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August 21st, 2024

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Hello Newsletter Readers,


Welcome back to Boulder, Buffs! Still looking to add the final touches to your dorms, off campus housing or in need of last minute school supplies? Check out this year's Back to School Shopping Guide for one-of-a-kind finds.


College football is BACK...join us next week, Wednesday, August 28th on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall for the first Pearl Street Stampede of the season. Mark you calendars for this year's Stampede Schedule and CU Football Schedule - Sko Buffs!


Downtown's annual Tulip Bulb Giveaway is happening TODAY! Every year, the City of Boulder's Parks & Recreation teams up with participating downtown member businesses to provide free tulip bulbs to the community on a first come, first served basis* (*limited to one bag per family / while supplies last). Tulips tend to run out quickly - refer to this page to check up to date information.


Calling all local artists! Let's get creative...the Downtown Boulder Partnership is currently accepting applications for an upcoming East End public art project happening on Saturday, September 28th. Find additional details and submit your application today (deadline is September 8th)!


Don't forget to take advantage of free weekend shuttles to Chautauqua with the City of Boulder's Park to Park initiative. Services end after Labor Day (September 2nd)!


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

Last newsletter asked for your favorite school subject. The top answer was English/Literature at 25%! This week, we want to know which CU Stampede you are most looking forward to...

Which Pearl Street Stampede are you most looking forward to?
CU vs. North Dakota State Stampede
CU vs. Baylor (Homecoming) Stampede
CU vs. Kansas State Stampede
CU vs. Cincinnati (Family Weekend) Stampede
CU vs. Utah Stampede

News You Can Use

Pearl Street Stampede

Wednesday, August 28th | 7 PM | 1300 block

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Wednesday, August 28th kicks off the first Pearl Street Stampede of the season! Starting on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall at 7 PM, enjoy lively performances from members of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band, CU Spirit Team and CU Mascot, Chip. Led by Stephen Tebo's vintage 1948 gold fire truck, cheer on CU athletes this fall. Stampedes head west down the Mall! Don't miss a single celebration...mark your calendar with this year's Stampede Schedule:


  • Wednesday, August 28: CU vs. North Dakota State Stampede
  • Friday, September 20th: CU vs. Baylor Stampede (HOMECOMING WEEKEND)
  • Friday, October 11: CU vs. Kansas State Stampede
  • Friday, October 25th: CU vs. Cincinnati Stampede (FAMILY WEEKEND)
  • Friday, November 15th: CU vs. Utah Stampede

2024 Stampede Schedule

Downtown Boulder Gift Card

Accepted at over 100 downtown restaurants and retailers

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It's time to clean out your wallet and put the Downtown Boulder Gift Card you forgot about to use! Treat yourself to a one-of-a kind local retail and restaurant experience downtown - from Michelin star-rated restaurant, Frasca Food & Wine to Colorado's largest kite store, Into the Wind - let your gift card foot the bill. Looking to explore more businesses? Check out the full list of participating merchants.

Participating Gift Card Merchants

Sundays on West Pearl

Final Event: Sunday, August 25th | 10 AM - Noon | West End

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Photo Courtesy of Bridget Dorr Photography

The New Local's Sundays on West Pearl summer series comes to an end this Sunday, August 25th. Show your love for the local while participating in an array of activations on the West End of Pearl Street. From coffee and live jazz at Spruce Confections, to immersive art activities including silk screening, flower pressing and handmade stamp-making at The New Local, brunch specials at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, Centro Mexican Kitchen and West End Tavern and more...you won't want to miss this final series event!

Sunday's Activities

Arts in the Park

Saturday, August 24th & Sunday, August 25th

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Photo Courtesy of Boulder Opera

Looking for weekend plans? Spend both Saturday and Sunday enjoying lively performances and supporting Boulder's local arts scene! Get tickets for the final two Arts in the Park summer events...




Can't make these summer dates? You're in luck! Save the date and secure your ticket for the Boulder Opera's Opera in the Park fall concert happening Saturday, November 2nd at 6 PM. Learn more.

Get Tickets

Time for Happy Hour!

(Re)discover your favorite post-work happy place.

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Happy hour, anyone? With so many twists on traditional post-work food and drink specials, fuel your next happy hour adventure by checking out downtown's refreshed happy hours page. From daily specials, to late night happy hour offerings and unbeatable deals...downtown delivers with the best of the best - get your next happy hour on the books NOW! (*Please note: happy hours are sourced from restaurants directly and are subject to change - for additional questions, please reach out to restaurants directly).

Happy Hour Here

Job Openings


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

Find Jobs
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Shopping Specials


Back to School season 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 off-the bricks retail shop would you go to find a show-stopping costume?


Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by Sept. 3rd, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Drew, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: Savannah Bee Company

I FOUND IT