Plan your weekend around the right festival.
One place to see what is happening in Boulder City, so you can build a festival weekend, a Hoover Dam trip, or a family day around it.
Upcoming local events
Boulder City events coming up over the next several months. Dates and details come from the Chamber of Commerce and local organizers.
Best Dam Country Jam Music Festival
When: Sunday, October 11
Where: Veterans’ Memorial Park – Pratte Fields, 1650 Buchanan Boulevard
Cost: Ticketed event; check the official listing
Outdoor country music festival. The 2026 listing names Dez Hoston, The Rhyolite Sound, and Zach Ryan and The Boys. Bring sunscreen and water, and sort out dinner before you settle in.
Boulder City Business Social
When: Monday, October 12, 8:30am to 10:30am
Where: Dam Roast House, 554 Nevada Way
Cost: Coffee optional
A casual drop-in morning for Boulder City small business owners, freelancers, and local professionals.
Live Podcast with Roger Gros Featuring Council Candidates
When: Monday, October 12, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming Street
Cost: Not listed
Boulder City Social and Boulder City Podcast host a live taping with 2026 City Council candidates and reader-submitted questions.
AFTER HOURS Lunch & Learn Session 13: Russell Dennis
When: Wednesday, October 14, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming Street
Cost: No cost listed; bring your own lunch
A Chamber session on no-cost workforce services for Nevada employers and workforce development support.
Boulder City Adventure Center Ribbon Cutting
When: Friday, October 16 at 5pm
Where: Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, 100 Nevada Way
Cost: Not listed
A ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new Boulder City Adventure Center.
Country Store
When: Friday, October 16, 8am to 5pm and Saturday, October 17, 8am to 1pm
Where: Grace Community Church, 1150 Wyoming Street
Cost: Not listed
Grace Community Church’s 79th Annual Country Store rummage sale benefits local charities, with books, linens, housewares, clothing, jewelry, holiday items, furniture, bakery items, and refreshments.
Story Time Train Rides
When: Saturday, October 17 at 10am and 3pm
Where: Nevada State Railroad Museum, 601 Yucca Street
Cost: Not listed
An educational train ride with a children’s story, coloring page, and craft activity.
Annual Harvest Festival
When: Saturday, October 17, 3pm to 6pm
Where: Christian Center Church, Boulder City
Cost: Not listed
A fall festival with a chili contest and pie contest, listed by the Chamber at Christian Center Church.
Halloween Origami at Boulder City Library
When: Sunday, October 18, 11am
Where: Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Boulevard
Cost: Free; no supplies or sign-up required
A library craft session for ages 8 and up, with spooky bats and haunted creatures folded in the Community Room.
Halloween Trivia Night at Boulder Dam Brewing
When: Thursday, October 22, 7pm to 9pm
Where: Boulder Dam Brewing Company, 453 Nevada Way
Cost: Free to play
A Halloween-themed trivia night with spooky questions, themed drinks, prizes, and all-ages trivia at the brewpub.
Boulder BOOlevard Historic District Business Trick or Treat
When: Saturday, October 24, 3pm to 6pm
Where: Boulder City Historic District businesses on Nevada Way and Arizona Street
Cost: Not listed
A family-friendly downtown trick-or-treat through participating Historic District businesses, with costumes, candy, local shops, and fall photo stops.
Last Friday Boulder City
When: Friday, October 30, 4pm to 8pm
Where: 501 Nevada Way, corner of Arizona and Nevada Way
Cost: Not listed
A downtown female entrepreneur market featuring 20-plus women-owned businesses.
Rock N Beauty Halloween Trunk or Treat
When: Friday, October 30, 6pm to 9pm
Where: Rock N Beauty, 1000 Buchanan Boulevard, Suite 2
Cost: Free entry; optional Bubble House $5 and Stuff-A-Bear $25
A family Halloween night with trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, candy, cotton candy, mocktails from The Bourbon Babe, prizes, and Beary Mobile Experience add-ons.
Halloween Bash at Boulder Dam Brewing
When: Saturday, October 31, 6pm to 11pm
Where: Boulder Dam Brewing Company, 453 Nevada Way
Cost: Not listed by source
A Halloween night at the brewpub with live music from the Xcalibur Band, creepy cocktails, raffles, and a costume contest.
Veterans Day Appreciation Event
When: Friday, November 6, 12pm to 6pm
Where: Rock N Beauty, 1000 Buchanan Boulevard, Suite 2
Cost: Free services for veterans; optional $20 wash upgrade listed
Rock N Beauty and The Bourbon Babe are hosting a Veterans Day appreciation afternoon with complimentary refreshments and select salon services for veterans.
Christmas Tree Auction
When: Saturday, November 7, 11am to 6pm
Where: Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona Street
Cost: Not listed
A Boulder City Hospital benefit featuring decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, and holiday baskets donated by local businesses and community members.
AAUW Annual Home Tour
When: Saturday, November 7, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Tickets at Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona Street
Cost: $20 donation
AAUW’s 49th Annual Home Tour opens unique Boulder City homes for a self-guided scholarship fundraiser. Tickets are listed as available after October 25.
Artists in Action
When: Saturday, November 7, 9am to 4pm
Where: Boulder City Parks & Recreation New Gym, 900 Arizona Street
Cost: Free
More than 30 Boulder City Art Guild artists will demonstrate painting, glass, carving, textiles, jewelry, pottery, photography, and other work.
Boulder City Airport Day
When: Saturday, November 7, 10am to 2pm
Where: Boulder City Airport
Cost: Free admission and parking
A public Boulder City Airport Day listing from the Chamber calendar with free admission and parking.
Red Mountain Choir Concert
When: Friday, November 13, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Elaine K. Smith Building, 700 Wyoming Street
Cost: Not listed
A local choir concert at the Elaine K. Smith Building.
Hoedown 2026
When: Friday, November 13, 6pm to 11pm
Where: Boulder City Elks Lodge, 1217 Boulder City Parkway
Cost: Ticketed event; tickets go live September 15
A fundraiser benefiting The Mounted Horse Foundation.
Best Dam Wine Walk – Patriot Veterans
When: Saturday, November 14, 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Historic Downtown Boulder City businesses; check-in at Frank Crowe Park, 640 Nevada Way
Cost: Ticketed; price not listed in Chamber entry
The Patriot Veterans edition of the Best Dam Wine Walk brings the fall downtown stroll back through Historic District businesses.
Family Fall Festival
When: Saturday, November 14, 9am to 4pm
Where: Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado Street
Cost: Not listed
A full day of family fun in Bicentennial Park, with proceeds benefiting Little Lambs Childcare & Preschool.
Sip & Flame: Harvest & Flame Founding Collector Series
When: Saturday, November 21, 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Silverstate Lampworking, 410 Nevada Way, Suite 160
Cost: Ticketed; price not listed in Chamber entry
An autumn-themed Sip & Flame evening with guided cocktail making, a limited collector shot glass, recipe cards, a cocktail shaker, and glass-art shopping.
Last Friday Boulder City
When: Friday, November 27, 4pm to 8pm
Where: 501 Nevada Way, corner of Arizona and Nevada Way
Cost: Not listed
A downtown female entrepreneur market featuring 20-plus women-owned businesses.
Rock N Beauty’s 8th Anniversary Celebration
When: Saturday, November 28, 6pm to 10pm
Where: Rock N Beauty, 1000 Buchanan Boulevard, Suite 2
Cost: Not listed
Rock N Beauty marks eight years in Boulder City with an evening anniversary celebration.
Community Tree Lighting
When: Friday, December 4, 6pm to 7pm
Where: Frank Crowe Park, 537 Cherry Street
Cost: Free
Join Jingle Cat for Boulder City’s Community Christmas Tree lighting, with live entertainment and hot chocolate in Frank Crowe Park.
Doodlebug Bazaar
When: Saturday, December 5
Where: Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado Street
Cost: Not listed
Boulder City’s holiday craft and gift bazaar, and a good first stop for local Christmas shopping. Bring a tote bag and go early, before the handmade stuff is gone.
Taste of Christmas at St. Andrew’s
When: Saturday, December 5 at 6pm
Where: St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1399 San Felipe Drive
Cost: Not listed
A community Taste of Christmas gathering following the 5pm Mass in the Community Center.
Santa’s Picture Party
When: Saturday, December 5, 11am to 1pm
Where: Bicentennial Park Gazebo
Cost: Not listed
A Boulder City Chamber holiday photo stop where kids can meet Santa and receive a coloring book, crayons, and a candy cane.
Santa’s Electric Night Parade
When: Saturday, December 5, 4:30pm to 7pm
Where: Historic District streets, starting from the Nevada Way area
Cost: Not listed
Boulder City’s holiday night parade runs lit floats and marching bands through the Historic District, with downtown shops open into the evening.
Taste of Christmas at St. Andrew’s
When: Sunday, December 6 at 10:30am
Where: St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1399 San Felipe Drive
Cost: Not listed
A community Taste of Christmas gathering following the 9:30am mass in the Community Center.
Community Blood Drive
When: Thursday, December 10, 12pm to 6pm
Where: LDS Church, 516 5th Street
Cost: Not listed
A Red Cross community blood drive in Boulder City.
Best Dam Wine Walk – Ugly Sweater
When: Saturday, December 12, 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Historic Downtown Boulder City businesses; check-in at Frank Crowe Park, 640 Nevada Way
Cost: Ticketed; price not listed in Chamber entry
The Ugly Sweater edition of the Best Dam Wine Walk runs through participating Historic District businesses in December.
Sip & Flame: Holiday Glow Founding Collector Series
When: Saturday, December 19, 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Silverstate Lampworking, 410 Nevada Way, Suite 160
Cost: $85 per person
A holiday cocktail and glass-art evening with The Bourbon Babe and Silver State Lampworking. Ticket includes a guided mixology class, recipe cards, cocktail shaker, and limited collector shot glass.
Best Dam Wine Walk – Pajama Party
When: Saturday, January 9, 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Historic Downtown Boulder City businesses; check in at Frank Crowe Park, 640 Nevada Way, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Cost: Ticketed event; price not listed in Chamber feed
The January Best Dam Wine Walk brings the Pajama Party theme to the Historic District, with wine stops at participating downtown businesses.
Sip & Flame: New Year, New Drink Founding Collector Series
When: Saturday, January 23, 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Silverstate Lampworking, 410 Nevada Way, Suite 160
Cost: $85 per person
A New Year cocktail and glass-art evening with The Bourbon Babe and Silver State Lampworking. Ticket includes a guided mixology class, recipe cards, cocktail shaker, and limited collector shot glass.
Cut-A-Thon Benefiting the Rae of Hope Foundation
When: Saturday, January 30, 12pm to 6pm
Where: Rock N Beauty, 1000 Buchanan Boulevard, Suite 2
Cost: Not listed
Rock N Beauty and The Bourbon Babe host a fundraising cut-a-thon benefiting the Rae of Hope Foundation.
Best Dam Wine Walk – Super Hero
When: Saturday, February 13, 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Historic Downtown Boulder City businesses; check in at Frank Crowe Park, 640 Nevada Way, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Cost: Ticketed event; price not listed in Chamber feed
The February Best Dam Wine Walk brings the Super Hero theme to the Historic District, with wine stops at participating downtown businesses.
Dam Short Film Festival
When: Sunday, February 14, various times
Where: Elaine K. Smith Building, 700 Wyoming Street
Cost: Ticketed; see festival schedule
Nevada’s short-film favorite returns to Boulder City with screenings in multiple styles and genres. Check the official festival schedule before planning a session.
Pawentine’s Event
When: Saturday, February 20, 12pm to 6pm
Where: Rock N Beauty, 1000 Buchanan Boulevard, Suite 2
Cost: Animal shelter donation requested
Bring an animal shelter donation for a haircut and fur-baby photo shoot at Rock N Beauty.
Heart of the Community Gala
When: Saturday, February 20, 5pm to 10pm
Where: Boulder Creek Golf Pavilion, 1501 Veterans Memorial Drive
Cost: Ticketed event; price not listed in Chamber feed
A signature Boulder City gala recognizing a local contributor for philanthropy and humanitarian community work.
Sip & Flame: Love Potions Founding Collector Series
When: Saturday, February 27, 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Silverstate Lampworking, 410 Nevada Way, Suite 160
Cost: $85 per person
A romantic cocktail and glass-art evening with The Bourbon Babe and Silver State Lampworking. Ticket includes a guided mixology class, recipe cards, cocktail shaker, and limited collector shot glass.
Best Dam Wine Walk – Disney Character
When: Saturday, March 13, 3:30pm to 7:30pm; check-in 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: Historic Downtown Boulder City businesses; check in at Frank Crowe Park, 640 Nevada Way
Cost: Ticketed event; price not listed in Chamber feed
The March Best Dam Wine Walk runs a Disney character theme, with wine stops at participating downtown businesses.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 20, 10am to 11am
Where: Wilbur Square, 1100 Colorado Street
Cost: Free
A Boulder City Easter egg hunt for ages 1-3 and 4-7, with Easter Bunny photo moments in Wilbur Square.
Sip & Flame: Lucky & Lit Founding Collector Series
When: Saturday, March 20, 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Silverstate Lampworking, 410 Nevada Way, Suite 160
Cost: $85 per person
A St. Patrick’s-inspired cocktail and glass-art night with The Bourbon Babe and Silver State Lampworking. Ticket includes a guided mixology class, recipe cards, cocktail shaker, and limited collector shot glass.
Car Show
When: Saturday, March 20, 8am to 4pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Pratte Soccer Fields, 1650 Buchanan Boulevard
Cost: Free for spectators; car registration listed at $40
The Injured Police Officers Fund annual auto show brings emergency vehicles and show cars to Veterans Memorial Park, with proceeds supporting injured officers and families in Clark County.
Easter Sunrise Service
When: Sunday, March 28, 6:15am to 7:30am
Where: Hemenway Park, US 93 at Ville Drive
Cost: Free; complimentary coffee noted
A Boulder City Easter morning service from the BC Interfaith Lay Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Bring a chair and dress warm.
Best Dam Wine Walk – Luau
When: Saturday, April 10, 3:30pm to 7:30pm; check-in 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: Historic Downtown Boulder City businesses; check in at Frank Crowe Park, 640 Nevada Way
Cost: Ticketed event; price not listed in Chamber feed
The April Best Dam Wine Walk closes the listed season with a luau-themed downtown stroll through participating Boulder City businesses.
Sip & Flame: Bloom & Barrel Founding Collector Series
When: Saturday, May 29, 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Silverstate Lampworking, 410 Nevada Way, Suite 160
Cost: Ticketed; price not listed in Chamber entry
A spring Sip & Flame collector-series evening with guided cocktail making, a limited collector shot glass, recipe cards, a cocktail shaker, and glass-art shopping.
Best Dam Barbecue Challenge & Antique Show
When: Saturday, May 29, 9am to 9pm and Sunday, May 30, 9am to 5pm
Where: Wilbur Square and Bicentennial Park
Cost: Free family event
The Rotary Club’s Nevada State BBQ Championship weekend with barbecue, live music, car and bike shows, vendors, food trucks, kids activities, and competitions.
Sip & Flame: Beach & Bourbon Founding Collector Series
When: Saturday, June 19, 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Silverstate Lampworking, 410 Nevada Way, Suite 160
Cost: $85 per person
The final Sip & Flame founding collector evening closes the series with beach-inspired cocktails, a limited collector shot glass, recipe cards, a cocktail shaker, and glass-art shopping.
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Boulder City’s biggest annual events
Art in the Park
October 3-4, 2026
Boulder City’s biggest fall weekend. Hundreds of artist booths spread across Bicentennial Park, Wilbur Square, and the Escalante parks, with food, live music, and the downtown shops open alongside it. Come early: parking fills up, and the shaded spots go first.
Boulder City Wine Walks
2026-2027 season currently listed September 12 through April 10
An evening downtown on foot. Check in at Frank Crowe Park, then work through participating Historic District businesses with a glass in hand. Most people finish with dinner on Nevada Way.
Wurst Festival
September 26, 2026
Sunrise Rotary’s 30th annual fall festival in Bicentennial Park: brats, beer, a car show, live music, and the annual auction. Free to walk in, and it takes over the downtown parks for the day.
Family Fall Festival
November 14, 2026
A full day of family activities in Bicentennial Park, with proceeds going to Little Lambs Childcare & Preschool. Easy to pair with lunch downtown.
Doodlebug Bazaar
December 5, 2026
Boulder City’s holiday craft and gift bazaar, and a practical first stop for local Christmas shopping. Easy to combine with a warm drink or lunch downtown.
Best Dam Country Jam Music Festival
October 11, 2026
An outdoor country music festival on the fall calendar. If you are driving in from Las Vegas, book the hotel room early and leave time for parking and dinner downtown afterward.
Before you go
- Check the official event page. Dates and times move.
- Leave extra time for parking, food, and shade.
- Do one event a day and fill in the rest with breakfast, dinner, the shops, or a Hoover Dam stop.