Events Around Gilpin County
Holiday Closure Calendar
Check out our holiday closures for Gilpin County offices, the Community Center, and the Transfer Station.
Parents Night Out
Friday, November 7 from 4 to 8:30 p.m.
Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk
This parents night out we will be celebrating Halloween a week late! Leave the kids with us for an evening full of spooky excitement! Spooky dinner (provided by the Community Center), creative crafts, fun activities, and swimming. It's the perfect night for your kiddos and a well-deserved break for you! What to bring: swimsuit and towel. Kids can wear costumes.
$25 per child (or $15 if they're already enrolled in Friday camp on November 7th). Register now.
Request assistance through the Heart Fund.
Veterans Day BBQ
Sunday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Community Center Multi Purpose Room, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk
Free lunch for all Veterans. Food and service provided by Gilpin Archwood 4-H.
2nd Annual Taste of Gilpin - A Culinary Showdown
Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Teller House, 120 Eureka Street
Sponsored by Gilpin County Arts Association
Friends of the Library Holiday Bake Sales
Friday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, December 6 from noon to 3 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Throughout the holiday season, the Friends of the Library will be conducting several bake sales to help raise funds to support various programs such as the Summer Reading Program. Visit the library for a variety of homemade baked goods for sale.
Free Build! with LEGO
Friday, November 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Drop in to create and play! Kids can let their imaginations run free while they construct their own creations using LEGO bricks. Duplo and Knex kits are also included. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. LEGO bricks and creations will remain in the library after each program.
Family Movie Matinee: Elio
Friday, November 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
2025 Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, November 29. Check-in at 9:30 a.m. Race starts at 10 a.m.
Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk
Cost is $25 for all ages. Pets can participate as well (for free). Beanies for first 60 runners. Register for Turkey Trot!
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Saturday, November 29, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Mountain Poppy Boutique, HARD District, Gregory St., Black Hawk
Goody bags and crafts for kids. Drinks & snacks.
Friends of the Library Holiday Bake Sale
Saturday, December 6 from noon to 3 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Throughout the holiday season, the Friends of the Library will be conducting several bake sales to help raise funds to support various programs such as the Summer Reading Program. Visit the library for a variety of homemade baked goods for sale.
Tommyknocker Holiday Bazaar
- Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Teller House, 120 Eureka Street, Central City
Sponsored by Main Street Central City
Holiday Crafts at the Library
- Friday, December 12 from noon to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Kids of all ages can come make ornaments, cards, and other holiday decorations. Holiday cards and stamping crafts will also be available for teens and adults. Crafts will be set out and ready to go. Drop by anytime during the scheduled hours.
Winter Arts Festival
- Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk
In addition to the Arts & Craft Fair, activities include: Live music performances by local artists, Santa Claus and cookie decorating throughout the day. Join us for our 22nd year celebrating this Gilpin County holiday traditional event.
The Reindeer Arrival!
Sunday, December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
JKQ BBQ Parking Lot, Gregory St., Black Hawk
Free hamburgers, hot dogs, and hot chocolate.
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.