Events in Longmont, CO

Explore Desiderata Ranch with a guided walk through a small farm in southwest Berthoud. The route includes a look at the high tunnel, the hydroponics house, small fields, berry patches, and a landscaped garden. Led by owner Pam Bradley, the experience features tastings of jam and jelly made on site, with both preserves and fresh produce available for purchase. Admission is $10.

Spend a day exploring creativity in Downtown Longmont with the Downtown Maker’s Crawl. Admission is $165 per person and covers five hands-on projects, a keepsake tote, and lunch. Participants travel on foot to five local, women-owned businesses, with each stop offering an approachable workshop. Create a quick-carve pop art print at Wolf & Wren, make a macramé plant hanger that includes a succulent at Happy Day Plants, design a fruit themed decorative plate at Crackpots, craft a needle felt sunflower ornament at Longmont Yarn Shoppe, and embroider floral motifs at Maker General. The day starts at Juniper Goods. Advance registration is required, groups may register together to stay in the same cohort, and lunch choices are selected during registration. Payments are nonrefundable, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the tight schedule. Free parking is available on Sundays.

Silver Creek HS Performing Arts Dept hosts its annual mattress fundraiser at Silver Creek High School, offering savings of up to 50 percent off typical retail pricing on mattresses and accessories. Brand new, factory direct beds can be ordered during the event for home delivery, and every purchase supports the students. Explore more than 30 models from brands such as Purple, Helix, Simmons Beautyrest, Therapedic, Innomax, American Sleep, and Tranquility. All standard sizes are available across the lineup, including twin extra long and California king, with select models that can be custom sized for RVs or antique frames. Several mattresses qualify for free shipping to the lower 48 states. Orders are made to order after the fundraiser and ship fresh from the factory, with standard factory warranties that are typically 10 years or longer. About three to five weeks after the event, beds will be ready for pickup, and an optional white glove delivery service is available. Adjustable power bases will be featured to elevate the upper and lower body, which can help with sleep apnea, acid reflux, and back, shoulder, or hip discomfort, and they are convenient for reading, watching TV, or working in bed. New this year are personal neck and back massagers. Infinity Luxury Massage Chairs will also be on site, described as supporting endorphin production to help balance mood. A wide selection of pillows will be available, including cool gel options and essential oil infused varieties like lavender, chamomile, and peppermint, along with sheets, mattress protectors and pads, and frames. Even if a new mattress is not needed, there are many accessories to choose from and every purchase helps the kids at Silver Creek HS. Mention the student you are supporting when purchasing a mattress to receive a free set of microfiber sheets.

At the Longmont YMCA, this free drive-up food distribution provides groceries with no forms to complete and no questions asked. Bags are prepared in advance and may include fresh produce, prepared deli items, dairy, and baked goods, depending on weekly donations. Distribution takes place on the south side of the parking lot, and the line can also be accessed through the southwest lot in front of the YMCA preschool. All cars and bicycles should form a single line, remain inside, and wait for volunteers to bring food directly to the vehicle. To promote fairness, amounts are based on the number of people in each household, and service continues while supplies last. Donations and volunteers are welcome to support this community effort.

At Longmont Public Media, Madeline leads a Premiere Pro workshop that guides participants from initial setup to a polished export while keeping workflows tidy and efficient. She demonstrates favorite editing tools along with transitions and effects that elevate the look of your cuts, then moves into practical audio techniques for tightening dialogue and adding sound effects to build emotional impact. The session is designed to boost confidence whether the finished piece is for a professional portfolio, a social channel, or a personal creative project. Topics include choosing project settings like frame rate and aspect ratio, importing footage and organizing bins, placing clips on a timeline and navigating the workspace, adjusting position, scale, rotation, and opacity, adding transitions and on-screen titles, and working with standard, mono, and 5.1 audio with simple volume adjustments and effects. It also covers export options in Premiere Pro or Media Encoder and explains key video file concepts such as dimensions, formats and codecs, bit rate, frame rate, and aspect ratio. Cost is $40.

Summer Music Evenings at Sunflower Farm offer live local music alongside a food truck, with farm animals and regular Farmfest activities open for a relaxed night on the farm. For the season finale, Leftover Salmon banjoist Andy Thorn steps onto the Sunflower Farm stage. Thorn’s backyard performance for a curious fox went viral in 2021 and led to national media appearances, including talk shows and podcasts, as well as a New York Times nod likening the moment to Aesop. He later recorded that tune, Aesop Mountain, for Songs of the Sunrise Fox, an instrumental album that highlights gentle, sunrise-ready banjo melodies rather than jam-band flash. The recording features Erik Deutsch on piano, Greg Garrison on bass, and Windfield champion Tyler Grant on guitar. Dinner can be purchased from Georgia Boys, and Palo Coffee & Bar will serve non-alcoholic beverages and snow cones. If kid tickets are sold out, please purchase adult tickets. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets, and the atmosphere is friendly for families.

Marking its 56th year, the Pumpkin Pie Day Vintage & Antique Market brings a weekend of discovery to the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Collectors, dealers, and vintage enthusiasts gather for two days to showcase early American antiques, farmhouse and rustic decor, mid century modern furniture, vintage textiles, antique glassware and pottery, retro clothing and accessories, estate jewelry, advertising memorabilia, vinyl records, books, tools, salvage, and one of a kind curios. Whether the aim is to uncover a statement piece for the home, add to a collection, or savor the thrill of the search, this long running fall favorite offers finds for every kind of treasure hunter.

A free, indoor, walk-up food distribution takes place at the Longmont Senior Center. There are no forms to complete and no questions asked. Offerings may include fresh fruit and vegetables, prepared deli foods, dairy, and bakery items, depending on that week’s donations. To support equity, please bring a standard size reusable bag and enter the line when you arrive. The limit is one basket at a time per household. If you would like an additional basket, return to the back of the line. Food will be provided while supplies last. Español: Distribución gratuita de alimentos sin cita previa y bajo techo en el Centro para Adultos Mayores de Longmont. No es necesario llenar formularios ni se hacen preguntas. Puede haber frutas y verduras frescas, comidas preparadas, lácteos y productos de panadería, según las donaciones de la semana. Para promover la equidad, traiga una bolsa reutilizable de tamaño estándar y haga fila al llegar. El límite es de una canasta por hogar a la vez. Si desea una canasta adicional, regrese al final de la fila. Los alimentos se entregan hasta agotar existencias.

Lunacy returns to Bizarre Electronics Lounge for a second year, bringing live music with five bands, two art vendors, and food. This is an all ages show, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds support the performing artists. Performer details and set times will be announced.

At Oskar Blues Brewery (Longmont Taproom), this vegan market brings together local businesses, plant-based food and drinks, and a welcoming community centered on compassion. Pre-registration provides an entry into a drawing for a vegan goodie bag filled with items from participating vendors, and the winner must be present to claim the prize. Additional vendors will be announced as the market approaches. During checkout, an optional donation can be added to support Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary and the rescued animals in its care.

This meeting aligns with the regular schedule of the Board of Trustees, which convenes on the second and last Monday of every month. Agenda information is available online.

Gaia Fiya presents The Glamour of Genocide: Unmasking Deceptions at Longmont’s Firehouse Art Center, a multidisciplinary performance that blends butoh, spoken word, song, and resonant sound. Butoh artists Arwen Ek and lisamoyadeva perform alongside lisa’s spoken word, Bee Swope offers folk-rooted songs centered on reflection and resilience, and Zuki joins Jeffrey Möhler to shape an immersive soundscape. The piece moves through difficult questions and personal and social revelations, inviting open hearts, deeper awareness, and steps toward the answers many are seeking. Artist member Lisa Adeva Samoy, known as lisamoyadeva, guides Gaia Fiya collaborations as a collage of experimental theatre, dance, spoken word, protest art, and healing practices, drawing on years of experience to call for harmony between people and the planet. Arwen Ek, The Savage Shaman, contributes over two decades of international work in choreography, production, and performance that bridges physical, cultural, and psycho spiritual spheres. Singer-songwriter Bee Swope focuses on resilience, tenderness, and connection, while multi-instrumentalist Zuki began on drums at age 7 and also plays piano and guitar, learning songs by ear and creating original music influenced by Alex G, Gasoline Lollipops, and Fever the Ghost. Tickets are $20, with sliding scale options available so no one is turned away for lack of funds.

An evening gala benefiting the Wild Plum Center marks 60 years of service to children and families. The celebration honors lives changed since 1966, highlights Head Start and early childhood education along with family wellness services in Longmont, and serves as a fundraiser to help sustain the next six decades. The focus is on investing in the community’s youngest learners and recognizing the organization’s lasting legacy.

Now in its second year, Embody Wellness Expo returns to Longmont with a full day centered on holistic health, embodied learning, and approachable wellness. Hosted by Saturn’s Daughter Apothecary, this earth-focused and inclusive gathering connects the community with trusted practitioners, makers, and educators across the wellness spectrum. Explore herbalism, nutrition, movement, and creative expression while discovering ways to care for yourself from the inside out. Throughout the day, attendees can browse a thoughtfully curated marketplace, sit in on talks and hands-on workshops, sample wellness services, and take part in movement experiences. The programming is rooted in sustainability, accessibility, and community, welcoming both newcomers and long-time practitioners. Expect artists and creators who support everyday wellness routines, educational sessions that inform and inspire, and chances to win products from local makers. The day offers room to learn, connect, and explore.

Ink Night takes over Elevated Communities Cat Cafe with a calligraphy class that pairs hand lettering practice with playful feline oversight. Arrive early to spend time with the cats, then settle in for a relaxed, beginner friendly lesson. Expect curious interruptions... a pen might be borrowed by a paw, a masterpiece might turn into a cat bed, and progress may be monitored from a nearby shoulder. Each guest learns the basics of lettering while adapting to a workspace that occasionally belongs to the cats. A portion of every ticket, $6, supports the café and the care of its residents. The goal is simple: enjoy the process, roll with the surprises, and leave with new skills plus a few proud letters and maybe a strand of cat hair. All experience levels are welcome, and while calm is not guaranteed, a memorable evening certainly is.

Little Moses Jones brings a high-energy live set to The Speakeasy, spotlighting R&B and hip hop favorites from the 90s and 2000s. Expect silky rhythms, nostalgic hits, and a feel-good atmosphere from start to finish. Admission is free.

The Board of Trustees convenes twice each month, gathering on the second and final Monday. Agenda information is available online.

This returning workshop invites participants to create wreaths made with dried flowers for the holiday season. Expect plenty of blooms and all the materials needed, with guidance from an instructor in a friendly setting among both familiar and new faces. Before the class begins, there is time to tour the farm, meet the animals, and gather natural elements to include in your design. No pesticides are used, keeping the experience clean and simple. Snacks and nonalcoholic beverages are provided, and bringing your own drink is welcome.

A community rummage sale at Longmont Estates Elementary raises funds to build a wheelchair-accessible sandbox. The goal is to make play inclusive so every child can enjoy building sandcastles.

The Board of Trustees meets on the second and last Monday of each month. This meeting follows that regular schedule. Agenda information is available online.

Pop punk takes over Bizarre Electronics Lounge with performances by five bands, plus two art vendors and wood fired pizza. This is an all ages show, and everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay. Every dollar raised goes directly to the performing artists. The specific acts will be announced.

Little Moses Jones brings a live set to The Speakeasy filled with 90s and 2000s R&B and hip hop throwbacks. Enjoy smooth rhythms, beloved hits, and high energy for a memorable night on the dance floor. There is no cover.

The Board of Trustees holds regular meetings twice each month on the second and last Monday. Agenda information is available online.