Good Day Longmont Logo Good Day Longmont

Friday, August 8th, 2025

SHARE
SPONSORED BY
Advertiser Logo

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Longmont.

Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • At the Boulder County Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road near Longmont, the carnival is open from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. today and offers 25 rides and about 15 games for all ages—a new ride, Spin Out, flips riders upside down—and the 88-foot Ferris wheel draws large crowds as organizers expect up to 150,000 visitors over the five-day fair.  Colorado Hometown Weekly
  • Longmont released its Best of Longmont 2025 list on August 7, showcasing the trusted pros—local service providers, food and drink spots, and quirky boutiques—that help keep the community thriving.  Longmont Times-Call

SPORTS NEWS

  • Legacy's Kyle Rider and Longmont's Jordan Graff are the new head football coaches in BoCoPreps this fall. Rider will meet team moms at a local barbeque joint—while Graff, who came from Erie, prepares to rebuild his team as practices start and first games begin Aug. 14.  Longmont Times-Call

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Community Paint Project

    9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Create a vibrant painted backstop for the baseball field while enjoying community spirit and creativity.

    Sat, 8/9/25

    View event
  • Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment

    4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a peaceful meditative class focused on soft asana and chakra balancing.

    Sun, 8/10/25

    View event
  • Next Step Golf Lessons

    10-11:30 a.m. — Ute Creek Golf Course — $20 for lesson, $15 for optional golf — Youth drop-in golf instruction for ages 10-18, no registration needed.

    Tue, 8/12/25

    View event
  • Airborne Booster Bingo Extravaganza

    1-3 a.m. — Longmont, CO — $2,000 Session Payout — Play electronic Bingo and enjoy pull tabs and dab games at this energetic weekly event.

    Wed, 8/13/25

    View event
  • QMAP In-Person Training Course

    Aug 15-16 — QMAP Training Center — Check event page for pricing — Gain essential skills in medication administration with experienced instructors.

    Fri, 8/15/25

    View event
  • Free Fitness in the Park

    9-10 a.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor Pilyoga class in the heart of Longmont.

    Sat, 8/16/25

    View event
  • Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment

    4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a calming class focused on chakra healing and gentle self-care.

    Sun, 8/17/25

    View event
  • My First Steps: Spanish Learning

    4-5 p.m. — Collyer Park — Free entry — Engage children ages 5-13 in learning Spanish through games and songs with native speakers.

    Wed, 8/20/25

    View event
  • Summer Swing Dance

    12:30-4 a.m. — St. Clare Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of swing dancing and a potluck appetizer feast.

    Sat, 8/23/25

    View event
  • Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment

    4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a soothing journey of mind and body aligned through gentle yoga techniques.

    Sun, 8/24/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Stay Connected Anywhere with This Powerful Portable Charger

Never worry about dead batteries or missed calls again. This high-capacity, portable power bank is a game-changer for anyone who relies on their devices throughout the day. With the ability to charge up to five devices at once, it’s perfect for families, professionals, and travelers alike.

Its compact design makes it easy to carry, while its powerful output ensures your phone, tablet, earbuds, and more stay fully charged no matter where you are. Say goodbye to low-battery anxiety and hello to uninterrupted productivity.

Whether you’re commuting, on vacation, or working remotely, this charger is your ultimate power solution. Stay connected, stay powered, and never miss a moment.

Get started with The Buy today

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Longmont.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The first draft of anything is garbage.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Good Day Longmont

Welcome to the Good Day Longmont, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Longmont, Colorado community. If you like the Good Day Longmont, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Longmont.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Longmont and across Colorado. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Good Day Longmont

A free Longmont community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here