If you're staying in Boulder this summer, be it for classes, work or just to hang out, here are some ideas to help you to have a great summer.听
Swim in the Buff pool
For CU Boulder Rec Center members, enjoy听the warm summer months by the nice, refreshing Buffalo pool! All summer long you can come sunbathe, swim听and play volleyball at our coolest pool. .
Hike beautiful Colorado鈥檚 many trails
We live in the听most beautiful state for walking in bountiful and breath-taking natural scenery, so get out and take advantage of one of the endless hiking trails all around us. There are tons of options for undertaking听a long-distance backpacking trip听and even more short day trips. There are trails for everyone, no matter what level of difficulty or distance you鈥檙e looking for. Whatever you鈥檙e looking for, go hike and remember why it鈥檚 great to live in Colorado! .
Boulder Creek Festival,听May 26鈥�28听
The is an听annual celebration of imminent summer, spanning a fun three days. It features food and drink, live music and dancing, art, local vendors听and carnival rides and covers ground along the Boulder Creek from 9th Street to 13th听Street. The festival is free and open to the public.
Bolder Boulder,听May 28
As one of the nation鈥檚 largest races, the is every Boulderite鈥檚 favorite Memorial Day activity. Whether you choose to run, jog, walk听or simply watch, the popular 10K race is a ton of fun. The course snakes all over Boulder and finishes in Folsom Stadium. Register soon if you want to race, otherwise find a shady street corner to watch the most impressive pros and the goofiest, costumed amateurs alike.
Bands on the Bricks,听June 6鈥揂ug. 8
From oldies to alternative and everything in between, is Boulder County's premier outdoor summer concert series taking place in the heart of the city on the bricks of the听Pearl Street Mall.听Every Wednesday June 6鈥揂ug. 8, you can watch听some incredible local bands play live music. Six o'clock听in front of the Boulder Court House heralds the openers, followed by the main performance at 7 p.m.听
Colorado Shakespeare Festival, June 11鈥揂ug.听13
If you鈥檙e a Shakespeare aficionado, then this is the event you鈥檝e been waiting for all year. The is a huge annual celebration and performance of some of your favorite Shakespeare plays, including Love's Labour's Lost, Richard III and You Can't Take it With You.听Many are performed outside in the Mary Rippon Theater, which is a fantastic venue on a beautiful midsummer night鈥檚 eve to view a theatrical production. College students can as cheaply as $15.
Colorado Music Festival,听June 28鈥揂ug.听4
If you live for music, then come and take advantage of this fantastic collection of live musical performances in the famous Chautauqua Music Hall at the foot of the Flatirons. All summer long will feature a plethora of talented musicians,听wowing you with their beautiful tunes.
Ralphie鈥檚 Independence Day Blast,听July 4
Folsom Field is the place to be on the night of July 4.听As soon as it gets dark, you鈥檒l witness the best fireworks display in the area to celebrate Independence Day, as well as some great live music and performances. Admission is free of charge, and whether you sit inside the stadium itself or camp out on the Norlin Quad or Rec Center field, you won鈥檛 be disappointed.听
Dead and Company at Folsom Field,听July听13鈥�14
Back again this year for another super fun concert,听 will be at Folsom Field on both Friday and Saturday night.
Boulder International Fringe Festival,听Aug.15鈥�26
Combining all of the best aspects of theater and the experimental arts, the is a jewel in this town. Featuring artists from Boulder and beyond, the festival boasts an awesome and extensive lineup this year, so get in on the action and check out Fringe Festival听site for the schedule. Don鈥檛 miss these amazing performances coming to you from all over the country.
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