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This Week's Top Kid-Friendly Events near Longmont: December 21-27!

December 20, 2024

Here are Macaroni KID Longmont's picks for the top things to do in and near Longmont, Frederick, Niwot, and Lyons neighborhoods (plus some worth the drive!) with kids from Dec 14 - 20 , 2024!

Click on the links below for all the details.

Ongoing Events & Reminders:

Saturday, December 21: Winter Solstice Celebration & Astronomy on the Sidewalk
Downtown Longmont | Longmont

Downtown businesses will host fun activities & nature creations as part of a Winter Solstice celebration! And don’t miss TinkerMill maker space’s Astronomy on the Sidewalk from 11am-7pm featuring a telescope and a solar scope.

Cost: FREE | Event Vendors Present


Saturday, December 21: Deck the Halls at Parkway Food Hall
Parkway Food Hall | Longmont

Joins us for Live Music from Tribonacci Trio, Whiskey cocktails from Heaven Hill, Santa Polaroids, The Grinch, & plenty of activities for the kids!

Cost: $5 | Includes Santa Photo, Cup of Cocoa, Popcorn & Crafts


Saturday, December 21: Sprinkler Used Cars Santa Meet & Greet
Sprinkler Used Cars | Longmont 

Please bring the kids and the whole family for cookies, prizes and a picture with Santa.s. 

Cost: FREE


Sunday, December 22: Last Chance Gift Fest (Day 2)
Boulder County Fairgrounds | Longmont

The Last Chance Gift Fest is an annual Holiday shopping Extravaganza.  Find the perfect gift at this Colossal Sale, featuring a vast assortment of art, crafts, toys, home decor, delicious food, unique items and much more! This Free event features over 150 of Colorado’s finest vendors offering a tremendous selection of unique holiday gifts.  There is also be free live music on both days and lots of fun for all ages.  

Cost: FREE | Event Vendors Present


Sunday, December 22: 20th Annual Santa Run (Day 3)
Various Locations | Fredrick/Firestone

The Santa Run Parade consists of three nights, where the Fire District personally bring Santa throughout residential neighborhoods in Frederick, Firestone, and its surrounding areas. Kids and parents can see Santa, see a fire engine, and greet firefighters without leaving the safety of their neighborhood. View the list of neighborhoods for all three nights HERE.


Thursday, December 26: Chanukah Celebration
Village at the Peaks | Longmont

Catch and collect chocolate coins from 75 feet in the air - Gelt Drop. PLUS Ice Sculpting, Latkes, Donuts & Crafts

Cost: FREE | Event Vendors Present


Macaroni KID Longmont would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for bringing our Top Events to you this week.