December Events

ColderBOLDER 5K
December 7, 2024
“Polar opposite” sister race to the BOLDERBoulder, this popular 5K race finishes in the University’s field house where festivities and the holiday spirit fill the air.

Lights of December Parade
December 7, 2024
Marching bands, floats, fire engines, holiday carolers and more. The grand finale includes an appearance by Santa Claus himself.

WinterFest at Colorado Chautauqua
December 5-7, 2024
​Each year, at the foot of the Flatirons, the Colorado Chautauqua hosts a classic winter celebration. Enjoy carriage rides, Santa's cottage, historic cottage tours, a family holiday concert with Jeff and Paige, a guided caroling hike and much more.

CU Presents Holiday Festival
December 6-8, 2024
​The decades-old celebration brings together student choirs, bands and orchestras — along with world-class faculty performers — for a concert of holiday favorites and new surprises.

Freezie Fest
December 14, 2024
​Hunt for little stuffed snowmen hidden inside participating shops and you could win big prizes! Plus, enjoy visits with Santa, train rides on the Snowflake Express and loads of holiday crafts and activities along the Pearl Street Mall.

Chanukah on Pearl Street
December 30, 2024
​Music, fresh soufganiot (jelly donuts), hot latkes, hot cocoa, tossed gelt to take home and the lighting of the giant menorah.

St. Nick on the Bricks
Friday, November 29 and Saturdays, November 30-December 14, 2024
​Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for free.

Snow Much Fun Light Displays
November 24, 2024-January 18, 2025
​Hundreds of thousands of colorful LED lights illuminate Boulder’s Civic Area, next to the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and throughout downtown Boulder, including all along historic Pearl Street.

University of Colorado Men's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on the men's basketball team at the Coors Events Center.

University of Colorado Women's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on CU's women on the court at the Coors Events Center.

January Events

New Year’s Eve Parties
December 31, 2024-January 1, 2025
Ring in the New Year at fetes and bashes all across Boulder. New Year's Eve in Boulder.

Versatility Dance Festival
January 18, 2025
Versatility Dance Festival presents the best in emerging and established dance companies and dance filmmakers from around the country and beyond.

Snow Much Fun Light Displays
November 24, 2024-January 18, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of colorful LED lights illuminate Boulder’s Civic Area, next to the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and throughout downtown Boulder, including all along historic Pearl Street.

University of Colorado Men's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on the men's basketball team at the Coors Events Center.

University of Colorado Women's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on CU's women on the court at the Coors Events Center.

February Events

Winter Bike to Work Day
February 14, 2025
This is a holy day in Boulder! Even in winter, folks ditch their cars, get on their bikes and ride all around town to hit the free breakfast and merch stations to enjoy giveaways and the party atmosphere.

University of Colorado Men's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on the men's basketball team at the CU Events Center.

University of Colorado Women's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on CU's women on the court at the CU Events Center.

March Events

BOCO Flamenco Spring Festival
March 7, 2025
The Dairy Arts Center hosts multiple days of music and dance featuring José Maya, Rycardo Moreno and more.

Boulder International Film Festival
March 13-16, 2025
Films and filmmakers from around the world come to Boulder for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema.

Boulder Ballet
March 21-23, 2025
Boulder Ballet's winter production will be a contemporary ballet premiering Nicolo Fonte's Heart(S)pace.

University of Colorado Women's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on CU's women on the court at the Coors Events Center.

University of Colorado Men's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on the men's basketball team at the Coors Events Center.

April Events

Boulder Arts Week
April 4-12, 2025
During this citywide celebration, Boulder's arts community presents an incredible array of cultural experiences from murals and installations, to music and dance.

Taste of Pearl
April 6, 2025
Fifteen Boulder restaurants pair up with local wineries and distilleries for a unique experience where participants stroll through downtown and sample food and drinks while perusing galleries and shopping at local boutiques.

Conference on World Affairs at the University of Colorado
April 7, 2025
This year the Conference on World Affairs will feature over 70 panels that explore three exciting themes, including AI, climate change and more — all free and open to the public.

Bluebird Music Festival
April 18-20, 2025
Watchhouse, Bruce Hornsby, The Tallest Man On Earth and more headline this festival with solo, acoustic performances inside the stunning Macky Auditorium.

Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival
April 27, 2025 (Rain date: May 4)
Downtown Boulder's annual awakening of the tulips, where little ones dress up like fairies and elves. Approximately 15,000 tulips adorn Pearl Street's flower beds in the springtime. Participate in scavenger hunts to win prizes all month.

CU Presents "Takács Quartet"
April 28-May 6, 2024
Grammy Award-winning string quartet with an irresistible blend of virtuosic technique and engaging personality.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 6-November 16, 2024 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 1-October 2, 2024 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. 

May Events

Boulder Startup Week
May 12-16, 2025
Startup Week brings innovators and the community together with 200 events throughout the free, five-day lineup.

Colorado MahlerFest
May 14-18, 2025
A celebration of the great composer Gustav Mahler during a week-long festival, culminating in two orchestral performances of one of Mahler’s major symphonic works.

Boulder Creek Festival
May 23-26, 2025
A locals' favorite festival featuring an artisan market, a beer festival, concerts, family activities, food and entertainment — all on the banks of Boulder Creek.

BolderBoulder 10k Road Race
May 26, 2025
One of the largest and most highly acclaimed 10Ks in the world, with runners, joggers, walkers and spectators of all ages — many in costume — and a bash at the finish line in Folsom Field stadium.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 6-November 16, 2024 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 1-October 2, 2024 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food.

June Events

Boulder County Pride Month
June 1-30, 2025
Whether you’re looking for something the whole family can take part in or a more 21+ experience, there's something for everyone during Boulder County Pride Month. Sign up for teen art classes, adult networking events, music, trivia, dancing and more.

Boulder Plein Air Festival
TBA, 2025
Catch plein air painters — those who paint in the open air, painting all over town during this annual event.

Arts in the Park at the Bandshell
TBA, 2025
Taking place at the Glenn Huntington Bandshell in Boulder’s Civic Area, Arts in the Park typically showcases talent from the Boulder Ballet, Boulder Symphony and Boulder Opera in a series of performances.

Meadow Music
TBA, 2025
A kid favorite. Join the musical duo Jeff and Paige for evenings of children’s music and nature education. Come see them perform for free on the Chautauqua Green.

IRONMAN 70.3
June 14, 2025
This "half Ironman" takes place at the Boulder Reservoir with a spectacular Rocky Mountain backdrop. The event has been an athlete favorite for over a decade and is one of the fastest IRONMAN events to sell out each year.

Upslope Get Down 
TBA, 2025
A family-friendly event that features Upslope beer, barbecue and, of course, live music.

Boulder Jewish Festival
TBA, 2025
Live entertainment, fine art and Judaica, food, community organizations and activities for all ages in downtown Boulder.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival
TBA, 2025
Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre on CU Campus. Please note: All shows are currently being held inside the Roe Green Theatre due to ongoing construction at Mary Rippon Theater.

Bands on the Bricks
June 11-July 30, 2025
From oldies to alternative, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder's premier outdoor summer concert series taking place on the bricks of the Pearl Street Mall from 5:30-9pm.

1940s WWII Era Ball
TBA, 2025
Step back in time with a magical night of dancing and history at the Boulder Airport. At this 40s-era ball with the Glenn Miller Orchestra you can swing dance, take tours of WWII planes, admire classic cars, take dance lessons and more, all against a scenic backdrop with movie-set lights and props.

Flatiron Sounds Music Festival
TBA, 2025
This free, single-day festival will be held in the historic and scenic Chautauqua Park at the base of the Flatirons. Enjoy musical performances from local Colorado bands, a beer garden, a variety of food trucks and a local artisan market featuring a variety of Colorado vendors.

Boulder Comedy Festival
TBA, 2025
Nationally touring comics featured on Comedy Central, Netflix and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert come together with festival winners and local comedians to create a sea of hilarity outdoors at the Dairy Arts Center.

Summer Bike to Work Day
TBA, 2025
This is a holy day in Boulder! Commuters ditch their cars, get on their bikes and ride all around town to hit the free breakfast and merch stations to enjoy giveaways and the party atmosphere.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 6-November 16, 2024 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 1-October 2, 2024 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. 

July Events

Louisville Slugger Independence Day Tournament
July 2-6, 2025
For more than two decades, this 80-team competitive girls softball tourney has been hosted in Boulder!

Colorado Music Festival
TBA, 2025
This internationally acclaimed festival is held four nights per week for several weeks at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, showcasing an orchestra of professional classical musicians from all over the world.

Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoors Film Festival (ENOFF)
July 17-20, 2025
The four-day ENOFF makes it fun and entertaining for guests to take in incredible films that celebrate the outdoors. You'll be immersed in film, art, music and discussions.

Twenty Ninth Street Summer of Love Concert Series
TBA, 2025
Friday concerts take place at Twenty Ninth Street, an outdoor shopping mall that opens up its Central Plaza so concertgoers can sprawl out and soak up the incredible Flatirons views while they listen to local bands.

Tube to Work Day
TBA, 2025
Boulderites don their best business attire and hit the creek in this yearly tubing tradition. The event starts at Eben G. Fine Park, but you can catch the view of the hilarious action (e.g. spectators dangling breakfast from atop bridges for tubers to grab) anywhere along the creek near downtown.

Pearl Street Arts Fest
July 18-20, 2025
Tents line downtown Boulder's Pearl Street for this juried celebration of visual arts — painting, photography, jewelry and more.

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival
TBA, 2025
Experience the joy of dancing in the air, for beginners through advanced aerial dancers. Two weeks of classes, lectures/demonstrations, informal discussions and performances.

Meadow Music
TBA, 2025
A kid favorite. Join the musical duo Jeff and Paige for evenings of children’s music and nature education. Come see them perform for free on the Chautauqua Green.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival
TBA, 2025
Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre on CU Campus. Please note: All shows are currently being held inside the Roe Green Theatre due to ongoing construction at Mary Rippon Theater.

Bands on the Bricks
June 11-July 30, 2025
From oldies to alternative, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder's premier outdoor summer concert series taking place on the bricks of the Pearl Street Mall from 5:30-9pm.

Arts in the Park at the Bandshell
TBA, 2025
Taking place at the Glenn Huntington Bandshell in Boulder’s Civic Area, Arts in the Park typically showcases talent from the Boulder Ballet, Boulder Symphony and Boulder Opera in a series of performances.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 6-November 16, 2024 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 1-October 2, 2024 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. 

Chautauqua Concert Series
TBA, 2025
Beloved and well-known artists return for Chautauqua’s entertainment series, featuring concerts, silent movies, theater, dance, forums and family events at the foot of the Flatirons.

August Events

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival
TBA, 2025
Experience the joy of dancing in the air, for beginners through advanced aerial dancers. Two weeks of classes, lectures/demonstrations, informal discussions and performances.

Boulder Taco Fest
TBA, 2025
Tacos, craft beer, tequila, lucha libre wrestling and live music come together each August in Boulder.

Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema
TBA, 2025
Check out a stellar selection of international dance films, along with workshops, installations and performances. 

Colorado Shakespeare Festival
TBA, 2025
Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre on CU Campus. Please note: All shows are currently being held inside the Roe Green Theatre due to ongoing construction at Mary Rippon Theater.

Chautauqua Concert Series
July-October, 2025
Chautauqua’s entertainment series, featuring concerts, silent movies, theater, dance, forums and family events at the foot of the Flatirons.

Colorado Music Festival
TBA, 2025
This internationally acclaimed festival is held four nights per week for several weeks at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, showcasing an orchestra of professional classical musicians from all over the world.

Twenty Ninth Street Summer of Love Concert Series
TBA, 2025
Friday concerts take place at Twenty Ninth Street, an outdoor shopping mall that opens up its Central Plaza so concertgoers can sprawl out and soak up the incredible Flatirons views while they listen to local bands.

Arts in the Park at the Bandshell
TBA, 2025
Taking place at the Glenn Huntington Bandshell in Boulder’s Civic Area, Arts in the Park typically showcases talent from the Boulder Ballet, Boulder Symphony and Boulder Opera in a series of performances.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 6-November 16, 2024 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 1-October 2, 2024 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. 

CU Buffs Football Season
TBA, 2025
Watch the CU Buffaloes and Coach Prime take on their competitors on beautiful Folsom Field.

September Events

Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema
TBA, 2025
Check out a stellar selection of international dance films, along with workshops, installations and performances. 

Taste of Orthodoxy Greek Festival
TBA, 2025
A celebration of the Greek Orthodox faith through homemade food, music, dance and more.

Community Roots Art Festival (CRAFt)
TBA, 2025
Highlighting Black, Indigenous and brown self-identified artists. Head to VisionQuest Brewing for one special day of local artwork, performances, giveaways and tasty treats.

Buffalo Bicycle Classic
TBA, 2025
The Buffalo Bicycle Classic dates back to 2003, having raised over 3 million dollars in support of student scholarships at CU Boulder.

JLF Colorado
TBA, 2025
Boulder's Jaipur Literature Festival welcomes the public for a series of author talks and events for the camaraderie, the caravan of ideas, and the magical flow of conversations.

Boulder Fall Fest
September 12-14, 2025
This three-day autumn festival features live music, great food, local microbrews, wine and margaritas, with the added excitement of children’s activities and featuring Firefly Handmade Market.

Fall Powwow
TBA, 2025
Celebrate rich ancestral histories and contemporary Native culture at CU Boulder's annual event with Native drumming, singing, dance and community building.

Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk
TBA, 2025
Participants wear pink attire and walk 20+ miles around Boulder to raise money for breast cancer research and engage in community support.

Street Wise Mural Festival
TBA, 2025
Street Wise Mural Festival explores the intersection of art and activism while centering womxn, BIPOC, LGBTQIA and emerging artists.

Groundworks Art Lab Chili Bowl
TBA, 2025
Chili Bowl is Groundworks Art Lab's annual fundraiser. Chefs from local restaurants compete in a chili competition. Guests can taste chili with the purchase of a bowl, plus shop for beautiful handmade pottery.

High West Oyster Fest
TBA, 2025
A day of unlimited oysters, small bites and drinks from Jax Fish House, along with an oyster shucking and eating competition. Proceeds will benefit There With Care, a local charity that provides services to families in medical crisis.

CU Homecoming
TBA, 2025
Buff return to Boulder for the homecoming football game, Ralphie’s Corral tailgate and more exciting events at CU.

Colorado Brazil Fest
TBA, 2025
Two rhythmic days of Brazilian music, dancing and more at Boulder's Bandshell.

Festival del Sol
TBA, 2025
Disfrute de caminatas guiadas, clases de baile latino, música en vivo, taberna al aire libre, actividades familiares y juegos. ¡Inicie el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana celebrando la vitalidad de la cultura latina en el impresionante entorno de Chautauqua!
Enjoy guided hikes, Latin dance lessons, live music, beer garden, family activities and games. Kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the vibrancy of Latino culture in the stunning surroundings of Chautauqua!

Mapleton Hill Porchfest
TBA, 2025
A free event where dozens of local musicians play and sing on quaint porches of the historic homes in the Mapleton Hill neighborhood.

Boulderthon
September 28, 2025
The signature Boulder marathon with a downtown twist.

Chautauqua Concert Series
July-October, 2025
Chautauqua’s entertainment series, featuring concerts, silent movies, theater, dance, forums and family events at the foot of the Flatirons.

CU Buffs Football Season
TBA, 2025
Watch the CU Buffaloes and Coach Prime take on their competitors on beautiful Folsom Field.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 6-November 16, 2024 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 1-October 2, 2024 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. 

October Events

Open Studios
TBA, 2025
Boulder artists open their homes and studios to the public for a unique and intimate arts event that spans three weekends.

Indigenous Peoples Day
TBA, 2025
A series of events across Boulder become part of a national effort to recognize and honor the existence, culture and contributions of the original inhabitants of North America.

Wellness Week
TBA, 2025
Free and open to the public, this multi-day health and wellness event brings trailblazers in the industry to Boulder for educational events, music, film and shopping.

Warren Miller Film Premiere
TBA, 2025
Each year, Warren Miller kicks off winter with a new, groundbreaking ski film in Boulder. 

World Singing Day Boulder
TBA, 2025
A free community sing-along where people of all ages, backgrounds, and singing abilities are invited. No rehearsals or preparation needed. Just show up!

CU Family Weekend
TBA, 2025
CU welcomes families of students for a football game, 5K run/walk, educational sessions and more family fun.

Munchkin Masquerade
October 31, 2025
Each Halloween, Downtown Boulder is invaded by tiny ghosts and goblins, dinosaurs and dragons, fairies and princes, superheroes and animals of every size for trick-or-treating along Pearl Street.

Chautauqua Concert Series
July-October, 2025
Chautauqua’s entertainment series, featuring concerts, silent movies, theater, dance, forums and family events at the foot of the Flatirons.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 6-November 16, 2024 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 1-October 2, 2024 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. 

CU Buffs Football Season
TBA, 2025
Watch the CU Buffaloes and Coach Prime take on their competitors on beautiful Folsom Field.

November Events

Boulder Jewish Film Festival
TBA, 2025
This intimate film festival explores the human experience through film and provides audiences with insight into the Jewish experience.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 6-November 16, 2024 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 1-October 2, 2024 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food.

Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
TBA, 2025
Artisans fill the blocks of Pearl Street to shop the best of local, handmade craft, art and design in a festive setting.

Switch on the Holidays
TBA, 2025
Come see the lighting of downtown in holiday lights and an appearance by Santa Claus, too.

St. Nick on the Bricks
TBA, 2025
Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for free.

Small Business Saturday
November 29, 2025
Shop great deals at small businesses throughout Boulder.

Snow Much Fun Light Displays
Late November-end of January
Hundreds of thousands of colorful LED lights illuminate Boulder’s Civic Area, next to the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and throughout downtown Boulder, including all along historic Pearl Street. 

University of Colorado Men's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on the men's basketball team at the Coors Events Center.

University of Colorado Women's Basketball
Through March
Cheer on CU's women on the court at the Coors Events Center.

CU Buffs Football Season
TBA, 2025
Watch the CU Buffaloes and Coach Prime take on their competitors on beautiful Folsom Field.