Things You Can Do in Boulder During
Covid-19

See a Performance

• The Boulder Theater, a historic venue that plays host to a variety of rock, pop and alternative musicians, is open with tables spaced safely from other guests.
• The Dairy Arts Center is hosting a series of outdoor back porch performances and drive-in movies.
• BDT Stage, a dinner theater, is back with a variety of energetic musical shows in their lineup.
• The Fox Theatre, located next to the University of Colorado and venue for great indie musicians, has shows scheduled beginning in July 2021.
• The outdoor Boulder Bandshell will host dance, theater, music and other shows all summer long in 2021as part of a new Arts in the Park Bandshell Series
• Also returning are favorite summer festivals: Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Colorado Music Festival and Chautauqua's summer series, plus lots more listed here.

 

 

 

 

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Go Shopping

Head to historic downtown Pearl Street or the Twenty Ninth Street shopping center for epic, open-air shopping. Boulder's shops are open for business and are allowed to operate at 75% capacity. They are cleaning rigorously and regularly, wearing face coverings and sanitizing point of sale stations. Learn more about safe shopping here. To go inside, you will need a face covering by order of Boulder County Public Health.

Enjoy Some Good Food

Dining out in Boulder is a highlight of any visit, with our renowned chefs turning out incredible meals daily. Restaurants are open for indoor dining at 100% capacity with six feet of space between parties. Many have great patios, have expanded their seating onto the sidewalk or street, and provide to-go or delivery. You'll need to wear a face covering to any restaurant and can remove it for eating or drinking.

Visit a Museum

• The Museum of Boulder is open for visitors. Advance tickets are available but not required.
• The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) is open Tuesday-Sunday.
• The Shelby American Collection car museum is open on Saturdays, 10am-4pm.

Guided Tours

Outdoor guided tours are allowed to operate at 100% capacity with six feet of spacing between parties. Check our Experiences listings and check with the operators to get the latest info on tours you're interested in.

Mural Tour

• View Boulder's many colorful murals. Boulder's artists have added over 90 murals in the last two years! They are amazing and worth a self-guided mural tour. 
• Here's another self-guided outdoor public art walk.

Photo Tour

Go on a self-guided photo tour of Boulder.

Take a Scenic Drive

There is great clarity in a mountain drive and plenty to see along these scenic drives. Get your picnic provisions in Boulder before heading out.

Self-Guided Tours

Strike out on your own adventure with our list of self-guided tours, which explore a variety of topics: food, geology, art, tea and more. Learn as you go, keep your social distance and set your own pace.

Hiking and Nature Walks

Peace and optimism are available on 150 miles of trails right in the city of Boulder. Go for a hike on dozens of trails including these easy nature outings. Make sure to choose one that is not crowded, even if that involves additional driving or a change of plans. 

Just 20 minutes from Boulder, Eldorado Canyon State Park is open sunrise to sunset (entry fees apply). Rocky Mountain National Park is about an hour away and is open to visitors. For information on how to visit, go to the RMNP website. 

Important reminders:

• Maintain at least six feet of distance between yourself and others. If you need to pass someone on the trail, communicate with them to allow the recommended six feet of distance.
• It's recommended you pull up your face covering when you can't maintain six feet of distance.
• View suggested one-way travel areas, trails that are wider than six-feet and areas that see high and low visitation through OSMP's interactive trails map.
• If you're feeling ill, absolutely do not visit open space. 
• If parking is full, move on to another park or trailhead.
• Do not take risks. Keep rangers, deputies and other first responders safe. ​

Mountain Biking 

Go mountain biking on six major trail systems. The same important reminders above apply. In a spring snowstorm, try a fat bike.

Bird-Watching

Read our bird-watching guide for where to go and what to look for. The same important reminders above apply.

Go Stargazing

Cold spring nights offer clear skies and a magical experience after dark. Check out our stargazing guide for where to go in and around Boulder, plus tips, tours and what to bring. 

Play a Round of Family Disc Golf

Boulder has a great disc golf course with beautiful Flatirons views that could be the scene of a fun, new family activity. All you need is a frisbee. The course is located off Valmont Road, across the street from the amazing Valmont Bike Park (another great option that even has a toddler course).    

Picnic

There's no better picnic town than Boulder, with a view from every park. A few favorite spots: the picnic tables at Bobolink Trailhead, North Boulder Park and South Mesa Trailhead. Get something to go from Boulder's amazing restaurants and head to Boulder's parks, which have remained open. Playgrounds are open now, too. Here's more picnicking info.   

Educational Outings and Field Trips

Being a town of nerds, Boulder has tons of educational sites to explore, with worksheets and resources to support your lesson plan. We've compiled several ideas that are great for families or anyone who enjoys getting out and exploring.

What's Not Open Yet?

Celestial Seasonings factory tours, the National Center for Atmospheric Research visitor center, and the University of Colorado's museums and planetarium are not yet open to the public.

Contact Us

If you have questions about things to do in Boulder, please feel free to get in touch with us.