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🎨 Spring Market Magic + A Golden Nugget of Boulder History
This weekend’s packed with handmade goods, sunshine strolls, and a fun fact from the gold rush days. Let’s dive in!
What's Happenin' Team
May 16, 2025
🎨 Boulder’s Spring Market Vibes Are Here 🌷
Hey Boulder! 🌞
It’s peak Pearl Street season, and Boulder’s 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 you’re 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!
— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉
🧠 Trivia Time
Many of the restored buildings on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall date back to which historic era? |
👉 Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer and a little Rocky Mountain bonus fact! ⛰️
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🎨 Boulder’s Spring Market Vibes Are Here
Get ready to stroll, shop, and soak up the sunshine — the Firefly Handmade Boulder Spring Market is popping up this weekend on the iconic Pearl Street Mall!
🛍️ What’s 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.
🎶 Plus:
Live music, tasty bites, local drinks, and good energy all around. It’s family-friendly, totally free, and the weather forecast is looking just right for a day of browsing and basking.
📍 Pearl Street Mall | 📅 Saturday & Sunday, May 17–18 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 🎟️ Admission: Free
Pro tip: Bring a tote bag (or two). You’ll need it.
Sponsored by the Downtown Boulder Partnership.
🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder Buzz 🎭
Looking for something fun to do? Whether it’s live music, trivia, or a laid-back DJ set, here’s what’s happening in Boulder this weekend!
📅Friday, May 16🎺 Jazz Supper Club📍 Full Cycle Cafe & Bar | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | 💵 $20 online / $25 door (recurring weekly on Friday & Saturday) 🎶 College Night – Cheap drinks + great vibes = perfect Friday night. Just bring your student ID! 9–11 PM @ Avanti F&B (Recurring Fridays) Claire Heywood📍 Velvet Elk Lounge | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $19 | 📅Saturday, May 17🎺 Jazz Supper Club📍 Full Cycle Cafe & Bar | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | 💵 $20 online / $25 door (recurring weekly on Friday & Saturday) Firefly Handmade Boulder Spring Market 📍 Pearl Street Mall | ⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | 🎟️ Free Hailstorm Field Day📍 The FARM Facility (4820 63rd St, Suite 102) | ⏰ 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | 🎟️ Free Patio Kickoff + Tapping Party📍 Boulder Social | ⏰ 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | 🎟️ Free World Migratory Bird Day Event📍 Walden Ponds | ⏰ 7:00 AM–2:00 PM | 🎟️ Free Spring Clothing Swap at Nude Foods Boulder!📍 Nude Foods Market | ⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | 🎟️ Free Sturtz and Soultru📍 Velvet Elk Lounge | ⏰ 8:00 PM–11:00 PM | 🎟️ $19 | 📅Sunday, May 18The Lemon Twigs📍 Fox Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $25 Planina: The Contemplation Concert📍 2425 Colorado Ave | ⏰ 3:00 PM–4:15 PM | 🎟️ $15 advance / $20 door Beethoven’s 9th Symphony📍 1820 15th Street | ⏰ 4:00 PM–5:45 PM | 🎟️ $30 adults / $20 students Boulder Ballet’s Queen of Hearts📍 Dairy Arts Center | ⏰ 2:00 PM | 🎟️ $25–$55 |
💌 Final Word
Thanks for buzzing through with us! 🐝 May your weekend be filled with sunshine, sweet finds, and spontaneous smiles. And don’t forget — Boulder’s golden charm has been shining since the 1880s! ✨⛏️ Answer: B) The 1880s gold mining era!The buildings around Pearl Street Mall are steeped in history — many were built during the gold rush boom and have been lovingly restored ever since. Next time you’re strolling those brick walkways, just imagine all the stories buried beneath your feet. 🪙⛏️ — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 🌸 |
Thinking about your next Boulder adventure? Check out our guides to Boulder’s craft breweries, Pearl Street eats, neighborhood highlights, and more Boulder travel inspo.
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