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Artful Activities

There are countless ways to entertain people of all ages at the Pearl Street Arts Fest and throughout Downtown Boulder.

Explore year-round art adventures! Check out impressive downtown murals through the free, self-guided Walking Mural Tour or take a look at the Boulder Alley Gallery, which includes 25 doors with art by Boulder County artists. 

Downtown Boulder is a wonderful place for families and offers a variety of activities for children of all ages and interests - from rocks to climb on to the Pop Jet Fountain to run through!  You can also check out our full list of kids activities on our Family Activities page.  Or, check out some ideas from the Kidding Around Itinerary from our very own Organic Sandwich Company for more ideas! 

If you're looking for a larger adventure don't miss our staff-created Scavenger Hunt!  This one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt takes you along the world famous Pearl Street Mall, as well as the West End, the East End and a stop near Central Park / Civic Area.

Click the day your attending below to get information on what's happening each day of the event.

Exhibits Open

3 - 8 pm | Pearl Street Mall and 14th Street

Kick-off the weekend with our Artists arriving on Friday.  There will be artists on every block of the show, but additional artists will also be arriving on Saturday morning.

Exhibits Open

10 am - 7 pm | Pearl Street Mall and 14th Street

Visit with Artists in their booths throughout the day.  All exhibiting artists will be present.

Open Studios Mobile Art Lab

10 am - 3 pm | Boulder County Courthouse Lawn (east side)

Check out the Open Studios Mobile Art Lab for on-site creative instruction and inspiration for kids of all ages.

Exhibits Open

10 am - 5 pm | Pearl Street Mall and 14th Street

Visit with Artists in their booths throughout the day on the final day of the fest!  All exhibiting artists will be present.

Open Studios Mobile Art Lab

10 am - 3 pm | Boulder County Courthouse Lawn (east side)

Check out the Open Studios Mobile Art Lab for on-site creative instruction and inspiration for kids of all ages.