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Buzz-worthy Weekend Plans? Bee There.
Pollinators, music, crafts, and markets—this Saturday is sweet as honey.
What's Happenin' Team
September 10, 2025
🐝 Bee Boulder Festival: A Buzz-Worthy Celebration
Hey Boulder! 🌞
It’s not every day you get to party with the pollinators. This Saturday, the Bee Boulder Festival returns to Central Park with live music, kids’ crafts, and all things bee-friendly. Pair it with the Boulder Farmers Market and Artisan Market next door, and you’ve got a full day of eco-fun and fresh finds.
Want more local recs? Check out our Things to Do in Boulder, Best Restaurants, and Date-Worthy Spots for even more ideas.
— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉
Which of the following is not a native bee species commonly found in Colorado? |
🐝 Buzzing with Purpose: Bee Boulder Festival Returns!
This Saturday, Boulder’s going full buzz-mode. The 11th Annual Bee Boulder Festival lands in Central Park on September 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it’s the perfect mix of family fun and planet-friendly vibes. Expect high-energy performances from Jeff & Paige, hands-on arts & crafts for kids, and a buzzing lineup of nearly 30 local orgs sharing ways you can help our pollinator friends thrive. Plus, the Boulder Farmers Market and Artisan Market will be in full swing next door—so come for the bees, stay for the veggies, and shop a little local magic.
🌼 But seriously—saving the bees isn’t just a cute slogan. Bees (and other pollinators) are behind nearly one out of every three bites of food we eat. Without them, our ecosystems—and food systems—start to unravel. Creating pollinator pathways, planting native wildflowers, and learning how to bee a better human all start with awareness. So let’s celebrate the little creatures doing big work for our planet.
🎶 What’s Happenin’ around Boulder 🎭
Wednesday, September 10 🎶 Bluegrass Pick📍 Beyond the Mountain Brewing | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday) 🧠 Brain Food Trivia📍 Twisted Pine Brewing Company | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday) 📅 Ani DiFranco with Special Guest Tune-Yards📍 Chautauqua Auditorium | ⏰ 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 📅 I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME📍 Fox Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎨 Ethiopian New Year Reggae Party with RasMoses & friends📍 Trident Booksellers and Cafe | ⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Thursday, September 11 🧠 Geeks Who Drink Trivia📍 Wild Provisions Beer Project | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Thursday) 🌙 Luna Lounge @ Centro Mexican Kitchen📍 Centro Mexican Kitchen | ⏰ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Thursday) 👨👩👧👦 105.5 The Colorado Sound PresentsThe Copper Children with Phoebe Nix, The Speeks, Hard Maybe📍 Fox Theatre | ⏰ Time TBD | 🎟️ Ticketed 📅 RMP's Monthly Jazz, Soul, and Groove Jam Sessions📍 Roots Music Project | ⏰ 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎬 Short Films from the Boulder International Film Festival📍 400 Quail Rd., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed |
Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar
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🌼 Bee Kind, Bee Curious, Bee There
 | Whether you’re planting pollinator-friendly flowers or just vibing to Jeff & Paige, this weekend is all about doing a little good for the planet—while having a lot of fun. Trivia Answer: D) Honeybee 🐝 — While honeybees are incredibly important for agriculture, they’re actually not native to North America. Native species like leafcutter bees, mason bees, and bumblebees have been pollinating Colorado’s wildflowers long before honeybees buzzed onto the scene. 📖 See you Friday! 👉 What’s Happenin’ Boulder 🌄 |
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