Christmas Market at St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist will be hosting their first Christmas Market from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Dec. 20, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19.
“We are excited to make this an annual event to fundraise for the school and parish, and also celebrate the wonderful Christmas season! The Christmas spirit will be plentiful with festive family fun!”
Food, drinks and gifts will be for sale at the event. All of St. John the Baptist’s many generous crafters come from the school community. “We are cultivating their talents, but they do not currently sell goods at other local markets so our goods are one-of-a-kind. Some examples are Margaret and Marley Tatum selling handcrafted bath gifts and candles, Mandi Hagler with repurposed handmade dresses and jackets, Heather Painter with handmade rosaries, and the SJB knitting club with a variety of craft items. Our very own principal, Dr. Kemmery Hill, not only leads SJB students and staff, she is a jack-of-all-trades crafter and we are excited to feature her gifts! Some teachers we feature are Bethany Erker’s quilts, Rachel Arney’s jewelry, and Anita Rittenburg’s artistic gifts with help from the students. Our community has come together to donate even more. We have gifts from $1-$100 that will delight all ages.”
Entry is free and St. John the Baptist student council has organized gift wrapping, a petting station with miniature donkeys, a visit from St. Nick, kids’ crafts and reindeer food. Families can plan to enjoy ethnic foods of many kinds, homemade by St. John the Baptist’s parishioners.
December 16
$5 All You Can Play for Quarters Club Members
Quarters Bar and Arcade "$5 All You Can Play" games for Quarters Club Members happens every Thursday! Come into Quarters from open to close and, for members, it’s all you can play. If you are not a Quarters Club Member, you can purchase a membership that day for $60 per year.
Snow Apparel Annual Gentlemen's Shopping Event
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 16 from 3 to 6 pm for our 5th Annual Gentlemen's Shopping Event. This year we are excited to share with you our favorite craft whiskeys from Longmont's popular Dry Land Distillers! Dry Land Distillers produce unique spirits inspired by Colorado's landscapes. Pick up a Snow Apparel gift card for the ladies on your holiday gift list and taste these award winning whiskeys representing the authentic flavors of the American West. Together we can shop small and sip slowly at SNOW! This event is for people 21 years and older.
December 17
Dry Land Distillers Outdoor Holiday Market
Join Dry Land Distillers for a holiday treat on Friday, Dec. 17 from noon to 6 p.m. We'll be in the 500 block west breezeway of Longmont with live music, holiday cookies, hot cocoa and a gift box station. Stop by and support small businesses as you do your holiday shopping and enjoy free treats.
Writer's Workshop at the Firehouse Art Center
Join the Firehouse Art Center Writers for a helpful, all levels, writers workshop on Friday, Dec. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event may include read throughs, prompts, sharing and more. There will be a facilitator. This event is free but the Firehouse Art Center, as a 501c3 non-profit organization, always appreciates donations.
Ghosts of Christmas Past
Join Psychic Medium Dori Spence and the Kindred Spirits Society Investigative Team as we explore the Historic Callahan House and Garden, a historic (and haunted!) 1892 landmark. Learn the history and mystery plus "meet" some of the former residents - some gone, but not forgotten - others forgotten, but not gone! Advance reservations are required to attend this event on Dec. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets and information can be found here or call 720-453-4733.This event is sponsored by Kindred Spirits Society, a 501(C)3 Non Profit Organization.
SOLSTICE - Queen of Air & DYNOHUNTER
Join us at Yellow Barn Farm on Dec. 17 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. as we celebrate the winter solstice with another magical evening of music, dance, nourishing farm to table food, warm drinks and you all! Regardless of the weather, we will gather indoors at the historic Yellow Barn at 9417 North Foothills Highway in Longmont, where we will be perfectly cozy inside the beautiful, converted space. Farm to table cuisine and drinks will be available for purchase. A few reminders: BYOM (bring your own medicine) and favorite dancing shoes, earplugs are a great thing and tickets will be $40 at the door (cash or Venmo). Dynohunter, a progressive house and techno band, will play from 6 to 8 p.m. and Queen of Air, a deep, melodic house and techno band, will play from 8 to 10:30 p.m.
December 18
The Nutcracker
Make the season bright as family, fantasy, and magic unite in this timeless ballet when Clara’s dream comes to life! Dancing dolls, glittering snowflakes, delicious candies and much more sweeten this story of battles, blizzards, and a land of sweets. It’s the perfect holiday entertainment for children and adults alike! Centennial State Ballet presents performances of The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 19 in the Niwot High School Auditorium. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.
Elexa Dawson - Live Music
Elexa Dawson's original songs and familiar favorites will ignite your senses with musical artistry and engaging storytelling on Saturday, Dec. 18 in her performance at 300 Suns Brewing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Award-winning songwriter and skilled entertainer, Elexa Dawson leads with her red-dirt-honey voice and memorable melodies. "Music is Medicine" (Lost Cowgirl Records) titles her 2019 studio album and names her life's purpose. She released two singles in 2021: "New Song" and "Mother". Elexa is a Potawatomi community activist, Indigenous gardener and student of sustainable agriculture, workshop facilitator and mother of two future matriarchs.
Holiday Masquerade Ball
A masquerade ball in the spirit of Yule will take place on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Cactus Coven. Floating candles, waltz, tarot readings, live DJ and more on this magical night welcoming winter solstice!
The event will begin with a 30 minute waltz demonstration at 7 p.m. where you will learn a few quick moves to use for the ball! Then, we will begin the festivities! We will have a make-your-own-mask area for anyone who doesn’t have one, and we will have holiday tarot readings in our tarot room (readings are included in the price). Light refreshments and drinks will be served! Please note this is a mask-on event, so you are required to wear a face covering under the mask of your choosing. Bring a coat as refreshments will be enjoyed outside.
December 19
First Winter Faire market at Yellow Barn Farm
Join us inside and outside the Yellow Barn at 9417 North Foothills Highway in Longmont for our first Winter Faire market on Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 12 local vendors, a petting zoo, food trucks, popcorn and apple cider! For attendees, please be sure to register in advance here. Tickets are for 1-hour time blocks, as the barn has an indoor capacity of 75 per hour to be mindful of social distancing requirements for our guests.
Santa @ MECO Coffee Collective
Between 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 19 will be the last chance to see Santa at MeCo Coffee Collective before Christmas is upon us! Come and enjoy some local coffee and local retail therapy, bring the kids, grab a picture with The Man In Red and enjoy a Sunday family outing!
Come See Santa At St Nicks Every Sunday Till Christmas
We have an awesome Santa that is ready to hear your every Christmas wish at St. Nicks Collectibles, Toys & Antiques, 337 Main St. in Longmont on Dec. 19th. Sign up to see Santa here.
December 20
Monday Night Life Drawing Class
The Firehouse Art Center is proud to offer a socially distanced life drawing session coordinated with Art of Modeling for people 18 years and older on Monday nights from 6 to 8. The classes are short, sit-dry media only and while the Firehouse provides chairs and tables, it’s BYOB easels and supplies. In this two-hour session, poses vary from short gestures to 15 or 20 minute studies in an open-studio format. This is not an instructor-led class; artists are invited to practice their craft in their own style. All artists are responsible for cleaning their area after class. For distancing reasons, each person will need a separate table or must bring their own easel. No materials will be provided or shared. Space is limited so reserve a slot on eventbrite for $15 general admission and $12.00 discount pricing for Firehouse Artist members. Doors close 5 minutes after class starts and open 15 minutes before.
December 21
Open Chess Night
Every Tuesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is Open Chess Night at the Longmont Public Library! We will have some tables set aside on the 2nd floor for playing with chess sets available. However, you may bring your own set. This event is open to all ages, but those 16 and younger must have an adult with them at all times. Evenings will be informal and there will be no instruction on how to play (we do have books on the subject)!
December 22
Annual Winter Market Series at Wibby Brewing
Shop, indulge, jig and feel festive! Local artisans arrive at Wibby Brewing every Wednesday from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. vending high-quality, affordable, hand-crafted gifts for dames, gents, kinder and hunde in the spirit of traditional European-style Christkindl markets! You will score from different vendors each night! Unique, one of a kind gifts include jewelry, woodworking, ceramics, hanging and pallet art, plants/cactai, scarves/hats, accessories, candles, wallets, soaps, decor, salsas and meats, signs, coasters, antiques for your she-shed, man-cave and more... our very own elves provide complimentary craft gift wrapping! Winter Market Festivities will feature chair massages, live music and firepits with DIY s'mores and special small-batch releases (inc. GF!) and drink deals, ugly Christmas sweaters and wreath/ornament decorating for all to enjoy! The young at heart are welcome to enjoy roasting s'mores around the firepits, sipping hot cocoa and cider while they craft and watch holiday favorites on a dedicated screen. It’s the most wonderful tiiime, for a beer... We look forward to seeing your festive faces at Wibby each Wednesday throughout this holiday season!
December 23
Steve Manshel at Bootstrap Brewing!
Steve Manshel is a powerfully charismatic singer-songwriter-guitarist who loves to share his music, energy, smile and heart. He’s done it all his life and continues to do so with each new song and every performance. Born and raised in NY, Steve idolized groups such as America, Poco, Foreigner, The Doobie Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band and Firefall, among others. He landed in Colorado only to be picked up by one of his idols, Firefall, who showcased songs Steve had written such as The Hurt, Innocent Victim and Come Hell Or High Water. He has shared the stage with just about every iconic band he had admired…a dream come true!
December 29
ApeCo Movement Class + Potluck
Ape Co Movement School is set out to build a new paradigm in Movement to achieve the unattainable through a unique process that results in optimal physicality and relentless confidence. Join us on Dec. 29 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Yellow Barn Farm in Longmont for an Ape CO Movement Class then for a community potluck afterwards! Simply put, in this class we will move. Move in a way you have not experienced in other forms of fitness because we are confined only by the label of movement and all that the word entails. This will be fun and invigorating for not only your body but also your mind. The class will include several drills and partner games that will reconnect you to your humanness. Imagine a class that includes exercises to open your joints so you can move as you used to, incorporates moments of deep interaction with others, allows somatic exploration, and leaves you physically expended as well as mentally expanded.
Taught by Logan Ditillo. A long term practitioner of movement under Ape Co Movement School. Someone who uses the container of movement to express, explore and refine his passion for the connection with self, others and the world as a whole. A movement practice has sent waves of impact through his life and he hopes he can initiate a similar impact in his students' lives. Ape Co Movement School is set out to build a new paradigm in Movement to achieve the unattainable through a unique process that results in optimal physicality and relentless confidence.
