November 30
Habitat's Gift of Home Tour
Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley
November 30th-December 2nd. Don't miss this time-honored Longmont tradition with 56+ years of history. The self-guided tour will feature homes “dressed up” for the holidays by decorators and décor stores. Purchase items for sale or simply browse for holiday decorating ideas. Click here for more information.
Thursday Nights @ the Museum: ¡SÍ SE PUEDE! An Evening of Song from the United Workers Movement
Thursday, Nov. 30, 7 pm;
$18 general admission, $15 students/seniors, $12 members
Featuring 2MX2 and Los Mocochetes. Join the Longmont Museum for a musical celebration of the work of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers movement featuring songs reflecting the spirit and vitality that have sustained farm workers through good times and bad. Co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee.
Come early to explore the "agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land" exhibition with Thursday evening hours from 5 - 9 pm; free for members!
December 2
8th Annual Longmont Museum Holiday Show
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
$25 general admission, $22 students/seniors, $20 members
Featuring The Mestos-Abbott Latin Jazz Quartet, Brothers of Brass and Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore. The Longmont Museum's annual holiday tradition, typically held the first Saturday in December. Join us for songs of the season and holiday cheer from some of the finest musicians and performers in the region. Cash bar with signature holiday drink.
December 3
Boulder County Farmers Markets Winter Market
Longmont Farmers Market
Shop from more than 150 local farmers, food producers, and artisans at the annual Winter Market. Hosted at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, this event will be taking place Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from 9AM to 3PM. Click here to learn more.
December 5
Light the way for One Less: VCP’s Inaugural Lighting Ceremony
5:30-8 p.m.
Featuring a Santa's workshop for kids, caroling, cookies, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa himself, we are excited to welcome the entire community to light the way for one less homeless Veteran this year!
We will switch on the village lights for the tiny homes and our community center at 7:25pm and ring in the season of giving on this special Colorado Gives Day!
Each $25 donation for Colorado Gives will also turn on one handheld holiday light at the event showcasing the incredible light our community creates for Veterans in need.
December 7
Dragon WinterLights: Flagstaff Academy Charter School
Come celebrate the holidays with dazzling light displays on Thursday, December 7, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Flagstaff Academy Charter School. Sip a cup of hot cocoa as you browse the many "trunk-or-treat" style light displays in the Flagstaff Academy parking lot and collect some free goodies along the way! Click here for more information.
Tween Club: Guatemalan Textiles Weaving Identity and Place
Special workshop with Museo de las Americas
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Date: 12/07/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
Library Meeting Rooms
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For 3rd-5th graders
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Registration required (18 tweens limit)
How do we express ourselves through what we wear? Learn about the colorful world of Guatemala through textiles. Students will learn about the Maya, weaving, and how different people in Guatemala identify where they come from through design in their Huipils. Younger students will then create their own design out of fabric scraps. Older students get to test their motor skills and will learn how to weave.
Thursday Nights @ the Museum: Boulder International Film Festival Shorts 2
Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 pm;
$10 general admission, $8 students/seniors, $5 members
Always a crowd pleaser, join us for a second evening dedicated to short films by filmmakers from across the globe as selected for inclusion in this year’s Boulder International Film Festival.
62 minutes, "Night Ride," Norway, 2022; "Shower Boys," Sweden, 2021; "Louis I. King of Sheep," Germany, 2022; "The Red Suitcase," Luxembourg, 2022; "Deerwoods Deathtrap," USA, 2022
December 8
The Momedy Club: Escape from the Holidays
Longmont Out Loud (LOL)
Local performing acts carefully curated for your escaping enjoyment. Stand-up comedy, storytelling, short films, music and more. Option to include dinner with your ticket. Catering by Rising Tiger, cash bar by Stewart Auditorium. Click here for tickets.
December 9
Harper in the Hall: Holiday Music from Around the World
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Date: 12/09/2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
Library Meeting Rooms
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All ages welcome
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No registration required; first-come, first-served (doors will open at 1:30 pm)
Welcome the holiday season at the Library with Celtic harpist Valerie Wedel. Valerie specializes in ancient music and will regale the audience with songs from many traditions and cultures. Singing along is welcome!
December 10
42nd Annual Christmas Tree Festival
TLC Learning Center
Join us for the 42nd Annual Christmas Tree Festival! We raffle off dozens of themed trees decked out with goodies while enjoying great food, friends, and fun! All proceeds from this beloved Longmont winter tradition benefit the TLC Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to families in our community so that their children can access the therapeutic early learning services they need to thrive. Click here for tickets.
December 11
Mythical Creatures Club - REGISTER
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Date: 12/11/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
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For 1st - 2nd grades
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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, Nov. 14, 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 December Mythical Creatures Club
December 16
Family Ornament Making
Saturday, Dec. 16, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd.
9:30 am, 11 am & 1 pm;
$10 per person
Create Christmas and Holiday decorations with the young people in your life! We’ll be crafting and creating keepsakes that will delight for years to come. This is a class for children age 5 and up accompanied by an adult.
December 18
Pika's Sweets - REGISTER
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Date: 12/18/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
For 1st - 5th grades
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Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
Do you love to decorate and eat sweet treats? Are you in 1st through 5th grade? Join us once a month to create delicious confections like cake pops and no-bake desserts!
Attend the Program
Registration is required to attend Pika's Sweets and is limited to 15 children. Registration will open at 9 am on Tuesday, Nov. 21. 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 December Pika's Sweets program
Decemeber 21
Adults Creative Night: Pop-up Cards - REGISTER
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Date: 12/21/2023 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
This Month's Project: Pop-Up Card
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For patrons 17 years and older
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Unquiet Study Area, upstairs
The time of giving and what better way to celebrate than with giving a card with a fun twist! Learn how to make your own festive pop-up card for FREE! No experience required. Pick and choose your theme from three templates (or four if you're brave) and create your wonderful masterpiece.
Registration REQUIRED
These events are expected to sell out quickly! Only 20 spots are available for each night (Dec. 7 or Dec. 21). You can also register via phone by calling the Reference Desk at 303-651-8472.
Register for Adults Creative Night Classes
