Discover the Charm of Niwot

Historical Charm-Country Elegance
An area that has blossomed into one of Boulder County's Premier Residential Addresses

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The little town of Niwot (the Indian word for left hand) is located on the Diagonal Highway

midway between Boulder and Longmont. The town was platted in 1875 two years after the Colorado

Central Railroad extended its tracks northeast from Boulder. This expansion provided a significant

boost to the local agricultural economy by creating a link to markets as far away as Wyoming and Denver.
The name honored Chief Niwot, chief of the friendly Southern Arapahoe Indian Tribe.

Their encampment was on Left Hand Creek about three miles west of Niwot

where Stone tepee groundings can still be found.  Haystack mountain was a favorite lookout point

for buffalo that roamed in the Gunbarrel area. After the Sand Creek Massacre, the Arapahoe tribe

                                        left the area and an era of cooperative living ended.

                                    After the turn of the 20th century, the business district moved to Second Avenue, where it remains today. Old Town extends down Second Ave to Cottonwood Square built in the 1970s. The Niwot business area is filled with delightful shops and award-winning restaurants along the way. This charm, with a current population of 4,160, creates an enchanting small town oasis in Boulder County.   

Life in Niwot is as diverse as its people. Walk to town or all around this unique community. You can stroll to quaint shops, a variety of restaurants, practical services and open space walkways. The Elementary and High School are within the area.

                                            Niwot also offers many activities for everyone. There is great participation in the Niwot Community Association which offers a monthly newsletter.

The Community School has classes and activities for children and adults.

A wide selection of organizations from Niwot Youth Sports to the Senior Citizen group are available.

Niwot has "Special Happenings" for all such as Thursday night bridge at the Grange Hall, babysitting co-ops and play groups, 4th of July Parade, Downtown Trick or Treating on Halloween, Holiday Tree Lighting Party and the Easter Egg Hunt. You are bound to bump into a friend or neighbor as socializing occurs at the local post office, restaurants, coffee houses, village market and at our many community events. Come join us where you can be a part of the community in your own  individual way.

 
 
  Niwot celebrates the 4th of July
            with a parade and a pancake breakfast,
            at the Niwot Market. 
  Our traditional antique fire truck leads the
            parade down the middle of town. 
            Everyone is invited to participate
            and red, white, and blue decorations are encouraged!
            Even though it might be a hot day, everyone will enjoy
            starting America's birthday celebration together.


















 
 
  

 	
September (TBD) , 2009
  
Niwot Nostalgia Days is Niwot's town fair. 
       It is a day when Niwotians get together to
   celebrate the little town they call home.

   Sometimes the day starts off with a fun run/walk
   followed by pancakes provided by Steele's Niwot Market. 
   Then it's off to watch the parade, play games, pet
       the animals, bounce in a big bounce house, and visit the many
       craft and food booths as well as the wonderful
       historic quilt display at the Grange Hall. This
   year you could have your own quilt appraised by
       professional quilt appraiser, Jeananne Wright.
 
     Later that night the dancing begins.
      Many of the local food restaurants will be open
      to provide dinner to all.  As soon as the band,
       starts to play, feet begin to tap.
      Dancing goes into the night, and thus ending Niwot
      Nostalgia days....until
      next year!! 

 Niwot's Enchanted Evening

November or December 2009 (TBD)

                            Tree Lighting - 6 pm outside Sew Fresh Studios

                            Shops Open with Specials and Refreshments in Old Town & Cottonwood Square

                            Banjo Billy's Bus - shuttle service between Old Town & Cottonwood Square

                                  Live Music around town:

                                                    Pete Wernick - "Dr. Banjo"

                                                    Niwot Community Band

                                                    Christine Tulis, Harpist

                             Live Auction at Grange - 7:30 pm

                                     Gift Basket Drawings

                                     Wood Bowl carved from the wood of the 1st Niwot Tree Carving

                                     More Auction items available. Auction to benefit various local charities.

Sponsored by the Niwot Business Association

 Burlington and Northern will no longer allow Santa to ride
   on the train because they are worried about his safety and
   that of the many children who would be near the tracks.
 

There will be many activities throughout Niwot on this
  wonderful December day. 

Activities begin at 
  11:00 with the holiday parade.
   

The Easter Bunny comes to Niwot every year
       the Saturday before the Easter Holiday. 
       He comes to Niwot High School and leaves candy,
       colored eggs and, of course, the cherished golden eggs,
       which will warrant the child who finds one an extra prize. 

Niwot Real Estate and Pat Murphy sponsor this fun event every year. 
    A pancake breakfast is also provided by The Niwot Market during the hunt! 

Breakfast starts at 7:30 and runs until 11:00. 

 $5 for adults $3 for children over 5 years of age.