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Local Boulder Events & News

Explore campus culture, Boulder happenings, and top local news sources—all in one place. Stay informed, get involved, and experience the best of Boulder with curated updates for CU students and visitors.

News Outlets & Online Media

Boulder Daily Camera

Boulder Daily Camera

Best for: Local News & Community Updates
The Boulder Daily Camera is the city’s primary newspaper and an essential resource for tracking CU Boulder news, neighborhood updates, and upcoming local events.

Their events calendar highlights farmers markets, public forums, and university-hosted lectures open to the public.

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Denver7 News

Best for: Statewide News & Weather, TV News Station
Denver7 News provides comprehensive coverage of Boulder County while connecting the dots with larger regional issues. They’re especially useful for monitoring severe weather alerts, transportation changes, and legislative developments that might impact you as a CU student.

The Denver7 website features a community section with feature stories, a robust events calendar, and video recaps of major headlines.

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Longmont’s Digital Magazine Covering Boulder County

Longmont Ledger

Best for: Boulder County Digital Magazine
Longmont Ledger is a local digital magazine covering business, recreation, health, & culture in Boulder County.

If you’re looking to get off campus and connect with Colorado’s wider Front Range area, this is a great jumping-off point to learn more about regional history, nearby parks, and small businesses.

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Boulder Events

Stay aware of Boulder’s signature events with these Boulder event calendars!

VisitBoulder Events Calendar Campus Events Calendar
Boulder Events Boulder International Film Festival Near CU Campus

Bolder Boulder 10k

  • One of the nation’s largest road races
  • Held every Memorial Day
  • Attracts runners, walkers, and spectators from across the country!
  • Finishes inside Folsom Field
Race information →

Boulder International Film Festival

  • Annual spring event showcasing indie and global films
  • Features screenings, panels, and filmmaker Q&As at multiple downtown venues
  • Draws film lovers from around the world!
Festival information →
See why Boulder was named

Best College Town in Colorado

Make an impact by joining the energy of Boulder’s year-round events and community engagement.

2,000+ Boulder-area events annually

100+ CU-affiliated organizations participate in the community