Volunteer for Downtown Boulder Events
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Downtown Boulder's events! We rely on the help of many wonderful volunteers throughout the year. We are grateful to our volunteers for your willingness to support us and our community. It's thanks to awesome volunteers like you that we are able to produce free, community events year after year.
Opportunities will be posted here as they become available - please check back often!
Munchkin Masquerade
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Various times and shifts between 12:00 - 4:30 pm
Sign up to help out at Munchkin Masquerade, Downtown Boulder's annual Halloween celebration for kids! Little ghouls and goblins in costume trick-or-treat along the Pearl Street Mall, collecting candy from local businesses and community exhibitors. Volunteers help greet families, support exhibitors and Treat Stops, and keep the fun running smoothly.
Questions? Email our events department.
Switch on the Holidays
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | Lighting Elf or Stage Elf between 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season with Downtown Boulder, Freezie the Snowman and Santa by joining the countdown to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall. Spectators and their families are welcome to visit with Santa after the lights switch on.
Sign Up To Switch On the holidays
St. Nick on the Bricks
Friday, November 27, 2026; Saturdays, November 28, December 5 & 12, 2026 | Various times and shifts
Kids of all ages can visit with Santa for FREE at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center. Help manage the line of people waiting to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Lights of December Parade
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Various times and shifts
Join us for the 39th Lights of December Parade! Volunteer to support preparations and staging for the floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches, schools, community groups and nonprofits. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself - Santa Claus!