Labor Day Weekend in Boulder

Close out the summer with a perfect weekend in Boulder during one of its most dazzling times of year. The following events will be going on over the weekend, giving the whole town a fun, festive atmosphere.

"Boulder is arguably one of the best weekend getaways in Colorado — if not the whole Western United States!" —TripAdvisor

CU Buffs vs. Georgia Tech at Folsom Field

Friday, August 29, 2025, 6pm
CU's first official football game of the 2025 season will take place on the Buffs' home turf at Folsom Field and will be cast on ESPN. The whole town will be abuzz — read our Game-Day Guide for all you need to know!

Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema Premiere

Friday, August 29-Sunday, August 31, 2025
A stellar selection of international dance films, workshops, installations and performances comes to Boulder as part of the annual Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema Premiere. The premiere screening will take place on the Museum of Boulder's rooftop each night starting at 6:30pm.

Shelby American Collection Museum's Annual Party and Car Show

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 2-7pm
A tradition for more than two decades, the Shelby American Collection Annual Party and Car Show lets you meet famous Shelby drivers and designers, tour the Shelby American Collection Museum to see all the new cars (including the first Shelby Cobra), hear live music, enjoy dinner and an open bar — plus be entered to win a new Shelby Mustang GT500! Ticket purchase required.

 

 

 

 

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Boulder Farmers Market

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8am-2pm
By Labor Day weekend, the Boulder Farmers Market is overflowing with goodies. The market was established in 1986 by a handful of local farmers looking to sell farm-fresh produce directly to the public. 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 and Boulder Creek, at the doorsteps of the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) and the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse.

Explore the Farm Trail

The bounty of Boulder's 1,000+ farms is a sight to behold over Labor Day weekend, and you can explore it all on the Boulder County Farm Trail. Take a scenic farm drive, stopping at some farm stands; have an on-farm experience, or simply taste the fruits of our farmers' labors in restaurants all over town.

Jam to Live Music

Boulder's live music scene is already thriving... and only growing. Especially in summertime, you can find live music happening pretty much any night of the week. See the calendar below for shows happening at Fox Theatre, eTown Hall, Boulder Theater and other venues across town.

Get in an Epic Hike

Before the busyness of fall is really underway, get centered with some time outside on the trails in Boulder. Here are 5 Hikes with Great Views, 5 Easy Hikes, plus even more in our hiking brochure. Get to your favorite hiking areas and avoid parking headaches via these Boulder hiker shuttles, which will be running through the end of the holiday weekend.

Go Bird-Watching

Early fall is an excellent time to visit Boulder's acclaimed bird-watching sites. Read our bird-watching guide for where to go and what to look for.

 

 

 

 

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Splash Around at the Rez

What better way to bid adieu to summer than with some time in the water at the Boulder Reservoir, where cool water and Flatirons views will be just the long-weekend refresh you need? You can swim all Labor Day weekend from 10am to 6pm daily. Or choose to rent a paddle board, canoe or kayak from Rocky Mountain Paddle Board at the Res.

Go on a Self-Guided Mural Tour

Boulder has seen an explosion of murals in the last few years, with hundreds popping up in that timeframe. The latest round in the Street Wise Boulder series all share a theme of social justice. Check out our mural page and look for the “family-friendly” notation to know which are most accessible for families. Or go on this easy downtown walking tour, which takes you by some fun and memorable sculptures and murals. There are plenty of places to stop for snacks and treats along the way, too.

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