Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Memorial Day weekend? Check out the Boulder Creek Festival, Make some art Tinker Art Studio’s Tinker Time, Ride the rails at the Colorado Railroad Museum, Take a wildflower hike at Bald Mountain, Check out a free festival in Broomfield at the Family Fun Fest & Car Show, and Run the BolderBOULDER! All happening this weekend in and around Boulder.
Boulder Creek Festival
Photo Courtesy Boulder Creek Events Facebook Page
When: May 27, 28 & 29
Where: Boulder along the Boulder Creek corridor, extending from Broadway to 14th Street (west to east), between Canyon Blvd. and Arapahoe Ave. (north and south) Click here for a detailed map.
Time: Saturday and Sunday 10AM – 10PM, Monday 11AM – 5PM
Cost: FREE
Ages: All Ages
Boulder County’s kickoff to summer, the Boulder Creek Festival includes three days of festivities featuring a large variety of events, activities, food and entertainment unique to the Boulder community. The festival is free to the public and features something for everyone: 9 separate event areas with 500 vendors showcase everything from community arts and crafts to healthier alternatives and technology while 3 performance stages feature a spectrum of music and dance. The festival also features carnival rides and food and beverage vendors.
Tinker Time Drop in Art Class
Photo Courtesy Tinker Art Studio Facebook Page
When: Saturday, May 27
Where: Tinker Art Studio, 1300 Yellow Pine Ave. #B, Boulder, CO 80304
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Cost: $12 – first hour, $6 – each additional half hour per child
Ages: 18 months – 12 years
Tinker Time at Tinker Art Studio is an opportunity for children to engage in art exploration. The studio offers several stations set up with a variety of materials as well as ideas and techniques for use of materials are offered. Children have complete creative control and enjoy moving freely between stations. Paints, oil pastels, clay, print making, wire and wood sculpture, stamping, cut paper collage… are some of the mediums found during Tinker Time.
Parents can drop off their artist off anytime during Tinker Time to run a few errands, take a break at the coffee shop, or stay at Tinker watching their artist at work. All ages are welcome, but if your child is under 4, we ask that a parent or caregiver remain with them in the studio. Tinker Time is limited to 16 students, so if you want to be guaranteed a spot, it’s highly encouraged that you reserve a space in advance.
Ride the Rails – Colorado Railroad Museum
Photo Courtesy Colorado Railroad Museum Facebook Page
When: Saturday, May 27
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: 10AM – 4PM
Cost: Museum Admission: $5 Kids, $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, Kids under 2 are free
Rides: Kids (2-15) $2, Adults $4, Museum Members receive a $1 discount
Ages: All Ages
Catch a ride behind one of the Colorado Railroad Museum’s steam or diesel locomotives in passenger cars from different eras in Colorado railroad history or on one of the unique Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motorcars. Tickets are available for purchase at the door, no reservations required.
Wildflower Hike at Bald Mountain
When: Sunday, May 28
Where: Bald Mountain, 4241 Sunshine Canyon Dr
Time: 12 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Join volunteer naturalists for a spring Wildflower Hike at Bald Mountain, in the beautiful foothills west of Boulder. Expect to hike about 1.5-miles through forest and meadows in search of spring wildflowers, enjoying some beautiful vistas along the way.
Free Family Fun Fest & Car Show
When: Sunday, May 28
Where: Broomfield Plaza, 5015 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, Colorado 80020
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a Free Family Fun Fest at Broomfield Plaza (120th and Sheridan). Enjoy games, train rides, face painting, balloon animals, attractions and more! In addition, the festival will host a car show from Crusin’ Productions.
BolderBOULDER
Photo Courtesy of BolderBOULDER Facebook Page
When: Monday, May 29
Where: Race begins at Walnut & 30th, Ends at Folsom Field. Click here for full race map.
Time: Races happen in waves, starting between 7AM – 9:20 AM
Cost: To Participate: $35 – $100/ per person
Ages: All ages welcome, no strollers allowed in the race itself.
BolderBOULDER is one of the largest and most highly acclaimed 10K’s in the world. Whether you want to run or enjoy watching, BolderBOULDER is a ton of fun! Almost 1.2 million runners, joggers, walkers and spectators of all ages have gathered over the years to create a spectacle that defies description. Olympic medal winners and hopefuls, grandmothers and kids, running enthusiasts and one-race-a-year guests from all over the world come together at the foot of the Rocky Mountains to form one of the sport’s truly unique events. Each year BolderBOULDER hosts 50,000+ participants and 100,000+ spectators throughout the course for what we like to call the biggest and best Memorial Day celebration on earth. Online registration closes May 25, but racers can also register in person. For details click here. Want to race but don’t have childcare for your little one? BRINGtheKIDZ is welcoming children ages 3-12 (potty trained!) to participate in loads of fun games, crafts and other activities while you enjoy your 10k. Click here for more information.
