Boulder’s Weekend Buzz: Soaring Skies, Racing Feet, & Historic Films | | | Ready to soar, sprint, or soak up a slice of local history? This weekend is all about adventure — in the air, on the water, and on the big screen. From vintage aircraft at the Boulder Airport Day to triathlon triumphs at the Boulder Reservoir and a historic preservation film fest at Chautauqua, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive in! | — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉 | | 🧠 Trivia Time 🚴♂️ | 👉 Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer! 🚴♂️ | | The Bulletin | Reaching a local audience just got easier. Promote your project, event, or opportunity to a growing list of 3,600+ readers. | | | Fact of the Day: | Third Flatiron > Empire State Building | Boulder’s Third Flatiron stands 1,440 feet tall, topping even the Empire State Building’s 1,250-foot climb. This iconic slab has been luring adventurers since 1906—way before New York’s skyline was even a twinkle in the Big Apple’s eye. |
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| | 🎉 This Weekend’s Big Boulder Buzz: Planes, Triathlons & a Film Festival Flashback! | | | Take to the skies (well, almost) at Boulder Airport Day! This family-friendly festival is a playground for the aviation curious. From vintage aircraft to modern marvels, you’ll get up close and personal with planes, chat with pilots about their wildest stories, and maybe even hatch a new dream of flying yourself. Food trucks will keep you fueled, while wide-eyed kids — and let’s be real, wide-eyed adults — will soak in the magic of flight and the excitement of engines revving. | | If the idea of a 5AM wake-up call doesn’t make you break a sweat, the Colorado Triathlon will. This sprint & Olympic distance race at Boulder Reservoir is where Colorado’s triathletes shine — and sweat, and hustle, and maybe cry a little (in a good way!). It’s got duathlons, aquabike options, and that unbeatable feeling of high-fiving a stranger because you’re all in it together. Don’t miss the finish line food and the chance to see Boulder’s friendliest, fittest community do their thing. | | Take a pause from the future and step into the past at Chautauqua’s Saving Our History Film Festival. Four documentaries tell the stories of Boulder’s most cherished landmarks, the homes we live in, and the places we gather — all while asking the big questions: Are we preserving enough of our past? What’s the real cost of shiny and new? Settle in for thought-provoking films, lively talk-backs with local experts and filmmakers, and the kind of cinematic experience that leaves you seeing your own backyard in a whole new light.
| | 🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder Buzz 🎭 | Looking for something fun to do? Whether it’s live music, trivia, or a laid-back DJ set, here’s what’s happening in Boulder this weekend! | | Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar | | 💌 That’s a Wrap! | | Here’s to a weekend of big skies, new memories, and small-town charm, week See you out there! 🚴♂️🎶✨ | | | Since the space race days, CU Boulder’s aerospace programs have been a launchpad for astronaut dreams. From Apollo missions to the International Space Station, these alumni have truly reached for the stars! | — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 🌸 |
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