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Light Up the Holidays

Starting November 24, 2024

Downtown Boulder lights up the holidays late November through December with special events, activities, and promotions throughout downtown.

The kick-off event happens Sunday, November 24, 2024 with Switch on the Holidays and continues throughout the holiday season.

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Downtown Boulder holiday events are produced by Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI), the 501c3 affiliate organization of the Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP). Give the gift of magical experiences this holiday season by donating to DBCI for Colorado Gives Day (December 10th) and beyond. 

Virtual Find Freezie

Downtown's favorite snowman scavenger hunt, Find Freezie, has gone virtual! Sunday, November 24th - Saturday, December 14th, head to the participating businesses to enter to win one of several $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Cards! 

Find Freezie

Find Freezie AR FAQs

Snow Much Fun AR Experiences

Starting Sunday, November 24th, enjoy Snow Much Fun AR Experiences throughout the Pearl Street Mall! Explore the following AR experiences and games for a sneak peak of what to look forward to this winter.

AR Experiences

Snow Much Fun AR FAQs

Shop Small

Small Business Saturday (Weekend) 2024 happens Friday, November 29th - Sunday, December 1st. 

Why wait? Shop Small in downtown Boulder year around!

Zeal Optics
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Lindsay's Boulder Deli @ Haagen Dazs
Native Roots

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for gift inspiration and ideas this winter? Check out this year's Downtown Holiday Gift Guide!

Holiday Gift Guide

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Upcoming Holiday Experiences

Get these events on your calendar and bask in the charm and wonder sure to warm your spirit this winter downtown.

Switch on the Holidays

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024
5pm - 7pm

Kick off the holiday season by joining us for the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall.

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St. Nick on the Bricks

Friday, Nov 29, 2024
11am - 2pm

Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Visitor Information Center on the Pearl Street Mall for FREE. Bring your list and a camera to capture priceless holiday memories. Suggested donation of $10 per group.

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Lights of December Parade

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024
6pm - 7:30pm

Join us for floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches and civic groups. Includes marching bands, lit fire engines, holiday carolers and much more. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself - Santa Claus!

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Freezie Fest with Cookie Crawl

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024
11am - 3pm

Join us for a celebration of winter and all things snowmen! This snowman extravaganza includes FREE train rides, visits with Santa and Reindeer Games (crafts and other activities) for all.

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