Saturday, September 5 With summer coming to a close, there are only a few chances left to enjoy the Boulder Farmer’s Market. Both conventionally and non-conventionally grown Colorado produce will be on hand, including state-certified organic produce. Various unique produce will also be available for those wanting to get more creative in the kitchen! Time: 8am Cost: Free Location: Boulder Farmer’s Market, 13th Street, Boulder. For those not going back to school, the Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest is the perfect opportunity for expanding the mind! This display of all things Science, Technology,... Read More

Saturday, August 29 Wild Wings will be hosting “The Secret Life of Owls” in the Visitor Center, which is open to the public. Live owls will be on hand for patrons to see! Parks Pass required for entry into the show. Donations are welcome. Time: 10am Cost: Free Location: Eldorado Canyon State Park, Eldorado Springs. The first leg of the Handmade in Colorado Expo begins this weekend in Estes Park! Touching down in Denver and Boulder next, this one-of-a-kind event will be showcasing various arts and crafts from Colorado’s most creative folks! Should you have to miss this weekend, the expo... Read More

September is when Summer ends and the new school year begins, which makes it a less-than-favorable time for many. But now, thanks to the Denver Public Library, we locals have something to look forward to next month: Brew Ha! Ha! is DPL’s month-long celebration of the city’s craft brewery culture. Beer, tea, and coffee lovers will all be able to enjoy a slew of events and resources, including brewing lessons, discounts at local bars and cafés, and informative lectures/discussions about some of your favorite drinks. Here are the upcoming coffee-related happenings that I’m excited about in... Read More

Summer is sadly coming to a close, but the weather is still top notch to enjoy the goings on in and around Boulder this weekend. Get started on the “Freshman 15” with some beer and BBQ–complete with live music! Saturday, August 22 Don’t be afraid to venture down to Denver for the Higher Ground Music Fest. Both indoor and outdoor stages will be featuring over local musical acts and performers. This will be a good old fashioned street festival complete with food and merchandise vendors. Majority of music will be of the Indie Rock genre but various styles will also be on hand! Time:... Read More

No shortage of festival frivolity this weekend in Boulder County. Don’t waste any more time indoors as summer will be gone before we know it! Get outside and experience something new this weekend, whether it is a new-found respect for 80’s movies,  a traditional Korean dish, or a love for Shakespeare you didn’t know you had. Don’t let the intermittent rain ruin your plans to see it all! Saturday, August 8 A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, the Aerial Dance Festival 2015 Showcase is sure to entertain. Aerial dance is quite obviously difficult, but the professionals here... Read More

Saturday, August 1st Don’t miss your chance before summer’s end to foray into some locally grown and harvested produce at the Boulder Farmer’s Market. There will be traditionally grown fruit and vegetables, as well as those officially certified organic. Fruits from the Western Slope will be available for sale, as well as unusual and hard-to-find items. Time: 9am Cost: Free Location: Boulder Farmer’s Market, Downtown Boulder. Drop your dinner ingredients off at home and head over to Central City Opera’s Man of La Mancha. The riveting story of Don Quixote and the Spanish... Read More

As I’m sure many of you readers have noticed, US 36 has recently added toll lanes onto the highway. This article is to inform you about the new toll lanes, how to use them, and why they exist. The new express tolls lanes are part of ongoing projects which CDOT has been working on openly for a decade. Only the express lane will be tolled, all the other general-purpose lanes will be refinished and remain free to all users. The express lanes are intended for carpool vehicles, Rapid Transit busses and tolled vehicles. If you intend to use an express lane, the fees and billing are handled by... Read More

Although we have some scorchers ahead of us, don’t let that keep you indoors! Bask in the sunshine and festival season happening in and around Boulder this last weekend of July! Saturday, July 25 Celebrate the fifth annual Firefly Handmade Summer Market in Boulder. Over 100 independent artisans will be featuring their own creations including and not limited to jewelry, textiles, home goods, and more (including items for children). Dogs are allowed and parking is free. Time: 10am Cost: Free Location: Twenty Ninth Street Mall, Boulder. Stick around and take part in the Rocky Mountain Tea Festival... Read More

Rain, rain, go away….come again when it isn’t the beginning of summer! Luckily there is plenty to do in and around Boulder County whether you would like to avoid the summer showers or play in them. Check out the variety of events going on this July weekend! Saturday, July 11 There won’t be a shortage of laughs with the Marionette Melodrama at Denver’s Puppet Theater. Channel your inner Fraulein Maria and enjoy the raucous story with two men, one good and one bad, and a female puppet who needs saving. Unfortunately, neither the Von Trapp children nor the lonely goat herder... Read More

Ring in summer this holiday weekend for the 4th of July! There will be plenty of fun for all in the sun throughout the entire county of Boulder. Ignore the thunderstorms for they wont stay long, and it will still be plenty warm to stay outside! Saturday, The 4th of July Get your rest and then pack up your essentials for the Nederland Old Fashioned Fireworks and Festival. Nederland Fire Protection District will be hosting the annual barrel races and Big Little will be on hand for some live music. Bask in the gorgeous mountain scenery of Nederland while engaging in the various events and games being... Read More