Fun Things To Do In Longmont

Explore Recreation and Swim facilities:

• Visit the Longmont Recreation web pages for information on classes, activities, events, pools, ice skating, and more!
• Visit our Pool pages to learn about our year-round and seasonal pools, as well as Longmont Swim School!
• Explore one of our three year-round recreation workout facilities.
• Visit the Ice Rink web pages for information on this seasonal skating pavilion and our hockey, free skating, ice skating lessons, and more!

Parks and Trails

Visit the directory for the full listing of Longmont run parks and trails.

• Visit our Parks, Open Spaces and Trails web pages.
• Explore Union Reservoir boating, paddle boarding, swimming, and dog beaches.
• Check out McIntosh Lake: take a walk, have a picnic, explore the playground, or bring your paddle board for a float.
• Hike Buttonrock Preserve just to the northwest of Longmont.
• Walk, bike, run, or roll down the St. Vrain Greenway.
• Take a stroll around Golden Ponds and enjoy the westerly view and birdwatching.
• Learn about Dickens Farm Nature Area, Longmont’s newest park featuring Discovery Island play area, picnic spots, and beach access for river tubing.

Arts and Culture

• Explore world class exhibits and enjoy music, lectures, and history talks at the Longmont Museum.
• Check out local art and Shockbox murals from Art in Public Places.
• Visit the Main Street Creative District website for shopping, dining, and entertainment in historic downtown.
• Enjoy spectacular natural vistas, birding, lectures, and the pioneer history of this area: explore the Sandstone Ranch Visitor’s Center web pages.
• Catch an author talk, storytime, or podcast from the Longmont Library.
• When you’re walking around downtown, make sure to follow the Longmont Museum’s guided virtual history tours on your mobile device!

Longmont Golf Courses

Book a tee time online when you visit the www.golflongmont.com website!

Be sure to check out our golf leagues, lessons, clubhouse rentals, and summer tournaments!

• Sunset Golf Course is Longmont’s historic 100 year old 9-hole golf course right in the heart of downtown. Book a round online at Sunset now!
• Visit Twin Peaks Golf Course for spectacular western vistas and traditional links play. This 18-hole full-service course also has a clubhouse available to rent for parties and special events.
• Ute Creek Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, is a full-service 18-hole course with driving range and clubhouse available for rent for special occasions. Get your Ute Creek tee time online now!

Festivals, Attractions, and Events

• Listen to our virtual historic walking tours of Longmont
• Join in the Cinco de Mayo celebration
• Rock out at Rhythm at Roosevelt music and arts festival
• Learn about the longest-standing Day of the Dead parade and activities in Colorado
• Don your favorite silly turkey had and join us for the annual Turkey Trot race.
• Don’t miss the Longmont Lights holiday festival and parade

Special Event Rentals

The City operates a wide variety of rental spaces perfect for your next special occasion. Whether it’s a garden wedding at historic Callahan House or an HOA meeting at a large classroom at the Senior Center, we have a space that fits your needs.

• Visit the historic Callahan House web pages and explore the Italianate garden and other amenities.
• Check out online rentals on our WebTrac Activity Registration portal.
• Explore park shelters for your next family picnic.
• Host your next award ceremony, concert, or show at our Stewart Auditorium.
• Check out the range of rentals available through Longmont Recreation.