From Splash Pads to Storytime: Family Fun in Longmont This Week
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun in Longmont: Parks, Art & Play for All Ages

Hey Longmont!
Looking for screen-free, smile-filled fun? Longmont’s got options for every kind of family adventure—from goats and paddleboards to library podcasts and public art walks. Whether you’re herding toddlers or teens (or just your inner child), here’s how to fill your week with laughs, learning, and a few cannonballs.

Longmont Trivia 🌅
What was Union Reservoir originally called? |

👨👩👧👦 Big Fun for the Whole Crew in Longmont

Hey hey, family crew!
Whether you’re wrangling little ones, teens, or just the young at heart, Longmont’s packed with ways to play together this week. Goats? Got ‘em. Trampolines? You bet. Tubing? Oh yes, and don’t worry—there’s plenty of shade and snacks too. Here’s how to fill a day (or three) with laughs, leaps, and lake views.
🎒 Start at Sunflower Farm
Pet goats, feed chickens, and swing under cottonwoods. This charming farm is a toddler favorite—but grown-ups love it too. Keep your boots handy.
🧗♂️ Climb It Out
At Longmont Climbing Collective, the whole fam can try their hand (and feet) at bouldering. It’s big, safe, and super fun—even for beginners.
🤸 Bounce Off Some Energy
Get Air Trampoline Park is the place for flips, foam pits, and bounce-powered giggles. It’s the ultimate rainy day (or too-hot day) energy release zone.
🕹️ Arcade + Sips = Quarters
Yes, it’s a bar. But it’s also a retro arcade packed with pinball and Mario Kart. Grown-ups grab a drink, kids grab the high score.
🏄 Paddleboard, Splash, Chill
Rent a board at Union Reservoir via Rocky Mountain Paddleboard or go full splash mode at Sunset Pool—Longmont’s waterpark-style hangout with slides and plenty of cool-down space.
🎨 Arts & Culture (For When You Need a Chill Day)
Explore Longmont’s creative side with a mix of art, history, and hands-on experiences. Start at the Longmont Museum, keep an eye out for Shock Art Boxes and installations from the Art in Public Places program. Downtown’s Main Street Creative District is perfect for discovering unique shops, tasty bites, and local entertainment. Tune into a podcast, storytime, or author talk from the Longmont Library.
🌳 Stroll & Explore at Dickens Farm
End the day with a mellow walk at Dickens Farm Nature Area. St. Vrain Creek is perfect for dipping toes, and the trail system is stroller- and scooter-friendly.

🎉 What’s Happenin’ Longmont
Monday, August 4 Life Drawing on Mondays 📍 Firehouse Art Center | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 💵 $15 ✅ Recurring weekly on Mondays Your Stage at Bootstrap Brewing 📍 Bootstrap Brewing Company | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ✅ Recurring weekly on Mondays 🎯 Monday Darts Tournament 📍 Knuckle Puck Brewing | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 💵 Free ✅ Recurring weekly on Mondays | Tuesday, August 5 🧠 Quizmaster Trivia📍 1640 S Sunset St, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ✅ Recurring weekly on Tuesdays 📅 Karaoke with Nic at Bootstrap Brewing!📍 142 Pratt St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ✅ Recurring weekly on Tuesdays 📅 Open Mic Style/Klash📍 301 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 8:00 PM to 12:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ✅ Recurring weekly on Tuesdays 📅 Sunset Silent Yoga📍 1250 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ✅ Recurring weekly on Tuesdays |
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🌟 That’s a Wrap!
Longmont makes it easy to say yes to family fun. Whether you’re getting muddy at the farm, flying through the trampoline park, or tubing your way into afternoon naps, there’s something here for every age and energy level. 🏞️ Trivia Answer: B. Calkins Lake Before it became Union Reservoir, this natural lake was known as Calkins Lake—named after a local settler. It’s one of the few natural lakes in all of Colorado, carved out during the last glacial age. Today, it’s where Longmont goes to paddleboard, swim, sail, fish, and soak up the views—all year long. So—grab the kids, the sunscreen, maybe even grandma. Longmont’s ready for your next family day out. -What’s Happenin’ Longmont Team 🌸 |

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