Things to Do Downtown
~ Happy (almost) September ~
Tonight (August 28th) kicks off the first Pearl Street Stampede of the season. Join us on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall to ring in the football team's first home game in the Big 12 Conference since 2010. See you tonight, Buff nation!
Get your tickets and meet us on the rooftop of the Museum of Boulder for the 21st Annual Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema! This all-inclusive cinematic experience extends from Friday, August 30th - Sunday, September 1st and features this season's top scoring dance films. You won't want to miss this theatrical adventure - learn more and get your tickets today.
Ready? Set? Go...support your local race series! Mark your calendars for the Boulderthon festivities happening the last weekend of September...
- Boulderthon Expo: Friday, September 27th, from 2 PM - 6 PM; Saturday, September 28th, from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday, September 29th, from 8:30 AM - 4 PM on the 1300, 1400 and 1500 blocks of the Pearl Street Mall.
- Boulderthon Race Day - Sunday, September 29th starting at 7 AM.
Additionally, show your support for participants of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Boulder Walk on Saturday, September 28th starting at 7:30 AM they will spend the day in Boulder departing from East Boulder Park and traveling through downtown.
The East End of Pearl Street invites you off-the-mall for their first-ever Sip & Stroll event happening on Saturday, September 28th from 1 PM - 5 PM. Join participating East End businesses for complimentary mocktails and enjoy a day of shopping at a variety of businesses. While you are strolling, keep your eyes open for the East End Community Chair project where five local artists will be painting Adirondack chairs under the theme of "Life Cycles". Pro Parking Tip: This free event falls on Boulderthon weekend, but don't be fooled by the 'no parking signs'! Parking is available free of charge on Saturday, September 28th in all five City of Boulder Parking Garages and paid street parking is all available! Race road impacts only occur on Boulderthon's Race Day on Sunday, September 29th.
As we continue to provide free and accessible experiences we humbly request that you join us in our fundraising efforts to support our cherished community events. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated greatly. If you are interested, sign up to volunteer here.
Highlights for September 2024
Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema
Friday, August 30th - Sunday, September 1st | Museum of Boulder
The Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema celebrates the opening of their 21st season on Friday, August 30th at the Museum of Boulder. Doors open at 6:45 PM followed by the film screening at 7:30 PM.
The festival continues through September 1st featuring film screenings, burritos and bowls courtesy of T/ACO (available for pre-purchase along with your ticket) and an array of surprises and experiences. Make sure to reserve your ticket today!
Pearl Street Stampedes
Homecoming Weekend Stampede happens Friday, September 20th!
It's Prime Time! Meet us on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall on Friday, September 20th at 7 PM for this year's Homecoming Weekend Stampede where the following day the Buffs go head to head with Kansas State.
This downtown tradition occurs on the eve of (almost) every CU home game. CU students, alums and fans line the Pearl Street Mall to cheer on members of CU athletics, CU Golden Buffalo Marching Band, CU Spirit Squad and CU's very own, Chip!
Led by Stephen Tebo's iconic vintage 1948 fire truck, the parade will start at 7 PM on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall and heads west. View this year's Stampede Schedule for more information. Sko Buffs!
Downtown Boulder Fall Fest
Friday, September 13th - Sunday, September 15th
Save the date...Fall Fest Schedule returns to the Pearl Street Mall from Friday, September 13th from 5 PM - 9 PM; Saturday, September 14th from 10 AM - 9 PM and Sunday, September 15th from 10 AM - 5 PM.
This three-day autumnal festival is traditionally jam-packed with activities and happenings for all ages to enjoy. Jam to this year's live music performance lineup, explore the beer garden presented by ōLiv Boulder , peruse the artisan booths at the Firefly Handmade Fall Market and check out free inflatable activities your littles will love! For day-by-day details, explore this year's event schedule.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Huntington Bank!
East End Sip & Stroll
Saturday, September 28th | 1 PM - 5 PM | East End of Pearl Street
Mocktails, exclusive shopping specials and art activations? Sign us up! Head to Pearl Street's East End for an end of summer Sip & Stroll happening Saturday, September 28th from 1 PM - 5 PM.
Join participating East End businesses for shop-specific interactive specials and offerings! While sippin' and strollin' through East Pearl, be sure to catch live painting experiences from local artists for the East End Community Chair Project. Looking for more? We recommend bookmarking this page to stay up-to-date with event-specific specials and happenings.
Attendance to this special stroll is free of charge and so is parking when you park in one of the five City Parking Garages! Sip, sip...hooray!
Boulder County Farmers Market
Wednesday Markets: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Saturday Markets: 8 AM - 2 PM
Head to 13th Street & Canyon for your favorite local farmers market! Boulder County Farmers Market work twice as hard to be your mid-week and weekend pick-me-ups. Explore the weekly featured vendors, live music performances and beer garden schedule.
Don't forget...the second Saturday of every month is their local artisan market featuring one-of-a-kind shopping experiences from clothing, to jewelry, art and more! Save the date...this month's artisan market will be Saturday, September 14th.
Boulderthon 2024
Friday, September 27th - Sunday, September 29th
Colorado's largest fall race series, Boulderthon, hosts events from Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th!
The event kicks off with the premier Boulderthon Expo happening on the 1300, 1400 and 1500 blocks of the Pearl Street Mall all weekend. Then, be sure to cheer on runners on Race Day starting at 7 AM including the Marathon, Half Marathon, the Cheribundi 10k, Boulder Community Health's Heart to Heart 5k and Kids Run. Looking for more happenings? Check out this year's race week schedule.
Parking and road impacts will only occur on race day (Sunday, September 29th). Show your local businesses some love and save money by parking in a City Parking Garage (free parking on weekends)!
Public Art Walking Tours
Wednesday, September 25th & Saturday, September 28th
Calling all art enthusiasts! The City of Boulder's Office of Arts and Culture offers free public art walking tours throughout downtown! This month's guided tours (1.5 hours long) occur on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30 PM - 7 PM and Saturday, September 28th from 9 AM - 10:30 AM - registration is required for all attendees. Looking for more information? Learn more here.
Colorado Brazil Fest - Samba on the Mall
Friday, September 20th | 5 PM | 1300 Block of the Pearl Street Mall
Enjoy a vibrant celebration at Colorado Brazil Fest's FREE Samba on the Mall show! Join iconic performers including Bateria Alegria, Samba Colorado and Escola de Samba Denver on the Pearl Street Mall for an hour-long dance show and celebration of Brazilian culture.
Photo Courtesy of Colorado Brazil Fest
Live Street Wise Arts Mural Installations Downtown
September 13th - September 15th | Throughout Downtown
As part of the Street Wise Mural Festival, three new murals will be installed throughout downtown during September 13th - September 15th. New murals and their locations include:
- The Designosaur, alleyway behind 1245 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 (alley adjacent to Bohemian Biergarten)
- Noelle Miller, alleyway behind 1237 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 (Art Source International)
- Kate Fitzpatrick, alleyway behind 1117 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 (High Country)
Enjoy live paintings and mural tours throughout downtown at this vibrant festival!
Photo Courtesy of Street Wise Arts
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