks provided.
Madam Lou Bunch Day
Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Main Street, Central City. More information on VisitCentralCity.com.
Family Fun Fishing Clinic
Sunday, June 22
Wm. C. Russell Park
Black Hawk Founders' Day
Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Black Hawk Hard District. Founders' Day Facebook Event.
Stills in the Hills
Saturday, June 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Main Street, Central City. More information on VisitCentralCity.com.
Central City Opera
June 28 through August 3
Operas for 2025: Barber of Seville, The Knock, Once Upon a Mattress
Central City Opera Summer Festival Calendar and Subscriptions
4th of July Barn Dance
Friday, July 4
Gilpin County fairgrounds and barn, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk
Sponsored by the Peak to Peak Music Education Association to benefit the Gilpin School music department. More details TBA.
Gilpin County Fair
Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13
Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Drive, Black Hawk
Fair Sponsorship and Ambassador information
Central City Opera
June 28 through August 3
Operas for 2025: Barber of Seville, The Knock, Once Upon a Mattress
Central City Opera Summer Festival Calendar and Subscriptions
Event Submission
Have an event you'd like to submit for consideration to be added to this page? Send an email to mbleyler@gilpincounty.org with the title of the event, dates and times, location, and a short description. If you have an event page, please also share the link to that.