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!

Phish at Folsom Field
July 3-5, 2025
This legendary jam band will take center stage at Folsom Field over the Fourth of July weekend.

Colorado Music Festival
July 3-August 3, 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.

Tube to Work Day
July 11, 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.

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.

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
July 27-August 8, 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
June 2-July 19, 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
June 7-July 27, 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
June-August, 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 5-November 22, 2025 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 7-October 8, 2025 (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 Summer Concert Series
June-August, 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

Colorado Brazil Fest
August 7-10, 2025
Two rhythmic days of Brazilian music, dancing and more at Boulder's Bandshell.

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival
July 27-August 8, 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
August 23, 2025
Tacos, craft beer, tequila, lucha libre wrestling and live music come together each August in Boulder.

Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema Premiere
August 29-31, 2025
Check out a stellar selection of international dance films, along with workshops, installations and performances. 

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

Colorado Music Festival
July 3-August 3, 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.

Arts in the Park at the Bandshell
June-August, 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 5-November 22, 2025 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 7-October 8, 2025 (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
August-November, 2025
Watch the CU Buffaloes and Coach Prime take on their competitors on beautiful Folsom Field.

September Events

Buffalo Bicycle Classic
September 7, 2025
The Buffalo Bicycle Classic dates back to 2003, having raised over 3 million dollars in support of student scholarships at CU Boulder.

Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado
September 12-13, 2025
Boulder's sister festival to the famous Jaipur Literature Festival in India welcomes the public for a series of author talks and events for camaraderie, a caravan of ideas and the magical flow of conversations.

Community Roots Art Festival (CRAFt)
September 13-14, 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.

Groundworks Art Lab Chili Bowl
September 14, 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.

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.

Street Wise Mural Festival
September 26-27, 2025
Street Wise Mural Festival explores the intersection of art and activism while centering womxn, BIPOC, LGBTQIA and emerging artists.

CU Family Weekend
September 18-21, 2025
CU welcomes families of students for a football game, 5K run/walk, educational sessions and more family fun.

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.

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
September 21, 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.

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

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 5-November 22, 2025 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 7-October 8, 2025 (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

Boulder Fall Fest
October 3-5 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.

Open Studios
October 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 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
October 13, 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
October 18, 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!

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.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, April 5-November 22, 2025 (8am-2pm) 
Every Wednesday, May 7-October 8, 2025 (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
August-November, 2025
Watch the CU Buffaloes and Coach Prime take on their competitors on beautiful Folsom Field.

November Events

CU Homecoming
November 1, 2025
Buff return to Boulder for the homecoming football game, Ralphie’s Corral tailgate and more exciting events at CU.

Boulder Jewish Film Festival
November 2, 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 5-November 22, 2025 (8am-2pm) 
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food.

Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
November 15-16, 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
Mid-November through mid-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
August-November, 2025
Watch the CU Buffaloes and Coach Prime take on their competitors on beautiful Folsom Field.

December Events

ColderBOLDER 5K
TBA, 2025
“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
TBA, 2025
Marching bands, floats, fire engines, holiday carolers and more. The grand finale includes an appearance by Santa Claus himself.

WinterFest at Colorado Chautauqua
TBA, 2025
​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
TBA, 2025
​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
TBA, 2025
​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
TBA, 2025
​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
TBA, 2025
​Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for free.

Snow Much Fun Light Displays
Mid-November through mid-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.

January Events

New Year’s Eve Parties
December 31, 2025-January 1, 2026
Ring in the New Year at fetes and bashes all across Boulder. New Year's Eve in Boulder.

Versatility Dance Festival
TBA, 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
Mid-November through mid-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.

February Events

Winter Bike to Work Day
TBA, 2026
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.

Freedom Fund Celebration
TBA, 2026
The NAACP Boulder County hosts an annual Freedom Fund Celebration showcasing local performers in Macky Auditorium.

Trash the Runway
TBA, 2026
A design competition that challenges middle and high school students to create high-fashion garments from found, non-recyclable or non-compostable materials, culminating in a lively community fashion show.

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

Subaru WinterFest
TBA, 2026
A one-of-a-kind music and mountain lifestyle tour for skiers, snowboarders, music fans and dog-lovers. Listen to tunes, demo gear and mingle on the mountain at Eldora Mountain Resort.

International Women's Day Celebration at The New Local
TBA, 2026
Get creative with a full day of artistic demonstrations and workshops focused on the art and ancestral history of craft, taught by local women artists.

Open Wall 2025
TBA, 2026
Every year the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art opens up its walls for a self-curated community art exhibition and sale — an opportunity to see a wide range of art by local artists of all levels and price ranges.

Boulder Ballet
TBA, 2026
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

BOCO Flamenco Spring Festival
TBA, 2026
The Dairy Arts Center hosts a packed day of music and dance.

Boulder Arts Week
TBA, 2026
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
TBA, 2026
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 13-16, 2026
The Conference on World Affairs features various panels that explore three exciting themes, including AI, climate change and more — all free and open to the public.

Boulder International Film Festival
April 9-12, 2026
Films and filmmakers from around the world come to Boulder for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema.

Modern Jazz & Soul Fest
TBA, 2026
Inaugural modern jazz and soul festival at Roots Music Project showcasing some of the most compelling voices in contemporary jazz and soul music under one roof.

Bluebird Music Festival
TBA, 2026
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
TBA, 2026
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.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, TBA, 2026 (8am-2pm)
Every Wednesday, TBA, 2026 (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
TBA, 2026
Startup Week brings innovators and the community together with 200 events throughout the free, five-day lineup.

Colorado MahlerFest
TBA, 2026
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
TBA, 2026
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 25, 2026
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, TBA, 2026 (8am-2pm)
Every Wednesday, TBA, 2026 (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

Arts in the Park at the Bandshell
TBA, 2026
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 County Pride Month
June 1-30, 2026
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.

Cultural Caravan's June Festival
TBA, 2026
More than a dozen concerts span across this ten-day festival. Cultural Caravan celebrates diversity, builds community through music and connects artists and audiences in meaningful ways.

Boulder Plein Air Festival
TBA, 2026
Catch plein air painters — those who paint in the open air, painting all over town during this annual event.

Meadow Music
TBA, 2026
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.

Boulder Jewish Festival
TBA, 2026
Live entertainment, fine art and Judaica, food, community organizations and activities for all ages in downtown Boulder.

IRONMAN 70.3
June 1, 2026
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.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival
TBA, 2026
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
TBA, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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.

Boulder Comedy Festival
TBA, 2026
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.

Flatiron Sounds Music Festival
TBA, 2026
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.

Summer Bike to Work Day
TBA, 2026
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.

Chautauqua Summer Concert Series
June-August, 2026
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.

Boulder Farmers Market
Every Saturday, TBA, 2026 (8am-2pm)
Every Wednesday, TBA, 2026 (3:30-7:30pm)
Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food.