Events
Afternoon Tea at Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 3-5pm
Let mom be pampered for an afternoon and indulge in the Teahouse's freshly baked confections and world-class tea selections at their English Style Afternoon Tea.
The Mother's Day Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Sunday, May 12, 2024
More than 1000 runners, walkers and volunteers gather for this race, named “Colorado’s Best Half Marathon” at the Boulder Reservoir by Colorado Runner Magazine. For new moms, there is even a "baby stroller" category. Learn more and register online.
Mother's Day Stained Glass Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, 2024
Celebrate momma with a fun flower-themed stained-glass class. In this 1.5-hour workshop, you will create a stained-glass project together for your mother-figure to take home. All tools and materials provided. Learn more and sign up.
Hazel Miller at The Dairy Arts Center
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 4pm
Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller is joined by long-time pillar of the Colorado music community, Chris Daniels, who was inducted into the COLORADO MUSIC HALL OF FAME in 2013 with the likes of Judy Collins and John Denver. Tickets include a dessert buffet, flowers for the mothers and a complimentary glass of Prosecco (for those of age.) Get tickets here.
Second Saturday Art in NoBo Art District
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1-4pm
NoBo Second Saturday is a free, self-guided tour of artists’ studios and creative businesses in the North Boulder Art District. Meet painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, artists and artisans along your stroll through the area, located along Broadway from Violet to Highway 36. Follow the bright-colored flags to find surprises around every corner.
Boulder Farmers Market
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8am-2pm
The Boulder Farmers Market is a fun place to start a Saturday. Established in 1986 by a handful of local farmers looking to sell farm-fresh produce directly to the public, the market is now the largest in Colorado. It is a growers-only market, and shoppers can enjoy seasonal produce, eggs, cheeses, meats, herbs, flowers, wines and gourmet food products. Plus, the market enjoys a lovely setting next to shady Central Park at the doorsteps of the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) and the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse.
Activities
Tulip Time on Pearl Street
Downtown Boulder’s brick-paved Pearl Street Mall is filled with flowerbeds that bloom with upwards of 15,000 tulips in springtime — and right now is the peak time to see them. Bring a camera and make a day of it with Pearl Street’s amazing shopping and dining.
E-bike Tours
If you’ve never tried an e-bike, you’re in for a treat. You'll feel like a superhero zooming up hills with the greatest of ease. This tour takes you through historic downtown and up to the foot of the Flatirons. With nubby, fat tires, you can do these tours in most weather. Find bike tours.
Shopping
Head to historic downtown Pearl Street or the Twenty Ninth Street shopping center for epic, open-air shopping.
Wildflower Hikes
It's a great time of year to see some early wildflowers like pasque flowers and spring beauties. Here's a guide to Boulder's wildflowers and which trails to find them on.
Art Walks
Some of Boulder’s best public art is included in this easy downtown walking tour. And you’ll find plenty of spots to stop for beverages and snacks along the way. Boulder's collection of 135+ murals is worth exploring, too. There are also 30 alley doors painted by artists throughout downtown Boulder.
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