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This Week's Top Kid-Friendly Events near Longmont: January 24-30!

January 23, 2026

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, January 24: Discover Coding & AI: A Family Exploration | Erie
Erie Library 

Join us for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop where both kids and adults can dive into the exciting world of Coding and Artificial Intelligence

Cost: FREE 


Saturday, January 24: FREE Skate in Erie
Erie Ice Rink

Join in at the Erie Ice Rink for FREE public skate. Thanks to CyclErie, the first 100 skaters at the Erie Ice Rink skate free from 5:00pm - 7:45pm.

Cost: FREE 


Sunday, January 25: Kids’ Creative Movement Class | Longmont
Longmont Public Library

Join Mimi Ferrie, a movement educator and community leader at Anima Arts, for creative movement classes celebrating the way children experience the world: through curiosity, exploration, and play. We’ll use dance, music, games, stories, and props to explore themes inspired by nature, art, science, and adventure. Participants will develop confidence in their bodies, spatial awareness, and socio-emotional skills.

Cost: FREE 


Tuesday, January 27: Tiny Art for Kids | Longmont
Longmont Public Library

We’re setting up a tiny art gallery in our display case and want to display your art! Join us for a special program to paint your own mini canvas. Canvases will be displayed in the library during the month of February.

Cost: FREE


Thursday, January 29: Positive Play with Dandelion Arts Collective | Erie 
Erie Library

Join Dandelion Arts Collective at Erie Community Library for Positive Play, a workshop for kids and families to strengthen their skills in interpersonal communication, consent, autonomy, and positive physical interactions. Positive Play uses physical games, acrobatics, partnering, theater games, and music to learn through fun. 

Cost: FREE



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