Things to do today
Today Monday, September 28 32 events
All day
Chocolate Bar Making Experience
Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.
ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park
morning
Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection
A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.
ClassesMeeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA$14.99For familiesuntil 5 p.m.
Extended Happy Hour Mondays!
An extended happy hour features happy-hour bites.
Food & drinkMaida Trattoria, Fort Collinsuntil 6 p.m.
afternoon
85th Anniversary Bookmobile Tour- Fort Lupton
A local library visit celebrates the Bookmobile's long-running service to Weld County.
BooksFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 5:30 p.m.
Library History on Wheels (Special Book Mobile Visit)
A Bookmobile visit pairs hands-on activities for kids with an exhibit on Fort Lupton library history and a museum-staff Q&A.
BooksFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 5:30 p.m.
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.
Bookmobile: Cave Creek
A public bookmobile stop offers checkout, returns, computer use, printing and other library services.
BooksOutreach/Mobile Services, EvansFreeFor familiesuntil 5 p.m.
Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Galeton Boys & Girls Club
A mobile library brings books, media and other services, with collections to browse and holds to pick up.
Eaton Public LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 5 p.m.
Level Up! (Book Mobile Visit!)
Elementary-age kids get an up-close look at bookmobile work, alongside a pop-up exhibit and Q&A about local library history.
Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor kidsuntil 5 p.m.
Slow Flow Yoga
A gentle Hatha and slow Vinyasa class combines mindful movement and stretching; it’s beginner-friendly and open to all levels.
Old Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.
Chess Club 3rd-5th
A chess club for third- through fifth-graders welcomes beginners to learn and play, with a chance to meet other players.
GamesErie Community LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 5:15 p.m.
Medicare Changes Seminar
A Medicare expert explains expected changes and answers attendees’ questions about Medicare.
Erie Community LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 5:30 p.m.
evening
Adult Craft Meet-up
Teens and adults share tips and techniques for crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, embroidery and other hobbies.
ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor teens, families and adultsuntil 6:30 p.m.
Wesley Scott
ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.
Art Makers- Painting with Alcohol Inks
An arts-and-crafts class explores different mediums and styles, with materials provided.
ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.
Board Game Night at The Legion
NightlifeAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8:45 p.m.
Wood Vase Class
A woodworking class teaches participants to repurpose scrap wood into a functional vase.
ArtsEstes Valley Community Center, Estes Park$45until 7:30 p.m.
Teen Anime & Manga Club
Teens discuss favorite manga and fandoms, do crafts and activities, and socialize.
ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 7 p.m.
Axe & Oak with Founder and Distiller Casey Ross
A guided whiskey tasting samples Axe & Oak expressions while exploring the distillery’s craft and the stories behind each.
Food & drinkWilliam Oliver's Publick House, Fort Collins19$until 7 p.m.
Beer & Bingo
Beer and bingo bring prize rounds to a kid- and dog-friendly taproom.
Maxline Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.
Trivia Night!
Trivia teams answer questions on general knowledge and weekly themes, plus photo and audio rounds, competing for prizes.
ArtsOdell Brewing Company, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.
Riverside Readers
A book club welcomes readers hoping to read more, meet people or broaden their perspectives, with online attendance available.
BooksRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.
Screen Printing, Level I
Designed for beginners, this hands-on class covers screen-printing techniques as participants design and print an image.
ClassesGreeley Creative Arts Center$90 for 3 sessionsuntil 8:30 p.m.
Songwriters in the Round featuring Scott Von, Christine Alice & Taylor Shae
Songwriters take turns performing original songs and sharing the stories behind them in an intimate, interactive show.
MusicKonstruct Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8:30 p.m.
Trivia Night
Trivia teams answer questions about the fifties through eighties, with themes from poodle skirts to cassette tapes.
120 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USAuntil 9:30 p.m.
BuzzWords
Verboten Brewing, Lovelanduntil 8 p.m.
Fort Collins Historical Society Talks: Celebrating 250 & 150 Years
A talk series examines how Fort Collins residents and movements shaped the city, with topics ranging from civil rights and activism to growth and transportation.
ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.
New Material Night!
A comedy open mic welcomes performers to take the stage and audiences to watch.
ArtsThe Comedy Fort, Fort CollinsFree
Cavarra Organ Series Concert: Kimberly Marshall, Organ
Organist and scholar Kimberly Marshall presents a recital of organ music.
MusicColorado State University School of the Arts, Fort Collinsuntil 9:30 p.m.
Service Industry Night at Main Event
A gathering for service-industry workers features bowling, laser tag, arcade games, cosmic bowling, a live DJ and food and drink specials.
MusicMain Event, Windsor12.99 All You Can Playuntil 1 a.m.
There Will Be Gore
A horror mystery movie screening offers concessions alongside the film.
FilmThe Lyric, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 11 p.m.
Threshing Day Midnight Release Party at Macdonald Book Shop
A book-release party includes talk about the new book and fantasy books, with swag, food and beverages.
FestivalsMacdonald Book Shop, Estes Park$37.05until 10:30 p.m.
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 27 open
to Sep 29
Spice of the Month Take & Make: Nigella Seeds
A take-and-make kit pairs nigella seeds with recipes, cultural background and recommended reading on the spice’s culinary traditions.
BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor families and adults
to Sep 30
High Plains Mystery Society
Players solve a newspaper-style mystery by working through a series of puzzles toward one solution.
GamesWeld CountyFreeFor adultsdaily at 10 a.m.
LINC Starfleet Academy
A self-guided Starfleet Academy program sends participants around the library to study alien creatures, decipher Klingon and examine Andorian biology.
ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids, teens, families and adultsdaily at 9 a.m.
Monthly Craft Kit
A crochet craft kit includes a pattern and materials, with skill level varying by kit.
ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor teens and adultsdaily at 9 a.m.
to Oct 4
OKTOBERFEST FOOD & BEER 9/19-10/4 at the Big Thompson Brewery
Oktoberfest features German beer and food, including brats with sauerkraut, red cabbage, potato salad, pretzels and German chocolate cake.
114 East 15th Street, Loveland, CO 80538, USA
OKTOBERFEST FOOD & BEER 9/19-10/4 at the Big Thompson Brewery
Oktoberfest features German beer and food, including brats with sauerkraut, red cabbage, potato salad, pretzels and German chocolate cake.
114 East 15th Street, Loveland, CO 80538, USA
to Oct 9
Farr Pet Photo Show
A pet photo show invites submissions for public voting and staff awards in several categories.
ArtsFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor familiesdaily at 9 a.m.
to Oct 16
Euchre Night at Breckenridge Brewery!
Euchre players of all ages compete in a team tournament for a prize package.
Food & drinkBreckenridge Brewery, Fort CollinsFreeFor families
to Oct 30
Old Town Library Art Gallery: Artists at Larimer County Jail and Creativity During Incarceration
Art by current and former Larimer County Jail artists is on display, with an opening reception featuring its curator and refreshments.
ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor families
to Nov 28
Connected by the Canyon: 50 Years Since the Big Thompson Flood
A retrospective uses photographs, maps, recovered objects and oral histories to examine the Big Thompson Flood and the community’s recovery.
Loveland Museum,503 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USAdaily at 5 p.m.
Connected by the Canyon: 50 Years Since the Big Thompson Flood
Loveland Museum/Gallery
to Dec 13
Of a Feather
Selected works from the collection explore birds’ cultural and visual significance, from ceremonial masks of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to folk art of the Americas.
ArtsGregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort CollinsFree
Ralph Steadman And Another Thing
Illustrations and artworks showcase Ralph Steadman’s collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson, literary classics, children’s books and social commentary.
ArtsGregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort CollinsFree
to Dec 16
Open Mic Night
Musicians, poets and other performers take the mic at a live open mic hosted by local musician Max Miller.
MusicAvant Garde Aleworks, Estes ParkFree
to Dec 19
imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 - 2026
An exhibition explores how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia over time.
ArtsAvenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort CollinsFreeFor families
to Dec 29
Vinyl Night
Guests can bring records to have them played during a taproom vinyl session.
CommunityAvant Garde Aleworks, Estes ParkFree
to Dec 31
AudaTours Greeley Audio Tour: Heritage Echoes of Jackson Field & Civic Landmarks
A self-guided audio tour explores campus, newspaper and business landmarks through stories of controversy, secrets and historical turning points.
OutdoorsClubhouse-Student Union, Greeley$3.99daily at noon
Welcome to Paradise Nail & Spa
A nail and spa service offers pedicures, manicures, waxing and eyelash services.
FestivalsParadise Nail & Spa, Estes Parkdaily at 9 a.m.
to Jan 2
Creative Confluence: The Origins of Abstract Art in Colorado, 1946-1960
An exhibition explores how Colorado landscapes, colleges and postwar artists helped shape a distinct abstract art movement.
Loveland Museum,503 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USAdaily at 10 a.m.
Creative Confluence: The Origins of Abstract Art in Colorado, 1946-1960
An exhibition explores how Colorado landscapes, colleges and postwar artists helped shape a distinct abstract art movement.
Loveland Museum,503 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USAdaily at 10 a.m.
Creative Confluence: The Origins of Abstract Art in Colorado
ArtsLoveland Museum/Gallery
to Feb 12
Found on Fourth
Loveland Museum/Gallery
to Feb 13
Found on Fourth
Photographs document Fourth Street’s construction and the people behind it, alongside excavated objects that reveal traces of the community’s past.
Loveland Museum Mezzanine,503 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USAdaily at 10 a.m.
to Apr 2
Outstanding in Our Field: CSU’s Impact on Colorado Horticulture
An archival exhibition traces CSU’s impact on Colorado horticulture through crops, research and the spread of agricultural knowledge.
ArtsMorgan Library, CSU Libraries, Fort CollinsFreedaily at 9 a.m.
to May 15
Gifts from Ghana: Community Engagement & Transnational Solidarity Project
Student photography, video, writing and digital storytelling document a Ghana immersion and exchanges with Ghanaian communities.
ArtsCSU LIBRARIES - MORGAN LIBRARY, Fort CollinsFreedaily at 9 a.m.
to May 27
Morning Yoga
Morning yoga classes offer styles including Hatha, Gentle, Vinyasa and restorative, with options for a range of experience levels.
SportsEstes Park Yogadaily at 8 a.m.
to Oct 1
We the People: Voices of Democracy
Posters by Shepard Fairey and selections from CSU’s poster collection explore democracy, civic expression and the relationship between art and activism.
ArtsCSU LIBRARIES - MORGAN LIBRARY, Fort CollinsFreedaily at 9 a.m.