It’s October in Boulder, so let's talk about! Here is a list of what you need to do in Boulder during the month of October!
Boulder Farmers Market: Wednesday: 4pm-8pm and Saturday: 8am-2pm Head to the Boulder Farmers Market every Wednesday and Saturday, to get your locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines sold by the farmers that produce them! While you are purchasing your fresh goods you can also enjoy a fresh pastry or meal created by local chefs at the “food court”. The farmers market is the best way to enjoy the fall weather, support local farmers and get all your fresh goods for the week. At Central Park- Located on 13th Street between Canyon & Arapahoe Parking: Saturday parking is available for free in all city lots, parking garages and the RTD parking structure. Note: Parking meters are not free on Saturdays! Wednesday parking is available for free after 3 pm in the City lots accessed from 14th Street. CU Homecoming Weekend: Oct 13th & 15th Pearl Street Stampede: Oct 14th at 7pm Go Buffs! Attention alumni, Students and Community of Boulder, CU Homecoming weekend is here! The party starts Oct. 14th with the Pearl Street Stampede at 7pm! Join hundreds of Buffs on Pearl Street mall to kick-off the celebration as the Golden Buffalo Marching Bands plays and everyone cheers on the CU football team! Homecoming Game: Saturday, Oct 15th Cheer on the buffs at the CU vs. Arizona State game! 6pm at Folsom Field Cult Classics: Beetlejuice - Friday, Oct 21st Bring your blankets and chairs and join us at 6:30 pm for a beer garden, music and Sancho’s mexican Food Cart. Beetlejuice will begin at 7:30 pm! For more information visit: https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/cult-classics Friday Film Social: Ghostbusters: Friday, Oct. 28th 6-9pm Get ready for a screening of the classic film Ghostbusters at the Canyon Theater. Don your proton packs and make some slime or stave off the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man at the marshmallow bar. 80's attire or Halloween costumes encouraged. For more information visit: http://calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/2826623 Maize in the City: Maize in the City is open for the 2016 season! The site includes the Crazed Corn Maze, a mini maze, a pumpkin field, pony rides, petting zoo, jumping castles, air slides and sand art, among other attractions for the whole family. Maize in the City is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday, October 31. So grab the whole family for some Crazed Corn Maze fun! To purchase tickets to the Crazed Corn Maze or mini maze, please visit maizeinthecity.com. All events are weather dependent. Please check the website for daily activities. The site is pet friendly. Price: $1 - $12 Admission is free but activities and corn maze will cost from $1 to $12.For more information visit: http://www.boulderweekly.com/events/#/event/5871153-maize-in-the-city?radius_miles=25&location=80302-boulder§ions=all&date=2016-10-24
Halloween Carnival: Friday, Oct. 28 Celebrate Halloween with active, indoor family fun! The Annual Halloween Carnival is a community wide, family-friendly event held at the South Boulder Recreation Center. Join the fun from 3-5 pm on Friday, Oct. 28 at the South Boulder Recreation Center. Activities include: Carnival games, bouncy house, crafts, face paint, prizes, snacks and more! Get your costume ready now! For more information visit: https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/halloween-carnival Munchkin Masquerade: Monday, Oct. 31st, 3-6 pm, Pearl Street and Beyond Yes! The Munchkin Masquerade! Grab your tiny ghost or goblins, dinosaur or dragon, fairy or princess and get ready to trick or treat along Pearl Street! Recommended for children ages 12 and under. For more information visit: https://www.boulderdowntown.com/events/munchkin-masquerade MUSIC IN TOWN: Fox Theatre: Oct 7: Na'an Stop, Oct 8: Consider the Source, Oct 9: Joshua Davis Trio, Oct 13: Policulture & Euforquestra, Oct 14: Getter, Oct 15: Chill Harris, Oct 18: The Helio Sequence, Oct 19: The Geek x Vrv, Oct 20: The Felice Brothers, Oct 21: Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi All Stars) & Rich Robinson, Oct 22: Tom Hamilton's American Babies, Oct 26: Perpetual Groove, Oct 27: BRILLZ, Oct 28: The Main Squeeze, Oct 29: Moon Hooch, Oct 31: Car Seat Headrest Boulder Theatre: Oct 7: Turkuaz & The New Mastersounds, Oct 8: MATOMA: Party At Your Place!, Oct 9: Presidential Debate, Oct 10: Cold War Kids, Oct 11: Miguel, Oct 13: Teton Gravity Research: Tight Loose, a ski and snowboard film, Oct 14 & 15: An Evening With Cake, Oct 18: Clutch, Oct 19: Hopsin, Oct 20: The Big Lebowski, Oct 21: Exotica Erotica Ball, Oct 22: Goldroom & Autograft, Oct 23: Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, Oct 28: Halloween with Devotchka, Oct 29: Devotchka, Oct 31: Rocky Horror Picture ShowWant more October events? Click here for Colorado Fall Family Fun Events.