Downtown Boulder Blog

Happy almost St. Patrick’s Day! This week, I've put together a guide to some of the local holiday happenings downtown to help you to celebrate St. Patty’s Day the best way possible, by exploring downtown and discovering some festive finds along the way.

Whether you want to go full date-night mode, celebrate Galentine’s with your friends, or take yourself out for some self-love, downtown has many options that are incredibly easy to tailor to your liking. Here’s your guide to celebrating February 14th based on your Valentine’s Day personality.

Thanksgiving is creeping up fast, and downtown Boulder is already serving up all the cozy, comforting vibes. From secret family recipes to no stress holiday dinners you can order Downtown. This week’s Good Day Downtown Boulder dives into the dishes, traditions, and local spots that make the season feel so special. Whether you’re the chef of the family or the one who shows up with an empty plate and a good attitude, there’s something in here for you.

Holidays got you running on peppermint lattes and panic? Slow down, breathe, and treat yourself to a little holiday self care

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and Boulder is serving up stories, flavor, and community pride. From Tres Leches at Rosetta Hall to the award-winning Cozobi Fonda Fina, discover how local chefs and artists are celebrating Latin culture one delicious bite (and story) at a time.

Father's Day is just around the corner (June 15th), so to celebrate, I've highlighted some gift ideas for dad, brought to you by your locally owned downtown businesses. Don't forget to show the dad figure in your life how much you appreciate and love them!

Guess what? Spring has officially sprung and downtown is full of fun things to do as we kick off the new season!

This Monday, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and I am so excited to celebrate. Luckily, downtown Boulder is full of fun ways to fully embrace the holiday starting as early as this weekend. Get your green on and read along for some ideas!

Did you know every day has its own National Holiday? March is just around the corner and the National Day Calendar is PACKED with unique festivities. Let's turn these celebrations into opportunities to show some Love for the Local. Here are a few fun ideas to make your March more enjoyable and community-focused.

Whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through on a visit, the exhibit invites you to explore a vital chapter of Colorado's history and runs through September 2025, bringing to life the experiences and contributions of Black Coloradans through captivating artifacts and compelling narratives.

Feeling the love? So are we! Let’s dive into all things Valentine’s Day in downtown Boulder.

We can’t wait to ring in another year in our favorite place! Looking for ways to celebrate downtown? There are so many options to choose from throughout the district and we are here to let you in on all the fun. Keep reading for our NYE suggesions …

From strolling along the Pearl Street Mall to enjoy the festive lighting and celebrating winter-themed events to last minute gift shopping opportunities and booking dinner reservations - it’s the most wonderful time of the year to Love the Local!

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, join us in celebrating all day downtown!

Celebrate your loved ones downtown all week long...this year's Galentine's/Valentine's Day Guide has officially arrived!

National Hot Chocolate Day may have passed, but downtown celebrates every day! Welcome to the ultimate guide to downtown's cocoa trail.

The ultimate downtown NYE Guide has officially arrived! Cheers to 2024!

Here is a guide to the holiday season downtown! Welcome to your holiday happy place!

Looking to get out and about this winter season? Learn all about the amazing things to do downtown!

Looking for ideas of how to spend your Valentine's Day? Downtown Boulder has the perfect dining and shopping options to sweep your special someone off their feet!

Soak up all downtown Boulder has to offer in 2023 with this list of 23 things to see, do and eat in the district. Cheers to the new year!

Celebrate NYE in style downtown! Ring in 2023 with music, beverages, delicious food and time spent with friends and family.

Feeling overwhelmed by gift giving this year? Follow these three tips to ensure holiday shopping success!

The holiday season is almost here! Check out Downtown's bucket list full of winter happenings to make the most of this magical time of year!

Where is your happy place? Discover it downtown during happiness month!

June means Pride Month, summer and lots of fun activities downtown!

Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. Luckily downtown has many Mexican-inspired restaurants offering deals and specials for the holiday!

An Earth Day sculpture is dedicated to the City of Boulder!

Downtown Boulder offers great experiences for this Valentine's Day Weekend from creating your own special pottery to dining at newly renovated restaurants. Also, find out what restaurants have special menus only offered this weekend!

Looking for ways to celebrate on New Year's Eve? Check out all these happenings downtown!

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, the thought of creating a meal might be stressful to some, but fear not! We have several restaurants downtown who want to share their love and joy of Thanksgiving prep with you. So find a place you love, relax with some food and drinks and have a great Thanksgiving!

As many of us know, this week contains numerous events that culminate on Sunday with a few tricks and a lot of treats! From Munchkin Masquerade to a Speakeasy Halloween party, there are many events happening this weekend to dress up and enjoy a few nights of ghoulish fun.

Memorial Day weekend is one of the best times to get together with family and friends to enjoy beautiful weather and eat delicious food. I am excited to experience my first Memorial Day in Boulder because of the fantastic weather, scenery and food options that contribute to making downtown Boulder the perfect place to spend a long weekend!

It is mid-March which means one of my favorite holidays is right around the corner… St. Patrick’s Day! I always love seeing people and towns turn green, with smiles on their faces. To me, St. Patrick's Day always marks the start of Spring, whether it be 10 degrees and snowing or 50 degrees and sunny. In this blog, I will give you ideas of ways to celebrate in either circumstance!

Now more than ever, random acts of kindness are standing out and making a mark. Today is 2021’s National Random Acts of Kindness day, so let’s take this opportunity to bring joy into a world that has gone through a lot recently.

Every person has their own way of celebrating holidays, Valentine’s Day included. This year, your traditional way of celebrating may need to be modified with covid-safe alternatives.

Well - we made it...2020 is almost over and while January 1st won’t look all that different (hello pandemic), the metaphoric clean slate is MUCH needed after a tough year. 

It’s Terri...Downtown Boulder’s VP of Marketing.  It’s my pleasure to present my version of Oprah’s Favorite Things.  Now, don’t get too excited...I’m no Oprah!  But, I’ll do my best to inspire you - because, we can all use a little inspiration right now!  This year’s theme as we enter the holiday season is similar to years prior BUT so much more important right now….local, local, local.

St. Patrick’s Day, one of my favorite holidays, is just around the corner! There are a few fun shenanigans happening downtown leading up to the holiday, so start getting your green clothes and Irish accessories together!

I love Galentine’s Day where ladies celebrate ladies. Leslie Knope of the show Parks and Rec defines Galentine’s Day as a day to celebrate your lady friends and that it should be a national holiday. I could not agree more.

Julie here (DBP’s Marketing and Communication Coordinator), and I’ve got the 411 about all the fun ways to spend New Year’s Eve in downtown. There is a lot going on and it’s sure to be a fun night for all!

Happy *early* Thanksgiving folks! Do you still need last minute plans or ideas? Well I’ve got you covered! Downtown Boulder is full of turkey and Thanksgiving happenings between pick-up meals and reservations for dinner!

Are you ready to play in the snow, drink hot cocoa from an IV and wear comfy clothes? Good news for you, it’s wintertime AND downtown Boulder has a TON of events to get you in the holiday spirits starting November 24 throughout the season.

This week is HALLOWEEN! I have some news for you, downtown Boulder is full of EXCITING things for the holiday - be ready to pick and choose from a wide variety of Halloween parties...

In case you didn’t know, the 4th of July is this Thursday and I’m here to inform you of all the activities and celebrations happening this week so you can celebrate to the fullest!

Lazy Sundays and brunch dates go together like champagne and orange juice, the perfect combination to kick off the start of a new week. With Easter Sunday coming in hot now’s the time to start booking those brunch reservations!

It is really starting to feel like the holidays here in downtown Boulder. After a great kick off to the holiday season with Switch on the Holidays, the grand illumination of the Pearl Street Mall, it's beginning to feel like the most wonderful time of the year! Along with festive lights and the holidays fast approaching comes show stopping window displays! I love strolling downtown this time of year for the sole reason of looking at the beautiful holiday displays the stores downtown have created. I wanted to showcase the best of the best of the best this year so all of you can see for yourselves the craftsmanship that goes into curating these festive displays.

This time of the year always inspires me to step back and reflect on things that I am grateful for. This year especially I am grateful to the downtown Boulder community for curating an environment unlike anywhere else, some place that truly feels like home. I feel privileged to live in such an incredible community where there is something for everyone to enjoy, an abundance of delicious food and drink options, events that bring the community together, and a beautiful city to learn and create in. I want to highlight five things downtown that I am grateful for and embody the lively downtown community.

Wintertime on the Pearl Street Mall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The bricks dusted in snow and the sleepy atmosphere of the mall make for a scene that looks like it belongs on a postcard. While many believe the prime time to enjoy downtown Boulder is during the warmer seasons, winter offers many fun, cozy, indoor activities that everyone can enjoy.

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and of course, Downtown Boulder will be buzzing with events and people! If you’re wondering what to do on Memorial Day (and weekend) don’t worry, I’m here to help.

I know you’re all probably just as excited as I am for all of the St. Patrick’s day festivities - green beer, bagpipes and kilts! Such an exciting time and with the luck of the Irish, it lands on a Saturday this year!

Attention Boulderites! The Pearl Street Mall will be celebrating its 40th year anniversary this August! As with most anniversaries, this calls for some historic reminiscing.