Back to school season is in full swing! Even though we’re saying a longing goodbye to summer and heading back to our full-time schedules as fall rolls around, there are plenty of ways to fill your weekends with fun escapes to local events with friends and family.
Embrace the last warm evenings with live music, delicious food from local vendors, and cold craft beer from local breweries. Take a spontaneous trip to a festival or a fair. But most importantly, stay engaged with your community, meet new people across the Front Range, and create memories you won’t forget. Across this amazing county, there are a variety events that are often FREE and close by!
Looking for a way to celebrate the final days of summer as we reach mid-August? Check out the list of upcoming events we have for you this week: August 12th – August 19th.
- Shrek – The Musical! | August 12th
- Come see one of Disney’s most well known stories come to life at the Dickens Opera House!
- Longmont, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/shrek-the-musical/
- The Teahouse Swing out! | August 12th
- Find your passion for dance and fun with the Boulder Teahouse swing out sessions! Enjoy an evening outside at the Teahouse and a Swing dance party.
- Boulder, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/the-teahouse-swing-out/
- BHC Annual Hike + SUP | August 16th
- Come down to the Boulder Res for a hike, Stand Up Paddle-boarding, and a picnic to follow!
- Boulder, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/bhc-annual-hike-sup/
- 28th Rocky Mountain Folks Festival | August 17th
- Join the rest of Lyons for the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival! Grab your friends, family, a picnic blanket, and some yummy food!
- Lyons, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/28th-rocky-mountain-folks-festival/
- Yoga + Brunch at The Riverside | August 18th
- Head on down to the Riverside Saturday morning for an hour of yoga followed by a delicious brunch provided by Zeal!
- Boulder. CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/yoga-brunch-at-the-riverside/
- Lafayette Peach Festival – Parking Lot Sale | August 18th
- Who doesn’t love fresh produce… especially peaches! Come pick up some delicious, local peaches at the peach festival!
- Lafayette, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/lafayette-peach-festival-parking-lot-sale/
- Wibby Brewing BEER RUN | August 18th
- Grab your friends for a 5K late Saturday morning followed by a FREE craft beer and other goodies!
- Longmont, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/wibby-brewing-beer-run/
- Gelato Festival – Boulder 2018 | August 18th
- This Saturday head on over to Twenty Ninth Street the Gelato Festival! Uncover the secrets of gourmet gelato and learn more about the culture behind this delicious dessert!
- Boulder, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/gelato-festival-boulder-2018/
- 1st Annual Canvas Carnival | August 18th
- Come over to Grossen Bart Brewery for games, food, activities, and working artists!
- Longmont, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/1st-annual-canvas-carnival/
- School of Snakes! | August 19th
- Standley Lake Regional Park will be hosting a one hour class devoted to snake and nature enthusiasts! Come meet some scaly creatures and learn about their role in our ecosystem.
- Westminster, CO
- http://bouldersource.com/event/school-of-snakes/