The Reveal: October  –  November

Our five highlights from this season’s calendar of events

Firefly Handmade Fall Market
Oct. 10–11  |  10 a.m.–4 p.m.
More than 80 artists, makers, and designers fill the Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall for Firefly Handmade’s Fall Market. Shop locally made art, craft, and design, enjoy live music from Colorado artists, and explore downtown restaurants and shops. Free admission; family-friendly. fireflyhandmade.com

Keep Boulder Wild
Oct. 17  |  11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Yellow Barn Farm hosts a global-meets-local gathering centered on ceremony, movement, music, and regenerative action. Programming includes yoga, an Indigenous elders’ ceremony, dance, live music, nature-based practices, talks with local food and land leaders, and farm tours with Azuraye Wycoff. Sauna and cold-plunge access will also be available on-site. shinelivingcommunity.com

Munchkin Masquerade
Oct. 31  |  3–6 p.m.
Pearl Street fills with pint-size ghosts, goblins, dinosaurs, dragons, fairies, superheroes, and assorted creatures during Downtown Boulder’s annual Halloween tradition. Children ages 12 and younger are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat along Pearl Street and throughout downtown. Free. boulderdowntown.com

Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
Nov. 14–15  |  10 a.m.–4 p.m.
More than 80 curated artists, makers, and designers bring locally made goods to the Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall for two days of holiday shopping. The outdoor market also features live music, food and drink options, and easy access to downtown shops, restaurants, and bars. Free admission; family-friendly. fireflyhandmade.com

Switch on the Holidays
Nov. 22  |  11 a.m.–7 p.m. and lighting at 5 p.m.
Downtown Boulder kicks off the holiday season with the Cookie Crawl from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by afternoon performances and activities. The grand illumination of Pearl Street Mall, the Civic Area, and the Boulder County Courthouse begins at 5 p.m., and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for free visits until 7 p.m.

Events

Sustainability Forum: Exploring Regenerative Agriculture
Oct. 1 | 3–5 p.m.
Go behind the scenes at Yellow Barn Farm for an immersive look at regenerative agriculture with Drylands Agroecology Research. Explore regenerative grazing, agroforestry, water stewardship, and perennial agriculture—and how these practices can strengthen ecosystems, build community resilience, and shape a more sustainable food system. naturallycolorado.org

Lafayette Music Fest
Oct. 3  |  10 a.m.–11:59 p.m.
More than 200 Colorado bands and musicians take over eight stages across Lafayette for one massive celebration of the local music scene. Produced by Rock for the People, the festival brings together live music, community, and local flavor throughout the day and into the night. lafayettemusicfest.com

CU Boulder Homecoming: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Texas Tech
Oct. 3  |  kickoff TBD
Cheer on the Buffs as they take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2026 CU Boulder Homecoming game at Folsom Field. The matchup caps Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 30–Oct. 3, as CU celebrates its 150th anniversary. colorado.edu

Open Studios Fall Tour
Oct. 3–4 and 10–11  |  noon–5 p.m.
Artists throughout Boulder County open their working studios to the public for two weekends, offering a look at where—and how—the work is made. Meet local painters, photographers, sculptors, jewelers, fiber artists, and other creatives, and purchase work directly from the artists. Free. boulder.art

Firefly Handmade Fall Market
Oct. 10–11  |  10 a.m.–4 p.m.
More than 80 artists, makers, and designers fill the Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall for Firefly Handmade’s Fall Market. Shop locally made art, craft, and design, enjoy live music from Colorado artists, and explore downtown restaurants and shops. Free admission; family-friendly. fireflyhandmade.com

Keep Boulder Wild
Oct. 17  |  11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Yellow Barn Farm hosts a global-meets-local gathering centered on ceremony, movement, music, and regenerative action. Programming includes yoga, an Indigenous elders’ ceremony, dance, live music, nature-based practices, talks with local food and land leaders, and farm tours with Azuraye Wycoff. Sauna and cold-plunge access will also be available on-site.  shinelivingcommunity.com

Longmont Museum Grand Reopening Celebration
Oct. 17  |  9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Celebrate the newly expanded Longmont Museum with a free community-wide reopening. A 9 a.m. ribbon cutting kicks off a day of new galleries, special programs and tours, hands-on activities, and the debut of DreamLab. New exhibitions include Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Portrait and Women Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity. Free. longmontcolorado.gov

World Singing Day Boulder
Oct. 17  |  2–3:30 p.m.
The 11th annual community sing-along invites people of all ages, backgrounds, and singing abilities to join in popular songs ranging from the Beatles to Taylor Swift on Pearl Street Mall. Lyric booklets are provided, and no rehearsal or preparation is necessary. Free. boulderdowntown.com

Día de Muertos Family Celebration
Oct. 24  |  11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Celebrate the 26th anniversary of Colorado’s longest-running public Day of the Dead celebration in Downtown Longmont. The outdoor street festival features traditional live music and dance, face painting, sugar skull decorating, crafts, food trucks, a kids’ play zone, local vendors, a Gigantes
Procession, and more. Free. longmontcolorado.gov

Boulder Jewish Film Festival
Oct. 25–Nov. 1
The 14th annual Boulder Jewish Film Festival returns to the Dairy Arts Center with films exploring the human experience through a Jewish lens. The 2026 festival highlights the influential role Jews have played in shaping popular culture, with a special focus on contributions to the arts. boulderjcc.org

Munchkin Masquerade
Oct. 31  |  3–6 p.m.
Pearl Street fills with pint-size ghosts, goblins, dinosaurs, dragons, fairies, superheroes, and assorted creatures during Downtown Boulder’s annual Halloween tradition. Children ages 12 and younger are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat along Pearl Street and throughout downtown. Free. boulderdowntown.com

NoBo First Friday
Nov. 6  |  6–9 p.m.
Explore Boulder’s creative community during the North Boulder Art District’s monthly First Friday. Galleries and art centers host exhibitions alongside open artist studios, live music, demonstrations, performances, an art market, and special activations throughout North Boulder. Free. noboartdistrict.org

Longmont Turkey Trot
Nov. 14  |  9 a.m.
Kick off the holiday season with one of the region’s fastest and most scenic community races. Choose between 10K and 2-mile courses, with a wheelchair division offered for the 10K. The race begins at Altona Middle School. longmontcolorado.gov

Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
Nov. 14–15  |  10 a.m.–4 p.m.
More than 80 curated artists, makers, and designers bring locally made goods to the Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall for two days of holiday shopping. The outdoor market also features live music, food and drink options, and easy access to downtown shops, restaurants, and bars. Free admission; family-friendly. fireflyhandmade.com

The Last Waltz—Revisited
Nov. 21  |  8 p.m.; doors 7 p.m.
The 22nd annual Colorado tradition returns to Boulder Theater with more than 60 guest musicians, The Denver Horns, and more than 30 songs celebrating The Band’s legendary farewell concert. The 2026 production also marks the 50th anniversary of the original Last Waltz. Bring canned food for Denver Rescue Mission to receive a limited-edition commemorative poster while supplies last. z2ent.com

Switch on the Holidays
Nov. 22  |  11 a.m.–7 p.m.; lighting at 5 p.m.
Downtown Boulder kicks off the holiday season with the Cookie Crawl from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by afternoon performances and activities. The grand illumination of Pearl Street Mall, the Civic Area, and the Boulder County Courthouse begins at 5 p.m., and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for free visits until 7 p.m. boulderdowntown.com

Boulder Farmers Market
Saturdays through Nov. 21  |  8 a.m.–2 p.m.
A downtown Boulder staple since 1987, the Boulder Farmers Market brings together locally grown produce, meats, prepared foods, and other locally sourced goods along 13th Street at Canyon Boulevard. Shop directly from local farmers, ranchers, and food producers throughout the fall season. bcfm.org

The Nutcracker at Macky Auditorium
Nov. 27 and 29
Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra bring Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic back to Macky Auditorium. Full-length performances are Nov. 27 and 29 at 4 p.m. A new one-hour Nutcracker Suite, designed for first-time and younger theatergoers, is Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. boulderballet.org