Things to Do Downtown
~ 2025 ~
What a pleasure it is to ring in another year in our favorite place surrounded by our wonderful community - Happy New Year!
It's a date! Mark your calendars with the 2025 Downtown Boulder Signature Events & Programs page filled with your favorite annual community gatherings and traditions. We can't wait to see you downtown!
In partnership with Boulder Arts Week, the 13th annual Student Banner Project kicks off mid-January through April. Each year, banners along each block of the Pearl Street Mall feature artwork created by students from Columbine Elementary School, Casey Middle School and Boulder High School. This year's artwork represents the theme of embracing our unique backgrounds to make the community stronger. 2025 banner art is coming soon - bookmark this page and refer back in mid-January to see the updated art in-person!
Read on for more things happening in January - and don't forget to check out our online event calendar for daily updates.
~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 January 2025
Student Banner Project
Mid-January - April 2025
This month marks the 13th annual Student Banner Project! In partnership with Boulder Arts Week, 42 light poles along each block of the Pearl Street Mall will display artwork from student artists from Columbine Elementary, Casey Middle School and Boulder High School. This year's theme reflects embracing our unique backgrounds to make the community stronger.
By mid-month, 2025 banner art will be uploaded to the page (linked in button below) and then will be displayed throughout the Pearl Street Mall to view in-person. Stay tuned!
Snow Much Fun AR Experiences
Now through January 31st, 2025 | Pearl Street Mall
Transport into a Winter Wonderland with downtown's Snow Much Fun AR Experiences. Using your smartphone, simply scan the QR code found on signage along each block of the Pearl Street Mall to enjoy four winter-themed activations. Check out what each block has in-store for you...
- 1100 block: Snowflake Catching Game
- 1200 block: Penguin Snow Globe
- 1300 block: Dancing Polar Bears
- 1400 block: Pearl Street Downhill Snowboarding Game
Looking for a step-by-step how to? Check out the AR experiences FAQ page.
Boulder Theater's "Save the Face Benefit Concert
Sunday, January 26th | Boulder Theater
Save the date (Sunday, January 26th) to Save the Face of one of downtown's most iconic landmarks - the Boulder Theater! Join this local entertainment hub in their fundraising efforts to rehabilitate the building's exterior Art Deco Facade when you purchase a ticket to their benefit concert featuring the Face Vocal Band. VIP ticket holders come at 5:30 PM to enjoy a pre-concert reception, followed by general admission doors opening at 6 PM.
With roots dating back to the 1930's, the Boulder Theater historically serves as a center for arts, business and culture - bringing in an estimated 100k visitors downtown annually. Join us in preserving this downtown treasure and explore all donation options when you select the "Tickets Here!" button.
Boulder Wedding Showcase
Sunday, January 26th | 11 AM - 3 PM | Rembrandt Yard
Rembrandt Yard's 25th Annual Boulder Wedding Showcase returns Sunday, January 26th from 11 AM - 3 PM.
Get your free ticket (RSVP required) to explore an array of Colorado's best wedding professionals and vendors. This year's showcase theme is Harvest of Love and benefits local organization A Precious Child - a local organization providing children in need with opportunity and resources.
Don't wait - RSVP today and show up early! The first 100 couples who get to the event will receive a complimentary swag bag with goodies from their presenting sponsors!
Volunteer for Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF)
BIFF Needs Volunteers!
Are you a cinema connoisseur? Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) returns March 13th - March 16th for their 21st season and is currently seeking volunteers to join their team.
Meet new friends, join a beloved community event and enjoy the great perks when you work 10+ hours during the festival, including film vouchers, a BIFF t-shirt, a post-festival volunteer party and more! Ready to volunteer? Find more information and register today!
*Planning on attending the festival? Passes and Gift Packs are on sale now!
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