There are so many events this weekend, you’re sure to find something your family will love! Boulder will be hosting the Adventure film festival with a special performance by Jeff and Paige, and there will be plenty of other fall festivals, theatre shows, learning opportunities and so much more! All happening in and around Boulder.
Adventure Film Festival
Photo Courtesy Adventure Film Festival
When: October 6 – 8, 2017
Where: Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: Friday 5PM – 9:30PM, Saturday 2PM – 10:30PM, Sunday 11AM – 9:30PM
Cost: $25.00 Single Ticket | $45.00 Day Pass | $65.00 Full Pass plus applicable service charges, Tickets available here.
Ages: All Ages
Embark on a transformative journey at the world premiere of the 13th annual Adventure Film Festival & Street Fair at the historic Boulder Theater. It all begins at the Adventure Film Festival Kick-Off, held at Avery Brewing Company featuring frosty Avery Craft brews, tasty street tacos by McDevitt Taco Supply, film previews, and live music! Over the weekend, the Adventure Film School is hosting a two-day interactive photography and filmmaking workshop with world-class adventurers and industry leaders. Throughout the festival, the Boulder Theater will be presenting adventure films as well as live music, special guests and a raffle. See the full festival program for all the special events, including the Adventure Street Fair, happening Saturday and Sunday afternoons in front of the Boulder Theater.
Wild About Bats & Bugs Family Fireside Chat
When: Friday, October 6, 2017
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 6PM – 7:30PM
Cost: Tickets: $15 for one adult and child + $5 for each additional participant. Children under 2 free. Tickets available here.
Ages: All Ages
Learn about nature while enjoying a treat at the Butterfly Pavilion‘s Wild About Bats & Bugs Family Fireside Chat. Sit by the fire, roast some s’mores and discover the fascinating relationship between bats & mosquitoes with Colorado Parks & Wildlife bat expert, Tabbi Kinion and Colorado Vector mosquito expert Amber Partridge.
Family Play Festival
Photo Courtesy Boulder Public Library
When: Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, Colorado 80302
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Cost: FREE
Ages: Ages 0 – 5
Drop in and play, sing, read, write and talk at activity stations throughout the Main Boulder Public Library for the Family Play Festival. Families with young children (birth to age 5) enjoy interactive early literacy activities and take home crafts and great prizes as well as new ideas for family fun. Each station includes special activities for babies.
Erie Miner’s Blast
Photo Courtesy Erie Chamber
When: Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Coal Creek Park, 575 Kattell Street, Erie
Time: 11AM – 5PM
Cost: $10/child for an entire day of activities, Children under 3 and adults are FREE
Ages: All Ages
The Town of Erie‘s Miner’s Blast features a scary haunted house, a chance to sling the “flying gourd”, visit the children’s archery range sponsored by Cabela’s, ride the hayride, get lost in the maze and much more! Participants receive a complimentary pumpkin. Be sure to visit the seasonal food vendors and beer garden. Stroll down the streets filled with spectacular vintage cars at the annual Garage Rats Car Show, stop to watch the garden tractor pull and visit the petting zoo! Listen to local music from 1-4pm.
Edwina the Great and Her Amazing Traveling Flea Circus
Photo Courtesy Public Works Theatre Company
When: Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave, Louisville, Colorado 80027
Time: 2PM – 2:45PM
Cost: $10/Children & Seniors, $12/Adults. Children under 2 sitting on lap FREE. Tickets available here.
Ages: All Ages
Edwina the Great and Her Amazing Traveling Flea Circus will be at the Louisville Center for the Arts with death-defying feats of circus artistry performed by the Brothers Kiramirov, Mattie the Mighty, Fifi the Fantastic, and Dave. Watch these miniature minions perform the High Dive of Doom, the Trapeze of Triumph, and the crowd-pleasing favorite, the Flea Cannonball! Absolutely NO DOGS ALLOWED! Seating is limited, these buggers are small.
Mctoberfest 2017
When: Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: McGuckin Hardware, 2525 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 10AM – 1PM
Cost: FREE
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate Oktoberfest at McGuckin’s! Stop by for Mcktoberfest fun, including: delicious pretzel samples from Great Harvest Bread Company, Mile High Dachshunds Rescue, Inc. will be hosting a Dachshund racing course inside the store. Have a Dachshund (or Dachshunds) you want to participate? Fill out this form. There will also be a Dachshund costume contest! Dress up your dog for your chance to win a $50 McGuckin gift card. Feel free to wear your dirndl, lederhosen or other fun German costume.
Louisville Oktoberfest 2017
When: October 7 – 8, 2017
Where: Old Town Louisville, 916 Main St, Louisville, CO 80027
Time: Saturday 2PM – 10PM, Sunday 11AM – 9PM
Cost: Early Tickets $5, buy tickets here.
Ages: All Ages
Louisville’s Oktoberfest is back with its authentic Bavarian experience featuring traditional music & dancing, amazing food including pretzels, schnitzel, potato soup and more! The festival will also host a kids area with lots of fun activities like a jumpy castle, gymnastics, arts & crafts and jump ropes. For more information, click here.
Family & Kid’s Show at the Boulder Theater
Photo by Lee Pruitt, Courtesy Adventure Film Festival
When: Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Cost: FREE
Ages: All Ages
The Adventure Film Festival hosting the Family and Kids Show starring Boulder’s beloved duo Jeff and Paige at Boulder Theater! Enjoy family-friendly outdoor adventure and environmental films, interactive art with special guest Jeremy Collins, and take home big prizes for parents and kiddos. Then the fun continues outside with the Adventure Street Fair, performers, adventure art experience, passport activity, and a chance to get your photo taken with Jeff & Paige in the vintage Shutterbus!
Visit a Local Pumpkin Patch
Photo Courtesy Isabelle Farm
There are a ton of great pumpkin patches in and around Boulder! Check out this blog post listing nine of Boulder’s local pumpkin patches. The list includes an interactive map as well as detailed descriptions of each pumpkin patch and their fall festivities.
