🎩 Ring in the New Year with a Little Boulder Magic
✨ Boulder Magic Show: Happy New Year!
Happy Friday, Boulder! 🌞
Looking for a fun, low-stress way to celebrate the New Year with friends or family? The Boulder Magic Show is back at the Dairy Arts Center, bringing big laughs, jaw-dropping illusions, and plenty of “wait… HOW?!” moments.
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✨ Boulder Magic Show: Happy New Year!
Looking for a fun, feel-good way to close out the year? The Boulder Magic Show is back at the Dairy Arts Center, delivering laughs, jaw-dropping illusions, and “wait… HOW?!” moments for all ages. Hosted by Boulder favorite Braden Carlisle, this show blends sharp comedy with Pixar-level magic that’s just as fun for adults as it is for kids.
🎩 Why This Show Is a Must
🎉 Designed for everyone — not just kids, not just adults
🤯 Packed with clever illusions, comedy, and mini-miracles
🔥 40+ consecutive sold-out months (yes, really)
🗓️ Perfect daytime New Year’s fun without staying up till midnight
📍 Where: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St
📅 When: December 27–28, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00–3:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $28.75–$40.25 (very limited!)
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Boulder Weather Update 🌤️❄️
Boulder stays unseasonably warm today, with a high near 63°F under partly cloudy skies and light southwest winds. Tonight dips to around 41°F.
Looking ahead:
Saturday: Partly cloudy, cooler, high near 58°F.
Sunday: Big shift — AM snow showers, much colder with a high near 29°F and lows around 18°F.
Enjoy the warmth while it lasts — winter makes a comeback by Sunday.
🎉 Final Curtain Call
If your New Year’s resolution is more fun, more laughter, and more “did you SEE that?!” moments — this one checks all the boxes. Grab tickets, bring the whole crew, and start 2026 with a little Boulder magic. ✨
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