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Events Around Gilpin County

Holiday Closure Calendar

Check out our holiday closures for Gilpin County offices, the Community Center, and the Transfer Station.

Golden Gate State Park: Skins & Skulls

Wednesday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk

Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wildlife? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wildlife. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals.

Friends Book & Bake Sale

Friday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk

The Friends of the Gilpin County Public Library will be holding their annual Book and Bake Sale July 18th & 19th during open hours. Most books are $1.00 or less. All proceeds go to support programming at the library.

After Hours in the Stacks: Mario Kart Competition

Saturday, July 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk

Join the library for its After Hours in the Stacks: Teens only events. This month we'll start the night off with a Mario Kart Competition and stay for a showing of Talladega Nights (Rated PG-13). Competitions starts at 4:30 p.m., movie starts at 6:00 p.m. (1hr 50 min). Pizza and snacks provided. Ages 11-19 only! No parents or younger siblings allowed. Registration is recommended but not required.

Nature’s Educators “Talon Talk" (Live Animals)

Wednesday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk

In this program, we will dive into the characteristics that define raptors and why they are important to our ecosystems. Audiences will discover the various types of birds of prey found all over the world, what it takes to care for a bird of prey, and learn how Nature's Educators is permitted to keep raptors. The audience will learn about their personal histories, anatomy, hunting strategies, and habitats.

80’s Summer Movie Rewind: Ghostbusters

Friday, July 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk

CCO in Concert: Opera's Greatest Hits

Friday, July 25, 2025: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka Street

Tickets Starting at $34 

Sponsored by Central City Opera

The Central City Opera Orchestra is joined in concert by principal artists along with a full chorus to perform favorite numbers from renowned operas. Central City Opera Summer Festival Calendar and Subscriptions

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

First Saturday Artisan Markets

Saturday, August 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk

Join Gilpin County Parks & Recreation for an afternoon of live music, handmade goods and produce! We'll be hosting a First Saturday Artisan Market in June, August, September and October from 10 to 3.

Music presented by Evergreen local: Chris Muhs

For any inquiries or questions, please contact Britton at bbarrett@gilpincounty.org.

Black Hawk's HARD District Summer Concert Series

Saturday, August 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Gregory Street Plaza in Black Hawk

Join the fun every second Saturday, June through September, on the Gregory Street Plaza! Live music, summer vibes, and good times await!

Coyote Circle playing on August 9.

Gilpin AstroDay

Friday, August 22

Free and open to the public:

Planetarium Shows

Community Center Lounge, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

Planetarium shows will be presented by CU's Fiske Planetarium staff who will also bring a solar telescope to
show people activity on the Sun. 

Astronomy Talk and Stargazing

Golden Gate Canyon State Park Reverend Ridge amphitheater starting at 7:30 p.m. 

The astronomy talk at the amphitheater will be followed by stargazing at Panorama Point. 

36th Annual Cemetery Crawl

Saturday, August 23, 202 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Central City Catholic Cemetery on Eureka Street

Admission: $17.85 per person 

Sponsored by Gilpin County Historical Society

Visit Central City’s Catholic Cemetery on Eureka Street, one of eleven 19th century cemeteries in Gilpin County. A walk through the antiquated tombstones shows how difficult life could be. Actors introduce you to these early settlers and tell the stories of their lives at a time that played such an important role in shaping history. Learn more and register on the Visit Central City website.

The Great Central City Beer Festival

Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Main Street Central City 

Tickets starting at $57.38 per person

Sponsored by Central City Business Association

Join your friends for a Colorado original featuring a hand-picked selection of local Colorado breweries with dozens and dozens of beer varietals to sample. Set in Historic Central City, get up close and personal with the brewmasters and brewery teams that crafted them. A one-of-a-kind event, this is truly a beer lovers' festival. (Must be 21 yeas of age to consume alcoholic beverages.) Purchase a V.I.P. ticket and enjoy an early admission. Learn more and register on the Visit Central City website.

Plein Air Artists Colorado Exhibition

August 25 to October 5, 2025: Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Reception and Awards September 5, 2025: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Washington Hall, 117 Eureka Street

Admission: FREE

Sponsored by Gilpin County Arts Association

Gilpin County Arts Association is pleased to welcome Plein Air Artists Colorado’s 28th Annual National Fine Art Exhibition to Washington Hall providing collectors the opportunity to purchase these exceptional pieces, all of which were created  outdoors. The reception and awards on September 5 are free and family friendly.

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.