Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to make memories before the school-year hustle kicks in. Families around Longmont have been sharing their favorite end-of-summer adventures, and let’s just say—you’ve got options! From tubing and horseback rides to paddleboarding and train rides, here are some last-minute ideas to keep the fun rolling.

🌊 Make a Splash – Float the creek at Dickens Farm Nature Area or cool off at Lafayette’s outdoor water park. Bonus points for bringing tubes, snacks, and plenty of sunscreen.

🌻 Farm Fun – Explore Bee Hugger Farm with its sunflower fields, honey, and animal feeding, or say hi to the critters at Buck-a-Roo’s Petting Zoo in Erie.

🚂 Adventure Awaits – Ride the rails at the Colorado Railroad Museum, go horseback riding in Brighton, or wander through history at the Agricultural Heritage Center.

🏞️ Parks & Trails – Playgrounds at McIntosh Lake (there are two!), splash pads at Berthoud Town Park, or a kid-friendly hike at Rabbit Mountain are all family hits.

🎨 Something Different – Pop into the Longmont Museum, join a kids’ program at the Rec Center, or take a day trip to Nederland for the Carousel of Happiness and pizza in town.

The best part? Most of these adventures are close by, affordable, and perfect for kids of all ages—whether they’re into animals, water, hiking, or just good old-fashioned playground time.

Wednesday, September 10

Thursday, September 11