Jax Farmer’s Market is located in Lafayette behind the Jax Ranch and Home store. Enjoy fresh veggies, fruits and more. 400 West South Boulder Road. 9am to 1pm Sundays.
Category: Outdoors
This Is The Night You Have Been Waiting For: Flick And Float
“Flick And Float” is a Boulder tradition! Head to Scott Carpenter Pool for an end of summer celebration. What do you get to do? Watch the movie E.T. while floating in the pool! Family open swim will begin at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). $5/person or $20/family of 5.
[Saturday, August 24, 2013]
More information here.
Celebrate the National Park Service’s Birthday with Free Entry on August 25
It is the anniversary of the birth of the National Park Service. Help them celebrate with free entry to all National Parks on August 25, 2013. Maybe a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park?
More information here.
[August 25, 2013]
Boulder Has A Rich Farming History. Learn About It On A Farm and Water Tour of Boulder County Agricultural Sites
Boulder County has a rich history of farming. Learn more about past and current agriculture by attending Boulder County’s 2013 Farm and Water Tours. Take a three hour tour of some of the agricultural lands and learn about the issues facing farming. You need to register ahead of time. Learn more here.
[August 20, 2013 . 5:15 to 8:30pm]
Peaches Are In Season. Get Delicious, Mouth Watering Ones At The Boulder Farmer’s Market Tonight!
The Boulder Farmer’s Market is in full swing. This is the height of the season and Wednesday nights at the Market are sublime. May we suggest heading downtown, grabbing this week’s veggies and fruits, purchasing some delicious food, grabbing a drink and listening to live music? While you are at it, duck into the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art–it is free when the Market is on. It is certain to be a lovely night! Hours are 4:00 to 8:00pm.
Want to see Boulder trails at night? Head out for a night hike!
Enjoy a night hike at Bald Mountain. The Bald Mountain Scenic Area which is 5 miles west of Boulder on Sunshine Canyon Drive. Join Boulder County volunteer naturalists for an evening of exploring Bald Mountain under cover of darkness. You will hike about one mile roundtrip on a moderately strenuous trail, enjoying the starlight, listening for night sounds, and learning about some of the nocturnal habits of the critters that live here. Bring water, closed-toe hiking shoes/boots, suitable clothing for the weather, a flashlight, and your night vision. All ages are welcome. [August 13, 2013 . 8:30pm to 10:00pm]
The 6th Annual History Mystery Challenge Is Just Around The Corner. Get Your Team Ready!
The 6th Annual Boulder History Museum’s Adult Scavenger Hunt of Fun, Food and Mystery is right around the corner! This year, History Mystery Challenge: ‘Downtown Beer’ Edition FUNdraiser brings you through Boulder’s bustling downtown for an evening of riddles, great food, refreshing libations, and much merriment! Teams of 2-6 participants will compete to see who can solve the most riddles about Boulder’s Downtown locales.
Plenty of food generously provided by Casa Alvarez and beer by Upslope Brewing Co. will be served before and after the Challenge.
Registration for the event closes on August 9, 2013, so start getting your team together! More details available here.
[August 15, 2013]
Thursday Nights Are Boulder Cruiser Bike Ride Nights
You heard us right. Every Thursday is Boulder’s renowned Cruiser Bike Rides. Participate or spectate. It’s up to you. But have fun watching out for this fun and energetic crew. Everyone is welcome! To find out more about the rides and where they start check their website each week as it changes. www.cruiserbikeride.org
Enjoy Boulder Reservoir: Lay on the Beach or Rent a SUP
The Boulder Reservoir is an amazing resource for all of us in landlocked Boulder County. You can go to lay on the beach, take a swim, rent a boat or try a stand up paddle board [SUP]. This can be an early morning or early evening event for those who don’t have daytime flexibility. The gates open at 5:30am and close at 9:00pm during the summer hours. For more details on hours, fees, and boat rentals, click on the Boulder Reservoir Website.
Today is Bike to Work Day!
Bike to Work day is this Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Join the thousands of other Boulder area folks who have pledged to bike to work. It’s fun. It’s good for the environment. It’s just neighborly.
Register for Bike to Work Day here.
Bike to Work Day Breakfast [6:30 to 9:00am] and Bike Home Stations [4:30 to 6:00pm] will be found all around Boulder. To find more details on food stations click here.
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