Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead
This year, the city of Longmont is hosting the annual Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration on Saturday, October 9.
On Saturday, an exhibition in the Museum’s Swan Atrium will open, featuring altars - o ofrendas - built by members of the Longmont community as well as the work of local artist, Mario Olvera. This exhibition is free to enter and will be available for public viewing through November 7. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, the Firehouse Art Center will also present a new exhibit “Lazarus,” bringing together artists addressing “immigration and American identity from a variety of perspectives, media and methods.”
A Día de los Muertos Family Fiesta event will be held at 4th Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Longmont from 2 to 6 p.m. This “street festival” will include music and dance performances, arts and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars and the Gigantes Procession from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
“After more than a year of challenges and loss, Longmont Museum’s annual exhibition and programs will bring the community together to honor the memories of those we have loved and lost and celebrate together in person again. Attracting more than 6,000 people annually, it’s the longest standing Day of the Dead exhibition and celebration in Colorado. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday full of life, reflection, food, family, and fun. The programs demonstrate how our diverse community comes together to share a common experience—honoring our ancestors and keeping their memories alive.”
Learn more about the history of Día de los Muertos, altars and offerings, music, arts and crafts, regional traditions, food and drink here.
October 7
Art & Sip: Painting the Old Sugar Mill | Adult Programs / Art & Sip
Capture the romance of Longmont’s old Great Western Sugar Mill at this week’s Art & Sip Class at the Museum. Teaching Artist Chad Straka will lead you in a step-by-step process to capture one of the most recognizable buildings in town with acrylic paint. The class will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and entry is $35, 10% off for Museum members.
Discovery Days at the Museum
Longmont Museum presents Discovery Days, an early childhood program that encourages children ages 2 to 6 and their parents or caregivers to engage together in educational, hands-on art activities. When you attend Discovery Days with your child, you help them cultivate important school-readiness skills, such as language development, attention, concentration, fine-motor skills, emotional regulation, and play and social abilities. Attend a session that fits your schedule, no registration needed. Discovery Days is where play and learning connect! Discovery Days are held at the Museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from September 1 to December 10, from 9 to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Each class is $4 per child member and $4.50 per child non-member. The theme for Discovery Days held on October 6, 7 and 8 is rainbows!
October 8
The Garden Ribbon Cutting & Longmont Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party!
In partnership with the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Left Hand Brewing Co. is honored to be hosting the kick-off party for Longmont Restaurant Week! GypsyWould will be at Left Hand Brewing with music from 4 to 7 p.m. and the first 50 attendees will get their first beer free! Anyone who attends need only mention they're joining us for Longmont Restaurant Week to receive $1 off their first pint. Nacho Mama’s (the reigning LRW Food Truck Cup Champion!) will be here with their delicious grub along with fan-favorite Mama Jo’s Biscuits & BBQ. Starting at 5:30 p.m., there’ll be special announcements from the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce and an Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Left Hand Brewing’s new Beer Garden! Interested in our Longmont Restaurant Week Special?! After you join us for the ceremony, head on down to our Tasting Room. We have a special LRW flight featuring Sawtooth Amber Ale, 1265 Pilsner, Wook Bait IPA & Colorful Colorado Pale Ale. Get the flight and a 6-pack to go of your favorite beer on that flight for just $18.71.
150th Birthday Rye Whiskey Release
Let's Kick Off Longmont's 150th Birthday and Restaurant Week with a limited whiskey release at 4 p.m. on Friday at 350 Terry Street! This special edition "Abruzzi Rye" is 100% grown in Longmont, double pot-distilled and aged in new oak barrels! There will also be live music with A Human Named David from 6 to 8 p.m.
October 9
Spellbound Grand Opening @ Dickens Opera House
The time has finally arrived to unveil the newly renovated event venue, Dickens Opera House! Originally built in 1881 by William Henry Dickens; a distant relative of Charles Dickens, the Opera House is nestled in Historic Downtown Longmont. This hidden gem is ready to be revealed! The grand opening will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Click on the link to get tickets.
Cars that Care Build Clinic
Volunteers for Community Cares, a non-profit, will be available to assist youth "racers" build their model Pinewood Derby Car that they will race in honor of their assigned sponsor, during build clinics for the Cars that Care Pine Car Derby on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Design, cut and shape, paint and decorate, add wheels and accessories to your model race car at any of the 3 build clinics. Volunteers will be located in the alleyway of 300 East parking lot, at the east entrance of the Old Town Marketplace. Water and snacks will be available.
Meet the Author-Sara Rosinsky | Downtown Longmont, CO
Local author Sara Rosinsky will sign her book, Unflubbify Your Writing, on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Used Book Emporium.
The Chakra Sensory Experience | Downtown Longmont, CO
Tour seven stations, each representing a chakra, at your own pace from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Elevated Yoga Studio. Enjoy sight, sound, smell, and touch of the seven chakras to learn and discover this "slice" of your yoga practice! Although there is no guided class during this event, Laura will be here to assist your journey. Stay as long or as little as you'd like at each station to create your own individual immersive experience.
October 12
Longmont Restaurant Week | Downtown Longmont, CO
Longmont Restaurant Week returns for its fourth year this October! During the 10 days of Longmont Restaurant Week, all participating “fooderies” and “drinkeries” offer a special menu at one of two price points: $18.71 or $28.71. These menus are designed by the business to showcase what they do best!
Karaoke with Nic at Bootstrap Brewing! | Downtown Longmont, CO
Imagine someone who loves music and karaoke just as much as you do, has an eclectic taste in music genres, likes to get the entire crowd involved. Welcome to Nic's Mobile Music world at Bootstrap Brewing held every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
October 13
Music Open Mic | Downtown Longmont, CO
Come sing us a tune at Longtucky at 350 Terry Street from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The event will be hosted by Land of Bands Music, Dalton Vaughn and Emrys Hanley. Sign up to perform begins at 5 p.m. and there is one free happy hour cocktail for musicians.
October 14
The History & Mystery of the Richards-Hart Estate
Back by popular demand! The Kindred Spirit Society International explored this iconic mansion last year and came away with some amazing insights and evidence. Don't miss out on this year's investigation on Thursday, October 14, from 5 to 9 p.m.! We will also be having a seance at the end of the evening to see who we can connect with that once walked the rooms of this amazing location. Join psychic medium Dori Spence and the Kindred Spirits Explorative Team as we look into the history and mystery of this lovely mansion, now being used as a wedding and events center but was once one of the richest homes in Denver. Come experience the life stories of the family who built this grand estate as we open up the lines of communication with those who have long since passed - or not? Tickets are $40 for the general public, $35 for Kindred Spirit Society members and $50 for a couple.
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