2023 Holidays in Downtown Longmont
Downtown Longmont is everyone’s neighborhood and your one-stop-shop this holiday season. No matter who you’re shopping for, you’ll find the perfect gift downtown.
Winter Passport | Nov. 11 - Jan. 3
Presented by High Country Bank
Enjoy everything the Downtown Longmont neighborhood has to offer all Holiday season, and be rewarded for your patronage! The Winter Passport is your ticket to some great prizes as a Thank You for supporting local small businesses between November 11, 2023 - January 3, 2024.
It's Easy!
- Simply pick up a passport at participating Downtown businesses
- Make purchases at participating businesses, collect passport stickers, and affix them to your passport pages or individual sheets.
- Once you have a full page of 10 stickers, fill out the back and turn in to St. Stephen’s Plaza (500 Main St.) drop box or 320 Main St. drop box, or High Country Bank (110 Main St.)
Drawings for Downtown Gift Cards and prizes from local businesses will be held periodically throughout the Holiday season. There is something for everyone Downtown – be sure to shop Downtown and help our local small businesses continue to be here for you.
Holiday Open Houses
Saturday, November 11
Participating downtown businesses
Throughout the day, participating businesses will kick off the holiday season, and we'll be launching the 2023 Winter Passport (presented by High Country Bank).
So come down and see what your favorite store has to offer, get your holiday shopping (and shipping!) done EARLY, grab Winter Passport stickers and enter to win some great prizes!
Holiday Plaza Lighting
Saturday, November 18 | NEW DATE!
Library/Civic Center Plaza (350 Kimbark)
Presented by NextLight
5:30 - 6:30 pm Crafts & Activities
6:30 - 7 pm Plaza Lighting Ceremony
Light up the Holidays in Downtown Longmont! Join us for Giveaway Bags (courtesy of High Plains Bank), Holiday Music from Prima Singers and Jesters Court Singers, Holiday tap dance performance by The Honey Taps, Hot Drinks & Treats, Craft Activities, and Santa!
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 25
Presented by High Country Bank
The biggest and best shopping day of the year will feature ice carvings in St. Stephen's Plaza, roaming holiday characters, and surprise giveaways for downtown shoppers! Downtown Longmont is THE destination for Small Business Saturday, and for your holiday shopping needs. When you shop small and keep purchases local, you're not only getting a unique product from a local small business, you're making an investment in your community.
Artists Sunday
Sunday, November 26
Artists Sunday is a nationwide day to support local artists in your local community. It is the world’s largest art event, dedicated to highlighting local artists and recognizing the impact they have in enriching our lives, communities, and the economy. Visit the Longmont Creative District for gallery openings, artist popups inside businesses, and working artist studios throughout. Choose local art and give something special, unique, and handcrafted this holiday season, and support local artists and the local economy at the same time. There’s perhaps nothing more personal than a gift of the arts.
Downtown Gift Cards
Not sure what to get that hard-to-please person on your list? Want to give a friend, family member, teacher, or coach the gift of choice? Downtown Longmont Gift Cards are the perfect gift for anyone. With more than 70 participating businesses throughout the downtown neighborhood, there is truly something for everyone. Purchase gift cards online or in person at 320 Main St.
Citywide Holiday Programming
Every year, the City of Longmont hosts a variety of fun and family-friendly Holiday programs. Check the City website for all the fun things happening!
Visit Longmont Events Calendar
Huge Thanks to our Holiday Sponsors!
Winter Passport & Small Business Saturday Sponsor
Plaza Lighting Sponsor
Goody Bag Sponsor
