Battle of the Bass
CU Boulder Program Council's debut showcase featuring five top local student and regional DJs battling live on stage.
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Updated dailyThings to do in Boulder this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Boulder: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 3 dated events
Find current events, restaurants, family activities, and quick getaway ideas in Boulder, CO. WonderKit curates these picks daily so the page stays useful for both local search and trip planning.
11 hand-picked things to do in Boulder, CO right now · 6 with confirmed dates
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A perfect 3 days in Boulder, CO
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Day 1
MorningPearl Street Historic Walking Tour
Explore a century of mining-town history turned pedestrian cultural heart with Historic Boulder guide experts.
AfternoonBrasserie Ten Ten
Vibrant French bistro right off Pearl Street serving classic steak frites, fresh local seafood, and robust autumn wine pairings.
EveningMicrowave w/ Free Throw
Indie rock and punk double bill featuring heavy guitar riffs and soaring emo-punk anthems.
Day 2
MorningSundance Film Festival Boulder Packages
Secure early access passes for the inaugural Boulder-coming edition of the iconic independent film festival arriving this January.
AfternoonFlagstaff House Restaurant
High-altitude fine dining perched up the mountain flank, offering world-class cellars and dramatic views of Boulder bathed in fall colors.
EveningColorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes Football
Pac-12/Big 12 rivalry action under the crisp autumn lights at a packed Folsom Field Stadium.
Day 3
MorningBattle of the Bass
CU Boulder Program Council's debut showcase featuring five top local student and regional DJs battling live on stage.
AfternoonPunch Brothers
Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass quintet performing intricate acoustic compositions in a historic downtown setting.
Evening11th Annual World Singing Day Boulder
A joyous, all-ages community sing-along on Pearl Street featuring popular anthems from the Beatles to Taylor Swift with lyric booklets provided.
🍁 Happening Today
Events, campus traditions, and live music tonight in Boulder
Punch Brothers
Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass quintet performing intricate acoustic compositions in a historic downtown setting.
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🏈 This Weekend in Boulder, CO · Oct 16–18
Football Saturdays, community sings, and indie rock lineups
Microwave w/ Free Throw
Indie rock and punk double bill featuring heavy guitar riffs and soaring emo-punk anthems.
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Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes Football
Pac-12/Big 12 rivalry action under the crisp autumn lights at a packed Folsom Field Stadium.
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11th Annual World Singing Day Boulder
A joyous, all-ages community sing-along on Pearl Street featuring popular anthems from the Beatles to Taylor Swift with lyric booklets provided.
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☕ Eat & Drink
Mountain-view brunches, local harvest brews, and cozy dining
Brasserie Ten Ten
Vibrant French bistro right off Pearl Street serving classic steak frites, fresh local seafood, and robust autumn wine pairings.
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Flagstaff House Restaurant
High-altitude fine dining perched up the mountain flank, offering world-class cellars and dramatic views of Boulder bathed in fall colors.
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✨ New & Notable
Season highlights, historic walks, and independent film buzz
Pearl Street Historic Walking Tour
Explore a century of mining-town history turned pedestrian cultural heart with Historic Boulder guide experts.
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Sundance Film Festival Boulder Packages
Secure early access passes for the inaugural Boulder-coming edition of the iconic independent film festival arriving this January.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend trips within a short drive of Boulder
Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park
A 45-minute drive up the canyon to catch peak autumn aspen gold, lingering elk bugling in meadows, and crisp alpine air.
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Georgetown & Clear Creek Valley
Head an hour west down I-70 to explore a preserved Victorian silver mining town and ride vintage steam locomotives through changing mountain passes.
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