Special Events offered by
Longmont Recreation Services
City of Longmont Recreation Services is involved in offering a wide range of special events throughout the calendar year
January, 2012
- Denver Nuggets Skill Challenge - Longmont Recreation Services presents a FREE competition that allows boys and girls, ages 7 through 14 (as of April 30, 2011) to showcase their talents in dribbling, passing, and shooting a basketball. Co-sponsored by the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, Denver Nuggets, and the Colorado Beef Council. Top scorers in each age group will advance to sectional competition. Entry forms available at 12pm at the Longmont Recreation Center. Jan 7, 2012, 1pm
- Taste of Therapy – Longmont Recreation Services’ Taste of Therapy Fairs provide the opportunity to try a variety of alternative wellness options. Jan 14, 2012
- Winter Sprinter – Longmont Recreation Services offers the Winter Sprinter, a swim meet just for adults. Jan 29, 2012.
February, 2012
- Taste of Therapy - Longmont Recreation Services’ Taste of Therapy Fairs provide the opportunity to try a variety of alternative wellness options. Feb 11, 2012
- Parent's Night Out -Enjoy an evening without the kids ages 5-10 years old while they have a blast at a supervised evening of swimming and a movie. Light dinner and snacks included. Feb 11, 2012, 5-9pm.
March, 2012
- Taste of Therapy - Longmont Recreation Services’ Taste of Therapy Fairs provide the opportunity to try a variety of alternative wellness options. Mar 10, 2012
- Youth Job & Career Fair – Longmont Recreation Services collaborates with local partners to provide an informational Youth Job & Career Fair for youth ages 14-22 at the Twin Peaks Mall in the former J.C. Penney store. Thursday, March 8, 2012
- Parent's Night Out -Enjoy an evening without the kids ages 5-10 years old while they have a blast at a supervised evening of swimming and a move. Light dinner and snacks included. Mar 10, 2012, 5-9pm.
April, 2012
- Underwater Easter Egg Hunt – Longmont Recreation Services presents the Underwater Easter Egg Hunt as a fun opportunity for youth to retrieve weighted eggs from the Centennial Pool. April 7, 2012
- Longmont Bike Swap - The Longmont bike swap is the place to sell your old parts, bikes and gently used bike paraphernalia or get great deals from our booths at Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset. There will be a donation box to drop off bikes and related items in good condition.
Proceeds benefit Bicycle Longmont and the Longmont Youth Triathlon Club. No admission fee. Sat, April 21, 9am-2pm
Vendor set up 8am. Vendors must have cycling, running, swimming or nutritional theme as space is limited. Indoor Booth space is 4’x 4’with table and chair provided. Business fee: $60, Individual fee: $30, Single bike (outside space) - $10.Interested in being a vendor? E-mail or call Karen, (303) 651-8406 or register online through the city's website, search "bike swap." Please note: new accounts require 24 hours before registration is available.
- 16th Annual Taste of Therapy Wellness Fair – Longmont Recreation Service’s Annual Taste of Therapy Wellness Fair is the BIG one that brings together many different alternative wellness practitioners under one roof. Apr 14, 2012
- Mud Hen 5K Race - Longmont Recreation Services co-sponsors the McIntosh Mud Hen 5K Race, a fun run/walk appropriate for all ages. Apr 28, 2012
May, 2012
- Youth Fishing Derby -
Longmont Recreation Services and the Colorado Department of Wildlife invite youth ages 15 and younger to a morning of fishing clinics and fishing fun at the Longmont Recreation Center Pond. Entry fee $5 includes five ten-minute clinics and fishing pole (limited quantities). Call 303-774-4800 to register or for more information. Check-in begins at 8:30, Event begins at 9am and judging begins at 11am. May 12, 2012
- Parent's Night Out -Enjoy an evening without the kids ages 5-10 years old while they have a blast at a supervised evening of swimming and a move. Light dinner and snacks included. May 12, 2012, 5-9pm.
June, 2012
Looking to volunteer? Check out volunteer opportunities with Longmont Recreation Services!
- Longmont Kids Only Triathlon – Longmont Recreation Services offers its Annual Longmont Kids Only Triathlon for youth ages 7 – 17. June 2, 2012
- Longmont Triathlon – Longmont Recreation Services presents the Annual Longmont Triathlon, the longest running triathlon in Colorado and the continental United States. June 3, 2012
- Rockies Skill Challenge - Youth ages 6-13 as of December 31, 2012, will compete in throwing, running and hitting. Boys and girls compete separately. Winners advance to the sectional competition July 11 and then onto the state competition in August. Clark Centennial Park, 1200 Alpine St. (303) 774-4800. Tuesday, June 5, 5-7pm. \
- Hershey Track Meet -Longmont Recreation Services sponsors this free event for boys and girls ages 9-14 as of December 31, 2012. Boys and girls age divisions are separate. Winners advance to the state meet. Skyline High School Track (between Alpine & Pace on Mt View Ave)
(303) 774-4800.
Friday, June 8, 9:30am registration; event at 10am
- Sunset Pool Opens – Longmont Recreation Services' main Outdoor Pool. Opening date TBA. Enjoy swimming through Labor Day, Sept 3, 2012.
- Summer Concert Series – Longmont Recreation Services offers a series of free summer concerts weeknight evenings.
- Pet & Doll Parade – Longmont Recreation Services hosts the Annual Pet & Doll Parade around the interior of Roosevelt Park. June 16, 2012
- NEW! Summer Solstice Swim - An Open Water Swim Event at Union Reservoir, 0461 WCR 26, Longmont, for adults and youth! Bonfire and goodies after the event. Adults choose from either a 1.5 or 3 mile course; $25 early bird registration. Kid choose between 1/2 and 1 mile courses; $18 early registration. Wednesday, 6pm, June 20, 2012
- Airport Expo – The City of Longmont presents the Airport Expo in honor of the Kugel family, the founding family of the Vance Brand Municipal Airport.This bi-annual event will next occur 2013.
July, 2012
- Summer Concert Series - Longmont Recreation Services offers a series of free summer concerts weeknight evenings.
- Rhythm on the River – Longmont Recreation Services, along with a multitude of local community partners, presents the Annual Rhythm on the River, Longmont’s Signature Event. July 13 & 14, 2012
- Roger’s River Run 5k – Longmont Recreation Services offers the Roger’s River Run 5K, kicking off Rhythm on the River’s Saturday activities. July 14, 2012
- Outdoor Cinema - Presented by Longmont Recreation Services and the Longmont Film Society, enjoy an evening viewing FREE movies at Thompson Park at dusk (8:30pm). Bring your lawn chair, blanket food/beverages. Reminder No alcohol allowed in the park. 4th and Bross Street. (303) 651-8404.
Saturday, Mid-July dates TBA
- 2012 Longmont Kinetics Sculpture Race at Union Reservoir - The City of Longmont and Kineticists
proudly sponsor this fun, family-friendly event that provides unique entertainment in the form of human-powered Kinetic Sculptures. Date July 21, 2012. Event will be at Union Reservoir, 0461 WCR 26, Longmont.
August, 2012
- Summer Concert Series - Longmont Recreation Services offers a series of free summer concerts weeknight evenings.
- Dog Swims at Activity Pools – Longmont Recreation Services offers Dog Swims at both Roosevelt and Kanemoto Activity Pools after the activity pools close for the summer season.
September, 2012
- Taste of Therapy - Longmont Recreation Services’ Taste of Therapy Fairs provide the opportunity to try a variety of alternative wellness options at Izaak Walton Clubhouse. Sept 8, 2012, 10am-1pm
October, 2012
- Taste of Therapy - Longmont Recreation Services’ Taste of Therapy Fairs provide the opportunity to try a variety of alternative wellness options at Izaak Walton Clubhouse. Oct 13, 2012, 10am-1pm
- Halloween Parade – Longmont Recreation Services presents the Annual Halloween Parade, a walking parade for youth and their families to show off their costume creations. Oct 27, 2012, 9:30am line up, 10am parade.
- Trick or Treat - The City of Longmont does not designate a specific date for Halloween Trick or Treating. Traditionally Trick or Treating in Longmont occurs in the early evening hours of Halloween, October 31, regardless of the day of the week.
November, 2012
- Taste of Therapy - Longmont Recreation Services’ Taste of Therapy Fairs provide the opportunity to try a variety of alternative wellness options at Izaak Walton Clubhouse. Nov 10, 2012, 10am-1pm
- Turkey Trot – Longmont Recreation Services presents the Annual Turkey Trot 10K and 2 mile run/walk benefiting the Longmont Recreation Services Youth Scholarship Fund. Nov 10, 2012, 9am
- Parent's Night Out
December, 2011
- Longmont Lights Holiday Parade - Longmont Recreation Services hosts a special night Longmont Lights Holiday Parade with all the lights and magic of the holidays. Dec 10, 2011, 5pm
Web page author, S Dabney (303) 774-4827
updated 12/1/2011
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