Published: Aug. 30, 2018 By

If you're staying in Boulder for the long weekend, check out several events on and off campus: Ralphie's Corral tailgate, Boulder Creek Hometown Festival, CU Super Geeks meetup and more.

Fitness class at The Rec during Fall Welcome

New students enjoy a yoga session on the Rec Center rooftop tennis courts duringFall Welcome at theConnect at the Rec event. Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of babyֱapp.

Friday, Aug. 31

Stop by Lot C at Broncos Stadium at Mile High from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. for games, music and fun before the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Herd members get free food and Buff gear.

If you like dance, you'll definitely want to check out The Showcase,an international dance performance by six different groups and individualshighlightinga variety of styles, from classical to street dancing.Tickets are $20, and the event runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Macky Auditorium.

All classes on the are free to Rec Center members! Group fitness classes include yoga, cycle, pilates, guided meditation, power barre, Zumba, HIIT and more.

Free movie and popcorn at 9 p.m., as Program Council's film series kicks off the fall semester with. Held in Chem 140.


Saturday, Sept. 1

Come down to 29th Street from 6 to 9 p.m. and enjoy some food and free music. Local groupKerry and The Crime Scenewill perform, and food trucks will sella variety of fare.

Send summer out on a good note by attending thislocal fair to celebrate Labor Day weekend. Stop by the Boulder Bandshell (right off Canyon Boulevard)from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.for live performances, arts and crafts, competitions and a variety of other fun events. Admission is free.

Join the CU Super Geeks for a meetup welcoming anyone interested in video games, board games, movies, TV showsor anything vaguely pop-culture related. They’ll be hanging out at Hellems Arts and Sciences, Room 181, from 2 to 6 p.m. Swing by and make some new friends.


Sunday, Sept. 2

Support the CU women’s soccer team as they take on Iowa State at Prentup Field. Game starts at noon. Bring yourBuff OneCard for free entry, and don’t forget to wear white to show unity with your fellow Buffs.


Monday, Sept. 3

Hit the trails around Boulder

If you are looking for a quick trip to nature, or a stress reliever, hit the trails in and around Boulder.