The best things to do in Boulder County

If you want an easy excuse to stretch the legs after work, Waneka Lake Disc Golf Course delivers a free, nine-hole loop on the east side of Waneka Lake Park that works for all ages and skill levels. Low pressure, high fun, bring a friend and let the discs fly.

From the Broomfield newsletter, October 21, 2026

Indian Peaks Golf Course is a Hale Irwin Signature Design with six sets of tees, excellent greens, and a legit practice setup to dial it in. Adults and kids can hit clinics or private lessons, then unwind at The Peaks Bar & Grill with Indian Peaks Mountain Range views.

From the Boulder newsletter, September 12, 2026

If your week needs a little green therapy, Fox Hill Club brings an 18-hole Frank Hummel design, golf lessons and organized play, plus a relaxed, family-first scene with swimming, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and outside patio dining... perfect for mixing birdies with bites and actual neighbor time.

From the Longmont newsletter, September 23, 2026

Skip the wind and sun glare, 3rd Shot Pickleball – Longmont is the city’s first indoor club with outdoor-grade courts, climate control, excellent sound, on-court replay cameras powered by Save My Play, certified pros for lessons and drills, a legit pro shop, and post-game bites from CHUBurger.

From the Longmont newsletter, October 21, 2026

Need a low-key reset? Agricultural Heritage Center gives you a hands-on slice of 1900 to 1925 Boulder County with a fully furnished 1909 farmhouse, heirloom garden, rustic barns, seasonal farm animals and occasional blacksmith demos that make history feel pleasantly close to home.

From the Longmont newsletter, October 3, 2026

Designed by the Robert Trent Jones II Group, Ute Creek Golf Course is a Par 72, 18-hole championship track that plays 5,509 to 7,167 yards, and the views are amazing. It’s also an Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary, so go chase birdies this week and feel good about it.

From the Longmont newsletter, October 7, 2026

Mini golf with a waterfall, zippy go-karts, batting cages, a driving range, an arcade, and even a human maze. Gateway Park Fun Center is the no-fuss way to burn off energy after work or with the kids, with indoor and outdoor attractions that flex when Boulder weather does its Boulder thing.

From the Boulder newsletter, October 15, 2026

Coal Creek Golf Course is a public course welcoming to every skill level, an award-winning 18 that winds through elevation changes, water, and bunkers with sweeping Front Range views. Sneak in a quick 9 or go for 18 this week, then celebrate with a bite at The Turn.

From the Boulder newsletter, August 21, 2026

City of Longmont Sunset Golf Course is a friendly 1920s nine with mature trees, sandy teeth, and a hilly walk that keeps things interesting. Ideal for a quick loop, leagues, or sharpening wedges, it’s that trusty local track where your short game gets humbled then comes back swinging.

From the Longmont newsletter, October 13, 2026

Need a midweek brain reset? Fiske Planetarium packs the 8K dome with star tours, jaw-dropping space films, and Liquid Sky laser shows set to everything from Glass Animals to classic rock, plus sensory-friendly Sundays, so you can geek out, vibe out, or bring the kids.

From the Boulder newsletter, October 1, 2026

Whether you’re itching to tune up your short game, chase a few sets, or linger over first-class dining with mountain views, Boulder Country Club is the private, welcoming spot locals join to make memories across generations. Thinking about membership this week? It’s very Boulder in the best way.

From the Boulder newsletter, October 22, 2026

Hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 merry-go-round, with a 1913 Wurlitzer organ & $3 rides.

Lake Valley Golf Club is the laid-back private club where tee times are easy, the walk is friendly, and the Flatirons make every round feel extra smug. Not golfing today? The open-to-the-public Persimmon Grill has legit eats and a deck by the waterfall for maximum post-round bliss.

From the Longmont newsletter, September 30, 2026

Winner's Circle, Inc. mixes duckpin bowling, digitally scored axe throwing, gamified mini golf, curling, and a big arcade with a legit restaurant and two bars, so your crew can compete, eat, and call it a night without car-hopping. Bonus points for the steady lineup of karaoke, live music, and more.

From the Longmont newsletter, October 18, 2026

Mountain-viewed, muni-style course with a driving range where golfers ride or walk during rounds.

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Flatirons Golf Course is Boulder’s historic 18-hole muni with mountain views, a 125-acre layout, and plenty of room to tune up at the driving range and practice areas. Grab a lesson, sneak in nine after work, then debrief at the Ironwood Bar and Grille.

From the Boulder newsletter, October 8, 2026