Events: Sept. 20-25

Where to go and what to do this week in Boulder County

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Sep. 16, 2024
Brazil-Fest

Free Yoga on the Farm
9-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Highway 66, Longmont. Free. 

Bring your mat and take in the pastoral peacefulness at Longmont’s Agricultural Heritage Center for a gentle outdoor flow on the farm. Registration is required and space is limited. Register at bit.ly/FarmYogaBW


Colorado Brazil Fest: Samba on the Mall
5-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 1300 Block of Pearl Street, Boulder. Free

South America comes to the Front Range during this vibrant cultural celebration on Pearl Street. Don't miss an hour-long Samba session hosted by Colorado Brazil Festival, featuring Bateria Alegria, Samba Colorado and Escola de Samba Denver.


Vintage Base Ball Game
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Miners Field, 1212 South St., Louisville. Free

The Louisville Historic Museum hosts this showdown between the Louisville Miners and the Star Base Ball Club of Colorado Territory (representing the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association), featuring historic uniforms, equipment and game rules. Even the spelling is vintage: baseball was historically two words. Cracker jacks provided, and free t-shirts are available for the first 200 people in attendance. 


Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, LaMont Does Park, 500 E South Boulder Road, Lafayette. Free

Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) brings its pickup truck set to Lafayette for an abridged version of the ultimate Shakespearean tragedy: Romeo and Juliet. Bring your own lawnchairs to this performance that DCPA promises will be “stripped-down but no less impactful.”


Longmont Oktoberfest
Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Collyer Park, 201 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. $15

It's that time of year again, so grab your lederhosen and your lucky stein for a day of beer, pretzels and live music at Longmont Oktoberfest. Festivities will also include a local artisan market and a curated Paw Partners space with pet-centric vendors and activities for your furry friends.


Plaza Palooza: Fall Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Downtown Superior Plaza, 2250 Main St. Free

Peruse offerings from dozens of vendors including locally grown fruits and veggies, bakery sweet treats and handmade jewelry at Superior’s Saturday farmers market. From fall-themed crafts and games to live music and drinks in a beer garden, this farmers market has all the makings of an ideal autumn afternoon.


International Day of Peace
4-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Glen Huntington Bandshell, Broadway and Canyon, Boulder. Free

Join peace-seekers in 1,500 cities around the globe by dancing and meditating for a more harmonious world. Speakers, musicians and Indigenous and ecstatic dancers will perform from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a group meditation and a mass dance party to close out the night.


Rollinsville Oktoberfest
Saturday, Sept. 21 to Sunday, Sept. 22, Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending, 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville. Free

Lend an air of authenticity to this Bavarian tradition by celebrating at altitude. The Train food truck will be serving bratwurst, beer mustard and pretzels, and Steepland String Brand will add some Colorado flavor to the proceedings. Attendees wearing lederhosen or dirndls get $1 off beers all weekend.


Mapleton Hill Porch Fest
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Mapleton Hill Historic District, Boulder. Free

All the world’s a stage, literally, at this annual community walkabout celebration where Mapleton Hill neighbors turn their porches, yards and driveways into mini venues. With more than 50 bands on deck, everything from bluegrass and rock to jazz and blues will be spilling onto the streets Sunday. The musicians play for free, so bring some cash for tips. Find a map and schedule here.


Festival Del Sol 
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. Free

Chautauqua’s bilingual festival returns for its fourth year to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Put on your dancing shoes for a free bachata or salsa lesson, or kick back as you listen to live music and munch on an empanada. For an even more jam-packed day, start your morning with a guided hike of Royal Arch led by Latino Outdoors. 


Autumn Equinox Yoga at Sunrise Amphitheater
6-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Sunrise Amphitheater, 1198 Flagstaff Drive, Boulder. $20 for Yoga Pearl members, $35 for non-members

Welcome the arrival of autumn with an outdoor yoga session hosted by Yoga Pearl at the summit area of Flagstaff Mountain. The session will include live music by John Brewster and an extended savasana sound bath by Valerie Weyrich. Parking is tight, so email [email protected] if you want to carpool.


Anderson Farms Fall Festival
10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, Anderson Farms, 6728 County Road 3 1/4, Erie. Prices vary

Fall is in the air at Anderson Farms in Erie. That means the return of their annual celebration featuring wagon rides, pumpkin patches, a 25-acre corn maze and more. Running Sept. 25 through Nov. 2, this autumnal tradition is a great way to ring in the season with the whole family. 


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