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Teen Gaming Tournament: 5 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Compete with peers to see if you have what it takes to win. Participants will be playing Everybody 1-2-Switch! on the Nintendo Switch. Prizes will be awarded. longmontcolorado.gov.
Local vendor market: 4 p.m., The Garden at Left Hand Brewing, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. Garden Party Wednesdays are here all summer long. Every Wednesday, check out amazing local makers, artists and small businesses. Grab a beer, shop local and enjoy the summer vibes. Free.
Whoo Ate What?! program: 4 p.m., Mead Community Center, 401 Third St., Mead. Dig into real owl pellets and uncover the hidden clues inside. Participants will unearth tiny bones and piece together the story of what an owl ate for dinner. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
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Craft Storytime: 10 a.m. Thursday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Enjoy stories, songs, movement and a hands-on craft while building social-emotional, early literacy and fine motor skills. Craft story time is open for all ages, but the crafting portion is best for preschoolers. All story times require a dedicated adult caregiver remain in the story time room. longmontcolorado.gov.
Dino Disco: 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Attend an awesome dinosaur-themed dance party. Drop in to move and groove along to some dino-mite tunes. Dinosaur outfits, T-Rex stomping and funky disco dance moves are highly encouraged. highplains.libcal.com.
The Dawg and Pony Show concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Old-school pop and folk, with a side of blues and bluegrass, the Dawg and Pony Show tantalizes the senses, blending original arrangements, lyrics and vocal harmonies running the gamut from cute romantic ditties to provocative protest songs. Free, bricksretail.com.
Gora Gora Orkestar concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Stretch out and enjoy some tunes from up-and-coming local bands and icons of Colorado’s music scene as the sun sets over Longs Peak. Known for its driving rhythms and innovative approaches to the traditional music of Eastern Europe, this 11-piece brass band brings the sounds of the Old World to the Rocky Mountains. Free, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Erie Balloon Festival: 5:30 a.m. Friday, Balloon Launch Field, County Road 5 and Colliers Parkway, Erie. Erie Balloon Festival featuring hot air balloons, tethered balloon rides, walk-through balloons, food and drink trucks and special shapes coming into Erie from four states. Balloons will launch between 5:30 a.m.-7 a.m. Free, 303-828-3440, erieballoonfestival.com.
Nature Fridays: 9 a.m. Friday, Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive, Longmont. Enjoy outdoor exploration with unique weekly themes. Best suited for ages 3 and up. $5, longmontcolorado.gov.
Fun On the Farm: 9:45 a.m. Friday, Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Highway 66, Longmont. Children ages 3-6 will love to visit the farm to learn about animals, plants and agricultural life. All programs include a short story time, hands-on activities and a take-home craft. Afterwards, explore the farm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, boco.org.
Jurassic Jamboree: 10 a.m. Friday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Jurassic Jamboree will be the party of the eon. Bring the whole family for dinosaur-themed games, crafts, snacks and more. highplains.libcal.com.
Morpheus Dreaming concert: 6 p.m. Friday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Morpheus Dreaming is a tribute to Morphine and beyond. The group’s unique sonic elixir blends saxophone, two-string slide bass, drums and vocals. This fusion creates a jazzy, funky, bluesy, alt-rock experience like no other. Free, bricksretail.com.
Art in the Parks: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pella Crossing, 11600 N. 75th St., Longmont. Volunteer naturalists will guide participants’ journey with ideas, some direction and an opportunity to practice various skills. Through a series of five programs, explore basic sketching principles in this unique and fun-filled experience. Free, boco.org.
ARCINDA kids concert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Enjoy a performance of traditional music and dance from Java, Indonesia. ARCINDA, a nonprofit organization focusing on Indonesian cultural programs and events, will perform Javanese gamelan music and dance. All ages are welcome. longmontcolorado.gov.
Cooking with Sunshine program: 2 p.m. Saturday, Berthoud Community Library, 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud. In this 90-minute course, sustainability expert Dee M. Davis will teach participants the ins and outs of solar cooking, help them select the right type of oven as well as answer questions. Various solar ovens will be available for demonstration. $10, 970-528-9788, berthoudlocal.org.
Boulder Peak Triathlon: 5 a.m. Sunday, Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder. Boulder Peak Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike is one of the country’s longest and most well-known triathlons. For veteran or first time racers, this is the can’t miss event of the summer season, and the crown jewel of the Colorado Triathlon Series. $110-$155, withoutlimits.co.
Asteria Jazz Collective concert: 6 p.m. Sunday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Asteria Jazz Collective is a dynamic ensemble led by the captivating vocalist Stephany Prodromos and masterful bassist and musical director John Sleet Johnson. Free, bricksretail.com.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.