Council Catch-Up

Review – July 1, 2025 (Study Session)

• A Resolution Of The Longmont City Council Regarding The City Of Longmont’s Support For A Potential Ballot Measure Of The Front Range Passenger Rail District
• Possible Amendment To The Longmont Fair Campaign Practices Act Regarding Contributions From Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
• Longmont High School TrojanTech Presentations

 

Preview – July 8, 2025 (Regular Session)

• • A Proclamation Designating July 14-20, 2025, As “Nepali Jatra Week” In Longmont, Colorado
  • 2025 Sanitation And Electric Rate Studies
  • Minimum Wage Data And Discussion Of Upcoming Community Engagement (Fishbowl)

 

You can find the full agenda on the Longmont Agenda Portal.

Events & Happenings

 

Kids’ Film Series Continues with “E.T.”

Don’t miss $3 kids’ films at the Longmont Museum this summer on Tuesdays at 10 am! From nostalgic classics to recent blockbusters, enjoy a Tuesday morning movie with your little one on the Stewart Auditorium big screen with a cool drink and a bag of popcorn. This week, it’s “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982, PG). Learn more and buy tickets at the Longmont Museum or by calling 303-651-8374.

 

Plastic Free July: Rethink Reuse

Join Longmont’s Sustainability office for “Plastic Free July: Rethink Reuse” at the Longmont Museum on July 9 from 6 to 7:30 pm. This event will include resource tabling for the Longmont community and a guided panel discussion on reuse. Panelists include Boulder County, Sustainable Resilient Longmont, Eco-Cycle, Green Girl Recycling, Vulture Collective, and more. If you have questions, please email Longmont Sustainability or call 303-532-7723.

 

Volunteer at Our New Cooling Tent

Volunteer to join the City’s Office of Sustainability for fun and community cooling solutions! Help guide guests around our new cooling tent. It features cool mist sprayers, giveaways and interactive resources to help people stay comfortable and safe during heat waves. See which events we’re attending and register for a volunteer shift at Longmont Sustainability online or call 303-774-3755.

 

Prepare for Wildfire in Boulder County

May through September is wildfire season in Colorado. Join Boulder County’s Wildfire Partners at the Library for a free presentation about wildfire mitigation best practices and available services on Thursday, July 10 from 6 to 7 pm. An expert will address specific concerns and questions relevant to Longmont residents after the talk. Register at Boulder County Wildfire Mitigation or call 303-651-8470 for more info.

 

Downtown Summer Arts & Music Series

Join us this Saturday, July 12 (and again on August 9) for the combination of Downtown Summer Concerts with ArtWalk’s Summer on the Streets. These monthly street concerts at 4th and Kimbark feature local food, drinks, kids activities, artists, makers and live music. Bring the whole family at 4:30 for a short, interactive, kid-focused performance to start the festivities, and stick around for music from talented local and regional bands. And new this year – a full vendor market! Visit numerous artist & maker booths hosted by Firehouse Art Center while you enjoy the summer vibes and enjoy dancing in the street to live local music. Learn more at Downtown Longmont or by calling 303-651-8484.

 

MISSION: POSSIBLE – Build NW Rail

Join Mayor Joan Peck, community advocates, local leaders and transit board members for a lively discussion about the long-awaited RTD FasTracks NW Corridor. Learn how Front Range Passenger Rail (FRPR) is working to help make it a reality by 2029. Free, no registration required. Monday, July 14 at 6:30 pm at the Longmont Museum (400 Quail Road). Questions? Call 303-651-8601.

 

Free Fitness in the Park

Enjoy a workout in the fresh air! Join Recreation instructors for a variety of free outdoor Tuesday, Friday and Saturday fitness classes at local Longmont parks. For ages 14 & up; no childcare is available. Visit Longmont fitness for the summer schedule or call 303-774-4800. No registration required.

 

Get Water Wise Landscape Inspiration

Tired of trying to keep up with watering your yard? Get DIY waterwise landscaping resources at WaterwiseYards.org. Browse before and after photos, view project details, learn about new services and techniques, and watch testimonials from residents changing the tide of landscaping here in Colorado. Find inspiration at Water Wise Yards.