From live concerts and farmers markets to neighborhood festivals and outdoor adventures discover real events across Boulder and every surrounding community.
October 5 - October 11, 2026
The flagship Boulder Farmers Market on 13th Street featuring local produce, artisan foods, live music, and a beer garden every Saturday through November 21.
Shop local produce, baked goods, flowers, and artisan goods at the weekly Louisville Farmers Market on Front Street in historic downtown. The final market of the season is October 10.
The laid-back evening edition of the Boulder Farmers Market with live music, a beer garden, and fresh local produce every Wednesday through October 7.
The Longmont Farmers Market at the Boulder County Fairgrounds featuring local produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, and live music. On the fourth Saturday of each month, local artisans join for a special shopping experience.
A family-run organic farm with a fall festival featuring pony rides, a petting zoo, kiddie rides, a hay maze, bouncing castles, face painting, and pumpkin painting. Free admission; rides priced individually.
Colorado's largest fall festival returns to Anderson Farms with a 25-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch with 70 plus varieties, wagon rides, and family-friendly attractions all season long.
A beloved fall tradition featuring a pumpkin patch, corn maze, straw bale maze, farm animals, hayrides on weekends, and family-friendly activities. Free admission weekdays, $5 weekends.
Longmont annual Restaurant Week featuring special menus, food tours, cocktail challenges, and special dinners at local eateries across town.
A self-guided tour of artists homes and studios across Boulder, offering a behind-the-scenes look at creative workspaces and the opportunity to purchase art directly from the creators.
Singer-songwriter Hazlett performs an intimate evening of indie folk and heartfelt storytelling at the Boulder Theater.
Rising singer-songwriter Hans Williams performs his intimate, emotionally charged indie folk at the Fox Theatre on the Hill.
Just Between Friends is a kids' consignment event at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Brighton. Shop gently used children's clothing, toys, and gear at big savings.
A one-night festival of mystery, suspense, and local performances at The Louisville Underground.
Ethan Regan brings his blend of indie-pop songwriting and energetic live performance to the Boulder Theater for a night of catchy, heartfelt tunes.
Colorado's premier all-female mariachi ensemble Mariachi Las Dahlias performs in the Longmont Museum's Friday Afternoon Concert Series. Tickets $12 general, $8 members.
Colorado longest-standing Dia de los Muertos celebration. Featuring a free exhibition with ofrendas, a reception on October 10, and family-friendly activities.
The Adams County Historical Society presents the Fall Festival Craft Show at Riverdale Regional Park featuring local artisans, crafts, and seasonal fun.
A free family event where kids can climb aboard fire trucks, police vehicles, and construction equipment for a hands-on, spooky-season morning in Lafayette.
Musician and artist Jahnavi Harrison performs her meditative, globally inspired music at the Boulder Theater, weaving soul, devotional chant, and folk into one immersive set.
Start Making Sense, the acclaimed Talking Heads tribute, brings the legendary band's catalog to life with a full live band at the Fox Theatre.
A free drive-in screening of the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus under the stars in Brighton, part of the city's Flix and Kicks series.
The 56th annual Pumpkin Pie Days features 80 plus vendors of early American antiques, mid-century furniture, vintage textiles, jewelry, and more at the Boulder County Fairgrounds.
A free, family- and pet-friendly market on the Pearl Street Mall featuring 100 plus artists, makers, and designers from around the region.
Austin punk quartet Die Spitz bring their high-energy, raucous live show to the Boulder Theater for an unmissable night of raw garage-punk.
Singer-songwriter Michelle Branch brings her hook-filled pop-rock catalog to the Boulder Theater with special guest SASAMI for an evening of sing-along favorites.
An afternoon of live music at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium in downtown Longmont as part of the city's fall arts season.
The Friends of Broomfield Foundation hosts its annual FRIENDraiser, an evening fundraiser supporting open space, parks, and recreation programs across Broomfield.
October 2026
A weekend for CU Boulder families featuring the annual 5K run, educational sessions, football game, and many family-oriented activities on campus.
Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass band Punch Brothers bring their virtuosic, genre-defying sound to the Boulder Theater.
Emo-punk favorites Free Throw headline the Boulder Theater with a night of cathartic anthems and sing-along choruses.
Electric Duke celebrates the music of David Bowie with a faithful, high-energy tribute performance at Nissi's in Lafayette, spanning the Starman's greatest hits.
A free community sing-along celebrating World Singing Day. Everyone is welcome to join and sing together.
The Longmont Symphony Orchestra performs Paris Passion and Celebration at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium. An evening of classical music and romance.
A live tribute pairing the catalogues of Steely Dan and the Grateful Dead, performing at a Longmont brewery beer garden to close out Oktoberfest season.
An evening of spooky storytelling at The Louisville Underground, a ghost-themed show just in time for Halloween.
The Colorado Buffaloes take on the Utah Utes in a Big 12 conference matchup at Folsom Field during CU Family Weekend. A classic rivalry game under the fall Colorado sky.
Gimme Gimme Disco is a high-energy dance party celebrating the music of ABBA, complete with glitter, group sing-alongs, and nonstop hits at the Fox Theatre.
A family-friendly Halloween celebration at Barr Lake State Park with trick-or-treating, games, and outdoor fall fun for kids of all ages.
The Colorado Brewery Running Series returns to Avery Brewing for a fun, all-levels 5K run with a free pint of Avery beer and a lively post-race celebration.
Brooklyn indie-funk collective Sammy Rae and the Friends bring their joyful, horn-driven live show to the Boulder Theater with support from Melt.
Buffalo Springfield and Poco co-founder Richie Furay performs an intimate acoustic farewell run with his trio at Nissi's, celebrating a legendary career in song.
Curawaka delivers a hypnotic fusion of electronic production and live instrumentation at the Fox Theatre, a genre-blending sound rooted in ceremony and global rhythms.
An evening celebrating the life and art of Frida Kahlo at the Longmont Museum, timed with the Day of the Dead season and the museum's fall programming.
Bass producer Yheti takes over the Fox Theatre with a wildly creative set of wonky beats, trippy visuals, and immersive electronic sound.
Comedian Kathy Griffin brings her sharp, uncensored stand-up to the Boulder Theater for a night of bold humor and irreverent storytelling.
A family-friendly Halloween drive-in movie experience featuring the classic film The Goonies. Great for all ages.
The city of Longmont hosts its annual community Day of the Dead celebration, honoring loved ones with cultural traditions and family-friendly festivities.
A three-day fall celebration across Longmont featuring the Feria del Tamal, brunch stops, coffee and tea tastings, the farmers market, and family-friendly Spooky Village activities.
The 4th Annual Feria del Tamal features tamale tastings, live entertainment, local artisans, and food vendors at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, capped by a Stories in the Sky drone show.
A live tribute celebrating the music of Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks at Nissi's, with hits spanning both legendary catalogs.
Brighton's annual Harvestfest fills Historic Downtown with seasonal fun, local vendors, activities, and community celebration.
The Town of Erie participates in the national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, offering a safe place to drop off unused or expired medications.
The 14th annual Boulder Jewish Film Festival, themed Women and Heroes, celebrates Jewish contributions to culture through features, documentaries, and shorts at the Dairy Arts Center.
A family-friendly Halloween trunk-or-treat hosted by the City of Louisville with Relish Food Hall and Ascent Community Church, featuring decorated trunks, treats, and fun for kids.
A beloved Boulder tradition, the Chautauqua Square Dance invites all ages to a lively evening of square dancing with live music and a caller at the historic auditorium.
Guitarist Tom Hamilton brings his genre-spanning solo project to the Fox Theatre for a night of jam-driven, improvisational rock.
Mayor Mark Lacis presents the State of the Town address, an update on Superior's progress, projects, and priorities for the year ahead.
Indie-rock favorites Mom Jeans headline the Boulder Theater with a warm, witty, and loudly melodic live set fans have come to love.
Psychedelic rock trio King Buffalo brings their sprawling, heavy sound to the Fox Theatre for a hypnotic evening of soaring guitar and slow-burning grooves.
The 2nd Annual Halloween Blues Ball brings the Delta Sonics and Deborah Stafford and the Night Stalkers to Nissi's for a spooky night of blues and rock. Costumes welcome.
Melvin Seals and JGB, the legendary Grateful Dead offshoot fronted by organist Melvin Seals, play two nights of soulful jam-rock at the Boulder Theater.
The traditional Friday-night pep rally on the Pearl Street Mall before the CU home game, featuring the Golden Buffalo Marching Band, the CU Spirit Squad, and Chip the mascot marching through downtown.
The annual Halloween Parade line-up at 9:30 AM at Roosevelt Park, kicking off at 10 AM down Main Street, followed by Trick-or-Treat Street at participating downtown businesses.
Downtown Boulder's annual Halloween trick-or-treating event on the Pearl Street Mall for kids 12 and under, with costumes, treats, and family fun.
Halloween game day at Folsom Field as the Colorado Buffaloes host Kansas State. Come in costume and cheer on the Buffs in this Big 12 showdown.
Colorado's biggest 21+ Halloween party takes over the world's largest indoor inflatable park. Costumes required, with an open bar and 50 attractions for adults.
The Colorado Brewery Running Series hosts a costume-friendly 5K starting and ending at Number Thirty Eight Brewing in Erie, with a complimentary local brew at the finish line.
October and beyond
The flagship Boulder Farmers Market on 13th Street featuring local produce, artisan foods, live music, and a beer garden every Saturday through November 21.
Shop local produce, baked goods, flowers, and artisan goods at the weekly Louisville Farmers Market on Front Street in historic downtown. The final market of the season is October 10.
The laid-back evening edition of the Boulder Farmers Market with live music, a beer garden, and fresh local produce every Wednesday through October 7.
The Longmont Farmers Market at the Boulder County Fairgrounds featuring local produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, and live music. On the fourth Saturday of each month, local artisans join for a special shopping experience.
A family-run organic farm with a fall festival featuring pony rides, a petting zoo, kiddie rides, a hay maze, bouncing castles, face painting, and pumpkin painting. Free admission; rides priced individually.
Colorado's largest fall festival returns to Anderson Farms with a 25-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch with 70 plus varieties, wagon rides, and family-friendly attractions all season long.
Swedish folk singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth brings his intricate fingerpicking and raw, heartfelt voice to the Boulder Theater for an intimate solo show.
Vaporwave and chillwave artist George Clanton headlines the Fox Theatre with dreamy synth-pop and an unmistakable live energy.
The Police drummer Stewart Copeland brings his virtuosic, percussion-forward live project to the Boulder Theater for an evening of rhythm and storytelling.
A youth leadership conference in Brighton that brings together young people from across Colorado for workshops, speakers, and leadership development.
The acclaimed acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela brings their dazzling, percussive instrumentals to the Boulder Theater for a night of jaw-dropping virtuosity.
Downtown Louisville's First Friday art walk continues in November with open galleries, live music, and special exhibits along Main Street.
British blues-rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor headlines the Boulder Theater with her searing solos and powerhouse vocals.
Shop handmade crafts and gifts from local artisans at the Eagle View Craft Fair in Brighton.
Jazz guitar great John Scofield presents his Electrospective project at the Boulder Theater, a career-spanning celebration of electric guitar-driven music.
Award-winning songwriter Katie Pruitt brings her soulful Americana and honest storytelling to the Fox Theatre for an emotionally charged evening.
Acclaimed jazz guitarist Julian Lage performs at the Boulder Theater, showcasing his fluid technique and genre-defying compositions in an intimate setting.
Big 12 Friday night football as the Colorado Buffaloes host the Houston Cougars at Folsom Field. Kickoff is 8:15 PM on ESPN.
Colorado bluegrass favorites the Blue Canyon Boys bring their high-energy picking and vocal harmonies to the historic Chautauqua Auditorium.
Longmont's annual Turkey Trot features a 10K and a 2-mile run/walk starting at Altona Middle School, a family-friendly tradition to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Longmont Symphony Orchestra presents Fire, Water and Transfiguration at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, an evening of evocative classical music.
San Francisco string band the Brothers Comatose bring their foot-stomping Americana and crowd-pleasing energy to the Fox Theatre.
A free performance from Motus Theater at the Lafayette Arts Collective exploring stories of courage, community, and what love requires of us.
A juried artisan market on the Pearl Street Mall featuring local makers, handcrafted gifts, and holiday goods just in time for the season.
Comedian and TV host Samantha Bee performs a night of sharp, insightful stand-up at the Boulder Theater.
Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance performs his soulful, roots-inflected songs at the Fox Theatre with special guests Bonnie Bishop and Ryan McMullan.
Comedian Tammy Pescatelli brings her sharp, relatable stand-up to Nissi's in Lafayette for a night of laughs.
Hundreds of thousands of LED lights transform Boulder's Civic Area and downtown Pearl Street into a winter wonderland from mid-November through mid-January.
Downtown Boulder's holiday kickoff with a Cookie Crawl from 11 AM to 2 PM and the official switch illuminating the Pearl Street Mall, Civic Area, and the Boulder County Courthouse at 5 PM.
Longmont's Leftover Turkey Trot 5K gives runners a festive way to burn off Thanksgiving calories the day before the holiday.
The Louisville Turkey Trot is a family-friendly Thanksgiving-weekend run through the community, hosted by the Louisville Chamber.
Free visits with Santa on November 27 and Saturdays November 28, December 5, and December 12, plus rides on the Snowflake Express electric train along Pearl Street.
The regular season finale as the Colorado Buffaloes host UCF at Folsom Field on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Senior Day and the final home game of the year.
A throwback dance party celebrating the biggest hits of the 2000s at the Fox Theatre on The Hill.
Lafayette's official holiday tree lighting at Plaza Park with a free visit with Santa, rides on the Lafayette Express train, live entertainment, and holiday cheer.
Louisville's annual holiday parade and street celebration on Historic Main Street with a visit with Santa, a holiday photo booth, letters to Santa, and local performances.
The Erie Chamber's annual holiday parade through Historic Downtown Erie featuring local school choirs, free carriage rides, free hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa.
Broomfield's annual holiday tree lighting with carolers, Santa's arrival, and a welcome from the mayor. Check the city calendar for this year's confirmed details.
Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers bring their virtuosic blend of funk, jazz, and soul to the Boulder Theater for an evening of world-class musicianship.
Electro-funk duo The Floozies bring their high-energy, dance-driven live show to the Fox Theatre with support from Cut Rugs.
The City of Brighton lights its community tree at Founders Plaza with Santa, the Teddy Bear and Friends Tree, a winter market of local artists and crafters, and a free holiday concert.
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James performs a solo acoustic set of songs from across his celebrated career at the Boulder Theater.
Longmont's signature holiday celebration fills Roosevelt Park with millions of lights, family activities, Santa's Workshop, and ice skating at the Longmont Ice Pavilion.
The Boulder Philharmonic presents Winter Wind'erland, a festive holiday concert in the Longmont Museum's Friday Afternoon Concert Series.
Boulder's annual illuminated holiday parade with community floats, marching bands, and lit fire engines, ending with a Santa finale. Steps off at 6 PM.
The acclaimed tribute pairing the catalogues of Steely Dan and the Grateful Dead returns to the Boulder Theater for a December encore.
A glowing parade of holiday floats, bands, and dancers makes its way down Main Street with Santa finishing the procession.
Presented by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Superior, and Blue Sport Stable, this family-friendly winter festival brings seasonal fun to the community.
Brighton's nighttime illuminated holiday parade through downtown featuring floats, lights, and festive marching units.
Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass favorites The Infamous Stringdusters close out the year with two shows at the Boulder Theater, including a New Year's Eve celebration.
Electronic indie duo Boombox rings in 2027 with a celebratory New Year's Eve show at the Fox Theatre.
Thinking of moving to the area? Every event is a chance to experience a community firsthand. Get to know Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Superior, and Brighton through their festivals and gatherings.
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