Light Up the Holidays

Starting November 22, 2026

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 22, 2026 with the Downtown Cookie Crawl (11 am - 2 pm) and Switch on the Holidays (2 - 7 pm) and continues throughout the holiday season.

2025 Holiday Photos

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.

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