Happy weekend, Boulder! In today’s happening-today edition: CU Boulder’s 150th, a 1940s ball with TBM 309, and a big dog walk + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Looking ahead together: CU Boulder and the city celebrated 150 years. Leaders outlined plans to add more on-campus housing. Chancellor Justin Schwartz cited student success and less traffic, with over 750 ideas submitted -- read the full story.
Climate grants open soon: Starting July 1, Boulder County's 2026 Climate Equity Fund will offer up to $2 million and may fund up to 28 community-led climate projects. Applications are due August 31 -- see what projects could qualify.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your indoor golf fix: Whether the wind is howling over the Flatirons or you just want swing data without the range chaos, Birdie Factory brings year-round golf vibes with high-tech simulator bays, leagues, and data-powered lessons plus a proper bar. Rally some friends, book a bay, and chase that next birdie.
Bring extra napkins: Craving a legit Cajun seafood fix without a road trip, Boil Daddy - Boulder lets you build your own boil, pick your catch, choose garlic butter, Cajun, or the crowd-fave Daddy Sauce, then toss in corn, potatoes, and sausage. It’s gloriously messy, weirdly therapeutic, and weeknight-celebration worthy.
Creekside reset, anyone? Slip over to SOUTH BOULDER CREEK when you need mellow, close-to-home nature without a full-on summit day. A gentle, meandering path follows the water with big-sky views and regular birdsong. Quick lunchtime walk or unplugged evening wander, it’s Boulder zen with zero fuss.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐕 Big Boulder Dog Walk @ Cottonwood Trail | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Bring your good dog for a 2.4-mile relaxed trail walk from Cottonwood Trailhead. Pups snag a gift bag with treats, toy, poop bags, and a carrier, because Boulder dogs expect swag. Leashes, manners, or Voice and Sight chops required, sponsored by Twin Peaks Pet Care.
🍽 Guided Tour with Food Historian John Lehndorff @ Museum of Boulder | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Longtime food writer John Lehndorff is guiding a tour of the Museum of Boulder’s EATS! exhibit, dishing five decades of menu lore, chef gossip, and restaurant memories. Think bistros, landmark burritos, and salad days before kale had a publicist, told with dry, local wit.
✈ See TBM 309 at the 1940s Ball @ Boulder Municipal Airport | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Historic Boulder Airport turns into a 1940s movie set, with the TBM 309, gleaming vintage cars, re-enactors, and swing-worthy big bands under a canopy of lights. Come dance under the stars, time-travel a little, and remember when romance had a horn section.
🍓 Summertime Fruit Care Workshop @ Benevolence Orchard & Gardens | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Summer at Benevolence Orchard means finally learning how to keep peaches perky and apples unwormy, from sane pruning to heat-smart watering. A hands-on workshop with local fruit nerds, big on practical tips, light on fluff. Outsmart hail, squirrels, and those smug birds.
🏃 14th Annual Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K @ Franklin Field At the University of Colorado | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – This annual memorial 5K honors Kyle MacIntosh and brings the Buffs family together in Boulder for a loop with Flatirons scenery, memories, and no judgment on pace. Expect neighbors, strollers, and that one friend who swears they are not competitive, then sprints the last block.
♻ Move Mountains Market @ Rayback Collective | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Finally, a reason to keep all those jars that are not full of screws. Rayback hosts a weekly refill market with bulk staples, local ingredients, and low-waste essentials. Bring containers or borrow theirs, grab a drink, and feel responsibly smug every Sunday in Boulder.
🎶 Flatiron Sounds Music Festival @ Chautauqua Park | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Celebrate summer the Boulder way at Chautauqua’s free, family-friendly Flatiron Sounds Music Festival, with mountain views, live music, and a sea of picnic blankets. It lands on Father’s Day, so bring lawn chairs, the dad jokes, and the kid who only dances for ice cream. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Boulder report Weather forecastToday — High: 94°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. This house is wildThis 3-bed, 4-bath Boulder retreat sits on Boulder Creek, blending city energy with riverside calm. Custom hickory finishes warm the interior, while the chef’s kitchen adds newer appliances and a wine fridge. With balconies off both upstairs bedrooms, Flatirons views, a finished basement, and Pearl Street just a stroll away, it lives large.
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