Spring is a magical time in Boulder. Thousands of tulips gingerly open their buds all along historic Pearl Street, wildflowers begin to bloom trailside, restaurant patios fill with sun-seekers and festival season gets underway!
Here are 5 ways to enjoy spring in Boulder:
Starting on April 7, 2018, the beloved farmers' market will fill with local farmers, cheesemakers, bakers, winemakers and flower-growers. Pick up goodies, or simply grab a meal from the food court and enjoy a picnic beside Boulder Creek or on the shady, green Central Park.
Downtown Boulder’s brick-paved Pearl Street Mall is filled with flowerbeds that bloom with upwards of 15,000 tulips in springtime. The timing of the buds’ opening is, of course, up to Mother Nature, but it’s usually mid to late April. Bring a camera and make a day of it with Pearl Street’s amazing shopping and dining.
Check one out from a B-Cycle station or rent one from a bike shop. You can cruise down the Boulder Creek Path, named No. 2 in USA Today’s “top urban bike paths across the USA,” or just pedal around town. You’ll fit in with the locals here in the town that Bicycling magazine ranked No. 3 in “America’s Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities.”
Either by foot or by bike, Boulder’s hiking and biking trails are lovely and fresh in springtime, and there are close to 150 miles of them in Boulder. Here's a guide to Boulder's wildflowers and which trails to find them on.
Winter Craft Beer Festival
March 3, 2018
A great beer-tasting event at Twenty Ninth Street shopping center.
Boulder Jewish Film Festival
March 8-18, 2018
This intimate film festival explores the human experience through film and provides audiences with insight into the Jewish experience.
Boulder Arts Week
March 30-April 7, 2018
Boulder’s annual citywide celebration of art, jam-packed with performances and events all week long.
Boulder Arts Week
March 30-April 7, 2018
Boulder’s annual citywide celebration of art, jam-packed with performances and events all week long.
MediaLive
May 14-20, 2018
This annual festival at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) brings together art, digital culture, and technology with a series of performances, workshops and events.
Upslope Get Down
May 19, 2018
A free music festival with Upslope beer, food trucks, games, art and more, held at the Upslope Flatiron Park brewery.
Chautauqua Summer Concert Series
May–September 2018
Spring brings the kickoff to Chautauqua’s series featuring concerts, films, theater, dance, forums and family events — all beside the stunning Flatirons.
Boulder Creek Festival
May 26-28, 2018
The famous rubber ducky creek race, performances, carnival rides, bazar and much more — all beside the beautiful Boulder Creek.
BolderBOULDER
May 28, 2018
This famous 10K race gets the whole town celebrating on the streets. There’s music, costumes and revelry as top runners and locals take part. 2018 is the BolderBOULDER's 40th anniversary!
Want more? Check our complete, searchable event calendar for even more ideas.
