Upcoming CU Boulder Community Events

BOULDER, CO — As thousands of students move onto the University of Colorado Boulder campus throughout August, planning for some family-friendly community events is underway.

"Attendance is open to the public," university official said in a news release. "CU Boulder affiliation is not required."

List of upcoming community events:

• CU In the Neighborhood BBQ
  • Martin Acres Neighborhood: Martin Park, Thursday, Sept. 9, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Goss Grove Neighborhood: 19th & Grove Park, Friday, Sept. 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • University Hill Neighborhood: Beach Park, Saturday, September 11; 1-4 p.m.
  • East Aurora Neighborhood: Arrowwood Park, Sunday, Sept. 12; 1-4 p.m.
• CU Buffaloes vs. Northern Colorado Bears
  • Sept. 3, 7 p.m., Folsom Field
  • Full stadium capacity
• Pearl Street Stampede
  • 7 p.m. the night before home football games
    • Thursday, Sept. 2
    • Friday, Sept. 17
    • Friday, Oct. 1
    • Friday, Oct. 15 – Family Weekend
    • Friday, Nov. 5 – Homecoming
    • Friday, Nov. 19
  • Starts at 1300 block of Pearl Street (in front of the County Courthouse). The Stampede moves west, stopping on each block of the Pearl Street Mall To perform.

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More than 8,000 undergraduate students are attending in-person orientation sessions until Aug. 29, university officials said.

Planning for a variety of events for students is also underway — from Spirit Night to the WelcomeFest concert. Students and families can learn more on the CU Boulder Fall Welcome website.