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
- Denver Nuggts Skill Challenge - Longmont Recreation Services presents a FREE compeitions that allows boys and girls, ages 7 through 14 (as of Dec 31, 2010) 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 9, 1pm
February
- Taste of Therapy - Longmont Recreation Services’ Taste of Therapy Fairs provide the opportunity to try a variety of alternative wellness options. Feb 13, 2010
March
- Taste of Therapy - Longmont Recreation Services’ Taste of Therapy Fairs provide the opportunity to try a variety of alternative wellness options. Mar 13, 2010
- Youth Job & Career Fair – Longmont Recreation Services collaborates with local partners to provide an informational Youth Job & Career Fair for youth ages 14-22. March 10, 2010
April
- 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. Mar 20, 2010
- 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 10, 2010
- Mud Hen 5K Race - Longmont Recreation Services co-sponsors the McIntosh Mud Hen 5K Race, a fun run/walk appropriate for all ages. Apr 24, 2010
May
- Annual Youth Fishing Derby - Longmont Recreation Services and the Colorado Division of Wildlife bring youth 15 years and younger a morning of fishing clinics and fishing fun.9am-11am. May 8, 2010
- Sunset Pool Opens – Longmont Recreation Services opens Sunset Pool for the summer season
June
- Longmont Kids Only Triathlon – Longmont Recreation Services offers its Annual Longmont Kids Only Triathlon for youth ages 7 – 17. June 5, 2010
- Longmont Triathlon – Longmont Recreation Services presents the Annual Longmont Triathlon, the longest running triathlon in Colorado. June 6, 2010
- 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 12, 2010
July
- 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 9 & 10, 2010
- 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 10, 2010
August
- 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.
- Annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance – Longmont Recreation Services’ Annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance is a wonderful opportunity for fathers and daughters of any age to enjoy a magical evening of dinner, dancing, and fun!
- 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 occur next in 2011.
September
- 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 12, 2009, 10am-1pm
- Longmont Walking Challenge 09 -
September 19-26, 2009
Longmont Recreation Services is part of a community wide program to mobilize people of all ages from all walks of life to improve their health by getting physically active. Tally your steps for the week and help the community reach its goal. In 2008, more than 188,000,000 steps were logged by more than 4000 participants. Registration is available beginning September 16 at the St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave, or at the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd.
(303) 651-8404
October
- 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 10, 2009, 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 31, 2009, 9:30am line up, 10am parade. NEW ROUTE in 2009! Download map.
- Safe Halloween Night – Longmont Recreation Services offers a Safe Halloween Night geared for youth ages 10 and under that is full of carnival games, boat rides, and Halloween fun! Oct 31, 2009, 6-8:30pm. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up at 2:30pm, to staff games from 6-8:30pm, and to assist with clean-up from 8:30-9:30pm. Dinner provided to evening volunteers. Please contact Barb via e-mail or call (303) 774-4758.
November
- 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 14,2009, 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 14, 2009, 9am
December
- Longmont Lights Kick-Off Night in Downtown - Presented by the City of Longmont Community Services and the Longmont Downtown Development Authority, Longmont Lights offers a variety of free community activities to celebrate the holiday season. Dec 4, 2009, 5pm
- Longmont Lights Santa’s Workshop - Longmont Recreation Services offers and evening of free activities for parents and their children 1 to 9 years of age during the Longmont Lights Santa's Workshop. Dec 11, 2009, 5-8pm
- 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 12, 2009, 5pm
Web page author, S Dabney (303) 774-4827
updated 12/2009
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