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Out and About: Dia de Muertos season begins

A list of local events
Dia de los Muertos 2021 (8 of 40)
Longmont's Day of the Dead Family Celebration & Gigantes Procession. October 9, 2021

October 12

Thursday Nights @ the Museum

Woody Guthrie "Bound for Glory" (1976, PG)

Thursday, Oct. 12, 7 pm; $10 general admission, $8 students/seniors,

$5 members

Based upon his 1943 autobiography of the same name, "Bound for Glory" tells the story of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie’s early years, before his rise to the top as a champion for the rights of migrant farm workers. Directed by Hal Ashby and starring David Carradine, the 1976 film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Offered in complement to our special exhibition "agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land."

October 13

Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival

6-9 p.m.

Zoe's Café, 715 10th St, Greeley, CO 80631 

The "Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival" invites adults to relive the joy of their childhood carnival experience, all while contributing to Partners' mission of empowering youth in Weld County. Ticket holders can expect: 

Unlimited Carnival Games: Rediscover the excitement of classic carnival games with unlimited plays. 

Delicious Drinks and Snacks: Savor a delightful selection of beverages and snacks throughout the evening. 

Costume Contest: Show off your creativity by participating in the individual or group costume contest, with a chance to win a $150 Visa Gift Prize. 

Food Truck: Enjoy carnival fare from a food truck parked right on site. 

"This Halloween carnival is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and support the youth of Weld County," said Heather Vesgaard, Executive Director at Partners. "We encourage everyone to put on their most spirited costumes and join us for an unforgettable night of fun." 

Tickets for the "Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival" are available for purchase at www.nocohalloween.com. Costumes are not mandatory, but attendees are strongly encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit. Please note that this event is exclusively for adults aged 21 and over. 

For more information about Partners and their mission to serve Northern Colorado, visit poweredbypartners.org

About Partners: Partners has been serving youth and families since our organization was founded in 1978. Through the years we have continually sought to best meet the needs of our community, and have expanded our programs, service area, and mission to do so. Our Community-Based Mentoring Program was established as an intervention strategy for youth entering the juvenile justice system in Larimer County and has evolved to more of prevention-based approach to serve kids who are facing risk factors at an earlier stage. When it was clear that we should expand to have offices in Estes Park and Greeley, we did so.  

Friday Afternoon Concert Stephen Lancaster

Friday, Oct. 13, 2:30 pm; $12 general admission, $10 students/seniors,

$8 members

The Museum welcomes baritone Stephen Lancaster for an all-Schubert program entitled “The Power of Little Things” featuring short piano pieces of varying moods, then moving directly into "Schwanengesang," the last 14 songs that Schubert wrote. These extraordinary pieces are rarely heard as a set, and cover an enormous range of emotions. Stephen will be accompanied by pianist Laure Colladant, considered one of the best fortepianists of her generation.

October 14

Día de Muertos: Day of the Dead Family Celebration

Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 am - 3 pm; free!

Downtown Longmont at 4th Avenue & Main Street

Like last year, the Day of the Dead Family Celebration will open the season on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Downtown Longmont. This street festival will include music and dance performances, art and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars, and the Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free shuttle between locations so you can enjoy all the exhibitions and activities of the day.

October 15

Families in Nature: Outdoor Bingo!

Please join us for our second event in the Families in Nature series. Outdoor Bingo is geared more towards younger kids, ages 2-6, but all ages are welcome. We will take a little hike around Ralph Price Reservoir and bring along our outdoor bingo cards. Examples of what we will be looking for on the bingo cards includes birds nest, bee, flowers, trees, etc...

This is a great way to get your kiddos out in nature and make it fun. We will have juice boxes and snacks for a break halfway into the event and will have plenty of time to explore.

This event is free, but registration is required: full event details will be emailed out 3-5 days prior to the event.

Register at bit.ly/outdoorbingo2023.

October 16

Pika's Sweets: Special Cookie War Edition - REGISTER

  • Date: 10/16/2023 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location: Library
    409 Fourth Ave.
  • For 1st - 5th grades
  • Longmont Library Meeting Rooms

Join Children and Teen Services for a special cookie decorating competition! Participants will be given cookies, icing, and sprinkles to create their own design. At the end of the program, three individuals will be chosen to win a prize based off three categories that will be announced at the beginning of the program.

Attend the Program

Registration is required to attend this special edition of Pika's Sweets and is limited to 20 children. Click the button below to register your child(ren). Make sure to fill out the form for EACH CHILD who is attending.

Register for the Pika's Sweets Cookie Wars program

October 26

Posada Printmaking: The Art of Protest Workshop for Adults - REGISTER

A Museo De Las Americas workshop

  • Date: 10/26/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location: Library
    409 Fourth Ave.
  • For patrons 18 years and older
  • Library Meeting Rooms
  • In partnership with the Museo De Las Americas

Jose Guadalupe Posada, creator of the iconic Dia de los Muertos skeletons, was a shrewd social critic who used satirical imagery and humor to spark protest and social change.

Using printmaking techniques alongside a discussion about Posada’s use of art as a subtle tool of resistance, attendees will create their own protest print about a topic of their choice. They also learn how to write a satirical poem to accompany their print.

Registration is required to attend this interactive workshop and is limited to 25 participants. Click the button below to save your seat through Eventbrite.

Register for this workshop through Eventbrite

November 4

At the River screening

1 p.m.

Longmont Museum and Cultural Center

CENTRALongmont Presbyterian Church, in conjunction with Longmont Museum, will host a screening of the award-winning film At The River, a feature-length documentary about a handful of young Presbyterian pastors in the deep South in the 1950s and 60s who stood against racism and segregation—and the price they and their congregations paid for doing so.

There will be Q & A and a panel discussion following the screening featuring Carolyn Crowder herself, her associate producer Rod Murphy, Jr., and Dr. Les Purce, President for 15 years of Evergreen State College and the first African American elected to public office in the State of Idaho.

The film will be shown in Stewart Auditorium at Longmont Museum, Saturday, November 4, 2023.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m. and the film will begin at 1:30 p.m.  Admission is free but reservations are required. 

November 8

"Who's a Good Dog?": Author Talk with Bioethicist Dr. Jessica Pierce - REGISTER

  • Date: 11/08/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location: Library
    409 Fourth Ave.
  • Library Meeting Rooms
  • Registration required

"Who’s a Good Dog?" is an invitation to nurture more thoughtful and balanced relationships with our canine companions. By deepening our curiosity about what our dogs are experiencing, and by working together with them in a spirit of collaboration, we can become more effective and compassionate caregivers.

Attend the Author Talk

Registration is required to attend the workshop and is limited to 100 attendees. Registration opens on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Click the button below to register.

Register for the author talk

November 13

Mythical Creatures Club - REGISTER

  • Date: 11/13/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location: Library
    409 Fourth Ave.
  • For 1st - 2nd grades
  • Longmont Library Meeting Rooms

Join us every 2nd Monday of the month from September through December for our Mythical Creatures Club! We’ll learn about Bigfoot, mermaids, and many other legendary creatures through fun crafts and activities.

Attend the Club

Registration is required to attend the Mythical Creatures Club and is limited to 20 children. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 10, click the button below to register your child(ren). Make sure to fill out the form for EACH CHILD who is attending.

Register for the November Mythical Creatures Club

November 16

Climate Change: What's Known, What's New, and What We Can Do - REGISTER

  • Date: 11/16/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location: Civic Center
    350 Kimbark Street
  • For those 16 years and older
  • City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St.
  • Registration required

Temperatures are climbing in Colorado and across the world. That’s just one of many ways in which human-produced climate change is touching our lives. But disasters like wildfires and floods — two of the biggest threats in Colorado – are also affected by our built environment and where and how we live.

Join Boulder-based meteorologist and journalist Bob Henson as he sorts through our warming world and look at some ways we can reduce the risks posed by weather and climate extremes, both globally and locally.

Attend the Presentation

Registration is required to attend this special presentation and is limited to 100 attendees. Click the button below to register for EACH person attending.

Register for the climate change presentation