Fort Collins, Arts & Culture
Things to do Monday, Nov. 2 in Northern Colorado: Colorado State men's basketball, a Requiem concert and a Día de los Muertos celebration
A Día de los Muertos evening at the Fort Lupton library has ofrendas made by community members and pan de muerto. In Fort Collins, artist Nick Dong gives a public lecture.}
Northern Colorado's men's basketball team plays Colorado College in Greeley, and the university's jazz bands play at Campus Commons Performance Hall. In Estes Park, visitors can make their own chocolate bar.
Monday, Nov. 2
All day Chocolate Bar Making Experience — Visitors make their own chocolate bar, choosing from a variety of inclusions, and take it home. The listing says it is for ages 5+. The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda and Community Celebration — A community ofrenda with art displays, storytelling, Loteria and tacos. Visitors can add photos or mementos to the altar. Fort Collins; For kids and families.
5-7 p.m. 2026-27 Scott Artist: Nick Dong — Multidisciplinary artist Nick Dong gives a public lecture hosted by the Department of Art and Art History. It is free and open to the public, and registration is required. Alumni Center, Fort Collins.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead Celebration — The library shows ofrendas created by community members and a larger ofrenda, with traditional pan de muerto. Everyone is invited to make a miniature ofrenda to display. Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch; Free.
5:30 p.m. Echoing With the Stars — Laudamus performs Matthew Coleridge's Requiem with the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir and local professional instrumentalists. The concert is presented on All Souls' Day. Laudamus Chamber Chorale, Fort Collins.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Continuum, Catalyst & Sabor Jazz Bands Campus Commons Performance Hall, Greeley; $5 – $24.
7:30-9:30 p.m. University of Northern Colorado Men's Basketball vs Colorado College - Double-Double Day — Northern Colorado's men's basketball team plays Colorado College on Double-Double Day. Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena.
8-10 p.m. Colorado State University Men's Basketball vs Montana State — Colorado State's men's basketball team plays Montana State at Moby Arena. Fort Collins, CO, Moby Arena.
Times and prices are the organizers'. Check with them before you go.