Staying in Boulder over break? Here are 8 things to do
Fall break is nearly hereand with finals just around the corner, make sure you泭take time to decompress.泭If you're sticking around Boulder, there are plenty of fun ways to spend the week and other泭opportunities for mental health breaks.
泭 泭Nov. 21 泭 泭26 p.m.泭泭1630 Hawthorn Ave.
Stock up for the holidays at the Thanksgiving Farm Stand located at Hawthorn farm in Boulder. The farm has a variety of organic, seasonal produce to choose from. Items such as泭baked pumpkin, take-and-bake pies and more泭will be available for pre-order.
泭 泭Nov. 2426 泭 泭Macky Auditorium泭泭$25$104
Tis泭the season! Attend泭an age-old performance of The Nutcracker.泭The classic story follows the main character, Clara, on a journey through the Land of the Sweets. Gary Lewis from the College of Music is expected to conduct the show, performed by the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boulder Ballet.泭
泭 泭Nov. 2526泭泭 泭Historic Courthouse on Pearl Street Mall
Boulder has a rich and long history. Learn more about the town at the feet of the Flatirons during a free walking tour. The hour-and-a-half-long trip covers the old west, mining history, town development and more.泭
泭 Year-round 泭 4869 Broadway
Give back to the community during break by volunteering at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless. There are plenty of positions available, including dinner server, kitchen assistant, breakfast cook, dinner cook, kitchen lead and dorm supply.泭
Not up for cooking this year? Boulder has plenty of restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day. From Hotel Boulderados classic Thanksgiving buffet to Centro Mexican Kitchen specials, you are sure to find a warm meal, without all the prep and clean-up. Reservations recommended.
Take a hike
Take advantage of the citys illustrious views by checking out a hiking trail over break. Boulder has a ton of hikes to choose from, or if you want something more challenging, consider rock climbing. Be sure to go泭prepared with food and safety gear.泭
Friendsgiving
If you cant make it home to the family this year, try spending time with your chosen family here in Boulder. Friendsgiving is an honored tradition of friends cooking a meal and enjoying it together. It's also a great way to practice gratitude with one another, and maybe even sharpen up your cooking skills.泭
Local Black Friday shopping泭
Did someone say Black Friday? Boulder has plenty of shopping options for the day of sales. Stop by 29th Street泭for the classic shopping experience, or head over to Pearl Street泭for Small Business Saturday.泭
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