Longmont Lights just keeps getting better!

Last year I thought I would miss the Holiday River Walk that the city used to host a Roger's Grove but I was wrong! The Longmont Lights events were so much fun and this year they have expanded it even more....

Look at all these events from the City of Longmont's website!

Come enjoy a magical place with sparkling trees and glittering paths. Glowing lamp posts will guide you throughout Roosevelt Park. A week long event with the following activities:

• Friday, December 5 - Downtown Longmont Tree Lighting is at 6pm, activities and holiday carriage rides 5pm- 8pm. Roosevelt Park kick off lighting is at 5pm. Free carriage rides will pick up from St.Stephens Plaza and the St.Vrain Memorial Building.


• Saturday, December 6, 10am-6pm- Ice Skating at Roosevelt Park with free skate rental.


• Sunday, December 7, Mini Gingerbread House Workshop 1-3pm at the Longmont Rec Center, 310 Quail Road. Free drop-in class, but space is limited.


• Monday, December 8, 4:30pm and 7pm - Movie Night at the Longmont Theatre presenting "It's a Wonderful Life". Come enjoy the downtown restaurants before or after his family oriented movie.


• Tuesday, December 9, 6:30pm Library Holiday Story telling with Spellbinders.


• Wednesday, December 10, 5pm-8pm National Collage Society 24th Annual Juried Exhibit. The Exhibit continues through January 11, 2009. (Tue-Sat. 9-5; Wed 9-8; Sun 1-5). Free. Longmont Museum.


• Thursday, December 11, 7:30pm Holiday Ice Show at the Ice Pavilion in Roosevelt Park.


• Friday, December 12
  5:00-8:00p.m. Park Lights & Light Show, Fire Pits, Hot Cocoa
  5:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Drop–in Santa’s Workshop & Live Reindeer – Memorial Building (Santa Claus invites you and your child (8 & under) to visit his local workshop on this special evening. Parent/child will be making toys, crafts and visiting with Santa himself. Bring your camera to take pictures. This workshop is presented by Recreation Services - Small Wonders Preschool. Please pre-register by calling 303-651-8404. Admission is Free)
  6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dance (Live Band) - Senior Center
  New in 2008 - Rose Garden Light Show - set to music!


• Saturday, December 13
  5:00-8:00p.m. Park Lights & Light Show, Fire Pits, Hot Cocoa
  5:00 p.m. Parade of Lights – Main Street & Coffman Street
  6:30p.m Fireworks off of the Memorial Building
  (700 Longs Peak Avenue)
  New in 2008 - Rose Garden Light Show - set to music!