Things to Do Downtown
Happy June! Grab your shades, apply your SPF and get ready for a summer well spent in the heart of Boulder...
Free summer concerts are back on the Pearl Street Mall every Wednesday from June 11th - July 30th! Check out this year's Bands on the Bricks performance lineup...June 11th: Graham Good & The Painters (Openers: School of Rock Boulder); June 18th: Kind Hearted Strangers (Openers: Whiskey Practice); June 25th: Hazel Miller & The Collective (Opener: Julia Kirkwood); July 2nd: The Long Run (Openers: Performance High); July 9th: Selasee & The Fafa Family (Opener: DJ Musa Starseed); July 16th: Los Mocochetes (Opener: El Javi); July 23rd: Dragondeer (Opener: Sempar); July 30th: The Mammoths (Openers: The Beloved Invaders)
All aboard! All summer long, Mondays - Fridays, children ages 12 and under (along with their accompanying adults) can catch a FREE ride on the 100% electric Tebo Train! The train meets every weekday morning* in front of Wells Fargo (located at 1242 Pearl Street), starting at 9:30 AM with the last train leaving the station at 11 AM sharp. *Please Note: There will be no train rides on Wednesday, June 11 or Friday, July 18, 2025.
National Mural Day (Saturday, June 28th) is easy to celebrate when you are exploring our vibrant downtown district! Support local artists by admiring their creativity or add a pop of color to your social media feeds (and tag @downtownboulder and the artist) when you check out the self-guided mural tour map. Happy wandering!
Happy Pride Month! Love is around every corner in the heart of Boulder. Check out the Museum of Boulder's Bending the Arc Exhibit highlighting stories about local Boulder human rights advocates Clela Rorex, Mayor Penfield Tate III, Tim Fuller and more. Check out additional community events happening throughout the month.
Read on for more things happening in June - and don't forget to check out our online event calendar for daily updates and additional details in our Things To Do blog.
~Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives is a 501c3 organization that works to continue to provide free and accessible experiences to Boulder's community through annual events and experiences. We humbly request that you join us in our fundraising efforts to further support our cherished community events. We remain eternally grateful for your support. Looking for more information? Explore Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives.~
Highlights for June 2025
Bands on the Bricks x Velvet Vinyl After Party
Wednesdays, June 11th - July 30th
Grab your co-workers, friends and family and head to the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall for live music performances, refreshing beer garden beverages (opens at 5:30 PM) and the best vibes that Boulder has to offer.
Bands on the Bricks kicks off Wednesday, June 11th where School of Rock Boulder opens for Graham Good & The Painters! Don't miss a single concert, save the dates and view the full 2025 performance lineup.
After the event ends at 9 PM, keep the party going at Velvet Elk Lounge where they host a special Velvet Vinyl x Bands on the Bricks After Party (no cover) featuring vinyl mixes, specialty cocktails and happy hour bites!
Museum of Boulder's Banjo Billy's Historic Walking Tours
Fridays & Saturdays, June 13th - 14th & June 20th – 21st at 1:30 PM
Local storyteller, Banjo Billy makes a special return to Boulder for the Museum of Boulder's Banjo Billy's Historic Walking Tours! Reserve your spot (tickets are $28 + tax) on this iconic, 90-minute tour of everything in between hidden histories, historic hotels and learning about Boulder legends. You wan't want to miss this blast from the past experience - get your tickets today!
Sundays on West Pearl
The New Local kicks off their second summer installation of Sundays on West Pearl this weekend! Every Sunday, June 1st - September 28th from 10 AM - noon, head west off the bricks and meet on the front lawn of The New Local (741 Pearl St). Each week, enjoy an array of family-friendly activations including free mini art workshops, fresh flower bouquets from Fawns Leap and live jazz playing in the Spruce Confections courtyard. Stay tuned for more...and see you on Sundays!
Arts in the Park: Boulder Ballet
The City of Boulder's Arts in the Park series returns with an array of outdoor performances happening all summer long at the Central Park Bandshell (located at 1212 Pearl St). This series kicks off this month with performances from the Boulder Ballet on Saturday, June 7th (7 PM - 9 PM) and Sunday, June 8th (2 PM - 4 PM). Tickets are set at a $5 minimum - donations are encouraged to continue the City of Boulder's mission to provide accessible art-inspired events.
Boulder Jewish Festival
Sunday, June 8th | 11 AM - 5 PM
Boulder JCC's annual Boulder Jewish Festival happens Sunday, June 8th from 11 AM - 5 PM on the 1300 and 1400 blocks of the Pearl Street Mall!
Join in on this celebration of Jewish culture through food, art, music and community! Check out this year's featured vendors and festival offerings.
This year's festival introduces their first-ever festival food drive. Bring canned goods and non-perishable items to the Information Booth at the festival - donated items will go to the local organization, Community Food Share!
Tebo Train
All aboard the Tebo Train! Summer train rides start back up on Tuesday, May 27th and continue Monday - Friday morning through August 29th* (weather permitting). *Please note: train rides will not occur on Wednesday, June 11th or Friday, July 18th.
Children ages 10 and under (along with accompanying adults) can enjoy free train rides along the the Pearl Street Mall in the 100% electric train. Board in front of Wells Fargo (corner of 13th & Pearl) starting at 9:30 AM and enjoy rides until the final train leaves the station at 11 AM sharp.
Thank you to our Engine Sponsors, Tebo Properties and our Car Sponsors, Pedestrian Shops, Slifer, Smith & Frampton Real Estate, St Julien Hotel & Spa and Allo Fiber.
Community Cycle's Walk & Bike Month
Let's ride...all month long join us in celebrating Community Cycle's Walk & Bike Month!
Throughout the month of June, enjoy a series of events including workshops, beautiful bike tours and overall celebrating the joys of movement and sustainability with your community! Check out this month's event calendar, jam packed with happenings throughout Boulder.
Events all lead up to the annual Walk & Bike to Work Day happening Wednesday, June 25th. Head out on your favorite set of wheels (or go for a stroll) and visit the participating breakfast stations from 6:30 AM - 9 AM. Make the pledge to ride (or walk) today!
Happy Walk & Bike Month!
Pearl Street Mile + Downtown Outdoor Expo
Saturday, June 28th
The 28th annual Pearl Street Mile running series returns downtown on Saturday, June 28th from 5 PM - 9 PM on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall! Registrations close on Friday, June 27th - sign up today. Gear up before race day and find more information by viewing this year's race schedule.
Coinciding with this year's race series, check out the first-ever Outdoor Retail Expo! Join some of your favorite outdoor retailers on the 1200 and 1400 blocks of the Pearl Street Mall. Participating downtown retailers include: Arc'Teryx Boulder, The North Face, Cotopaxi, Norrøna, Stride Lab/Teton Bros, Helly Hansen, Pedestrian Shops, Amundsen Boulder, La Sportiva and Zeal Optics.
Boulder Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 AM - 2 PM & Wednesdays, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM | 13th Street (between Arapahoe Avenue & Canyon Boulevard)
Grab your reusable totes and get ready to stock up on fresh finds! Every Saturday from 8 AM - 2 PM (through November 22nd) and Wednesdays from 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM, enjoy strolling through an array of vendors on 13th Street (between Canyon Boulevard & Arapahoe Avenue). Live music, food trucks and children's activities are available throughout the day.
Looking to ditch the drive? Consider biking to the farmers market and using their new, secured bike valet!
*Please remember this a humans-only event, kindly leave your four-legged friends at home!
Boulder Out to Lunch Day
Boulder's new tradition, Go Out to Lunch Day occurs on the last Monday of each month! It’s time to show downtown restaurants some extra love during lunchtime while also enjoying a midday pick me up with your coworkers, friends, family or just yourself! Step away from your phone screens and phones and get back to your community. Check out additional details on their website.
929 PRL Summer Series
Events Happening June - July 2025
Join Conscience Bay Company for their 9th annual 929 PRL Summer Series! All of the tickets sold will benefit local nonprofits and includes live music, bites, beverages and a celebration of our wonderful community. Save the date for the next event supporting the arts on Thursday, June 26th!
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