Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Through July
A Boulder summer tradition returns with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s 2026 season, featuring Twelfth Night, Julius Caesar, Shakespeare in Love, and Friends/ Romans/ Countrymen on the CU Boulder campus. Learn more at CUPresents.org.
Boulder Saturday Farmers Market
Saturdays in July
Spend a summer Saturday at the Boulder Farmers Market, where local growers, makers, and food vendors fill 13th Street with fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, and community energy. Learn more at BCFM.org.
Boulder Symphony's July 4th Celebration
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with Boulder Symphony’s July 4th concert celebration, featuring live music and a festive community gathering to mark the holiday. Learn more at BoulderSymphony.org.
Colorado Music Festival at Chautauqua
July 9 - August 9
Colorado Music Festival returns to Chautauqua Auditorium for a summer season of orchestral performances, guest artists, and world-class classical music in one of Boulder’s most iconic settings. Learn more at ColoradoMusicFestival.org.
Paddles & Pints: Sunset Paddle + Lakeside Happy Hour
July 10
Rocky Mountain Paddleboard brings happy hour to the water with a relaxed sunset paddle at Boulder Reservoir, followed by a complimentary drink, lakeside social time, and a giveaway to end the evening. Learn more at RockyMtnPaddleboard.com.
Free Family Concert at Chautauqua
July 12
Colorado Music Festival brings music to all ages with a free family concert at Chautauqua Auditorium, offering a welcoming way for kids and families to experience live classical music together. Learn more at Chautauqua.com.
Pearl Street Arts Fest
July 17-19
Pearl Street Arts Fest turns downtown Boulder into an open-air gallery, featuring a juried collection of artists working in sculpture, watercolor, oils, mixed media, jewelry, and more! Learn more at BoulderDowntown.com/Arts-Fest.
Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival
July 26 - August 7
Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival returns with performances, classes, workshops, and community events celebrating movement, creativity, and the art of dance in the air. Learn more at FrequentFlyers.org.
Go out to Lunch Day
July 27
Take a midday break and support Boulder’s local restaurant scene during Go Out to Lunch Day. Held on the last Monday of each month, the initiative encourages workers and community members to step away from their desks, gather with friends or coworkers, and enjoy lunch at a local eatery. Learn more at BoulderColoradoUSA.com/Go-Out-To-Lunch-Day.