CP guide to homecoming weekend
Here are some weekend activities around Boulder:
Friday, Sept. 28:
Event: CU Soccer vs. Texas Tech
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Prentup Field (Colorado & 33rd)
Price: Free
What it’s about: An opportunity to watch and support CU’s soccer team
Event: Homecoming Parade
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Location: The Hill
Price: Free
What it’s about: It’s homecoming weekend and this is CU’s annual parade.
Event: Pep Rally
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Location: The Hill
Price: Free
What it’s about: A chance to see CU’s football team, including the coaches, cheerleaders and band, as well as watch the awards ceremony.
Event: Buff Stampede
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Peal Street Mall
Price: Free
What it’s about: Come support the CU Buff’s in front of the courthouse before the big game.
Event: Tea Leaf Green concert
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Farrand Field
Price: Free
What it’s about: A free outdoor concert featuring Tea Leaf Green.
Event: University Orchestra
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Macky Auditorium
Price: Free
What it’s about: Come support the University’s Orchestra.
Event: Comedy Show with Comedy Works
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Location: UMC 235
Price: Free
What it’s about: Have a laugh before the big game on
Saturday, Sept. 29:
Event: The HERD and Alumni Association Pre-game Party
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Benson Earth Sciences Field
Price: Free
What it’s about: A great way to prepare for the game.
Event: CU Football vs. Oklahoma
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Folsom Field
Price: Call (303)49-BUFFS for prices.
What it’s about: Homecoming game.
Event: Science Saturday
Time: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Twenty Ninth Street
Price: Free
What it’s about: The Wonder of Science at Twenty Ninth Street combines seven major science labs and companies for a day filled with information on climate change and sustainability.
Event: Jill’s Harvest Tea
Time: Seatings at Noon & 2:30 p.m.
Location: Jill’s Restaurant at St. Julien Resort & Spa 900 Walnut St.
Price: $19.95
What it’s About: A one-day event celebrating the height of the local growing season.
Sunday, Sept. 30:
Event: Boulder Backroads Marathon
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Boulder Reservoir
Price: Free
What it’s about: The marathon is one of Colorado’s largest, best-attended distance running events.
Event: Colorado Creed Community Clean-up
Time: 11:00 a.m
Location: UMC Fountain
Price: Free
What it’s about: A chance to volunteer and clean up around CU.
Contact Campus Press Staff Writer Cameron Naish at cameron.naish@colorado.edu