Events Around Gilpin County
Holiday Closure Calendar
Check out our holiday closures for Gilpin County offices, the Community Center, and the Transfer Station.
Free Build! with LEGO
Friday, March 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Family Movie Matinee: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Friday, March 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Mother Son Battle of Nerf
Saturday, March 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk | 303-582-1453
Hear Ye Hear Ye! Let foam darts fly and laughter ring through the halls. Mothers and sons shall join the fray in a battle of wit, speed, and playful might. Take aim, stand they ground, and fight side by side in an epic Nerf clash where honor is earned and memories are forged.
Fee: $35 per couple. $10 per additional child. $10 late fee after March 1.
Bring thy suit and thy towel for a bath in thy Moat!
Nerf Battle Registration | Heart Fund application
Saturday Movie Night: "Wicked: For Good"
Saturday, March 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Gilpin Stitchers Club
Monday, March 9 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Community Through Play - Brick by Brick Lego Building Event
Friday, March 13 from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Gilpin Community Center, 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Advocates for Recovery presents, In collaboration with Gilpin County Community Center, a low-pressure LEGO community space for all ages. No rules, no expectations — just building together.
Spring Break Camp
March 16 to 20
Gilpin Community Center, 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Discussion: China "The Mysterious Dragon"
Saturday, March 21
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
China has seen a staggering amount of change over the past 40 years. Do America’s perceptions reflect what is really happening in modern-day China? Blending travel narrative with cultural observations, Lauren F. Pfister, Professor Emeritus of Religion and Philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University, shares his perceptions from more than three decades spent teaching in Hong Kong. In the final segment of the program, we’ll open the floor for a follow‑up discussion and a Q&A session.
Easter Egg Dive & Hunt
Saturday, March 28
Gilpin Community Center, 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Events TBD
Health & Wellness Fair and 5K Run
Saturday, May 9
Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk
Details TBA
Family Fun Fishing Clinic
Sunday, June 7
Details TBA
Second Saturday Artisan Market
Saturday, June 13
Gilpin Community Center, 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Details TBA
Lou Bunch Day
Saturday, June 20 starting at noon
Main Street, Central City
Founders' Day 2026
Saturday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Gregory Plaza, Black Hawk
Children's activities, food, music, more.
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.