Family events in Boulder, CO

Celebrate the start of the weekend at Lucky’s Market with a cookout atmosphere that blends flame-grilled fare, live music, and relaxed community fun. The menu centers on a chef-created entrée hot off the grill with complementary sides and a refreshing drink, creating the feel of a backyard barbecue without the cleanup. Expect delicious plates, free live music, free games and activities, and appearances by featured vendors and community non-profits for a flavorful start to summer weekends.

NoBo First Friday Market is a pop up gathering that brings together artists, farmers, musicians, chefs, makers, and entrepreneurs for a lively, family friendly experience for Boulder County residents and visitors. It takes place in an indoor and outdoor community setting in the heart of the North Boulder Art District, with activities moving outside as weather allows. The market’s purpose is to make shopping local easy while giving artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs a platform to share their work and grow their small businesses. A venue partnership with Thistle supports the event. July participants included Rainbow House Stories, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Wandering Maranta, Little Bird Studio, Scribble Art Workshop, Family Learning Center, Whispering Willows Jewelry Creations, OnThree Pottery, WD Design, TCB Chiropractic, Jake Snow Art, Tempted Tummy Bakery, Marianne Weingroff Photography, and Claire Huffine Art.

Old Town Lafayette hosts a beloved peach celebration that has earned multiple Best Festival honors from Yellow Scene’s Best of the West Readers’ Choice Awards. This annual tradition centers on fresh Colorado peaches, including Palisade favorites, and brings together local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. It welcomes thousands from across the Front Range and offers something for everyone, whether stocking up on fruit, supporting local businesses, or spending time with friends and family. Vendor details, entertainment lineups, and other updates will be shared as they are confirmed. Celebrated as a favorite Colorado summer tradition, this festival continues to be recognized among the region’s standout community events.

Browse a market where Colorado farmers offer vegetables grown organically, in transition, or without pesticides. Orchard keepers share fruit from Palisades, Colorado, available in both organic and conventional varieties. A broad mix of vendors creates an exciting shopping experience in a welcoming, family atmosphere. Choosing to shop locally supports Colorado farms, benefits the environment, strengthens the community, and helps the economy.

Begin with an overview of the night sky, its stars, and constellations, then depart Earth for a tour of the solar system. The journey includes stops at nearby planets and also touches on other worlds that circle stars visible in our own night sky.

Ninja Nation offers a summer camp experience built to keep kids moving, engaged, and eager to return. Each week blends active play with creativity and confidence-building in a safe, structured setting guided by trained coaches. Campers take on ninja obstacle training with coaching, enjoy games and team challenges, try their hand at mini competitions, and spend time on arts and crafts, all within a supportive environment. Camps run Monday through Friday at a cost of $425 per week per child, and lunch as well as snacks are included. Families planning multiple weeks can receive a free 5-Punch Pass valued at $85 with the purchase of a 5-week package, adding more opportunities for play and training beyond camp days. Space is limited each week, so booking early helps secure preferred dates.

Reconnect with your body in a gentle postpartum yoga class at Little Herbal Apothecary. The session supports healing after birth, rebuilds core strength, cares for pelvic floor health, and calms the nervous system, with space for your baby throughout. You can feed, cuddle, or settle your little one whenever needed during practice. This offering welcomes those anywhere in the postpartum journey, from the early weeks through the first year. It is a fit for anyone seeking guidance on safely returning to movement, support for core or pelvic floor symptoms, and connection with other mothers. Expect a small, supportive group and a baby friendly setting. Props and tea are provided. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle, and consider a reusable mug to reduce waste. Capacity is limited.

A weekly farm stand offers organically grown produce from the farm alongside a rotating selection of goods from local purveyors. The offerings change each week. This stand is part of the Food Project Program, which is dedicated to increasing food access in Boulder County. To keep fresh, healthy produce within reach for all, items grown on site are available through a sliding scale pricing model made possible by donor support. SNAP and Boulder County Fruit & Veg Vouchers are accepted. The stand opened on May 27.

This weekly gathering offers dads a welcoming place to build community and find support. It is not a therapy group, but a peer space to talk openly about questions, concerns, everyday experiences, and the full range of emotions that come with fatherhood. Infants up to 12 months are welcome. To help protect privacy and confidentiality, older children are best left at home when possible. If plans change, cancel at least 12 hours in advance to receive a credit that can be applied to a future session.

An eight week fitness series for expecting mothers and mothers with their little ones focuses on strengthening and supporting the body while boosting energy. Babies, toddlers, and kids are welcome. Registration through the sign-up link is required to attend. If registration appears closed but attendance is still desired, contact the organizer directly to ask about availability. Cancellations made at least 12 hours before class receive credit. Classes may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance if there are not enough sign ups.