The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Fort Collins, Arts & Culture

Things to do Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Northern Colorado: CSU basketball, Loveland's Veterans Day parade and a Wellington pancake breakfast

The New Music Ensemble performs music of the 20th and 21st centuries in Colorado State's Organ Recital Hall, and Farm Fusion in Fort Collins teaches a cheese making class with cheese curds.

Erie holds a Veterans Day celebration with a flag ceremony and a guest speaker, and Greeley hosts a creative arts showcase honoring local veterans. In Estes Park, The Barrel runs a boozy bingo night.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

  • 8-11 a.m. Wellington Veterans Day Celebration: Pancake Breakfast & Ceremony — The town and the fire district honor veterans with a pancake breakfast, a Wellington Community Band performance and a wreath ceremony. Wellington Fire Protection District.

  • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Veterans Day Celebration — A celebration with a flag ceremony, a guest speaker, a Hometown Hero banner unveiling and a performance by the Erie High School Choir. Pre-registration is required. 450 Powers Street, Erie, CO, United States, Colorado 80516.

  • 11:11 a.m. Loveland Veterans Day Parade — Loveland holds its annual Veterans Day parade to honor veterans. 305 N Cleveland Ave, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80537.

  • 3-6 p.m. NoCo Veteran Creative Arts Showcase — An exhibition honoring the artistic contributions of local Northern Colorado veterans, presented by Colorado State, Aims Community College Veteran Services and the Cheyenne VA Creative Arts Program. Aims Community College, Student Commons 114, Greeley; Free.

  • 5-7:30 p.m. Cheese Making Class - Intro to Hard Cheese- Cheese Curds — A class on making cheddar or Italian cheese, plus cheese curds to eat in class and take home, and waxing a mini cheese wheel. Farm Fusion, Fort Collins; For families.

  • 6-9 p.m. 🤠 WALKER, TEXAS RANGER: BOOZY BINGO! ⭐🍻 — A boozy bingo night inspired by Walker, Texas Ranger, with five rounds of bingo and prizes. The Barrel, Estes Park; Free.

  • 7-9 p.m. Colorado State University Men's Basketball vs Portland State — Colorado State's men's basketball team plays Portland State at Moby Arena. Fort Collins, CO, Moby Arena.

  • 7:30-8:30 p.m. New Music Ensemble / FREE — The New Music Ensemble performs music of the 20th and 21st centuries in the Organ Recital Hall. Organ Recital Hall, Fort Collins; For kids.

Everything to do

Times and prices are the organizers'. Check with them before you go.