Switch on the Holidays

Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 11 am - 7 pm | 1300 Block of Pearl Street & Beyond

A aerial view of the Pearl Street Mall and Boulder County Courthouse with holiday lights

The festivities begin at 11 am with the Downtown Boulder Cookie Crawl! Get a jump on your local holiday shopping and enjoy some delicious treats along the way, provided by participating businesses (while supplies last)! See the map and list below for all locations.

Programming on the 1300 block begins at 2 pm.

2 pm - Aspire Aerial Dance

3:30 pm - TubaChristmas

5:00 pm - Switch on the Holidays Main Program
Kick off the holiday season as we flip the switch that illuminates lights along the Pearl Street Mall, Civic Area and around the Boulder County Courthouse during Switch on the Holidays!

The main program includes performances by Boulder Ballet (with pieces from their upcoming performances of The Nutcracker) and Boulder Chorale (celebrating their 60th anniversary season). The program concludes with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Freezie the Snowman, and Freddy the Yeti joining us to flip the switch at approximately 5:20 pm.

Free visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center until 7 pm.

Participating in the Downtown Dash this year? Stop by the Downtown Boulder tent anytime during Switch on the Holidays to earn a stamp for attending the event!