2025 Community Events & Programs Produced by Downtown Boulder
Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives produces a number of community events and programs to provide visitors and locals alike with cultural experiences and community connection. See below for the list of our 2025 programs and events!
If you are an artist or performer looking for opportunities, please visit our Submissions page.
Keep informed about monthly events and happenings throughout downtown with our Things To Do Downtown blog. You can subscribe to our monthly events newsletter by filling out the form here and checking the box for "Special Events - Monthly Updates."
All of the Community Events and Programs listed below are produced by Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Please consider supporting our organization with a tax-deductible donation.
Boulder Alley Gallery
The Boulder Alley Gallery is part of an ongoing commitment to enhance the downtown district landscape for locals and visitors alike. The project re-purposes alley and back-of-building doors into an outdoor artist gallery featuring the works of local talent. Property owners and businesses can sponsor a door in their alley. Learn more here.
Student Banner Project
January - April, 2025
The 13th Annual Student Banner Project kicks off in mid-January 2025, with 42 new lamp pole banners created by incredible young artists from Columbine Elementary School, Casey Middle School, and Boulder High School around this year's theme of What makes the community's future bright? The display, presented by Boulder Arts Week (Boulder’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of our community’s vibrant arts and cultural offerings and thriving creativity), runs through April.
Taste of Pearl
Sunday, April 6, 2025
An unforgettable afternoon exploring Boulder’s tantalizing culinary arts scene and celebrating Colorado’s distinctive wines and distilleries while strolling through some of Downtown Boulder’s most vibrant galleries and retail boutiques. This is a ticketed event for those 21 years of age and older.
Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival
Sunday, April 27, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 4)
Spring officially arrives in Downtown Boulder when the beautiful, colorful Tulip Fairy, along with pint-sized fairies and elves, parade around the Pearl Street Mall "waking up the tulips". This beloved springtime tradition features special events and activities for girls and boys and celebrates the more than 15,000 tulips that adorn the world-renowned Pearl Street Mall throughout the spring season.
Summer Tebo Train Rides
Monday - Fridays, Starting Tuesday, May 27 - August 29, 2025
Children ages 10 and under (along with accompanying adults) will chug along Pearl Street in this one-of-a-kind experience on Downtown Boulder's very own 100% electric kiddie train.
Bands on the Bricks
Wednesdays, June 11 - July 30, 2025
From oldies to alternative and everything in between Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County's premier outdoor summer concert series. Visit BandsontheBricks.com in early May to see this year's concert line-up.
Pearl Street Arts Fest
July 18 - 20, 2025
Pearl Street Arts Fest is a juried celebration of visual arts celebrating painting, photography, jewelry and more. The event features artists from around the country, children’s art activities, live interactive performances – and much, much more! 2024 Details will be updated in late May.
Downtown Boulder Fall Fest
October 3 - 5, 2025
For over 35 years, Downtown Boulder’s Fall Fest has been one of Boulder’s most beloved community celebrations. This 3-day autumn festival features live music, great food, local micro brews, wine, and margaritas, with the added excitement of Children’s Activities and featuring Firefly Handmade Markets. 2025 details will be updated in early August.
Munchkin Masquerade
October 31, 2025
Each Halloween, Downtown Boulder is invaded by tiny ghosts & goblins, dinosaurs & dragons, fairies & princes, superheroes & animals of every size trick-or-treating along Pearl Street and throughout downtown Boulder.
Light Up the Holidays
November 23 - December 13, 2025
Switch on the Holidays
Sunday, November 23, 2025
St. Nick on the Bricks
Friday, November 28 and Saturdays, November 29 - December 13, 2025
Lights of December Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Freezie Fest
Saturday, December 13, 2025