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!).
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Saturday, January 3: Home Depot Workshop
Home Depot | Longmont
Join in the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Cost: FREE | Registration Required
Saturday, January 3: Boulder County Hammering on the Farm
Agricultural Heritage Center | Longmont
Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch the blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower. Learn about blacksmithing tools such as hammers, tongs, anvils, swage blocks, and more. Registration not required.
Cost: FREE
Saturday, January 3: Boulder County Wolf Moon Night Hike
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain | Longmont
Celebrate the first full moon of 2026 by hiking with volunteer naturalists in a park that usually closes at sunset. We’ll meet at the picnic shelter at 4:30 p.m., enjoy both the sunset and the moonrise, then meander on easy trails under the full moon.
Cost: FREE | Registration Required
Thursday, January 8: Kick-off Parade | National Western Stock Show
Downtown Denver
The National Western Stock Show transforms Denver into the ultimate Western destination, starting with the annual Kick-off Parade. On this one afternoon in January, the streets of downtown Denver are lined with boots, chaps, and cowboy hats to celebrate Colorado’s western traditions and the iconic National Western Stock Show. Kids, families, businessmen, and women get to step back in time and see a true western cattle drive with horses, cowboys, cowgirls, tractors, marching bands, and floats.
Cost: FREE | Vendors On-Site
Friday, January 9: SuperTots Drop-In Class
Erie Community Center
This winter, give your little one the gift of PLAY! Our $10 Drop-In classes feature SuperTots’ favorite skill-building games, preschool activities, and a surprise mix of sports (baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football or volleyball) — with a sprinkle of holiday magic. Perfect for busy families looking for a quick, active break between festivities!
Cost: $10
Macaroni KID Longmont would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for bringing our Top Events to you this week.
