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Village at the Peaks 3rd Annual Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 2, 2017, 7 p.m.

Join us for some old-fashioned holiday fun at our 3rd Annual Tree Lighting Experience at the Village at the Peaks this Saturday. With all sorts of free festivities, like carriage rides, dual ice carvers. fire and ice tower, Santa and elves, photo ops.

11th Annual Winter Market, Saturday and Sunday December 2-3, 2017, 9 a.m.

At the Boulder County Fairgrounds this weekend will feature 70 local food growers and producers and 60 Colorado artists. Enjoy the flavors of root vegetables and listen to live music all while experiencing the unique crafts the city of Longmont has to offer.

Playback Theater West, Saturday, December 2, 2017, 8-9:30 p.m.

This powerful group of improvisors will be performing here at Still Cellars, an Evening of Improvisational Theatre, Boulder’s Playback Theatre West has used the arts of story, theatre, and music to entertain, enlighten, and enhance community for over 25 years.

The Nutcracker With the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, Saturday, December 2, 2017, 4 p.m.

This Saturday at the Vince Brand Civic Auditorium, the famous and beloved classic, The Nutcracker will be performed by the Boulder Ballet, featuring the Longmont Symphony Orchestra.

Cinderella/Cendrillon, Sunday, December 3, 2017, 3-4:15 p.m.

Boulder Opera presents Cinderella, a perfect introduction for children to the spellbinding world of opera. Based on the much loved fairy-tale, this rare 19th century work will be presented as a specially reduced one hour version, in Longmont this weekend. This will be translated into other languages for viewer convenience.

Pet Photos with Santa at Chuck and Don's, Saturday, December 2, 2017, 2-3 p.m.

This weekend at the Village at the Peaks, come for a special chance to have your furry family members take festive pictures with Santa.

Longmont Gift of Home Tour, Saturday, December 2, 2017, 3 p.m.

You are invited to The Gift of Home Tour, at the Longmont Senior Center. A fundraiser for Longmont Meals on Wheels. This self-guided tour features 4 houses decked out for the holidays with most decoration items available for sale. All tickets include a luncheon at The Gift of Home cafe at the Longmont Sr. Center on Friday or Saturday.

Breakfast With Santa, Saturday, December 2, 2017, 8:30 a.m.

At the Primrose School of Longmont this Saturday join for a fun morning family event, featuring delicious breakfast food a chance to make cute festive crafts and of course pictures with Santa.

Christmas Banquet, Sunday, December 3, 2017, 3-6 p.m.

Hosted at the Christ Church International in downtown Longmont, an event for all friends and family. So make sure to wear your most festive clothes, grab a friend and enjoy a great evening with the town of Longmont.

Alternative Giving Fair, Sunday, December 3, 2017, 8-11 a.m.

The Alternative Giving fair highlights hand made, local, fair trade, and alternative gifts. We welcome donations and shoppers alike. This Sunday at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church.