Holiday lights at Roosevelt Park. (Photo: Matthew Jonas, Longmont Times-Call).
With an array of events ranging from classic tree lighting to performing arts, music, crafts and beyond, the Longmont area is a prime destination this holiday season. Here’s a curated list of activities and events to enrich your festive itinerary.
Holiday Grief Support Group
Tuesdays, Nov. 7 – Dec. 12
Join the Holiday Grief and Loss Coaching Support Group to find comfort and community during the festive season. It provides a nurturing environment for those coping with recent or long-standing grief, employing best practices for healing and hope. Together, they’ll share understanding and strength.
Cost: $135.
Location: Roots and Wings Grief and Loss Coaching, 1079 S. Hover St., #200, Longmont.
Website: rootsandwingsgriefcoaching.com
Holiday Plaza Illumination
Saturday, Nov. 18 • 5:30-7 p.m.
Brighten your holidays with NextLight’s Plaza Lighting event in Downtown Longmont! Enjoy an evening filled with holiday tunes, diverse cultural activities, warm beverages, treats, crafts and even a visit from Santa! Plus, grab a giveaway bag from High Plains Bank.
Location: Library/Civic Center Plaza, 350 Kimbark, Longmont.
Website: downtownlongmont.com
Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 25
Discover ice sculptures, roaming festive characters, and unexpected giveaways on the best shopping day of the year! Shop small, support local businesses and invest in your community this Small Business Saturday.
Location: Downtown Longmont, 320 Main St., Longmont.
Website: downtownlongmont.com
Artists Sunday Celebration
Sunday, Nov. 26
Support local artists during the world’s largest art event, Artists Sunday. Visit Longmont Creative District for gallery openings, artist popups, and studios. Gift unique, locally crafted art this holiday.
Location: Longmont Creative District, 320 Main St., Longmont.
Website: downtownlongmont.com/creative-district
Longmont Gift of Home Tour
Thursday, Nov. 30 • 4-8 p.m. (VIP Night)
Friday, Dec. 1 • 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2 • 4-8 p.m.
Explore beautifully decorated homes in Northern Colorado’s largest holiday home tour. VIP night offers exclusive access and perks. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley.
Website: thegiftofhome.org
The Longmont Museum’s Holiday Show with The Mestos-Abbott Quartet. (Photo courtesy: Longmont Museum).
The Holiday Show!
Saturday, Dec. 2 • 3 & 7 p.m.
Enjoy The Longmont Museum’s Holiday Show with The Mestos-Abbott Quartet, Brothers of Brass and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore.
ickets: $25 general, $22 students/seniors, $20 members.
Location: Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont.
Website: longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum
Ugly Sweater 5K @ Left Hand Brewing
Saturday, Dec. 2
Participate in the Ugly Sweater 5K, featuring craft beer, music, food trucks, and more. Don your ugliest sweater and support the Left Hand Brewing Foundation.
Location: Left Hand Brewing,
1265 Boston Ave., Longmont.
Website: lefthandbrewing.com
The ‘Gentle’ Nutcracker. (Photo courtesy: Longmont Symphony Orchestra).
The ‘Gentle’ Nutcracker
Saturday, Dec. 2 • 1-2:30 p.m.
Attend a sensory-friendly performance of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” tailored for neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Location: Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont.
Website: longmontsymphony.squarespace.com
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
Saturday, Dec. 2 • 4-6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 3 • 2-4:30 p.m.
Experience the magical ballet, The Nutcracker, a tale of childhood wonder set on Christmas Eve.
Location: Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave.,
Longmont.
Website: longmontsymphony.squarespace.com
Lyons Holiday Artisan Market
Saturday, Dec. 2 & Sunday, Dec. 3 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season at Lyons Holiday Artisan Market. Browse crafts, jewelry, art and more from nearly 60 vendors.
Location: Lyons Elementary School, 338 High St., Lyons.
Website: townoflyons.com/568/Lyons-Holiday-Artisan-Market
Holiday Open House @ Hover Senior Living
Thursday, Dec. 7 • 5-8 p.m.
Join Hover Senior Living for a festive tour of trees with live music, food, and fun. RSVP to Lisa Bryant at lbryant@hovercommunity.org.
Location: 1380 Charles Drive, Longmont.
Phone: 303.772.9292.
Website: hovercommunity.org
Longmont Lights
Friday, Dec. 8 & Saturday, Dec. 9
Witness Roosevelt Park aglow with holiday lights. Enjoy a stroll or ice skating at the Longmont Ice Pavilion.
Location: Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peaks Ave., Longmont.
Santa Story Time
Saturday, Dec. 9 •
Times at 10 & 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.
Celebrate with stories, cookies, hot chocolate and Santa. Bring your wish lists and a camera for this family event.
Tickets: $10 per person/$9 members.
Location: Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont.
Christmas Tree Festival @ The Longmont Museum
Sunday, Dec. 10 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join the 42nd Annual Christmas Tree Festival supporting TLC Learning Center. Tickets: $85.
Location: Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont.
Website: learningwithtlc.org/ctf
Holiday Garden Party @ Left Hand Brewing
Saturday, Dec. 10 • 12-4 p.m.
Shop for unique gifts from local artisans at the Holiday Garden Party. Enjoy festive activities with Santa and beverages from the RoxBox.
Location: Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont.
Website: lefthandbrewing.com
Family Ornament Making
Saturday, Dec. 16 • Sessions at 9:30 & 11 a.m., 1 & 2:30 p.m.
Craft holiday decorations with your family. Suitable for children age 5+ with an adult. Cost: $10 per person/$9 members.
Location: Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont.
Candlelight: A Baroque Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 16 • 4-6 p.m.
Enjoy Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other Baroque treasures performed by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra.
Location: Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont.
Website: longmontsymphony.squarespace.com
Season of Light
Thursday, Dec. 23 • 7-8 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season with the “Season of Light” show, exploring the astronomical meanings behind traditions.
Tickets: $10 adults, $7 students/youth/military/seniors.
Location: Fiske Planetarium and Science Center, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder.
Website: colorado.edu/fiske
