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December 7
Winter Market & Music Wednesdays
4-8 p.m.
Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St.
Local artisans arrive each Wednesday vending high-quality, affordable, hand-crafted gifts for dames, gents, kinder & hunde in the spirit of traditional European-style Christkindl markets!
Shop, Bop, Indulge, Jig, & Feel Festive for five crafty nights of live music, highlighting a new rotation of local artisans each market vending fresh selections of local artisans showcasing unique, one of a kind gifts: jewelry, cutting boards, ceramics, ornaments, gnomes, books, cards, plants/cactai, scarves/hats, accessories, hanging + pallet art, candles, wallets, soaps+salves, decor, salsas and meats, signs, coasters, antiques for your she-shed + man-cave and more... our very own elves providing gorgeous gift wrapping!
Winter Market Festivities will uniquely feature different offerings each week! Live Music + Firepits + special small-batch releases (inc. GF!) and drink deals, Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Crafts, Gift Wrapping.
The young at heart are welcome to enjoy roasting s'mores around the firepits, sipping hot cocoa+cider while they craft and watch holiday favorites on a dedicated screen, while you shop!
t’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 8
Art & Sip: Pom Pom Garland
Thursday, December 8, 6:30 pm; $40
Make your own fuzzy and whimsical pom-pom garland to decorate your home for the holiday season. Instructor Julie Benoit of Maker General.
Thursday Nights @ the Museum
BIFF Adventure Shorts
Thursday, December 8, 7 pm;
$10 adults, $8 students/seniors, $5 members
An evening dedicated to short documentary adventure films by filmmakers from across the globe as selected for inclusion in this year’s Boulder International Film Festival.
December 9
Friday Afternoon Concert Series
September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9 at 2:30 pm
$12 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $8 members
Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Museum's Stewart Auditorium featuring an eclectic array of musical acts from up and down the Front Range.
Rocks & Rails 2022
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9-11
Boulder County Fairgrounds
Boulder Model Railroad Club's 44th Annual Model Railroad Exposition. In conjunction with the Flatiron Rock & Mineral Club's show.
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Kids 12 & under are free.
December 10
VFW Open House
Noon to 10 p.m.
340 Lashley St. #150
THe VFW will host an open house to the public. The event will include a photo opportunity with Santa, a grand tour of the space and a small vendor showcase.
Holiday Garden Party
12:00pm-4:00pm MT
The Garden, 1245 Boston Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
Event Details
Hi Lefties! It’s time to bundle up and spread some holiday cheer! We will open the Beer Garden on Saturday, 12/10, for a Holiday Garden Party from 12-4pm.
Local craft artisans will sell their unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, so come and get your christmas shopping done! Santa Claus will be in the house for the kiddos, and the RoxBox will be open for canned beer, canned cocktails and soda. 'Tis the season to be merry!
Longmont Lights Parade
JINGLE ALL THE WAY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 5PM
See all of the twinkling floats as they make their way down Coffman Street and Main Street! Don't miss Santa as he waves to all a good night. The parade begins at 5pm starting at Longs Peak Ave & Coffman Street.
Make sure to come down early (or plan to stay after!) to check off some holiday shopping, grab some food and drink, and check out the fun things happening downtown. Participate in the Main St. Fun Run/Walk at 4:30 before the parade!
Holiday Jazz at The Times
7:30-10 p.m.
The Times Collaborative, 338 Main St.
Holiday edition of Jazz at The Times will feature the Times Collaborative Trio, led by Charles Blenzig on piano, with appearances by vocalist, Karyna Balch. Enjoy your favorite wintery jazz standards, plus a few festive tunes you may have never heard!
2022 Handcrafted Holiday Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9595 Nelson Rd
We are excited to announce our 2022 Handcrafted Holiday Market! We'll have 30+ local vendors, free admission and parking, and hourly prizes and giveaways. Hope to see you there!
Adult Drag Bingo with Miss Jessica
6-8 p.m.
Left Hand Brewing Company
Miss Jessica is back in our Tasting Room! Infuse your day with joy and join us for Adult Drag Bingo. Miss Jessica brings sweet, silly, and sassy together while you play for prizes!
December 11
Santa Story Time
Saturday, December 11:30 am and 1 pm; $10
Celebrate the holidays at a story time with Santa. We will be serving cookies, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer as Santa entertains your whole family with seasonal stories. Make sure to bring your holiday wish lists and a camera for this special event designed for children accompanied by an adult.
Dogs Enjoy Afternoon Reading (D.E.A.R.)
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Date: 12/11/2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. - -3 pm on second Sundays each month
- Library Meeting Rooms (located by West Entrance)
- Parent must be present for kids 9 years or younger
Dogs Enjoy Afternoon Reading (D.E.A.R.) is probably the cutest program at the Library! This free program is designed for new readers and kids who want to practice their reading with a non-judgmental, furry audience a.k.a. a trained therapy dog.
Each child reads at their own pace to one or more of our friendly dogs. Parents, guardians and siblings are welcome to read to or help newer readers.
No registration is necessary, but please check-in with the staff member at the event to get on the list to read, sometimes there is a little wait. We will have a selection of books on hand to read or you can bring your own!
December 12
Longmont Humane Society Fundraiser at Left Hand
6:30 p.m.
Left Hand Brewery
Ladies, join us for a holiday party with a gift giving, cookie munching twist! Emmy Delis is giving us the inside scoop about the Longmont Humane Society.
We are also hosting a cookie exchange. If you would like to participate, please bring 2 dozen cookies with copies of the cookie recipe, including your name. Please bring something to take your goodies home in.
We will provide snacks and everyone will receive a beer of their choice.
Hope to see you there! Happy Holidays!
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ales-4-females-holiday-mingle-and-fundraiser-tickets-478340347857
December 13
A Mental Health Partners Kid Connects in the Neighborhood class
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Date: 12/13/2022 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
About the Class
Join the Kid Connects in the Neighborhood team of Early Childhood mental health professionals for a course for ALL caregivers-parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, and neighbors who care for children 0-5. We all know that caring for young children can be stressful, especially during these trying times. In this presentation, we will use brain science to understand the importance of self-care as it relates to co-regulation. We will also give participants an opportunity to learn more self-care strategies. These strategies will support positive self-care practices as well as in the moment strategies to manage intense moments.
This is a free course for ALL caregivers: parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles and neighbors who care for children birth- 5 years old.
December 14
Learn how to reduce your energy bill and stay comfortable this winter at a presentation by Longmont Power and Communications and Sustainability staff on December 14, 2022 from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. You'll leave with practical money-saving tips and information on rebates and incentives. For more information call 303-774-3553.
Cheesemaking 101 & Cider Pairing
6-7:30 p.m.
St. Vrain Cidery, 350 Terry St. Ste 130
Join us for a holiday spin on this popular educational and tasty happy hour at Longmont’s St. Vrain Cidery! You’ll get to enjoy some delicious cheese and hard-cider pairings while watching homemade cheese being made by Certified Cheese Professional Kelly Liebrock of The Art of Cheese. During this interactive demonstration class, you’ll learn the basic art and science behind the cheesemaking process, the equipment and key ingredients needed, and how to source the best milk for making cheese at home.
Must be 21 or older to register for and attend this class.
December 15
The Great Ideas Reading and Discussion Group
- Date: 09/08/2022 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
Longmont, Colorado 80501 - 3-4:30 pm
- Select Thursdays throughout the fall
- Unquiet Study Room on the second floor of the Library
- No registration required
Participants will be asked to complete a brief reading and then join us once every two weeks to discuss readings from "Great Books of the Western World," compiled by Mortimer J. Adler, an American philosopher. Some of the topics will include chance, religion and history.
The sessions will be lead by community member Brian Hansen. The schedule and readings can be found below or download a Word doc on the presenter's website.
Ugly Sweater Horas Sociales
When: 15 Dec 2022 6:00 PM, MST
Where: 1707 North Main Street Longmont,
Please join LCC and FirstBank as we celebrate the closing of the year with networking and ugly sweaters! Hope to see you there!
Winter Open House
4-8 p.m.
TinkerMill, 1840 Delaware Pl. Unit A
Join us to meet some makers and shop their products, take guided facility tours, enjoy light refreshments, and make your own crafts!
- Explore what is possible at TinkerMill, Longmont’s MakerSpace.We will have tours, demonstrations, vendor market, light refreshments, and activities for you to create your own project.
- TinkerMill Members will be here to show off what they make
- Tours and light refreshments
- Local goods for sale by TinkerMill members
- Create your own project! In select shops we'll have projects you can create
December 16
Holiday Give-Back Pass
As a THANK YOU for enduring COVID restrictions, Longmont Recreation is teaming up to offer a special city-wide pass valid Dec. 23 through Jan. 8, 2023. Passes are valid for admission at the Longmont Recreation Center, Centennial Pool, the St Vrain Memorial Building, the Longmont Ice Pavilion, and the Longmont Museum. With three options available at the low price of $20/$40/$60, the pass-holder can bring one guest, up to three guests, or up to seven guests with each visit. Some restrictions apply. To purchase online visit bit.ly/buygiveback or call 303-774-4700.
Movie Night: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
December 16th | 8:00pm-10:00pm MT
Left Hand Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
Event Details
Ho, ho, hold my beer! Get into the holiday spirit by watching a special showing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. $10 movie tickets for ages 21+ include a free pint, $5 tickets for ages 12-20, and under 12 are free to attend! Tickets sold at the door or on eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/left-hand-movie-series-national-lampoons-christmas-vacation-tickets-478316566727
December 17
Longmont Free Walk-in Clinic @VFWPost 2601
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VFW Post 2601
Healing Warriors Program team provides free monthly walk-in clinic for Service members, all branches, all eras, AND their spouses/partners and parents.
Providing non-narcotic care for PAIN, SLEEP Disturbance, ANXIETY, PTS, TBI, neuropathy, chemotherapy side effects and other conditions.
Services provided: Acupuncture, CranioSacral Therapy, Healing Touch Therapy. All services are available and are 30 minutes in duration. No appointment necessary; first come, first served.
Please bring proof of service (i.e. DD214 or Military ID, VA ID). For more information, please visit our website at: www.HealingWarriorsProgram.org
December 18
Live Reindeer at Murdoch's
10 a.m to 1 p.m.
Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply, 2255 Main St.
The reindeer are coming and will soon land at Murdoch’s. Bring your camera for photos, and during your visit, the kids can write a letter to Santa, color holiday activity sheets, and learn how to make reindeer snacks.
Click here for the schedule of reindeer events near you: https://www.murdochs.com/news/reindeer/
January 6
LEGO Club for Families
- Date: 01/06/2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. - Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
The Library has more than 10,000 LEGO pieces, and at LEGO Club, we get them all out and build! Each time the club meets, we have a different building challenge. We also make a 'shared build' together. Family event- adults and kids build together. Kids younger than 10 years old must be accompanied by someone older than 14 years old dedicated to their care.
Register Your Family
Registration for the January session of LEGO Club will open on Saturday, Dec. 3, and is limited to 40 families. Click the button below to register your family!
Register your family for January LEGO Club
January 21
Paint Your Own Sky with Author Lulu Buck
- Date: 01/21/2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. - Library Meeting Rooms
- Best for elementary school children (K-5)
- Registration required
Come and color your world with local author Lulu Buck and enjoy a reading of the children's book "Sue's Sky"!
Sue's Sky is a book about acceptance using the gentle metaphor of the sky to encourage kids to accept others' perspectives of the world around them. Parents will receive a resource to support their child in safe spaces, being aware of our bias and anti-bullying.
Kids will get to paint their sky with the author. This will be a fun, hands-on art experience around our identities and based on the book "Sue's Sky".
