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November 13th, 2024

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Hello Newsletter Readers,


Happy Wednesday! We are almost halfway through November and just shy of two weeks away from downtown's annual Light Up the Holidays (ver detalles en español) festivities. Save the date...Sunday, November 24th marks the illumination of downtown's winter lights at Switch on the Holidays followed by the kick off of virtual happenings including Find Freezie and Snow Much Fun AR Experiences.


What a season it's been so far...SKO BUFFS! This Friday, November 15th at 7 PM, meet us on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall one last time for the final Pearl Street Stampede of the season*. Join members of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band, CU Athletics, CU Spirit Squad and CU Mascot, Chip for lively performances followed by the parade led by Stephen Tebo's vintage 1948 fire truck (heading west along the mall). Cheer on our Buffs football team the following day (Saturday, November 16th) as they go head-to-head with Utah University at 10 AM! *Please note: there will be a home game on Friday, November 29th, but there will be no Stampede the day before due to Thanksgiving!


It pays to dine downtown...get ready to Love the Local with the new Retailers Supporting Restaurants promotion! Now through Tuesday, December 31st, receive exclusive discounts/special offerings at participating downtown retailers when you bring in a receipt within 48 hours of eating at any restaurant within the downtown district. Check back often as more retailers may jump on board. Special thank you to our friends at prAna for inspiring this promotion to help support restaurants!


The Boulder County Farmers Market season comes to an end this month on Saturday, November 23rd. In the spirit of shopping local, don't miss the opportunity to support farmer and food artisans. Rain, snow or shine...see you there!


Looking for more to do this month? Check out downtown's online Event Calendar for more happenings throughout the district.

Last newsletter asked for your favorite type of Halloween candy. The top answer was Reese's Peanut Butter Cups at 41%! This week, in honor of Switch on the Holidays, we want to know your favorite color of lights...

What is your favorite color of holiday lighting?
White
Green
Red
Blue
Purple
Pink
Yellow

News You Can Use

Switch on the Holidays

Sunday, November 24th | 5 PM - 7 PM | 1300 block

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The annual illumination of downtown's winter lights, Switch on the Holidays, kicks off on Sunday, November 24th. Meet us on the 1300 block at 5 PM to enjoy dance performances from Kidz in Locomotion, Boulder Ballet and carol singing with the Boulder Chorale. Following the perfomances, friendly faces including downtown's Freezie the Snowman, Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus himself will join CU's biggest fan - Peggy Coppom on stage as she "flips the switch" to the lights along the Pearl Street Mall and around the Boulder County Courthouse!


Following the switch event, stop by the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for photo ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus until 7 pm. Free visits with Santa don't end there...Friday, November 29th, St. Nick on the Bricks kicks off and continues on Saturdays, November 30th through December 14th from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center (1303 Pearl Street). Make sure your kiddos have their wish lists in-hand and don't forget to bring your cameras/phones to capture these (FREE) priceless holiday moments!

Switch on the Holidays

Virtual Find Freezie

Sunday, November 24th - Saturday, December 14th

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Find Freezie

Starting Sunday, November 24th, enjoy augmented reality (AR) experiences all winter long! This year, your favorite Snowman Scavenger Hunt, Find Freezie, has gone virtual! Between Sunday, November 24th - Saturday, December 14th, use your mobile device to scan the Find Freezie QR code (shown on signage throughout the Pearl Street Mall) and begin your search at participating businesses for your chance to win one of several $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Cards. For additional details check out How to Play.


Additionally, keep your eyes out for Snow Much Fun AR experiences and games happening on each block of the Pearl Street Mall. Check out a preview of the experiences (going live on Sunday, November 24th) today!

Find Freezie
Snow Much Fun AR Experiences

Shop Small Business Saturday (Weekend)

Friday, November 29th - Sunday, December 1st

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Nathalie from Lula Faye Fiber

'Tis the season to Love the Local! Every year, downtown turns Small Business Saturday into a weekend long celebration. Friday, November 29th - Sunday, December 1st, shop small at the list of participating retailers for exclusive shopping specials, last-minute gift shopping and more. And don't stop shopping local all season long! Looking for more retail specials and happenings? Check out our November Shopping Specials page.


Shopping small makes a BIG impact downtown...when you shop small, you are also supporting the dreams, goals and the success of your fellow local community members. Learn more about downtown's locally-owned and operated businesses and meet the faces behind the brick and mortars by checking out our Downtown Business Spotlights page.

Small Business Saturday Participants

Upcoming Markets

Mark your calendars with an array of markets happening throughout downtown

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Photo Courtesy of Firefly Handmade

Whether it's sourcing local food or exploring local artisans, shop the following annual markets happening throughout the district. Mark your calendars with the following events...



Looking for more fun happenings this winter? Check out downtown's online event calendar for more.

Event Calendar

Job Openings


Interested in working downtown? Check out which businesses are hiring.

Find Jobs
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Shopping Specials


Winter is just around the corner and it's time to go shopping for fresh styles. Explore monthly shopping specials to discover deals at your favorite downtown stores.

Let's Shop
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Foodie Friday


If you love local coffee shops, rooftop bars, good eats or food specials, then check out Foodie Friday. Updated weekly, this food blog gives you all the latest news about where and what to eat downtown. Dig in!

Time to Eat
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Things To Do Downtown


Are you someone that always likes to have your calendar mapped out? Check out the Things To Do Downtown blog, where we give you all the dates and activities to fill your social schedule each month.

Get Busy
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Newsletter Archive


Did you miss a newsletter and want to catch up on all things Downtown Boulder? Check out our newsletter archive to view past publications.

View Newsletters
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FOUND DOWNTOWN

Which City building does Switch on the Holidays occur in front of?


Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by Nov. 26th, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Lily, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: 5 pairs of chairs

I FOUND IT