Today
Longmont Juneteenth Family Celebration: 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. The community is gathering to celebrate diversity and to share, educate and appreciate one another. The family-friendly event will be alcohol-free, tobacco-free and cannabis-free. Check out the main entertainer, R&B singer Chrisette Michele, who won a Grammy Award in 2009 for her song “Be OK.” The event also includes music, fashion, vendor and information booths, activities for kids, drum line performances from local high schools and food. Free, bouldercounty.gov.
Foxlilie Fashion Show — Barn Runway: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Yellow Barn Farm, 9417 N. Foothills Parkway, Longmont. Celebrate the Summer Solstice while checking out fashion from Foxlilie, a sustainable clothing brand based in Lyons. There will be local foods, fresh mocktails and a photo booth at this sustainable event. $8, yellowbarn.farm.
Pride in the Parks — Birding Hike: 8 a.m. Saturday, Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, 3893 N. 75th St., Boulder. This hike is for anyone who likes looking at birds or being outdoors. Saturday will welcome those who identify as LGBTQ+, allies, families — or anyone who wants to enjoy an inclusive outdoor experience. This will be a slow hike covering 1.5-miles or less. Free, 720-564-2607, boco.org.
Niwot Jazz Festival: 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Cottonwood Square, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. This free concert festival will have food and drinks at local venues. The lineup will feature Brazilian choro with the Dexter Payne Quintet, hard bop and funky jazz with West Coast saxophonist Brian Levy in a quintet tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Boston-based vocal virtuoso Dominique Eade with the Keith Waters Trio and a Salsa dance party with Quemando Free, 720-412-1948, niwotjazz.org.
Erie celebrates Juneteenth: 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Coal Creek Park, 575 Kattell St., The event will include family-friendly activities, food trucks, music and other entertainment. The event will feature a concert with the Hot Lunch band, various other entertainers, vendors and educational literature celebrating Black freedom. Free; erieco.gov.
Upcoming
Rocky Mountain Miniature Horse Club Horse Fun Day: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-678-6235, bouldercounty.gov.
Thomas’ Original Folk and Blues: 1 p.m. Sunday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Soulful, acoustic folk and blues. Free, 720-600-2350, bricksretail.com.
Longmont Concert Band in the Park: 4 p.m. Sunday, Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. Longmont’s own Concert Band delivers a Summer tradition with the band’s first 2024 concert in the park. Free. longmontconcertband.org.
