Where to Celebrate Boulder New Year’s Eve in 2022
Wondering where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Boulder? Wonder no more. Check out these Boulder-area restaurants, hotels and venues that can help you ring in the new year in style. Scandinavian New Year’s Eve at OAK at Fourteenth OAK’s executive chef John Bissell recently returned from a trip to Norway, where […]
Colorado Festivals to Help You Celebrate Winter
This winter, don’t dread the oncoming snow and ice. Instead, embrace the cold by going all-in on some of Colorado’s best winter festivals. Below, you’ll find a selection of some of the best events and activities throughout the Centennial State for celebrating all things winter. Make this season one to remember! […]
Boulder Arts Week 2020
For this only-in-Boulder celebration, you can essentially curate your own personal art celebration. No filters, no judging panels, no qualifications, no curation “experts” stand in the way of your curiosity. It’s Boulder Arts Week, an annual event that celebrates all kinds of art across Boulder. All art, as in any artist with something to share is […]
International Film Series
Boulder is home to one of the most unusual film experiences in the country. In this theater, you can see both classic films on reel-to-reel 35mm film projectors, as well as new releases as they’re launched in New York on the most cutting-edge digital projection systems. The old and the new are both equally honored. […]
The Insider’s Guide to BIFF
If there’s one event in Boulder not to miss, it’s the annual Boulder International Film Festival, known as BIFF for short. This four-day celebration in early March features new films by world-class filmmakers, parties, talkbacks, food, a kids’ pavilion and more. This year, it’s March 5-8. There’s so much going on that it can be […]
BIFF 2020 is Coming
If Kathy Beeck had to pick the biggest and best part of the Boulder International Film Festival for 2020, it’d have to be opening night, when iconic musician Robbie Robertson of The Band will be in Boulder for the Red Carpet Gala. Or the Denver vs. Boulder chef competition. Or the multiple, heart-wrenching films that […]
2020 Calendar Highlights
Winter is when Boulder shines brightest. Whether you will be visiting over the holidays or want to make a 2020 bucket list, here are some of the highlights in Boulder for 2020, starting in the winter and into the springtime. This is by no means all that’s going on. For the full list of activities […]
Guide to the Holidays in Downtown Boulder
The giant, glowing “Flagstaff star” on the mountainside points the way. Boulder is one of the best destinations in Colorado for the holidays. Downtown Boulder is a twinkling winter wonderland, whether you’re strolling under the canopy of lights that frame the Pearl Street Mall or you’re watching a holiday performance at the Boulder Bandshell in […]
Boulder’s 6 Best Pumpkin Patches
Fall is the most colorful time of year to be in Boulder. The leaves glow gold, the skies stay blue and the pumpkins begin popping. Whether you live here and need some seasonal curb appeal or you’re visiting, looking to celebrate autumn Colorado-style, here are six of the best pumpkin patches in Boulder County, listed […]
All About the Flatirons Food Film Festival 2019
Feast on “reel food” for three nights in Boulder. It’s time for the annual celebration of food and film: the Flatirons Food Film Festival. This year marks the seventh anniversary of one of the rare foodie film fests in the nation. The event showcases all kinds of films — documentaries, shorts, animations, from around the […]
What to Know for Open Studios 2019
More than 130 of Boulder’s best local artists want you to come over and hang out in their studios. They’re opening their doors, planning demonstrations and activities and selling their creations right on the spot. It’s time for Boulder’s annual Open Studios Tour. This huge event runs the first three weekends of October every year. […]
Art Walks Around Boulder County
Boulder has been named one of the artsiest cities in the nation. Combine that with more than 300 days of sunshine, and this is the natural result. “Art Walks” (as they’re typically called, although they may go by other names, too) allow you to explore a community on foot or bike, while stopping at art […]
How to Do the 2019 Boulder Creek Fest on a Budget
It’s the biggest community party of the year, and you can do it big without breaking the bank. Technically, you can experience the annual Boulder Creek Festival without spending a dollar. The event is free to attend and open to the public. But if you can scrounge up even a little money, this is one […]
Boulder’s Best Margaritas
The margarita gets its own day on Feb. 22, National Margarita Day. Of course, so not to cause a bar fight over being in the spotlight, tequila gets a day to call its own, too. (Purists, mark July 22 on your calendars as the day to salute reposados and anejos). Cinco de Mayo (May 5) […]
Travel Boulder’s Guide to 420 in Boulder
Boulder has long had a reputation for putting the “high” in the Mile High state, even before recreational marijuana was legalized in Colorado. But now that we can all just admit it and own it, it’s no shocker that many people come here (and live here) specifically for the weed. April 20 (you know, 420) […]
Treat Yo Mama to a Boulder Mother’s Day
Mothers are the world’s unsung heroes. Once every year, we get the chance to tell our mothers thank you for all they have done and continue to do for us. This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a relaxing, rejuvenating day, Boulder style. Eat Start the day off by letting your mom sleep in. Then, […]
Don’t Miss Boulder Arts Week 2019
Boulder is one of the artsiest places in the country, and there’s one annual event that really puts that talent in the spotlight. Boulder Arts Week celebrates all kinds of art and culture in Boulder, as the city’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of its kind. The sixth-annual Boulder Arts Week starts on March 29 and […]
Best Easter Events in Boulder County
Whether or not you observe Easter for religious reasons or just enjoy the activities that have come to be associated with the holiday, there are plenty of kid-centered events celebrating Easter in Boulder County. Of course, there are the church services, choirs and Easter programs. Beyond that, you can also find photo ops with the […]
The Inside Guide to BIFF
If there’s one event in Boulder not to miss, it’s the annual Boulder International Film Festival, known as BIFF for short. This four-day celebration in early March features new films by world-class filmmakers, parties, talkbacks, food, a kids’ pavilion, and more. There’s so much going on that it can be overwhelming to navigate. That’s why […]
Valentine’s Day on the Town Vs. a Romantic Night In
Editor’s note: This Vs. That is Travel Boulder’s weekly comparison guide designed to help you pick the activities, food, drinks, hotels and events that best fit your preferences. It’s like if a traditional newspaper review had a love child with Yelp, except always reliably researched and experienced firsthand by our local writers. Because sometimes you […]
