Today

Watercolor class: noon, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. South Korean-born Junghwa Lee, a self-taught artist, leads a happy, stress-free class at Firehouse. The class mainly focuses on flowers. Participants must be 18 years old. firehouseart.org.

Open chess night: 5:30 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. There will be tables set up for playing and chess sets available. Evenings are informal, and there will be basic instruction on how to play. There are also plenty of books about playing and the history of the game. Open to all ages. longmontcolorado.gov.

Upcoming

Sketch Club: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Calling all teen artists. If you like to draw, paint, doodle or collage, bring a pencil and some creativity to Sketch Club. The club meets the first Wednesday of each month for an hour of open studio time filled with new art challenges, contests, learning and practicing new techniques and lots of fun. For ages 12-18. highplains.libcal.com.

Crochet Guild Meeting: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Free monthly guild meeting. All skill levels welcome. Meetings typically include one hour for learning new skills and techniques, with additional time spent sharing inspiration, answering crochet questions and crocheting for charity. Free, 720-927-7278, facebook.com.

All-ages puzzle challenge and end of summer party: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Gather a team of two to four people of any age and join the challenge to complete a 300-piece puzzle in 1 hour and 30 minutes. All who complete the challenge will get a fun prize. There will be 12 teams and registration is required. An open puzzle table will be available for those who want to puzzle but not be part of the challenge. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Available to all ages. longmontcolorado.gov.

Turntables & Tones: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oskar Blues Grill and Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons. Experience Turntables & Tones, a unique sonic journey featuring Monte Skelton. Skelton combines the energy of a DJ set with the soulful sounds of live saxophone, curating a mix of infectious house music infused with popular hits. bandsintown.com.

Fitness in the Park: 9 a.m. Friday, Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St., Longmont. Enjoy a workout in the fresh air. Join recreation fitness instructors for a free Zumba® class. For ages 14 and up. Free, longmontcolorado.gov.

Boulder County Fair: 2 p.m. Friday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. The Boulder County Fair is back. Come enjoy carnival rides, animals, live music, art installations, CPRA rodeo, demolition derby, Mexican rodeo, tractor pull, mutton bustin’, parade and more. Free, 720-864-6460, bouldercountyfair.org.

First Friday Makers Market: 4:30 p.m. Friday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Head to Fourth Avenue between Main and Coffman Street on the Frist Friday of every month to discover a unique one-of-a-kind blend of vendors featuring art, creativity, games, face painting, food trucks, music, local booze, brews and more. Free, 720-438-7843, eventbrite.com.

A Taste of Northern Colorado: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Grace Place, 375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud. Join The Surveyor’s Taste of Northern Colorado and sample through an incredible variety of local flavors. From fresh sushi and authentic Mexican favorites to savory Chinese dishes, rich Indian curries, artisan pizzas, barbecue, gourmet burgers, homemade ice cream, decadent desserts, sweet treats and so much more, there’s something for every palate. Enjoy live music, explore local vendors and spend an unforgettable evening celebrating the best food and businesses northern Colorado has to offer. Free, eventbrite.com.

Marian Hoffman Ting artist reception: 6 p.m. Friday, Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. Visit Inkberry Books for an opening reception for collage artist Marian Hoffman Ting. She has worked in the medium of collage for over 40 years. She is a signature member of the National Collage Society. Her work is part of the NCS teaching collection in the School of Art at Kent State University. Free, 720-412-1548, inkberrybooks.com.

Landfill Day: 7 a.m. Saturday, Front Range Landfill, 1830 Weld County Road 5, Erie. Haul off large items and debris at Front Range Landfill. Longmont residents can bring one level pickup truck load at no charge. Bring a current city utility bill and photo ID. Free, longmontcolorado.gov.

Dog Days of Summer Race: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dawson Park at McIntosh Lake, 1757 Harvard St., Longmont. Dog Days of Summer is a 3.5 mile race around McIntosh Lake to benefit the Longmont Humane Society. $22.85-$49.54, 303-746-5217, runsignup.com.

Foam Party: 3 p.m. Saturday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Ann Lincoln will turn an ordinary outdoor space into a giant dance party/bubble bath playground. Frolic in the foam while the powerful sound system cranks out some family-friendly tunes. Bring a towel, wear sunscreen, clothes that can get wet and water-safe shoes. highplains.libcal.com.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.