Join us in celebrating the 2026 Women Who Light the Community Honorees!
For more than three decades, the Boulder Chamber and the Business Women’s Leadership Group have recognized outstanding women who lead with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to community impact.
At this year’s Women Who Light the Community event on September 2, we will honor remarkable local women whose innovative efforts, leadership, and service continue to make Boulder County stronger, more connected, and more inspired.
This is an opportunity to gather with community members, business leaders, friends, and supporters to celebrate the women who are creating meaningful change across our region.
A ticket for Women Who Light The Community includes networking time, access to the award ceremony, a hosted reception featuring culinary offerings, beverages, and dessert.
Dress Code: Sparkly Cocktail Attire
Oh my gosh, they’re back again; the nostalgia takeover returns to Colorado! Fool House- The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour is live in concert Friday, Nov. 20, 8:00 p.m., at Washington’s in Fort Collins, Colorado. Covering every iconic jam found on a burned mix CD—from NSYNC to Nirvana, Britney Spears to Blink-182, Missy Elliott to Nelly—Fool House brings dancing, full band musicianship and multimedia live, on stage. This is not just a concert—it’s a full-blown time warp party.
Tickets start at $29.26. VIP upgrades available.
Unity in the Community is a can’t-miss summer street festival: free, family-friendly, and full of local flavor! Featuring more than 100 local businesses and non-profits, it’s Longmont’s biggest block party.
Come celebrate Longmont with us downtown on Friday, August 28 and enjoy local food, drinks, games, and live music from Last Men on Earth!
Join business leaders, CU football fans and community members at the Annual Colorado Buff’s Kickoff Luncheon and pep rally. This exciting fanfare event features special guests including CU executives, the CU Athletic Director, the entire football coaching staff and team!
Discover Your Dream Home — Then Stay for the Party
Welcome to the Prairie Song Backyard Bash, the most original model home open house you’ll ever experience. This isn’t your average Saturday tour. Prairie Song is throwing open the doors to 10 beautifully designed model homes, showcasing the craftsmanship of 5 premier builders — and making it an event the whole family will be talking about long after you’ve found your favorite floor plan.
What sets the Backyard Bash apart? Each home brings its own unique activity or entertainment, turning your tour into a full day of discovery. As you move from home to home, you’ll find: Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Balloon Artist, Live Performers, Yard Games, Putt Putt, Scavenger Hunt, Bouncy House, Drone Zone, Ice Cream Cart, Coffee Cart & a chance to win prizes! While you envision your future in a stunning new home, the kids will be fully entertained — and honestly, so will you. Whether you’re actively searching for your next home or simply curious about what Prairie Song has to offer, this is the perfect excuse to explore the neighborhood in the most fun way possible.
Come for the homes. Stay for the bash.
Teton Gravity Research brings its Fall 2026 film tour to Longmont with the world premiere screening of “Actually, It Is Rocket Science.” Join us at Wibby Brewing for an evening celebrating adventure, mountain culture, and the art of pushing limits. Doors and show start at 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Tickets and info: https://tetongravity.myeventscenter.com/event/Longmont-Co-Wibby-Brewing-Pavillion. Contact: filmtour@tetongravity.com, 561-777-4646.
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Come celebrate the first year and new initiatives of the non-profit, Geo sapiens. The ALL Careers Approach to Education, which integrates environmental understanding with ALL Careers towards the creation of a green economy, will be featured. (See info at https://www.geosapiens.org/all-careers-approach). This event, under the auspices of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, is for local businesses, supporters of Geo sapiens, high school students and the interested public. Enjoy refreshments, good conversation, and much more!
Student interns of the ALL Careers project will share display materials and short activities including “ALL Careers Bingo,” the “Energy Bike,” and more! JAX Mercantile (the event host) and event sponsors will have displays as well.
This event will be held at JAX Outdoor Gear, 900 US-287, Lafayette. RSVP to Martin Ogle at MartinOgle@hotmail.com
The 2026 Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (RCVFD) Mountain Festival will feature a full day’s lineup of live music and activities for the entire family. Our first responders provide 911, emergency, and fire response for 110 square miles west of Fort Collins, including Rist Canyon, Stove Prairie, and the Buckhorn. Mark your calendars for the annual RCVFD Mountain Festival.
This year’s musical entertainment will be Liz Barnez, Wendy Woo, Also Known As (AKA), and the Gordon Creek Band. Come rain or shine, the festival will feature free live music presented on-stage in front of a large covered viewing tent, firefighter demonstrations, kid’s activity area, nonprofit booths, car show, parking with a tractor shuttle to and from the parking lot, and the ever-popular free ice cream. The festival also features used book, plant, baked goods, and t-shirt sales; a firefighter dunk tank; silent auction; artisan booths; and food trucks.
Mark your calendars and plan to bring the entire family to enjoy the fun. The festival location is 14 miles from downtown Fort Collins and 27 miles from Loveland. For more information visit www.festival.RCVFD.org or follow us on Facebook.com/RCMountainFest.
Summer isn’t over until we raise a glass together!
Discover more than 150 samples from breweries, cideries, wineries, distilleries and creative beverage makers from across Colorado—including many exciting new brands making their Pints in the Park debut.
Saturday, August 29
Community Park • Louisville
150+ Samples • Live Music • Local Food
21+ Event
One of Colorado’s Largest Craft Beverage Celebrations
Live music all afternoon
Incredible local food
Artisan vendors & experiences
Non-sampling tickets available for designated drivers and guests who simply want to enjoy the atmosphere.
Whether you’re a hop lover, cocktail enthusiast, cider fan, wine explorer or curious about the growing world of craft non-alcoholic drinks, there’s something waiting for you.