🄣 A Bowl of Soup Can Change a Life

3/10/2026 • What's Happenin' Team • Longmont
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Empty Bowls Returns to Longmont

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Happy Wednesday, Longmont!🧔

Some events bring people together for fun — others bring people together for something deeper. This weekend, one local tradition blends art, food, and compassion in a way that’s been touching hearts for decades. Read on to see how a simple bowl of soup helps support neighbors across the St. Vrain Valley.

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🄣 Empty Bowls Fundraiser 2026

🄣 Empty Bowls Fundraiser 2026

šŸ“ OUR Center | 1040 Sunset St

ā° March 14 | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

šŸŽŸļø $25 advance | $30 at the door (if available)

One of Longmont’s most heartfelt community events returns this weekend. Empty Bowls invites neighbors to gather for a warm meal of soup and bread while supporting hunger relief efforts through the OUR Center’s Community CafĆ©.

Guests choose a handcrafted ceramic bowl created by local artists, students, and volunteers — many painted at Crackpots Pottery Studio — and take it home as a reminder of the community members facing hunger every day.

Along with two soups donated by local restaurants, attendees can preview items for the event’s silent auction and connect with others who care about helping local families. Now in its 23rd year in Longmont, Empty Bowls has grown into the OUR Center’s largest fundraiser, supporting thousands of meals for neighbors across the St. Vrain Valley.

What's Happenin' in Longmont

Wednesday, March 11

Queer & Nerdy Game Nights - Venue TBD, Longmont | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Ticketed
Magic Hunks @ Dickens! - Dickens Opera House, Longmont | 8:00 PM | Ticketed
Karaoke Night at Bricks on Main! Every Wednesday - Bricks On Main, Longmont | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Ticketed

Thursday, March 12

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night! - Venue TBD, Longmont | 6:30 PM | Ticketed
Longmont Symphony Orchestra: The Birth of American Classical Music - Longmont Museum, Longmont | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Ticketed
Longmont Book Swap in the Tasting Room - Venue TBD, Longmont | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Ticketed

Want more? See the full calendar → Longmont Event Calendar

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See You Friday

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