Tulips, Tiny Fairies & a Full Weekend 🌷✨
🌸 Boulder’s Spring Weekend Is Fully Activated
Happy Friday, Boulder! 🌞
The kind of weekend that makes you want to stay outside all day is officially here. Between colorful traditions, high-energy events, and a few feel-good community moments, the city’s got something going on in every direction. Keep reading—you’ll want to plan this one right 👇
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🗳 Now Voting: Boulder’s Best Brunch
Beer had its moment. Now it’s brunch time.
We’re opening voting for Best Brunch in Boulder, celebrating the spots that turn slow mornings into a full-on ritual. Think breakfast burritos, strong coffee, patio hangs, and dishes you keep coming back for.
If there’s a place you always recommend (or secretly gatekeep), now’s the time to show it some love.
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Play trivia, crosswords, and word searches built just for locals. These games aren’t just fun...they’ll test how well you actually know your city. Great for killing time, learning something new, or proving you’re the true local legend.
🍽️ Craving: Outback Saloon
Classic dive bar energy done right. Outback Saloon is your go-to for cheap beers, pool tables, karaoke nights, and zero-frills fun. Wings, burgers, and fried apps hit the spot, and the vibe stays lively late into the night.
💰 $10–20
🌈 The Weekend Lineup You Don’t Want to Miss
Photo by facebook.com/downtownboulder
If spring had a personality, this would be it. Here’s what’s happening around Boulder this weekend:
🎉 Día Del Niño at BMoCA (Saturday)
A full-on celebration of creativity, culture, and community—built for kids, but honestly fun for everyone. Expect hands-on art-making, live dance performances, and music that keeps the energy high.
📍 Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (Central Park)
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
🎟️ Free
🌎 Earth Day Celebration with Resource Central (Saturday)
If you’re trying to do something good and fun, this is your move. Think live music, eco-friendly activities, and a massive tool sale packed with reclaimed finds.
📍 6400 Arapahoe Rd
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
🎟️ Free
🧚 Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival (Sunday)
This is peak Boulder spring magic. The Tulip Fairy leads a whimsical parade down Pearl Street, “waking up” over 15,000 tulips—yes, it’s as charming as it sounds.
📍 Pearl Street Mall
⏰ 1 PM – 5 PM
🚴 Boulder Roubaix (Sunday)
For the cyclists (and the spectators who love a little chaos), this race is no joke. Dirt, pavement, and unpredictable terrain make it one of the most intense rides in the region.
📍 Boulder Reservoir
🏁 All day
🗳️What’s Your Weekend Vibe?
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💘 Date Spot in Boulder
Boulder dates blend nature and culture effortlessly. Stroll Pearl Street Mall for coffee and people-watching, wander the Boulder Creek Path, or catch golden hour beneath the Flatirons at Chautauqua Park. For something laid-back, North Boulder’s breweries and eateries keep things casual and cozy.
👉 Vote and we’ll share the top picks—chosen by locals—in an upcoming issue. 💌
👋 See You Out There, Boulder
Whether you’re chasing tulips, cheering on racers, or just wandering Pearl Street with a coffee in hand, this is one of those weekends that reminds you why Boulder hits different.
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See you next week 🌷
— Ben
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