News across Boulder County

Boulderthon brings in big bucks
By Riggs Robertson Boulder Weekly BOULDER | Thousands of runners competed in the Boulderthon this year. The idea of Boulderthon started eight years ago, when runners Alexa Squillaro and her husband Phil Dumontet moved to Longmont. Dumontet came from New York City, and the couple…

Leaf peeping on the Peak to Peak
By Emma Houckes Boulder Weekly BOULDER | After a brutally dry and hot summer, folks in Boulder County are looking forward to all that autumn brings. Cool breezes, cozy sweaters, pumpkin-spice flavored everything and most of all – colorful fall foliage. Leaf-peeping has always…

What to do in Colorado this week: TED Talks in Breckenridge, Original Thinkers in Telluride and free music in Denver
Plus: Original Thinkers festival in Telluride, free music in Denver and a mural festival in Superior

The 12th Jaipur Literature Festival in Boulder – The Integration of Arts, Science and Culture
Boulder is celebrating diversity with the Jaipur Literature Festival.

Stouts, sausage and polka at St Julien Oktoberfest—a Forbes four-star spa and hotel
By Evan Borman St Julien Hotel and Spa is celebrating its fourth annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. The festival will brew Bavarian tradition and Boulder’s beauty on the lawn and terrace of the hotel. St Julien is a four-star four-diamond property offering…

Music festival, farmers market & more: 7 things to do in Boulder this weekend: Aug. 28-30
1. Catch the Tulagi Music Festival Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 27-30 Formerly known as Boulder Roots Music Festival, Tulagi brings live music, artists and performances to venues throughout Boulder. The festival features hundreds of artists across multiple stages and genres.…

Sundance 2027 Boulder debut comes into focus as festival nears
Organizers for the Sundance Film Festival have released more information on the world-famous event ahead of its Boulder debut in January 2027. In late February, Sundance announced the dates for bringing the marquee event to Colorado. Now, as fall approaches and plans accelerate,…

7 things to do in Boulder this weekend: Aug. 21-23, 2026
There are plenty of cool things to do this weekend in Boulder! Check it out and let us know if you went! 1. Drawing Club at BMoCA — Friday, Aug. 21, 5-8 p.m. Spend your Friday evening getting creative at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s drawing club.Event details via the…

Recipe: Late summer Ruby Red Pound Cake
By David Tisue One of the most underrated citrus cakes out there must be the Double Glazed Ruby Red grapefruit poundcake. That’s right — grapefruit. This double-glazed citrus beauty is just the ticket for something refreshing and tangy. This flavor profile is perfectly refreshing…

Best free things to do in Boulder
Free things to do in Boulder this weekend? Yes, please! You don’t need to save up to enjoy one of America’s most beautiful cities. Outdoor enthusiasts and art enthusiasts alike can enjoy a weekend of what Boulder has to offer without spending a thing. Here are five ideas to add…

All the Colors at Rainbow Lakes
By Ron Bolton When asked her favorite color, our 2-year-old granddaughter Millie will say “red, and yellow, and blue.” If you respond, “What about purple, pink, and green?” She will quickly add them to her list. I’m coming around to her perspective on this question of the best…

Things to do this weekend: August 14 – 16
Boulder Weekly has another great line-up for your weekend, August 14 through August 16! Friday, August 14 5-8 p.m. | The Dairy Arts Center This free opening reception features a group exhibition exploring language, literature, media and storytelling through photography,…