Welcome to Downtown Longmont's Certified Creative District!
The Colorado Creative Districts program certifies communities that contribute to our state’s economy through creativity, culture, and the arts. The program’s goal is to help communities increase jobs, incomes, and investments in creative places.
Colorado Creative Districts attract artists and creative entrepreneurs to a community, infusing new energy and innovation, which in turn enhances the economic and civic capital of the community. Districts also serve as a focal point for celebrating and strengthening a community’s unique identity, becoming a space to showcase cultural and artistic organizations and events, and contribute to the development of healthy communities.
Longmont Arts Week celebrates our creative community in a week-long showcase of talent, culture, education and collaboration. The week is a collective effort to increase awareness and promote creatives and creative organizations throughout the Longmont Community.
Longmont Arts Week is bookended by two community favorite events, held in the Longmont Creative District: Saturday, Sept. 6 – Rhythm at Roosevelt (30th and LAST Anniversary!) 2pm-10pm, Roosevelt Park (700 Longs Peak Ave.) - Presented by the City of Longmont and Saturday, Sept. 13 – ArtWalk on Main presented by Firehouse Art Center. Live painting of 7 Disco Dumpster East alleyway installation during the event between 6th Ave. and 3rd Ave. & between Kimbark St. and Main St., 4pm-8pm.
¡Longmont Día de Muertos 2025!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
4th Ave. & Kimbark St.
Family celebration 11:00am-3:00pm
¡Longmont celebra el Día de Muertos!
El Día de los Muertos es un momento para celebrar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos y para mantener vivo su recuerdo. Desde el año 2001, esta es la exposición y celebración del Día de los Muertos más antigua del Estado de Colorado; ella atrae anualmente a más de 6.000 personas. La participación de la comunidad es una parte esencial de esta fiesta llena de vida, reflexión, comida, familia y diversión.
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year 2001, it’s the longest-standing Day of the Dead exhibition and celebration in Colorado and attracts more than 6,000 people annually. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday full of life, reflection, food, family, and fun.
Holiday Central 2025
Nov. 8 - Dec. 27
NOVEMBER
11/8 - Winter Passport Kickoff
11/11 - Veteran's Day Parade
11/15 - Pastry Path
11/22 - Holiday Tree Lighting, location TBD
11/29 - Small Business Saturday
DECEMBER
12/6 - Hot Cocoa Crawl
12/12 - Longmont Lights @ Roosevelt Park
12/13 - Parade of Lights
12/20 - Solstice Stroll
2025 Creative District Objectives
- Develop Longmont as a destination for arts, culture, and creative enterprises.
- Foster economic vitality by supporting creative businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists.
- Strengthen placemaking efforts by enhancing public spaces with art and cultural programming.
- Expand arts education and community engagement.
- Improve connectivity and accessibility within the district to support visitors and residents.
Thanks to our Creative District Supporters!
