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December 11th, 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,


Happy December! In the midst, of the holiday chaos we invite you to slow down this holiday season and enjoy all of the winter magic that the district has to offer. When you Love the Local through dining and shopping downtown, you are supporting families, friends and neighbors. As we approach the halfway mark in the final month of the year, we reflect on this vibrant community and look forward to all that we can accomplish together!


Supporting local artists is as easy as the tap of a button! This year's East End Community Chair project features five pairs of uniquely painted Adirondack chairs located in spots throughout Pearl Street's East End. Get your last few votes in on your favorite set of chairs before the voting link closes this Saturday, December 14th. May the best chair win!


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

Last newsletter asked which Downtown Boulder signature winter event you are most excited for. The top answer was Lights of December at 62%! This week, we want to know your favorite holiday cookie to snack on this season...

Which is your favorite holiday cookie?
Sugar Cookies
Gingerbread
Snicker Doodles
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Blossoms
M&M Cookies
Pumpkin Cookies

News You Can Use

Freezie Fest with Inaugural Cookie Crawl

Saturday, December 14th | 11 AM - 3 PM

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This Saturday, December 14th, meet us on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall for Freezie Fest! From 11 AM - 3 PM, enjoy FREE reindeer games (arts and crafts), visits with Santa at the Visitor Information Center and train rides on the Snowflake Express (weather permitting). Along with Freezie Fest...enjoy a sweet treat or special deal from participating businesses at this year's inaugural Cookie Crawl.


While strolling throughout downtown, keep an eye out for special appearances from Tuba Christmas who will be performing on the 1400 block and All About Fairies face painting tent (additional $$) on the 1200 block (next to Capital One Cafe). Enjoy!

Cookie Crawl Map

Shop Small: Gift Giving Edition

Downtown's Love for the Local goes year round & now is the best time

 to shop small!

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Savvy on Pearl Gift Guide Feature

Stressed with last minute gift shopping? Downtown's locally-owned and operated businesses make it easy to gift with their offerings of local, one-of-a-kind finds! Check out this year's Holiday Gift Guide for inspiration or stop by the shops to see for yourselves.


Hard-to-buy-for? Not anymore...with the purchase of a Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Not only can this gift card be used at over 130 unique downtown businesses - redeem this gift for shopping, dining and experiences! Purchase yours today.


After securing the perfect gift...hand it off to the creative pros. Now through Sunday, December 22nd from 10 AM - 5 PM, stop by the Two Hands Paperie x The New Local's Holiday Gift Wrapping Station located at The New Local's Annex (713 Pearl St). This high-quality gift wrapping station leaves the presentation of your gift to a skilled gift-wrapping artist (cost varies per gift).

Gift a Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Holiday Gift Wrapping Station

Final Chances for Free Visits with Santa

Don't miss visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus happening throughout downtown

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Downtown's free visits with Santa at St. Nick on the Bricks ends this Saturday, December 14th during Freezie Fest. Make sure to stop by from 11 AM - 3 PM and enjoy free rides on the Snowflake Express (weather permitting).


Looking for more opportunities to visit with Santa this year? Rosetta Hall has you covered with their free Santa visits happening Sunday, December 15th, Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd from 11 AM - 2 PM.

Rosetta Hall's Santa Visits

Find Freezie

Don't wait...this Snowman Scavenger Hunt ends December 14th

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Have you been able to Find Freezie? Your favorite snowman scavenger hunt ends this Saturday, December 14th. Make sure to get your virtual entries in at the participating businesses to be entered to win one of several $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Cards (drawing winners will be notified the week of December 16th). Check out the rules to play and enter to win today!


No smartphone? No problem! Fill out a paper entry form at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center (located at 1303 Pearl, open daily from 12 PM - 4 PM).

Participating Businesses

Snow Much Fun AR Experiences

Enjoy winter AR experiences through January 31st, 2025

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This year's Snow Much Fun AR Experiences have a refreshed look! Check out the new winter visuals including adorable penguins in a snow globe and dancing polar bears, as well as the introduction of two new snow-themed games. Now through January 31st, 2025, explore downtown through a new lens when you scan the QR codes found on signage along each block of the Pearl Street Mall.


Questions about how to enjoy the AR Experiences? Check out the AR Experience FAQ Page for detailed step-by-step instructions. Happy AR-ing!

Explore AR Experiences

Job Openings


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

Find Jobs
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Shopping Specials


Winter is here 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 END of Pearl Streeet can you find the new 3D heart light?


Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by Dec. 24th, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Judith, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: Freezie!

I FOUND IT