Events Around Gilpin County

Plein Air Artists Colorado Exhibition

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

Parents Night Out

Friday, September 19 from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk

A perfect night for the kids and a well-deserved break for you! Delicious Dinner (provided by the Community Center). Swimming, creative crafts, and fun activities. Kids can wear PJs. Bring a swimsuit and towel.

$25 per kid or $15 if also enrolled in Friday camp that day. Enroll Now or call 303-582-1453 for more information.

First Saturday Artisan Market

Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr. Black Hawk

Handmade Goods, Live Music, Food Vendors

Pumpkin Patch

October 4 and 5, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Admission: FREE
Sponsored by Main Street Central City

Welcome fall in the high country with a visit to at the Annual Central City Pumpkin Patch. Kids enjoy a pumpkin-decorating contest, a scavenger hunt, games and more. To get everyone in the October mood, costumes are encouraged. There is more information to come so check back frequently.

Central City Opera's Haunted History Tour

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Teller House, Central City

Cocktails & Ghostly History: $150pp

Dare to explore Central City’s mysterious and ghostly past with this thrilling paranormal adventure! Your evening begins with signature cocktails in the historic—and notoriously haunted—Teller House, where the veil between worlds grows thin. Seek glimpses of your future with personal Tarot card readings before embarking on a private walking tour of Central City’s most spectral landmarks, where stories of the past come eerily to life.  History, mystery, and supernatural intrigue await the brave!  More information and purchase tickets.

Central City Creepy Crawl

October 17, 18, 24, 25, 2025

Sponsored by Gilpin County Historical Society

LEGO Robotics, Grades 1-4

Tuesdays or Wednesdays, October 21 to February 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk

Students learn basic design skills through a hands-on approach with the familiarity and fun of LEGO building.  Team will participate in a FIRST LEGO League Explore event.  Registration Required, opens September 15 at 8 a.m. 

• Register for Tuesdays. (starting September 15, 8 a.m.)
• Register for Wednesdays. (starting September 15, 8 a.m.)

Spooky Stroll

Friday, October 24, 2025

Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk