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The latest news and press releases from Downtown Longmont.

2025

PRESS RELEASE Holiday Classic The Nutcracker Returns to Longmont with Centennial State Ballet
Dec 18, 2025
Longmont artist hopes residents will ‘follow the disco’ to alleyway art
Dec 12, 2025 | Times Call
Downtown Longmont stores soak in excitement for Winchell’s reopening
Nov 29, 2025 | Times Call
Front Range tree lightings, Santa visits, holiday events that exude a ‘Hallmark-movie feel’
Nov 21, 2025 | Times Call
Longmont Winchell’s will serve customers Saturday in ‘soft opening’
Nov 20, 2025 | Times Call
Harvest Flavors celebration will bring holiday treats to downtown Longmont
Nov 12, 2025 | Longmont Times Call
LO-COL Square
Nov 11, 2025 | BizWest
Top comic book shops in the Denver area
Oct 29, 2025 | Thirst Colorado
Dry Land Distillers and University of Wyoming College of Agriculture Announce Release of Emmer Wheat Whiskey
Oct 9, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Public Library Celebrates International Banned Books Week
Oct 9, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Hosts 25th Anniversary of Colorado’s Longest-Running Day of the Dead Celebration
Sep 23, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Arts Week is Underway, Celebrating Artists and Promoting Creative Organizations in the City
Sep 10, 2025 | Longmont Leader
‘Disco Dumpster’ Panel Artists Needed for Paid Live Painting Session During Longmont Arts Week
Aug 11, 2025 | Longmont Leader
LONGMONT THEATRE COMPANY SELLS OUT HOMECOMING, ANNOUNCES FIRST SHOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Aug 6, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Upper crust: Rosalee’s pizza snags spot on national list
Jul 28, 2025 | TIMES-CALL
Longmont Museum Kicks Off Construction at Groundbreaking Event
Jul 28, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Theatre Company Announces New Board: A Place for All
Jul 7, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Fourth Annual Nepali Jatra Will Celebrate Culture of Nepal in Downtown Longmont
Jul 7, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Sold-Out Bunny Yoga Fundraiser at Full Circle Yoga to Benefit Local Rabbit Shelter
Jun 26, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Owner of new bookstore helping to lead downtown Longmont revival
Jun 25, 2025 | Biz West
Summer on the Slope and Dress Up Downtown Events to Converge on June 28 for “Beach Party” in Downtown Longmont
Jun 17, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Photos of the Week: 153 Cyclists Attend Longmont Bike Night's 'Pride Ride'
Jun 9, 2025
Week in art: Boulder County Plein Air Festival on its way to town
May 23, 2025 | TIMES-CALL
Longmont Museum Galleries to Close Until Fall 2026 for Renovation and Expansion
May 23, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Boulder Valley, Northern Colorado breweries win big at World Beer Cup
May 7, 2025 | BizWest
Owner of New Bookstore Helping to Lead Downtown Longmont Revival
May 6, 2025 | TIMES-CALL
Butterscotch Studios drums up music lessons, concerts and warmth of community under one Longmont roof
May 2, 2025 | TIMES-CALL
Longmont Museum prepares for more renovations this summer
Apr 29, 2025 | TIMES-CALL
Happy Day Plants is Setting the Seeds for Workplace Inclusion In Longmont
Apr 23, 2025 | Denver7
Urban Field Pizza Earns Global Recognition at World's Top Pizza Expo
Apr 11, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Pharaoh’s Billiards Breaks Wide Open in Longmont
Apr 10, 2025 | Longmont Herald
Longmont’s 22nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns May 3 with Music, Dance, and Cultural Festivities
Apr 7, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Absolutely Absurd April Fool’s Day Parade Will Return to Downtown Longmont
Mar 21, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Mommy Musings: New Best Day Ever! Coffee and Crepes offers fresh vibes
Mar 17, 2025 | TIMES -CALL
Film lovers flock to Longmont Museum for BIFF opening night
Mar 17, 2025 | TIMES-CALL
Sound Takes Flight at Work It Bird Studios
Mar 11, 2025 | Longmont Herald
Longmont Museum to Host ‘Voices of Change’ Event on Immigration, Featuring PBS Series Screening
Mar 5, 2025 | Longmont Leader
RIDE Longmont Transit Service Has Provided 10,000 Rides Since Dec. 9
Feb 28, 2025 | Longmont Leader
Butterscotch Studios Brings Songs from Outside Window
Feb 28, 2025 | Longmont Herald
Rooted in Longmont history, Pelo’s Deli and Provisions prepares for grand opening
Feb 11, 2025 | TIMES-CALL
Gardening fair, free seed library returns to Longmont Public Library
Feb 4, 2025 | TIMES-CALL
RIDE Longmont Provides On-Demand Transit For Cheap
Feb 4, 2025 | Longmont Leader

2024

Longmont Local Shops Shine During Black Friday Weekend
Dec 5, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Longmont's Village on Main Celebrates Grand Reopening
Dec 5, 2024 | Longmont Leader
9Things to do in Colorado this Nov. 22-24 weekend
Nov 20, 2024 | 9 News
Holiday lighting to illuminate Longmont Library plaza on Saturday
Nov 20, 2024 | Times Call
Downtown Longmont gears up for holiday season
Nov 12, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Colorful characters take over Main Street at Longmont Halloween Parade
Oct 29, 2024 | TIMES-CALL
‘We are thriving’: Barbed Wire Books continues writing its story 15 years later
Oct 29, 2024 | TIMES-CALL
Dia de Muertos celebrations begins at the Longmont Museum
Oct 8, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Market at ARTWalk displays youth entrepreneurial skills
Sep 3, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Happy Day Plants focuses on higher mission
Aug 21, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Public Media presents: The Tiny Deck Concert Series
Aug 16, 2024
Pharoah’s owner to close in Superior, re-open pool hall in Longmont
Aug 1, 2024 | Biz West
New Cooking Internship Gives Teens a Taste of Restaurant Kitchens
Jul 31, 2024
Mediterranean Cuisine to Longmont's Main Street District
Jul 15, 2024
Phase One Construction on the Coffman Street Mobility Improvements Project Starts the Week of June 24
Jun 17, 2024
Summer on the Streets livens Longmont with art, song and tiny taxidermy treasures
Jun 5, 2024 | Times-Call
RTD to move bus stops from Coffman Street to Bross Street
May 22, 2024 | Times-Call
Downtown improvements to be highlighted at Longmont open house
May 15, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Local yoga instructor brings awareness to Lyme disease
May 14, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Longmont mixed-use building named after community leader to be unveiled
May 13, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
“Fiddler on the Roof” breaks Longmont Theatre Company tradition
May 10, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Cinco de Mayo has grown to one of the largest in the area
May 7, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Elite Barber Shop passes to new generation
Apr 18, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Plant pinwheel garden to raise awareness of child abuse, neglect
Apr 12, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Public Media ready to step into new phase of startup
Apr 11, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Caretakers of St. Vrain Valley history – from a pinball machine to furs
Apr 10, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Police: People involved in fatal shooting outside Longmont bar did not know each other
Apr 9, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Dry Land Distillers expands its menu
Apr 1, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Downtown Longmont procession marks first silent walk against hate
Mar 29, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Longmont prepares for new hotel construction
Mar 9, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Polis rides train to Longmont
Mar 8, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Downtown Longmont transformation begins
Mar 5, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Bricks, brews and business brilliance at Chamber Jubilee
Mar 5, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Downtown Longmont Transformation Begins
Mar 4, 2024
How ‘Dry January’ ripple effect shapes Longmont alcohol sales
Mar 3, 2024 | Longmont Leader
The story of Piggy Smalls
Mar 1, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Chamber honors local businesses at gala
Mar 1, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
The Passenger embarks on a global culinary journey on Main Street
Feb 25, 2024 | Longmont Leader
From social media to galleries, Firehouse artist finds resilience and connection
Feb 20, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Longmont’s Urban Field Pizza and Market eyes expansion
Feb 19, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Longmont’s Dickens Opera House hosts Mardi Gras party
Feb 17, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Out and About: Longmont invited to explore "Once Upon a Time in the West"
Feb 15, 2024 | Longmont Leader
First, Longmont. Next, the world? Urban Field eyes expansion from Colorado’s new pizza hotspot: Downtown Longmont
Feb 11, 2024 | Biz West
Longmont’s sound of winter – 50 local musicians
Feb 3, 2024 | TImes-Call
Smash the seasonal depression at Winter Walkabout, where 100-plus musicians will heat up Longmont
Jan 25, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Longmont High School P-TECH program takes students to museum for ‘mentor day’
Jan 25, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Absolutely Fabulous - Longmont record shop celebrates 15 years in BoCo
Jan 24, 2024 | Boulder Weekly
High Plains Bank’s second location marked with history and ribbon cutting
Jan 22, 2024 | Longmont Leader
Longmont is No. 1 on USDA national organic tour
Jan 17, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
The Vinyl Cafe brings more music to downtown Longmont
Jan 16, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Longmont Council, LDDA look at pedestrian safety downtown
Jan 13, 2024 | Longmont Leader
High Plains Bank opens in historic Longmont building
Jan 12, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Organic bath products abound at downtown Longmont’s The Happy Turtle
Jan 9, 2024 | Longmont Times-Call
Longmont’s public art to transform streets with historic photos
Jan 1, 2024 | Longmont Leader

2023

Johnnie St. Vrain: Back in the day, bowling was a Main event in Longmont
Dec 31, 2023 | Longmont Times-Call
From the archives: Photographer captures long look at downtown
Dec 24, 2023 | Longmont Times-Call
‘They did not want us to fail’: Ziggi’s Coffee reflects on Longmont roots
Dec 22, 2023 | Longmont Times-Call
The holidays are going to the dogs
Dec 20, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Over 100 children race down Main Street
Dec 12, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Light parade illuminates Longmont down Main Street and beyond
Dec 11, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Lights! Parade dazzles downtown with festive floats
Dec 9, 2023 | Longmont Times-Call
TinkerMill shows tinker magic in downtown display
Dec 3, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Downtown holiday window display features art by Longmont creatives
Dec 1, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
Holidays in Longmont: Bright lights, nice ice
Nov 30, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
Nonprofit clothing boutique moves to Longmont Main Street
Nov 29, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
Oaxacan cuisine coming to downtown Longmont
Nov 28, 2023 | Biz West
Teocalli Cocina opening third location in downtown Longmont
Nov 28, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
Firehouse celebrates nationwide Artist Sunday movement with event to help area creatives ‘feel seen’
Nov 26, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
Small Business Saturday: Longmont Main Street businesses discuss importance of shopping local
Nov 25, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
Downtown Longmont holiday plaza lighting moves to this weekend
Nov 15, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
Holiday events in Downtown Longmont begin in Nov.
Nov 7, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Why you should shop in Longmont this holiday season
Nov 5, 2023 | Longmont Leader
The Local Drive brings indoor golf, craft cocktails to downtown Longmont
Nov 3, 2023 | Times-Call
Center for People With Disabilities welcomes visiting participant from Thailand
Nov 3, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Learn 'stories behind the songs' at Firehouse Art Center concert
Nov 2, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Celebrates Halloween on Main Street
Oct 29, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont residents brave cold to celebrate annual Halloween Parade
Oct 28, 2023 | Times-Call
El Comité connects community with health resources
Oct 24, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Beth's Bath Shoppe open pop up store through the holidays
Oct 21, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Winchell’s Donut House in downtown Longmont plans to reopen in January
Oct 17, 2023 | Times-Call
Dia de los Muertos celebration begins in Longmont
Oct 16, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Famous YouTuber chows down on the Barnyard Challenge at Georgia Boys
Oct 15, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Georgia Boys Sponsors Pumpkin Pie Days
Oct 13, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Celebrates Unity
Oct 10, 2023 | Longmont Leader
https://www.timescall.com/2023/10/06/unity-in-the-community-festival-brings-fall-fun-to-downtown-longmont/
Oct 6, 2023 | Times-Call
Flashing lights go up at Main Street crosswalks in downtown Longmont
Sep 27, 2023 | Times-Call
Janie’s Cafe stays local as new owners keep restaurant alive
Sep 8, 2023 | Times-Call
Paint the town Longmont: Inaugural Arts Week ushers in nearly 100 events, including a plein air paint out at Roosevelt
Sep 8, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
People propel Gafner Group’s growth in Longmont
Aug 21, 2023 | Biz West
Boulder County Fair Parade brings smiles to downtown Longmont
Aug 5, 2023 | Times Call
Traditional pancakes and philanthropy keeps rolling with Chuckwagon Breakfast
Aug 4, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Santa makes July stop in Longmont
Jul 26, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont’s Dance Dimensions scores big win at national competition
Jul 25, 2023 | Times Call
Rainbow heart mural brightens downtown Longmont
Jul 19, 2023 | Times Call
Pumphouse Brewery is now employee-owned
Jun 30, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont's Pumphouse Brewery moves to employee ownership model
Jun 29, 2023 | Times Call
Longmont Symphony Orchestra shoots for the stars with stellar new season
Jun 26, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Unity and celebration unfold in Roosevelt Park at Juneteenth event
Jun 21, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont farmer diversifies income to protect staff
Jun 20, 2023 | Longmont Leader
La Vita Bella will close to make room for something new
Jun 13, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Ingrid Avison's performance amidst the pages of Longmont Books
Jun 13, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Victory Boyd makes history with a memorable show at The St Vrain
Jun 13, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Local community shows solidarity at Longmont Pride festival
Jun 12, 2023 | Times Call
Longmont Chamber hands over reins to Restaurant Week
Jun 2, 2023 | Longmont Leader
New workshop aims to tell story of recovery in Longmont
May 31, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Obra Arts is a labor of love in the heart of Longmont
May 26, 2023 | Longmont Leader
PC Magazine names Nextlight as the best in home and business
May 23, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Abbott and Wallace win gold for Dutch style "Genever" Alpine Gin
May 20, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont Recovery Café plans for leadership transition
May 18, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Grammy Award-winning performer visits Longmont
May 17, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Summer on the Streets ignites Creative Crawl flare amidst rainy weather
May 15, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Downtown concerts return in June
May 11, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont celebrates AAPI culture as Summer on the Streets returns
May 11, 2023 | Daily Camera
Teens come together to create a mural with a message
May 10, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont’s South Main Station developer could bring El Pollo Loco to Boulder Valley, Northern Colorado
May 9, 2023 | Times Call
Thousands gather for Longmonts vibrant Cinco de Mayo festival
May 6, 2023 | Times Call
Downtown Development director wins award
May 4, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Dry Land Distillers stick sought-after Good Food Award
May 4, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Brickscape Cafe brings joy of LEGOs to Longmont
May 4, 2023 | Times Call
Longmont Public Media and TinkerMill to explore merger
May 3, 2023 | Longmont Leader
LDDA Executive Director Kimberlee McKee receives 2023 Downtowner of the Year award
May 2, 2023 | Times Call
Could the most delicious pizza on the Front Range be in Longmont?
Apr 17, 2023 | Denver Post
Longmont’s new Brickscape Cafe aims to cultivate creativity
Apr 12, 2023 | Longmont Leader
300 Suns Brewery crowned the spicy chicken sandwich champion
Apr 10, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Multicultural restaurant coming to Longmont’s Dickens Opera House
Apr 7, 2023 | Times Call
Multicultural Restaurant Coming to Longmont's Dickens Opera House
Apr 7, 2023 | Times Call
Longmont Youth Theatre announces summer camp productions
Apr 5, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Denver's Best Hot Chicken Sandwich Winner: 300 Suns Brewing
Apr 5, 2023 | Denver Post
Recovery Cafe extends hours
Apr 4, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Absurd April Fool's Day Parade livens Longmont streets
Apr 2, 2023 | Longmont Leader
New ballet school opens in Longmont
Mar 28, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Road Trip: Longmont Is an Under-the-Radar Culinary Destination
Mar 9, 2023 | Westword
Firehouse Art Center fills galleries with displays from local artists
Feb 9, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Downtown Longmont to host winter music festival Saturday
Feb 2, 2023 | Longmont Times Call
Longmont studio creates new BATSU! card game
Feb 1, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Gafner mixes history with the present in vision for new dive bar
Jan 27, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont toy store is closing after entire inventory is purchased with bad check
Jan 24, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont band tops charts for Colorado artists
Jan 24, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont's Winter Walkabout returns
Jan 23, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Abuelita’s Empanadas makes empanadas, family and tradition a priority
Jan 14, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Longmont council, LDDA look at pedestrian safety downtown
Jan 13, 2023 | Longmont Leader
New bookstore opens on Main Street in Longmont
Jan 10, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Dinner series showcases Longmont’s growing culinary, wine scene
Jan 7, 2023 | Longmont Leader
Show goes on at Jesters Dinner Theatre despite going on market
Jan 7, 2023 | Longmont Leader