Henhouse Prowlers with Eric Wiggs & Dylan McCarthy
High-energy bluegrass featuring intricate acoustic arrangements and driving front-range rhythms.
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Things to do in Boulder, CO with kids
Family activities in Boulder, CO right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
9 hand-picked things to do in Boulder, CO right now · 4 with confirmed dates
How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
🍂 This Weekend in Boulder, CO
Fall concerts, open houses, and outdoor sessions
Center for Musical Arts Open House
Explore campus spaces, meet faculty instructors, and enjoy live student and guest showcases.
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Where History Lives: Guided Tour & Live Music
An exclusive walkthrough of the archive's rarely viewed historical artifacts accompanied by live guitar from Sean McGowan, plus local food and drinks.
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🎬 Happening Tonight
Monday night events around town
Colorado 150 Film Festival Screening
Celebrating the state's sesquicentennial through a curated showcase of local and regional cinema.
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✨ New & Notable
Exhibits and limited-run happenings this month
Boulder Eats! Food Traditions Along the Front Range
A sprawling look at local culinary history—from 1890s sanitarium kitchens to the rise of co-ops and Michelin stars—featuring over 300 archival artifacts.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend road trips within a two-hour drive
The Peak to Peak Highway Fall Drive
Head up through Nederland and along Colorado's oldest scenic byway for crisp mountain air, brilliant golden aspen groves, and historic mining towns.
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Estes Park & Rocky Mountain Foothills
Drive up past Lyons to watch the autumn elk bugling season, grab fresh cinnamon rolls, and take crisp morning hikes beneath the Continental Divide.
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
New spaces and seasonal menus right now
Casa Juani
A vibrant Spanish marisquería on Pearl Street from former Frasca alums, featuring a live-edge chef's counter, fresh raw seafood bar, and Basque cider on tap.
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Corrida
Basque-inspired steakhouse on the fourth floor featuring grass-fed beef from their own regenerative cattle program and panoramic views of the Flatirons.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Boulder, CO with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include Colorado 150 Film Festival Screening, Henhouse Prowlers with Eric Wiggs & Dylan McCarthy, and Center for Musical Arts Open House. WonderKit refreshes this Boulder, CO guide daily so the picks stay current.
Where can families eat in Boulder, CO?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Boulder, CO, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in Boulder, CO this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in Boulder, CO" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Boulder, CO. Updated daily.
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