Things to do Oct. 9-11 in Northern Colorado: an art tour reception, paella and an Eagles game
In Greeley, participants paint mini pumpkins for Halloween and fall. A Mead banned-books event includes magnet-making, while Estes Park teens discuss a Divergent-series book over boba.
Visitors can meet Loveland Art Studio Tour artists at Friday’s opening reception. On Saturday, a chef prepares two versions of paella in Erie, and the Colorado Eagles play the Abbotsford Canucks in Loveland.
Friday, Oct. 9
10:30-11:30 a.m. Pumpkin Painting — Participants paint mini pumpkins for Halloween and fall, while supplies last. LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley; Free; For preschoolers, kids, teens and families.
5-8 p.m. Loveland Art Studio Tour Opening Reception — Visitors can meet the Studio Tour artists and see a preview of this year’s Signature Events. Foote Gallery at the Loveland Museum,503 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USA.
5-7 p.m. PopUp @ Mead Community Center Banned Books Week Event — Visitors can check out a banned book and make a banned-books magnet. Offsite, Weld County; Free; For families.
6-8:30 p.m. Boulder Grass — BoulderGrass performs with harmonies and fiddle tunes. City Star Brewing, Berthoud.
Saturday, Oct. 10
10:30-11:30 a.m. Teen Maker Mornings: Calligraphy & Wax Seals — Teens write letters in calligraphy during a maker session. Makerspace, Estes Park; Free; For kids and teens.
1-2:30 p.m. Needle Felting: Ghost Keychain — Kids and teens learn to needle-felt a ghost keychain. Kersey Library; Free; For kids and teens.
2-4 p.m. Paella Made Simple With Chef Steve — Chef Steve Cohn prepares two versions of paella, including a vegetarian one, and discusses the dish’s history and cooking techniques. Erie Community Library; Free; For adults.
6:05-8:05 p.m. Colorado Eagles Vs. Abbotsford Canucks — The Colorado Eagles play the Abbotsford Canucks. Blue Arena, The Ranch, Loveland.
7 p.m. K.L.O w/ Keota, Rhizomorphic, Odd Rhythm, and Osmetic — Electronic bass trio K.L.O. shares the bill with Keota, Rhizomorphic, Odd Rhythm and Osmetic. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Bellvue; GA - $40, VIP - $66.
Sunday, Oct. 11
10:30-11:30 a.m. Divergent Book Club — Teens discuss a book in the Divergent series over boba. Alteatude, Estes Park; Free; For teens.
Times and prices are the organizers'. Check with them before you go.