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This Week's Top Kid-Friendly Events near Longmont: Sept 27-Oct 3

September 26, 2025

Macaroni KID Longmont's picks for the top things to do in and near Longmont, Frederick, Niwot, and Lyons neighborhoods (plus some worth the drive!).

Click on the links below for all the details.

Ongoing Events & Reminders:

Saturday, September 27: Preschool and Private School Fair for Boulder County
YMCA Lafayette 

Visit with 20+ preschools and private schools from Boulder County. Plus Universal PreK experts available to answer questions.

Cost: FREE


Saturday, September 27: Left Hand Oktoberfest 2025!
The Garden at Left Hand | Longmont

Join us for a traditional all-day Oktoberfest with live music from Polka Folka and the Polkanauts, stein holding, brat eating, a costume contest, kids’ activities, bounce houses/slides, craft artisan market and more.

Cost: $5 to $6.7 Kids 12 and under are free


Saturday, September 27: American Legion Post 1985 Oktoberfest
American Legion Post 1985 | Firestone

Beer Garden, Food, Games, Raffles and Prizes! Family friendly and open to the public. All proceeds go to the Child Well Being Fund, Scholarships and local Veterans Programs and Services. American Legion post 1985-Auxiliary Juniors Group of the American Legion Post 1985

Cost: FREE | Vendors On-Site


Saturday, September 27: Carbon Valley Super Smash Championship
Carbon Valley Regional Library | Firestone

 Get ready to showcase your gaming skills and compete against the best players in town at our annual Super Smash Bros. tournament-style championship!

Cost: FREE | Registration Required


Saturday, September 27: FREE National Parks Entrance Day
National Park Near You

Come experience the national parks! On six days in 2025, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone.

Cost: FREE



Macaroni KID Longmont would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for bringing our Top Events to you this week.