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october
octDia Muertos Longmont 2024: Longmont Museum
Event Details
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year
Event Details
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year 2001, it’s the longest-standing Day of the Dead exhibition and celebration in Colorado and attracts more than 6,000 people annually. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday full of life, reflection, food, family, and fun.
2024 Events
Día de Muertos Exhibition
Oct. 12 – Nov. 5; free at the Museum
The Día de Muertos exhibition returns to the Museum’s Swan Atrium this fall featuring ofrendas (altars) built by community members and the work of local artists.
Would you like to create and display an altar for the exhibition? Complete the application in English or complete the application in Español.
Day of the Dead Family Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 am – 3 pm, Downtown Longmont at 4th Avenue & Coffman Street; free!
The Día de Muertos Family Celebration will open the season on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Downtown Longmont. This street festival will include music and dance performances, art and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars, and the Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free shuttle between locations so you can enjoy all the exhibitions and activities of the day. Interested in volunteering for this event? Email Courtney Pletcher.
Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead
Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 pm; $18 general admission, $15 members
Featuring iZCALLi and more
Join us for an evening of live performance in celebration of Día de Muertos that will span the ages, from ancient Aztecan dance to the genre-bending rock and roll of iZCALLi. This annual community celebration of a centuries-old Mexican tradition has quickly become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont! Co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee.
On the web
Our authentic and thoughtful web content prepares families to create their own Di?a de Muertos celebration at home. Visit longmontdayofthedead.com (English) or longmontdiademuertos.com (Spanish) for information about all things Día de Muertos in Longmont and thematic content highlighting the origins and traditions that make Day of the Dead a meaningful and heartwarming holiday. Follow along to cook with family, create traditional crafts, build your own altar and more.
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Time
Month Long Event (october)
Location
Longmont Museum
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26oct9:00 am10:00 amApex Foundation Trick or Trot 5K & Kids' Halloween Hunt
Event Details
Trick or Trot 5K **Processing Fees are now shown in the event registration fee** Judged Costume Contest Categories: Best Group 12 & Under Best
Event Details
Trick or Trot 5K
**Processing Fees are now shown in the event registration fee**
Judged Costume Contest Categories:
Best Group
12 & Under
Best Couple
Best Homemade Costume
Race Course:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4574623246
Parking:
Parking is available at the Apex Center located at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Arvada, CO
Awards Info:
Overall Male & Female
1st and 2nd in age/gender categories: 12 & under,13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Post-Race Party Includes:
• Yard Games
• Synthetic Ice
• Bounce House
• Kids’ Crafting Station
• Post-race massage
• Prize Giveaways
• Awards
Packet pickup:
Packet pickup will be available at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Oct. 25 from 4-6 p.m, or at the event beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Refund Policy:
This event is held rain, snow, or shine. Registrations are non-refundable. In the event the State or local health department issues a mandatory “Stay at Home” order or mandates the closure of races and/or facilities, participant(s) of this race will adjust to a virtual format. Refunds will NOT be issued.
Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Arvada/TrickTrot
Learn more: https://foundation.apexprd.org/fundraisers/trick-or-trot-5k/
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Apex Foundation
26oct10:00 am1:00 pm45th Annual Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Street
Event Details
Calling all ghosts and goblins! The City’s annual free Halloween costume walking parade and Trick or Treat Street are back! Participants
Event Details
Calling all ghosts and goblins! The City’s annual free Halloween costume walking parade and Trick or Treat Street are back! Participants should line up at 9:45 am Saturday, Oct. 26 at Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave. The parade will begin at 10 am. Visit participating businesses on Main Street after the parade for trick or treating.
Trick or Treat: The City of Longmont does not designate a specific date for Halloween Trick or Treating. Traditionally Trick or Treating in Longmont occurs in the early evening hours of Halloween, Oct. 31, regardless of the day of the week.
Historically, the Longmont Halloween Parade happens on the Saturday before Halloween. This year’s parade will start on Longs Peak Ave, head east to Main St., south to 3rd Ave., then turnaround head back north on Main St. to Longs Peak Ave.. A morning full of costumes, laughter, and treats!
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Roosevelt Park
november
octDia Muertos Longmont 2024: Longmont Museum
Event Details
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year
Event Details
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year 2001, it’s the longest-standing Day of the Dead exhibition and celebration in Colorado and attracts more than 6,000 people annually. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday full of life, reflection, food, family, and fun.
2024 Events
Día de Muertos Exhibition
Oct. 12 – Nov. 5; free at the Museum
The Día de Muertos exhibition returns to the Museum’s Swan Atrium this fall featuring ofrendas (altars) built by community members and the work of local artists.
Would you like to create and display an altar for the exhibition? Complete the application in English or complete the application in Español.
Day of the Dead Family Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 am – 3 pm, Downtown Longmont at 4th Avenue & Coffman Street; free!
The Día de Muertos Family Celebration will open the season on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Downtown Longmont. This street festival will include music and dance performances, art and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars, and the Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free shuttle between locations so you can enjoy all the exhibitions and activities of the day. Interested in volunteering for this event? Email Courtney Pletcher.
Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead
Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 pm; $18 general admission, $15 members
Featuring iZCALLi and more
Join us for an evening of live performance in celebration of Día de Muertos that will span the ages, from ancient Aztecan dance to the genre-bending rock and roll of iZCALLi. This annual community celebration of a centuries-old Mexican tradition has quickly become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont! Co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee.
On the web
Our authentic and thoughtful web content prepares families to create their own Di?a de Muertos celebration at home. Visit longmontdayofthedead.com (English) or longmontdiademuertos.com (Spanish) for information about all things Día de Muertos in Longmont and thematic content highlighting the origins and traditions that make Day of the Dead a meaningful and heartwarming holiday. Follow along to cook with family, create traditional crafts, build your own altar and more.
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Time
Month Long Event (october)
Location
Longmont Museum
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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novDia Muertos Longmont 2024: Longmont Museum
Event Details
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year
Event Details
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year 2001, it’s the longest-standing Day of the Dead exhibition and celebration in Colorado and attracts more than 6,000 people annually. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday full of life, reflection, food, family, and fun.
2024 Events
Día de Muertos Exhibition
Oct. 12 – Nov. 5; free at the Museum
The Día de Muertos exhibition returns to the Museum’s Swan Atrium this fall featuring ofrendas (altars) built by community members and the work of local artists.
Would you like to create and display an altar for the exhibition? Complete the application in English or complete the application in Español.
Day of the Dead Family Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 am – 3 pm, Downtown Longmont at 4th Avenue & Coffman Street; free!
The Día de Muertos Family Celebration will open the season on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Downtown Longmont. This street festival will include music and dance performances, art and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars, and the Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free shuttle between locations so you can enjoy all the exhibitions and activities of the day. Interested in volunteering for this event? Email Courtney Pletcher.
Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead
Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 pm; $18 general admission, $15 members
Featuring iZCALLi and more
Join us for an evening of live performance in celebration of Día de Muertos that will span the ages, from ancient Aztecan dance to the genre-bending rock and roll of iZCALLi. This annual community celebration of a centuries-old Mexican tradition has quickly become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont! Co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee.
On the web
Our authentic and thoughtful web content prepares families to create their own Di?a de Muertos celebration at home. Visit longmontdayofthedead.com (English) or longmontdiademuertos.com (Spanish) for information about all things Día de Muertos in Longmont and thematic content highlighting the origins and traditions that make Day of the Dead a meaningful and heartwarming holiday. Follow along to cook with family, create traditional crafts, build your own altar and more.
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Time
Month Long Event (november)
Location
Longmont Museum
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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02nov7:00 pm9:00 pmNoche De Museo; Celebrating the Day of the Dead: Longmont Museum
Event Details
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year
Event Details
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year 2001, it’s the longest-standing Day of the Dead exhibition and celebration in Colorado and attracts more than 6,000 people annually. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday full of life, reflection, food, family, and fun.
2024 Events
Día de Muertos Exhibition
Oct. 12 – Nov. 5; free at the Museum
The Día de Muertos exhibition returns to the Museum’s Swan Atrium this fall featuring ofrendas (altars) built by community members and the work of local artists.
Would you like to create and display an altar for the exhibition? Complete the application in English or complete the application in Español.
Day of the Dead Family Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 am – 3 pm, Downtown Longmont at 4th Avenue & Coffman Street; free!
The Día de Muertos Family Celebration will open the season on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Downtown Longmont. This street festival will include music and dance performances, art and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars, and the Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free shuttle between locations so you can enjoy all the exhibitions and activities of the day. Interested in volunteering for this event? Email Courtney Pletcher.
Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead
Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 pm; $18 general admission, $15 members
Featuring iZCALLi and more
Join us for an evening of live performance in celebration of Día de Muertos that will span the ages, from ancient Aztecan dance to the genre-bending rock and roll of iZCALLi. This annual community celebration of a centuries-old Mexican tradition has quickly become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont! Co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee.
On the web
Our authentic and thoughtful web content prepares families to create their own Di?a de Muertos celebration at home. Visit longmontdayofthedead.com (English) or longmontdiademuertos.com (Spanish) for information about all things Día de Muertos in Longmont and thematic content highlighting the origins and traditions that make Day of the Dead a meaningful and heartwarming holiday. Follow along to cook with family, create traditional crafts, build your own altar and more.
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Longmont Museum
