Free events in Longmont, CO

Shop local at the Longmont Farmers Market, with nearly 70 vendors offering a wide variety of fresh food and other goods. Expect music by John Shepherd & Friends, and Firehouse Arts Center will be live-printing tote bags while supplies last.

An indoor, walk-up food distribution takes place at the Longmont Senior Center, offering groceries at no cost. There is no paperwork and no questions are asked. Depending on donations, selections may include fresh fruits and vegetables, prepared deli items, dairy, and baked goods. To support fairness for everyone, bring a standard reusable bag and line up when you arrive. Households may take one basket at a time. If another basket is needed, return to the end of the line. Food is provided while supplies last. The organizers emphasize equity across all distributions and share appreciation for the community’s support. Distribución de alimentos sin costo y sin cita previa en el Centro para Adultos Mayores de Longmont, en un espacio interior. No se requiere llenar formularios ni responder preguntas. Según las donaciones, puede haber frutas y verduras frescas, comidas de deli preparadas, productos lácteos y panadería. Para fomentar la equidad, traiga una bolsa reutilizable de tamaño estándar y haga fila al llegar. El límite es una canasta por hogar a la vez. Si necesita otra, regrese al final de la fila. La entrega continúa hasta agotar existencias. La organización destaca su compromiso con la equidad y agradece el apoyo de la comunidad.

A free drive-up food distribution takes place at the Longmont YMCA, where cars and bicycles line up to receive pre-bagged groceries without leaving their vehicles. No paperwork or eligibility questions are required. Offerings vary with weekly donations and may include fresh produce, deli items, dairy, and baked goods. Please remain in your vehicle while volunteers bring the food to you. Queue along the south edge of the parking area near 9th Avenue. If entering from the Lashley side, turn right to line up on the south side. If entering from 9th Avenue, turn left to reach the southwest lot in front of the YMCA preschool. To support fair access, amounts are based on the number of people in your household, and distribution continues while supplies last. This distribution occurs on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.

Silly Gooses returns with a welcoming, mixed-format comedy open mic in its new home at Pelo's Deli and Provisions. The night starts with performer signups, followed by a free comedy show, creating a relaxed and supportive atmosphere for both new and seasoned acts. The series also adds variety throughout the month, with improv-focused sets on the first Sunday and a free writers workshop on the third Sunday.

Join bilingual storytime at the library for culturally diverse stories, songs, and movement in English and Spanish. It’s a great way to support language development and early literacy skills for children from birth to age 5. A dedicated adult caregiver must stay in the storytime room, and interaction is essential for children’s learning and growth. No registration is required.

A relaxed artists circle offers a friendly space to focus on personal creative work while sharing ideas, energy, and conversation with others. Participants are welcome to bring projects from home, or simply come to connect with fellow artists even without something in progress. The gathering is informal and unstructured, and bringing lunch is perfectly fine as part of the community time. There is no fee to attend. Contributions to The Firehouse are appreciated but never required. Friends are welcome, and it is a comfortable setting to meet new people who create.

A lunch line dancing class welcomes newcomers and returning dancers, with sessions offered free on the second and fourth Thursday and on the first and third Sunday. The first hour focuses on instruction, followed by an hour to enjoy dancing and practice routines already learned. Music is recorded, not live.