Downtown Boulder Blog

Looking for midweek plans? Explore the Boulder Farmers’ Market—full of local eats, live music, and cool drinks. Come see what Wednesdays downtown are all about!

From sunrise yoga and mountaintop views to tropical cocktails and live music in the evening, here's your guide to spending every golden hour of the summer solstice in downtown Boulder.

The first few months of 2025 are flying by which means summer is approaching! If you’re like me, you’re already putting together a list of things you want to do. If you need a little inspo, I have some ideas to share with you. And if you can't wait until summer, I also provide ideas that are perfect for any season.

Kate here! I have had the pleasure of being the Downtown Boulder Partnership’s Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the last year (and counting!). Fall is my favorite time of year and with Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to give you the lowdown on all spooky season happenings this month…

Looking to go on a memorable date this summer? Whether it's platonic, romantic, or solo, Downtown Boulder provides the ambiance, supplies, and magic for you to enjoy a perfect date.

Follow along for some of my favorite things that I have done so far and what I am looking forward to checking off my summer bucket list…

I had no idea that this experience would leave me with so many amazing memories, the opportunity to connect with awesome Boulder locals & professionals and a newfound love of all that downtown has to offer!

Enjoy all that downtown has to offer this fall!

The Tulip Fairy and Elf Fest is the perfect way for you and your loved ones to get out of the house and to celebrate the start of spring in Boulder. Swing by this Sunday, April 23 from 1 - 5 pm for free live performances, community activities, volunteering and more!

Your Boulder bucket list for the rest of the summer!

I had a blast at Bands on The Bricks last week - you won't want to miss the next one!

Downtown Boulder has so many historic businesses that have been with us for decades and have helped create the amazing culture we enjoy downtown.

Attention all movie lovers! The 18th annual BIFF is happening downtown next week! From March 3 - 6, the four day festival features parties, movies, CineCHEF, galas, talkbacks and more!

Looking for some date night ideas? Ready to have a night out with your someone special? Well, you’re in luck because I have some ideas for everything from comedy shows and music to yoga and more.

I’m sure there’s many of you out there feeling the stress of  students in your household starting school again as well. I have a great idea for a stress buster for your entire family... Fall Fest has come to the rescue for everyone! 

This Wednesday kicks off the first ever virtual Bands Above The Bricks concert series, and I have a few tips for everyone to enjoy these virtual concerts to the max! Bands Above The Bricks is a summer classic in downtown Boulder, so the shows aren’t going to stop just because of COVID-19.

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!

Tomorrow is the opening day for the annual Boulder International Film Festival (happening all weekend downtown)!

Tomorrow is a day that only comes once every four years: Leap Day! To me, Leap Day means an extra day to both get caught up on work and have some fun. These are two things that can easily be accomplished downtown.

It’s midterm season for this Buff and saying I’m stressed is would be the understatement of the year. But don’t worry, I take self care seriously. This week, I want to share how I go about taking care of myself.

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!

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...

Soon my entire family will be in Colorado, and while I am so excited to see them, I am a little nervous about keeping them all entertained and happy. Luckily I live and work in an excellent area that truly has something for everyone!

Downtown Boulder would not be the wonderful place it is without the support of the many hardworking and friendly employees that make up the local business scene.

We all know that Boulder is a beautiful place, there’s no denying it, but if you look around town you’ll find that there are some ridiculously beautiful people who live here as well.

Last week I finally got to experience Bands On The Bricks, and let me tell you it was a lot of fun! I had two of my pals tag along and we headed straight for the beer garden for some of the renowned Rio margaritas. Then we settled in near the front of the beer garden for a prime view of the show