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Things to Do in Longmont This Weekend: July 19-21

Check out all the summer fun to be had in Longmont this weekend.
Macie May
Macie May
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Longmont Jazz Festival Crowd 2018

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Friday, July 19

New Orleans style 2nd Line sidewalk Parade

  • Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Location: La Vita Bella Cafe, 471 Main St. Longmont

Join us in kicking off the Longmont Jazz Festival by dancing and marching with us down the sidewalks of Longmont behind one of Denver's best New Orleans style brass bands, The Brothers of Brass. We will meet between 5:30pm and 6:00 Pm in front of La Vita Bella Cafe on Main Street and start walking at 6:00 Pm. It will last about an hour. This is a FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY event so bring the family and have some fun.

FoLL SUMMER READING BOOK SALE

  • Time: July 19-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Location: Longmont Public Library

Longmont Library Conference Room 409 4th Avenue in Longmont Features Only Fiction Books For more information: www.FriendsoftheLongmontLibrary.org

Saturday, July 20

WonderTours

  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon
  • Location: Meet the bus at 17th and Pace in front of Mac's Place Diner

Get out of the heat, ride in the cool comfort of the limo seating bus while checking out some amazing local restaurants, food trucks, breweries and more! Tours change often and group rates and custom pickup/dropoff locations available for 8+. Come take a guided food tour on the Wonder Bus, designed to get local people into more local places! 

$20 adults $15 kids (includes all food and drink) cash for tips recommended. Meet the bus at 17th and Pace in front of Mac's Place DinerStops are: Danny's Taco's, Robin Chocolates, Jonny's Hot Dogs, and Mac's Place. Get tickets online. https://www.wondertours.com/calendar/

Hooplagers! Lager-exclusive beer fest, beach bash + pool party!

  • Time: 12:15-5 p.m.
  • Location: Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St., Longmont

Float around one of our oversized pools while you get your mug filled with a refreshing lager, or chill on our sandy beach! Live island music will be pumping from our shaded pavilion's main stage or hit the tropical silent-disco-arcade taking over our blacked-out, black-lit, air-conditioned taproom filled with bubbles and mystic steam.

Longmont Jazz Festival

  • Time: 1-9 p.m.
  • 5th Ave. and Main St., Longmont

Longmont's only free, family friendly festival that celebrates Jazz music, music influenced by Jazz, and the culture of Longmont and the Front Range of Northern Colorado. World class local, national, and international musicians take the stage in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains where you and your family can sit and listen; or you can visit vendor booths with local food, arts, or non profit causes. You are encouraged to take a break and visit shops, restaurants, distillery's and brewery's located just steps away from the festival in the beautiful downtown Longmont Creative District. Bring the whole family for a free day of entertainment.

Landlords at the 'Strap

  • Time: 6-9 p.m.
  • Location: Bootstrap Brewing Company, 6778 N. 79th St., Niwot

Once again, Bill Browning, Jim Mullett, Keith Summers and Josh Elioseff bring the rock and folk to Bootstrap for an eve of fun! Join us for beer, laughs, and fine fine music...

The Greatest Fight in History

  • Time: 7-11 p.m.
  • Location: Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont

Rage Against the Machine tribute Guerrilla Radio has challenged us to a #playoff at Dickens Opera House! You better believe we bring the heat, leave you soakin in yo seat💧💧#party#goharderthanyou#battle#RATM#BeastieBoys

Show Your Love S'more

  • Time: 12-4 p.m.
  • Location: Robin Chocolates, 600 S. Airport Rd. Bldg B. Ste. D, Longmont

We are showing our love for Greenwood Wildlife by toasting some house made marshmallows, graham crackers from our special recipe and dark Valrhona chocolate to create s'mores just for you!

2330 Community Appreciation BBQ

  • Time: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Location: 2330 Main St., Longmont

2330 Main ST., Longmont, CO. Businesses are having a Community Appreciation BBQ... Food & Refreshments will be provided until gone (last year we ran out of food early). Come join us, see what other Businesses are here, meet our practitioners, register to try and win great prizes...

Cars and Coffee

  • Time: 8-10 a.m.
  • Location: Brewing Market, 119 and Hover St., Longmont

Local car show for the whole family.

Sunday, July 21

WonderTours

  • Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Meet the bus at Longmont Public House on Francis

Get out of the heat, ride in the cool comfort of the limo seating bus while checking out some amazing local restaurants, food trucks, breweries and more! Tours change often and group rates and custom pickup/dropoff locations available for 8+. Come take a guided food tour on the Wonder Bus, designed to get local people into more local places! 

$30  (includes food and alcohol or nonalcoholic drinks at each stop) cash for tips recommendedMeet the bus at Longmont Public House on FrancisStops are: East Moon Asian Bistro, Pistachio Cafe, Longmont Public House