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The Annual Boulder County Fair Parade will take to Main Street to celebrate its 153rd anniversary on Aug. 6 beginning at 10 a.m.
The parade’s theme was selected to be “Meet Me Back at the Fair,” said organizer Ken White on behalf of the Kiwanis Club.
August 4
This Thursday, August 4th, Longmont Public Media kicks off our Thursday Night Live event series with Marvel Movie Trivia! If you enjoy the Avengers, Spider-man, Guardians of the Galaxy, or just like showing off that you're smarter than everyone else, come to Longmont Public Media from 6 - 8 PM on Thursday. We will be showcasing our community equipment and our makerspace as well as recording the event for our channels.
August 5
Live Music at Bootstrap Brewing
Ten (Pearl Jam Tribute)
August 5, 2022 at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
142 Pratt St, Longmont, CO 80501, USA
TEN is a tribute to the mighty Pearl Jam & also plays other 90s grunge bands like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, & Foo Fighters.
August 6
This Saturday as part of Summer on the Streets, Longmont Public Media will be setting up our Outdoor Cinema to show the 80's classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Bring your blankets and chairs so you can set up your spot to watch starting at sunset, right around 8:30 PM. The screen will be set up behind the Summer on the Streets festivities on Kimbark St. in between the Library and Longmont Public Media. Our Outdoor Cinema is proudly brought to the community by High Plains Bank!
Note: If the weather gets bad, we will show the movie inside Longmont Public Media right next to the library at 457 4th Ave.
Hop-on + Hop-off Tour of the Longmont Craft Beverage Scene!
12pm – 8pm, every Saturday
A continuous loop, that stops off at each of our 12 venues, once every hour.Nine breweries. Two distilleries. One cidery.
Summer on the Streets 2022!
July 9- August 27th- Every Saturday from 4pm-8:15pm
Art Market, Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer and Wine available.
Visit Summer on the Streets, now in one easy location (4th Ave and Kimbark St.) With over 20 artist vendors, 2 food trucks, and live music, we transform Kimbark Street into your weekly destination for art, music, film and fun. Each Saturday will offer different experiences and activities, so make sure to visit each weekend to see what’s new!
April 2, 2022 – November 19, 2022
8am-1pm
Since 1987, the Boulder County Farmers Market has worked to cultivate the impact of local food from the ground up. With growers and members that offer produce and products that are completely Colorado grown, raised and owned, you can feel like a legit locavore.
6-8 p.m.
Join us as we welcome Matthew to the Garden! Sit back, relax and enjoy a refreshing brew as you melt into your chair while listening to his piano bar style music.
Bilingual Storytime at the Park
10-10:45 am | Saturdays, Aug.6-27
Collyer Park, Longs Peak Avenue & Collyer Street
No registartion necessary
Join Ms. Lili for reading bilingual stories, playing, dancing and having fun in Spanish and English for children of all ages! All aged children with a grown-up are welcome. Each month, Ms. Lili will change park locations, giving the opportunity for all the Longmont community to participate.
Volunteers needed to assist the storyteller! Email Julia Jacobs with dates you can volunteer (from Aug. 6-Nov. 19). Volunteers can be 15 years and older.
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A Taste of Italy: A Wine tasting Event with Roland Herrmann 471 Main Street Firehouse Art Center Summit Tacos ArtWalk Summer on the Streets-August 6th, 2022 Downtown Longmont-4th Ave and Kimbark St. Bilingual Storytime: Read, Dance, Play and Fun @ the Park! Collyer Neighborhood Park, Longs Peak Avenue and Collyer Street La Vita Bella Presents: Late Night with Blue Shoes! 471 Main Street Live Music at Bootstrap Brewing! Bootstrap Brewing LPM's Outdoor Cinema Presents: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Longmont Public Media Summit Tacos Angles Sports Ski, Board and Fly Fishing Shop |
August 7
2-4 p.m.
Whether you want to learn how to play the Ukulele or already do and want to join the fun, wipe off your uke and join in- it's blast! Host Brian Rezac has extras you can borrow. Or, just come enjoy a beer and watch. All ages and levels welcome.
3-6 p.m.
Join us as we welcome Wolf Loescher to the Garden. This Scottish & Irish folk band plays songs that will transport you back to the old country.
Centennial State Ballet invites you to celebrate alum and incoming 2022/23 seniors with our company members at the third annual summer Garden Party, A Senior Celebration featuring the Crystal Swing Band!
Tickets $10 per person. Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 700 Longs Peak Ave
Each in-person ticket purchase includes a shaded seating area for one (1) person on concrete at the Pavilion. Seating and Picnic begins at noon. Food Trucks: Georgia Boys BBQ and LoCo Snowballs will be available for lunch, drinks, and desserts. Performance begins at 1pm.
Picnic Style tickets: Remember to bring a blanket, pillows, and cushions for your comfort (will be located closer to the stage).
BYOC (or Bring Your Own Chair) tickets: For this style of ticket, your household will be located further from the stage and you can bring a combination of lawn chairs and picnic blankets/cushions for your comfort.
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St. Vrain Cidery Concert to benefit Wildlands Restoration at Bootstrap Brewing! Bootstrap Brewing CSB's Garden Party, A Senior Celebration Roosevelt Park |
August 8
Longmont Library Writers Group
6-7:30 p.m. on Mondays in the Unquiet Study Area, Second floor
A free, drop-in group of aspiring writers who want to learn and improve their craft. Hosted by Kara of Little Stage Books
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City Of Longmont Public Library Quarters Bar & Arcade Bootstrap Brewing |
August 9
Open Chess Night
6-7:30 p.m. on the second floor
Tuesdays are 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.
Guided Hike in Rocky Mtn National Park
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Angles Sports Ski, Board and Fly Fishing Shop Karaoke with Nic at Bootstrap Brewing! Bootstrap Brewing The Speakeasy Quarters Bar & Arcade |
August 10
Screening and Q&A: "The Cannabis Question"
6-7:30 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 10
City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St.
Watch a special screening of the documentary "The Cannabis Question" (from NOVA Science TV series on PBS) with a discussion/Q&A session after.
Registration is required due to limited seating. Click the button below to save your seat(s) through Eventbrite.
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City Of Longmont Public Library Abbott & Wallace Distilling Screening and Q&A: "The Cannabis Question" City of Longmont Civic Center Trashy Wednesdays @ Summit tacos! Summit Tacos Trivia with Big Mouth Bob at Bootstrap Brewing! Bootstrap Brewing |
August 11
Want to upgrade your social game? Longmont Public Media is clearing out their studio and partnering with artists from the Firehouse Art Center to create fun, perfectly lit sets that you can walk right into, pose with, and post to all your socials. Vendors and a food truck will also be there, providing more fun and refreshments in between shots. Just stop by Longmont Public Media starting at 6 PM on August 11th.
The Boulder County Fair will return this year from Aug 11-14. We will be returning with many of the fun events and activities you remember from fairs past. We will be bringing back the carnival, live entertainment in the Fair Garden, Kid’s Corral and Petting Zoo and your favorite fair foods, along with 4-H animal projects, the Dairy Bar will be open for business and at this time we plan on a return to a live in-person junior livestock sale!
Downtown Longmont Sidewalk Sales
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Participating Businesses Second Saturday Creative Crawl Longmont Creative District, Around 2pm to Around 6pm 2ND SATURDAY RECEPTION- "PALIMPSEST- CLARA NULTY/SUMMER RESIDENT ARTIST JONO WRIGHT Firehouse Art Center Old Town Marketplace ArtWalk Summer on the Streets-August 13th, 2022 Downtown Longmont- 4th Ave and Kimbark St. Bilingual Storytime: Read, Dance, Play and Fun @ the Park! Collyer Neighborhood Park, Longs Peak Avenue and Collyer Street Creative Crawl - Hometown Musical Celebration 6th Avenue Plaza Creative Crawl- Spiritual Pop Up Earth Feather Healings Summit Tacos Angles Sports Ski, Board and Fly Fishing Shop Live Music at Bootstrap Brewing! Bootstrap Brewing The Speakeasy Longmont West Side Haunting Back Alley Ghost Tour Downtown Longmont Longmont West Side Haunting History Tour Downtown Longmont Summit Tacos Stand Up Paddle Board Advanced Angles Sports Ski, Board and Fly Fishing Shop |
August 14
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St. Vrain Cidery LOCO Ukulele Jam with Brian Rezac! Bootstrap Brewing |
August 15
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City Of Longmont Public Library Quarters Bar & Arcade Bootstrap Brewing |
August 18
On August 18th, pick your favorite song and dress as your favorite pop star as Longmont Public Media opens up its stage for karaoke night. Sing and dance on the same stage that local musicians perform live and record albums on. The event will also be recorded for our public access channel. Local vendors will be there to add to the fun, and the event is BYOB. Come to sing, dance, and show off your tribute to your favorite pop stars. Seating is limited so register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday-night-live-presents-pop-star-costume-karaoke-tickets-391218584317
August 20
5 p.m. at the Exhibit Building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds
An annual fundraising dinner hosted by El Comite. We will be hosting a silent auction, a live auction, and paddle raiser to reach (and exceed!) our fundraising goal of $50,000. We will be serving non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments, dinner, and dessert. We will also surprise you with some entertainment and games. Buy your tickets now!
August 23
Science @ Six : Exploring Chemical Volcanoes
Date: 08/23/2022 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Library, 409 Fourth Ave.
Best for elementary-aged children (grades 2nd-5th or 7-10 years old)
Library West Patio
Librarians David and Kathleen will provide everything needed to create the classic chemical volcano from a choice of materials and ingredients. Prepare to be messy- so messy we will be outside on the patio!
Registration is required for this event and will open on Monday, Aug. 1.
August 25
Performing live this Thursday at Longmont Public Media will be Laurie Michelle and her duo Beautiful Humans. She will be performing her original folk music, some classic covers, and maybe even some dad jokes. Performance starts shortly after 6 PM and local vendors will be there with food, drinks, and more fun. Concert will be recorded for Longmont Public Media.
Laurie Michelle is a multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter, her Instagram is: @laurie_michelle_music and you can find her EP, “For the Heartbroken”, at: https://lauriemichelle.hearnow.com/
August 27
Murder at the Mansion: Murder Mystery Dinner
5-9:30 p.m.
Please join us with your family and friends for an evening of mystery at Historic Hoverhome! Come enjoy as you get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget with Historic Hoverhome as the backdrop!
Guests are encouraged to dress in their 1920s (and for the weather)--but it is not required.
Price: $75.00 per person
All funds raised will help support The St. Vrain Historical Society's efforts of historic preservation and education in the community.
* Please note: this will be an outdoor event please come dressed for the weather.
*All ticket sales are final.
