Pumpkin spice and colorful leaves, cooling temps and sweaters pulled out of the drawer, seasonal beers and nights by the fire pit. Oh, fall! How we love you! You are the perfect season. And here in Longmont, Colorado, there’s just so much to do!
We’ve assembled a list of events and activities we can’t wait to do this fall. We hope to see you there!
Longmont Restaurant Week
October 7–16
Various Locations
For the 5th year in a row, Longmont Restaurant Week celebrates the local food and drink that makes Longmont such a wonderful place to live. Over ten days, more than thirty local eateries and drinkeries offer $25, $35, and $45 exclusive menus.
Taste the Times
Friday, October 7, 2022, 4–7 pm
The Times Collaborative
338 Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501
The kickoff event for Longmont Restaurant Week is at The Times Collaborative! Enjoy an 8-course meal from 8 different in-house chefs. Delicious eats and drinks in a gorgeous, historic setting. $45 includes 8 plates and 1 drink. Make your reservation now!
Friday Afternoon Concerts
Longmont Museum’s Stewert Auditorium
400 Quail Road, Longmont, CO 80501
After Midnight
Friday, October 14, 2:30 pm
Come and tap your toe to a swinging jazz band playing tunes from “Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra.” Tickets $12/10/8 for general/seniors & students/members. Purchase here.
FY5
Friday, November 11, 2:30 pm
Enjoy the strong vocals, musicianship, and songwriting of this contemporary ensemble. Think new, American music with bluegrass and country in its DNA. Tickets $12/10/8 for general/seniors & students/members. Purchase here.
Día de los Muertos Events-
Día de los Muertos Exhibition
October 8–November 6
Longmont Museum
400 Quail Rd., Longmont, CO 80501
Since 2000, Longmont Museum has housed the Día de los Muertos Exhibition, celebrating our deceased loved ones and keeping them in our memories. With local contributors and the work of artist Marcelo Fernandez. Free.
Look at the library calendar of events and exhibits for more.
Día de los Muertos Family Celebration
Saturday, October 8, 11 am–3 pm
4th Avenue & Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Open the season with this vibrant celebration! Music, dancing, arts, crafts, education, and delicious food. Don’t miss the Gigantes Procession. Park at the library and take the free shuttle to the events. Español.
Catrina Ball
Friday, October 28, 7 pm–10 pm
380 Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Music, laughter, and plenty of dancing amidst the candlelight and colorful flowers. Come in Catrina/Catrin costume or get your face painted there. Tickets are $15 before and $20 at the door.
Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead
Saturday, October 29, 7 pm
Longmont Museum’s Stewert Auditorium
400 Quail Road, Longmont, CO 80501
Musicians, singers, dancers, professionals, and students alike, burst with joy at this celebration. The multigenerational night of music and dance will amaze and delight. $10 per person, $8 for seniors/students, $5 for members.
Halloween Events-
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Patch – October Carnival
Saturdays & Sundays thru October, 9 am–6 pm
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch
9059 Ute Hwy/CO 66, Longmont, CO 80503
Celebrate the harvest! Celebrate Halloween! Celebrate pumpkins with food, face painting, and tons of activities like a hay maze, petting zoo, pony rides, and a cornstalk tunnel! Free parking & admission, buy tickets for activities.
The Empty Grave Haunted House
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays of October; Fri & Sat 7 pm–11 pm, Sun 7 pm–10 pm
218 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501
It’s a haunted house! Ghouls, ghosts, vampires, and zombies. Spooky, spooky, spooky! Not for the faint of heart. Buy tickets here.
Dickens Horror Fest
Saturday, October 8, 11 am-11 pm
Dickens Opera House
302 Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Fear and Film on the Front Range! The 7th annual Horror Film Fest is an entire day of screenings, speakers, music, food, costumes, and mingling.
Haunt the ‘Mont
Saturday, October 22, 7 pm–9 pm (Trick-or-Treat Crawl), 9 pm–11 pm (Afterparty/Costume Contest)
Downtown Longmont, culminating in an afterparty at Dickens Opera House
302 Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501
It’s adult trick-or-treating for those who never really wanted to grow up! Dress up and crawl participating downtown businesses to pick up “treats.” Then bring your booty back to the Dickens Opera House for some more fun! $35 tickets must be purchased online.
Longmont Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 29; 9:45 am Line-up, 10 am Parade
Everyone line up for the annual Halloween parade down Main Street! Dress up and bring your family and friends. Trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses after the parade.
Boulder County Fairgrounds Events–
9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO 80501
Longmont Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 am–1 pm, thru November 19
A weekly market with plenty of produce, meat, cheese, local vendors, community tables, and a delicious food court. Kids’ activities and live music!
Pumpkin Pie Days – Vintage & Antique Market
Saturday, October 8, 10 am–5 pm; Sunday, October 9, 11 am–4 pm
A weekend of vintage and antique collectibles from over 80 different vendors. Admission is $10 (under 12 are free).
Mollie McGee’s Fall Craft Market
Saturday & Sunday, October 15 & 16, 10 am–4 pm
Over 150 booths will offer all sorts of artisan crafts for sale! An extravaganza of hand-made and one-of-a-kind items. Plus raffles throughout the day. A $5 ticket covers both days (under 12 are free). $12 VIP tickets include tote bag.
Fiber Art Show & Sale
Wednesday–Sunday, November 2–6, 2022 (Wed–Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm)
Put on by the Handweavers Guild of Boulder, this celebration of the fiber arts includes items for sale and a Juried Showcase with the theme of “I Make Things Because I Must.” Free admission and parking.
Mollie McGee’s Holiday Craft Market
Saturday & Sunday, November 19 & 20, 10 am–4 pm
Artisan crafts are back! And this time it is for the holidays. Over 150 booths. Plus raffles throughout the day. A $5 ticket covers both days (under 12 are free). $12 VIP tickets include tote bag.
Come Join Us In The Longmont Fun!
Longmont is a fountain of fun. Whether wandering through our historic districts or checking out the views and vibes of some of our favorite patios, there is always a time to be had! And fall is one of our more jampacked seasons, with something for everyone to get out and enjoy. We hope to see you there!
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