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šØ Spring Market Magic + A Golden Nugget of Boulder History
This weekendās packed with handmade goods, sunshine strolls, and a fun fact from the gold rush days. Letās dive in!
What's Happenin' Team
May 16, 2025
šØ Boulderās Spring Market Vibes Are Here š·
Hey Boulder! š
Itās peak Pearl Street season, and Boulderās showing off in the best way. The Firefly Handmade Boulder Spring Market returns this weekend with 90+ artists and makers, live music, tasty treats, and good vibes for miles. Whether youāre gift-hunting or just here for the sunshine and creativity, this free market is a perfect way to spend your weekend downtown. Handmade magic awaits!
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š§ Trivia Time
Many of the restored buildings on Boulderās Pearl Street Mall date back to which historic era? |
š Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer and a little Rocky Mountain bonus fact! ā°ļø
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šØ Boulderās Spring Market Vibes Are Here
Get ready to stroll, shop, and soak up the sunshine ā the Firefly Handmade Boulder Spring Market is popping up this weekend on the iconic Pearl Street Mall!
šļø Whatās the vibe?
Think 90+ incredible artisans and makers, all in one place, with handcrafted goods perfect for grads, dads, and everyone in between. From jewelry to ceramics to bath and body treats, this is your chance to snag one-of-a-kind finds while supporting small, creative businesses.
š¶ Plus:
Live music, tasty bites, local drinks, and good energy all around. Itās family-friendly, totally free, and the weather forecast is looking just right for a day of browsing and basking.
š Pearl Street Mall | š Saturday & Sunday, May 17ā18 | š 10:00 AM ā 4:00 PM | šļø Admission: Free
Pro tip: Bring a tote bag (or two). Youāll need it.
Sponsored by the Downtown Boulder Partnership.
š¶ Whatās Happeninā Boulder Buzz š
Looking for something fun to do? Whether itās live music, trivia, or a laid-back DJ set, hereās whatās happening in Boulder this weekend!
š Friday, May 16šŗ Jazz Supper Clubš Full Cycle Cafe & Bar | ā° 6:30 PM ā 10:00 PM | šµ $20 online / $25 door (recurring weekly on Friday & Saturday) š¶ College Night ā Cheap drinks + great vibes = perfect Friday night. Just bring your student ID! 9ā11 PM @ Avanti F&B (Recurring Fridays) Claire Heywoodš Velvet Elk Lounge | ā° 8:00 PM | šļø $19 | š Saturday, May 17šŗ Jazz Supper Clubš Full Cycle Cafe & Bar | ā° 6:30 PM ā 10:00 PM | šµ $20 online / $25 door (recurring weekly on Friday & Saturday) Firefly Handmade Boulder Spring Market š Pearl Street Mall | ā° 10:00 AMā4:00 PM | šļø Free Hailstorm Field Dayš The FARM Facility (4820 63rd St, Suite 102) | ā° 2:00 PMā4:00 PM | šļø Free Patio Kickoff + Tapping Partyš Boulder Social | ā° 4:00 PMā7:00 PM | šļø Free World Migratory Bird Day Eventš Walden Ponds | ā° 7:00 AMā2:00 PM | šļø Free Spring Clothing Swap at Nude Foods Boulder!š Nude Foods Market | ā° 10:00 AMā1:00 PM | šļø Free Sturtz and Soultruš Velvet Elk Lounge | ā° 8:00 PMā11:00 PM | šļø $19 | š Sunday, May 18The Lemon Twigsš Fox Theatre | ā° 8:00 PM | šļø $25 Planina: The Contemplation Concertš 2425 Colorado Ave | ā° 3:00 PMā4:15 PM | šļø $15 advance / $20 door Beethovenās 9th Symphonyš 1820 15th Street | ā° 4:00 PMā5:45 PM | šļø $30 adults / $20 students Boulder Balletās Queen of Heartsš Dairy Arts Center | ā° 2:00 PM | šļø $25ā$55 |
š Final Word
Thanks for buzzing through with us! š May your weekend be filled with sunshine, sweet finds, and spontaneous smiles. And donāt forget ā Boulderās golden charm has been shining since the 1880s! āØāļø Answer: B) The 1880s gold mining era!The buildings around Pearl Street Mall are steeped in history ā many were built during the gold rush boom and have been lovingly restored ever since. Next time youāre strolling those brick walkways, just imagine all the stories buried beneath your feet. šŖāļø ā The Whatās Happeninā Boulder Team šø |
Thinking about your next Boulder adventure? Check out our guides to Boulderās craft breweries, Pearl Street eats, neighborhood highlights, and more Boulder travel inspo.
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