This event brings together all city departments to engage in dialogue with you about a variety of plans and projects. We’ll have free dessert, family-friendly activities and chats with city staff and council members.
Welcome to What’s Up Boulder!
Let’s shape our future together!
When: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Scott Carpenter Park, outside the pool area
City Manager, Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde invites YOU to What's Up Boulder!
Family-friendly fun
- City staff ready to talk with you on past, current, and future projects/plans
- Chat with City Council members
- See and interact up close with an armored rescue vehicle, electric fire engine and police squad car
- Free dessert
- Music
- Lawn games
- Dunk the Judge or Police Chief
- Translation and interpretation provided
Please be sure to follow all the rules the city has in place for parks including no alcohol, firearms or feeding wildlife, and that pets must be on a leash.
Parking and transportation
- Parking available in the Scott Carpenter Pool parking lot
- Overflow parking at PNC Bank on 30th and Arapahoe Ave.
- Free bike valet
- BOUND Bus
Volunteer for the event!
Volunteering at What's Up Boulder is a great way to:
- Help fellow community members navigate their local government
- Work alongside city staff
- Be part of a meaningful, feel-good event with free dessert
Learn more and sign up to volunteer on GivePulse.
Featured departments and projects
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Police Department Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
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Firefighter Recruitment
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Child Friendly Cities Initiative
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Police Oversight Panel
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Office of Arts & Culture
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Western City Campus
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Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
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Wildfire Resilience
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Long Term Financial Strategy
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Municipal Court
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Transportation and Mobility
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Utilities
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Parks and Recreation
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Open Space and Mountain Parks
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Housing and Human Services
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Community Vitality
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Climate Initiatives
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Community Connector Program
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Youth Opportunities Advisory Board