Things to do Thursday in Northern Colorado: pumpkin carving, an open mic and stargazing

9:30-10:30 a.m. Timberline Recycling Center — Volunteers will lead a tour of the recycling center. Timberline Recycling Center-1903 S. Timberline Road, Fort Collins; Free.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Teen Maker Mornings: Carve a Pumpkin — Teens will carve pumpkins in a hands-on maker session. Creativity Cabin Estes Park; Free; For kids and teens.

noon-1 p.m. Meet the Author ~ Confluence: The Story of Greeley Water (Second Edition) — Meet co-author Michael Welsh and explore the history of Greeley’s water system. Greeley History Museum, 714 8th Street, Greeley.

3:30-4:30 p.m. Firefighter Storytime — Hear a book about fire safety and do hands-on activities with firefighters. Erie Community Library; Free; For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids.

4:30-6:30 p.m. Fall 2026 Open Mic Event — Participants can take the mic for music, poetry or other creative expression. Ed Beaty Hall, Greeley; Free.

6-8:30 p.m. Exploring the Stars — The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will cover sky-gazing basics and upcoming astronomical events, followed by outdoor stargazing if weather permits. Severance Library; Free; For teens and adults.

6-8 p.m. Name That Song: Halloween Edition — A Halloween edition of song trivia will test listeners on murder ballads, spooky tunes and Halloween classics. Loveland Aleworks,118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA.

6-7 p.m. Artist Stories: Clint Burkholder Presents Stories Behind Art Created During Incarceration at the Larimer County Jail — Clint Burkholder will share stories behind art made during incarceration at the Larimer County Jail and discuss the jail’s art program. Old Town Library, Fort Collins; Free; For teens and adults.

7:30 p.m. Amy Bruni - Estes Park — Amy Bruni will share stories of her paranormal experiences in a lecture. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park.