Opportunities to Engage and Connect
Find free events, activities, and engagement opportunities this month.
Engage
September 16

Learn about the office and work of the Boulder County Coroner.
September 17
Drop in during office hours and talk to the BVCP update project team.
September 19

Apply for the English or Spanish Community Advisory Committee by September 19 to help guide the future of public transit in Boulder County.
September 20
Observe Boulder’s first Community Assembly in action. RSVP required. Space is limited.
September 22

Share input about information and support to foster learning and reflecting along the trail.
Ongoing in September

Submit videos or photographs of meaningful places, objects or scenes around Boulder, paired with short written or audio reflections that describe your desires for the city’s future.

Tell city staff, boards, and Council your thoughts about the proposed impact fee.

We are now in Phase 3 of the BVCP update process - A Boulder Direction.
Connect
September 22

Journals will be provided.
September 26-27

The two-day event will include the installation of vibrant new murals across Boulder, celebrating the power of public art to connect, inspire, and uplift the community.
September 28

Bimmer Torres will speak about his mural practice and offer a community mural-making workshop. In partnership with Streetwise Arts.
Ongoing in September

Fresh, local food from Colorado farms and vendors.
Find more events and engagement opportunities

Engagement opportunities related to city-sponsored projects
Council meetings, Board and Commission meetings, and other city-sponsored events

A compilation of upcoming events and activities from Visit Boulder

Upcoming events and learning opportunities at the Boulder Public Library District
Past Events
January 8

Learn about the floodway project, new city campus, housing, and construction impacts.
January 9
Provide feedback on the Folsom Street Safety Improvements Project (ends January 9)
January 11

Sample fitness and dance classes, a mini wellness fair, and more to kick off the new year
January 12

Attend the closing ceremony for the Community Grief & Gratitude Project
January 13

Workshop Week kickoff: Learn about the project, community feedback, and data analysis
January 14
Ask questions, meet current members, and consider applying for a city Board or Commission
January 16


Hear the results of the workshop week, including three design options and evaluation criteria
January 17

This exploration of interconnectedness opens January 17 and runs through March 30.
January 18


Tour CU's flagship university while experiencing our city's stunning backdrop
January 19
January 20

January 21

A comprehensive look at the Boulder region's economic trends and business opportunities.
January 24

January 25


Share your vision for Boulder’s future through storytelling and theater

January 25-26 at the Colorado Convention Center
January 26

Attend a Virtual Open House and provide feedback on the project (ends January 26)
January 28

January 30

February 1

February 2

For middle- and high-school students.
February 3

Perfect for beginners and creatives alike.
February 5

Join us to explore the art of printmaking.
February 6

This is a public program. Everyone is welcome. No tickets required.

Each child will create their own take home projects. For ages 6-11.

Experience artwork inspired by the work of historical or contemporary women artists.

An unrelenting torchbearer for the transformative power of the artist as activist.
February 7
Come and share your thoughts with staff and provide input while you're out and about.

Public comments can be shared in advance by emailing commissioners@bouldercounty.gov.
February 8

Celebrate Valentine’s season with the annual Sweetheart Dance (ideal for ages 2-10).

Share your vision for Boulder’s future through storytelling and theater.

Tickets are free.
February 9

For more information visit www.cellistsforchange.org.
February 11

Happy Hour at Full Cycle and Colorado Multisport.

All levels welcome. Free, but registration is required.
February 12

Join a public open house for a safer Folsom Street.

After the shows, you’ll have the chance to try your hand at the art of puppetry.

Registration is recommended by emailing education@bmoca.org.
February 13
Come and share your thoughts with staff and provide input while you're out and about.

Learn about electronics to light up beautiful valentines or any other card.

Free and open to all.

Competitors will describe their complex research in three minutes.
February 14

Free breakfast and camaraderie. Breakfast stations are open 7- 9am.

Experience expert-level performances of dynamic works for free.
February 15

Walk across Boulder. Choose one of four starting points or join at the end.

Registration opens at 10 am on February 1.

Registration recommended. Free and open to all.
February 16
February 17
President's Day Holiday
February 19
Folsom Street Safety Improvements Project Questionnaire – Final Day
February 20


Experience expert-level performances of dynamic works for free.
February 22

A Smithsonian traveling exhibition and community-engagement project.
Connect with local leaders, experts, and organizations working to address homelessness.
February 24

Learn about Boulder's first Community Assembly
February 26

Free screening of the acclaimed "Through the Night."
February 27

Free screening of the 2023 American science fiction comedy mystery film.

Tickets required, pay-what-you-wish.

Free screening of the 2017 hit "Get Out."
February 28

A panel discussion will follow the film, featuring Mike Brown Sr, Cal Brown, and Blake Strode.
March 3

Drop in and share any feedback or questions for Gunbarrel Library staff.
March 4

Zamora will answer questions, speak on courage and resilience, and offer insights.

An inspiring performance for children, families, and the young at heart.
March 6

A traveling exhibition at the JCC from the Smithsonian Institution.

Free showing of Won't You Be My Neighbor. Closed Captions, snacks provided.
March 7

An informal, drop-in opportunity to engage in two-way conversations with elected officials.
March 8

Open to all adults, 18+ ONLY with ID. Doors open at 7 pm.

Community youth cellists perform works honoring neurodivergent composers.
March 10

Discuss "See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love".
March 11

Learn about effective ways to promote yourself or your organization using social media.
March 12

Learn about the twenty-one evaluation criteria and CEAP checklist at this open house.
March 13

Film will be followed by an exclusive Q&A session with cast member Clayton Harvey.
March 14

Please register if you are interested in attending.
March 15

March 18

Talk with council members about food security. RSVP required.
March 19

Talk with the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan project team and share your big ideas!
Learn more about the potential changes and share your thoughts.

The author discusses the connection between sovereignty and environment.
March 20
Learn more about the potential changes and share your thoughts.
March 22

Join the City of Boulder to remember those who are no longer with us, offer support to one another and come together as a community.
March 23

Danza Mexica Tlahuitzcalli 6th Year Anniversary.
March 27

Watch this digital restoration on the big screen. Free snacks and soft drinks provided.
March 29

Sikh and Muslim Americans respond to hate and violence with love and optimism.
March 31
Learn how to navigate the application process and ensure compliance for events.
April 2
Learn about aquatic nuisance species management, the Boulder Reservoir Management Planning process, and the new Reservoir Café partnership.
April 3

What happens when we intentionally sit with someone whose background or perspective is not completely known, or at surface level feels uncomfortable or different from our own?
April 4

Last day to visit the Virtual Open House and provide input via the online questionnaire.
April 4-12

Attend workshops, masterclasses, and discussions to deepen your understanding of the arts and gain valuable insights from local artists.
April 5

Talk to a Master Gardener, share seeds, and get ready for spring planting. Stop by even if you don’t have any seeds to share.
April 7

Learn about fentanyl, opioids, and overdose response and then dive into conversations around how to talk to your youth about substances like opioids.
April 7-10

Designed to inform and engage all audiences, the Conference on World Affairs (CWA) is free to attend via livestream or in person at CU Boulder.
April 8

April 10

Explore what it means to “see no stranger” and build bridges of understanding in our community.
April 14

Explore what it means to “see no stranger” and build bridges of understanding in our community.
April 19

Walk by the house where Stephen King wrote The Shining.
April 21

Provide feedback on the BVCP's vision for 2050. Survey closes April 21.

Last day to provide input via Be Heard Boulder on proposed new approaches to parking regulation, transportation demand management, and on-street parking.
April 22
Join members of the Boulder Police Oversight Panel for an open and honest community conversation to discuss policing, public safety, and accountability in Boulder.
April 23

Attend a free screening of Water Is Love: Ripples of Regeneration, then hear from the city's Climate Initiatives team about their work and upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Connect with essential services and information to support housing needs in Boulder, including affordable housing resources, tenant rights information, and housing support.
April 24

Join See No Stranger author, Valarie Kaur in a conversation moderated by Pedro Silva about bridging divides and how that theme intersects with the Boulder community.
April 26

First come, first “treed”! Over 350 tree seedlings and 350 native plants will be available.
April 30

An informal, drop-in, open conversation with Boulder City Council members, share ideas, ask questions and connect.
May 1
Last day to provide input via Be Heard Boulder on proposed requirements in the 2024 International Wildfire Urban Interface Code and local amendments (e.g., WUI boundaries).
May 3

Tour the ditches of downtown Boulder to learn how each spring, our more than 150-year-old ditch system brings water to our city’s plants and animals.
May 6
A one-day, drop-in mobile food vehicle licensing event where assistance will be provided to participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
May 8
Join the Planning and Development Services and Boulder Fire-Recue for in-person office hours this May to ask questions about the WUI update.

Dr Samuel Ramsey shares his passion and expertise about the close links between insects and other living beings (symbioses).
May 9
Join the Planning and Development Services and Boulder Fire-Recue for in-person office hours this May to ask questions about the WUI update.
May 10

Join a conversation with Ana Maria Hernando. Free, all ages and open to the public.
May 12
Acknowledge owners of recently designated landmarks, local authors and award recipients, for their contributions to Historic Preservation in Boulder County.
May 14
Learn about policy updates and legislative changes that target or impact HOAs.
May 17

This program will demystify the world of cybersecurity and provide you with practical tips and tools to stay safe online.
May 19
Join council members for a flexible discussion focused on older adult living in Boulder. Lunch is provided. RSVP required.
May 20

A drawing workshop and community conversation around the many stories, voices, identities, bodies, and cultures that have been silenced throughout US history.
May 21

View recommendations for balancing project and community transportation priorities on North 30th Street.

Join a conversation with Ana Maria Hernando. Free, all ages and open to the public.

Children and guardians are invited to plant vegetables and flowers in the Edible Learning Garden.
May 22

Discuss what it could look like to cultivate equity and belonging in Boulder right now, given the national climate.
May 23-26

Find food, music, art, and community at the annual Boulder Creek Festival.
May 23

Join a flower treasure hunt with naturalist Dave Sutherland to seek out blue penstemons, lavender iris, yellow cinquefoils and orange wallflowers
May 24

Engage in circular fashion by donating your gently used, clean clothes and walking out with some new-to-you items.
May 29

The exhibition provides a glimpse into the traditional art of Korean craftsmanship through the works of Korean artists based in Colorado.
June 3

Bring your questions and curiosities! Open for all levels of gardeners.
June 4
This virtual community forum will be open through June 4.

Learn about creative water-conscious and ignition resistant landscape gardening
June 5
Indigenous youth advocates, scientists and student storytellers discuss climate justice.

Watch a matinee showing of the 1984 documentary "Before Stonewall." With snacks!

Learn the basics of vertical gardening to maximize small spaces and grow more with less.

A free showing of Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019).
June 6
The North 30th Street Preliminary Design Project Virtual Open House closes June 6.
June 7

Books, rock painting, the Boulder Rural Fire Rescue Fire Truck, face painting and more!

Music, comedy, art, and activities for all ages. Happy Pride!

Learn about Hawaiian culture by shaking your body.
June 8

Explore composting, mulching, water-wise practices, and the magic of vermicomposting

Celebrate Jewish culture at this full day of local art, food, activities, and music.

A movie and a sing-a-long for kids and their families. Bring your own snacks.

Groundworks Art Lab will walk you through hand-building techniques.
June 9

Bring a picnic dinner to Martin Park and listen to the Boulder Concert Band.
June 10

Explore the corridor's recommended design, provide feedback, and learn about next steps.
June 11

A free, advanced screening of Neon Films' "The Life of Chuck."
June 12

Create a Bojagi (보자기) Mobile with traditional Korean fabric.

Four couples will perform four distinct stories, improvised with audience feedback.
June 15

Music, comedy, art, and activities for all ages. Happy Pride!

June 16
Juneteenth flag raising, music by Selasee and Fafa Family, refreshments, and remarks.
Jeff and Paige move "Meadow Music" from Chautauqua to Central Park for the evening.

Bring a picnic dinner to Scott Carpenter Park and listen to the Boulder Concert Band.
June 19

Roots Music Project brings live music to University Hill for Juneteenth.
June 20

Music, comedy, art, and activities for all ages. Happy Pride!

Survey closes on June 20.
June 21

Food, live entertainment, special guests, and the warmth of community spirit.

Music, comedy, art, and activities for all ages. Happy Pride!
June 23

Bring a picnic dinner to Foothills Community Park and listen to the Boulder Concert Band.
June 25

Stop by the BVCP team's Bike to Work Day station to share your thoughts and grab a treat!
Pledge to ride, then swap a car trip for a ride on your bike on June 25.
June 26


BPM chronicles members of activist group ACT UP, battling for those stricken with HIV/AIDS.
June 28

Share concerns, ask questions and learn about efforts to build a safer, more equitable future.

A lecture on climate change and the use of recycled materials in artmaking.
June 29

A lecture on climate change and the use of recycled materials in artmaking.
June 30

Bring a picnic dinner to North Boulder Park and listen to the Boulder Concert Band.
July 21

Bring a picnic dinner to Salberg Park and listen to the Boulder Concert Band.
July 24

Free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff, as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes.

Learn chocolate making and truffle rolling at this free class.
July 26

Join the Arts Hub Players for a performance of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
July 28

Bring a picnic dinner to East Palo Park and listen to the Boulder Concert Band.
July 30

All materials are provided for this embroidery class.
July 31

Learn about the intersection of weaving and computer coding.
August 7

Doors open for a light refreshment reception at 6:00p.m. followed by the presentation at 6:30p.m. Registration not required.
August 8
Join community members across the city in a coordinated, community-led workshop to share ideas that will help shape the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
August 9
Join Motus Theater for a free Know Your Rights training, monologue reading, Q & A session with the Boulder County District Attorney, and art opening.
August 10

Learn about art practice with found objects and join a community artmaking workshop at 8 p.m. under the full moon at the Sunrise Amphitheater in Boulder Open Space.
August 13
Join Altitude Law and the City of Boulder Neighborhood Services for a webinar to discuss strange issues HOA boards must deal with and how to address them.
August 14

Get trained to host a virtual community conversation on the BVCP on August 19.

Join Luna Cultura to create beautiful wood designs and learn how to use the Maker Space's Laser Cutters. In Spanish and English.
August 16

Learn tips to identify general bird families as well as particular birds, then take these tips into the field for hands-on learning. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Askkanwii Filmmaking Hub Incubator for snacks, music, networking, documentary short film screenings, and a Q & A.
August 17

August 19
Join a community member-hosted virtual discussion to share ideas that will help shape the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
August 20
Discuss proposed landscaping regulations, including a new landscaping manual and citywide plant and tree list, with city staff in a virtual setting.
August 20

Stop by a participating downtown business for a free bag of tulip bulbs.
August 21

Individual artists, organizations, or educators can join this workshop to learn how to write a compelling grant narrative and create measurable goals for your organization or project.

Wit and chaos will descend upon the Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater in an unscripted comedy showdown of epic proportions.

Head to University Hill for live music at Roots Music Project's “On the Rise” concert series.
August 22

Registration opens at 3 pm on Friday, August 8.

August 23

Learn how community-driven models tackle a wide range of challenges, such as predicting severe storms, and how this information impacts communities.
August 27

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is updating the State Wildlife Action Plan, making this a great time to be talking about native plants and insects.

Registration opens at 4 pm Wednesday, August 13.
September 3

Bring your own bike and enter through the garage door on the east side of the library.
September 7

Chat with staff and learn about city projects and services happening now and in the future.
September 9
Join an interactive workshop to ask questions, share reactions and help refine Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update ideas before they become part of formal policy proposals.

Learn about key findings and recommendations from the 2025 Artist Census Report.
September 12
Featuring DJ Berry, Selasee & the FaFa Family, The Reminders.
September 13

Learn how your actions can support pollinators, biodiversity and the environment.
September 13-14

JLF Colorado is free and open to all.
September 14

Enjoy mini art workshops on The New Local's historic lawn.