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The LDDA office will be closed for the Christmas holiday from 12pm, Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Thursday, Dec. 26. We will reopen Friday, Dec. 27.

Downtown Longmont is Holiday Central

Explore unique, local shops and boutiques for one-of-a-kind gifts. Eat, drink or order to go at our wide variety of award-winning restaurants, breweries and distilleries to make gathering with friends a breeze. Don’t forget your Winter Passport, where buying local can earn you prizes. Come back often for events and activities each and every week. Downtown Longmont has all your holiday needs covered.

Shopping

Unique & One-of-a-Kind

Downtown Longmont features a variety of locally owned shops to help you find exactly what you need for everyone on your list. You’ll find unique products and expert service to find exactly what you’re looking for!

Shop Local

Eat & Drink

Nationally Recognized & Award-Winning

Downtown Longmont is a hub of unique restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. Meet friends, bring the family or just take a break from the kitchen! Need to entertain? We have you covered. Order takeout, family-style, or catering from a downtown restaurant - even put it on your own plates – we won’t tell.

Eat Local

Health, Wellness, & Beauty

Give a Gift or Treat Yourself

Pamper your loved ones for the holidays, or make some “me time” during a hectic season. Downtown Longmont has all your self care needs covered, from massages to hair styling to spa services. Book a treatment for yourself or grab a gift card to treat someone else.

Relax & Refresh

Winter Passport 

Through January 3

Shop Local this Holiday season and be rewarded for your support with chances to win some great prizes! 

Shop & Win!

Downtown Longmont Gift Cards 

Purchase online or at 320 Main St. 

Downtown Longmont Gift Cards are the perfect gift for everyone on your list! A great gesture for employees & staff, clients & customers, teachers & coaches, and friends & family. With more than 70 participating businesses including shopping, food & drink, personal services, and entertainment, everyone can find something they love.

Gift it

St. Stephen's Plaza Photo Opportunity

November 9 - December 31

Step inside our life-sized, dazzling snow globe for the ultimate winter photo opportunity! Head to St. Stephen’s Plaza at 5th & Main to grab a selfie or take a family photo for your holiday card!

Check it out

Scavenger Hunt & Decoration Contest

November 30 - December 31

Explore Downtown with friends & family at your own pace, and enter to win a Downtown Longmont Gift Card! 

Explore & Win

Events & Activities

Through December 28

Head downtown for events, activities, holiday lights, window displays, photo opportunities every week. And don't miss the "Merry-achi" Holiday Plaza Lighting on Saturday, November 23rd and Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30th! 

Tis the season

Enter to Win Small Business Weekend

November 29 - December 1

Choose Local and Shop Small on Small Business Weekend, and enter to win a $100 Downtown Longmont Gift Card! Look out for the red boxes at participating businesses. You can enter to win everywhere you shop – so visit as many stores as you can!

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Huge Thanks to our Holiday Sponsors!

Winter Passport & Small Business Saturday Sponsor

Plaza Lighting Sponsor

Holidays Sponsor

In-Kind Sponsor


Citywide Holiday Programming

Every year, the City of Longmont hosts a variety of fun and family-friendly Holiday programs. Check the City website for all the fun things happening!

Longmont Lights & Parade

Longmont Museum Events

Longmont Library

Citywide Events Calendar

Visit Longmont Events Calendar