The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Things to do today

Today Thursday, November 12 102 events

All day

morning

  • Turkeys for Turkeys

    A bowling promotion awards a certificate toward a Thanksgiving turkey for three strikes in a row.

    2454 West - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade, Greeley

afternoon

  • Fall 2026 K-12 Educator Employment Fair

    A job fair connects education job seekers with schools recruiting for teaching, counseling, administrative and substitute roles, with interviews and meet-and-greets.

    University Center Ballrooms, Greeley

    until 6 p.m.

    Free

  • 18 Spa Grand Re-Opening & Annual Open House

    A spa open house celebrates a new location with a look at its space and an evening centered on beauty and wellness.

    4702 Larimer Parkway Suite 101, Johnstown, CO

    until 6:30 p.m.

  • Ski & Sports Swap - Seller Equipment Drop-Off

    Consignors can sell new or gently used ski, camping, water-sports and other sports gear, plus outdoor clothing.

    Chilson Recreation/Senior Center, Loveland

    until 7 p.m.

    Sports
  • Community Game Night

    People of all ages can play board, card and party games or puzzles, and bring a favorite game to share.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For families, until 7:30 p.m.

    GamesFree
  • FCA Spirit Night at Little Caesars

    Little Caesars pickup orders benefit Firestone Charter Academy’s seventh- and eighth-grade students through a share of sales.

    5753 Twilight Avenue, Longmont, CO, United States, Colorado 80504, Firestone

    until 8 p.m.

  • Chess Club for Kids

    Elementary-age kids play chess, with volunteers helping beginners get started.

    Loveland Public Library

    For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

  • Estes Chamber of Commerce - Community Gumbo

    A community dinner serves Louisiana-style gumbo with bread and butter, with dine-in and takeout options.

    Tavern at the Legion, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 6:30 p.m.

    Community
  • Clay Olympics!

    A clay-throwing competition features challenges such as tallest pot, fastest bucket and blindfolded throwing; some throwing experience is recommended.

    Arts Annex – Ceramic Side, Greeley

    until 6:30 p.m.

    TheaterFree
  • 2026 Norm Evans Lecture & Film Screenings

    A keynote by Indigenous affairs leader Ernest House Jr. is followed by documentaries on Indigenous relationships with land and water and audience Q&As.

    Lory Student Center Theatre, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 7:30 p.m.

    Film
  • Science Fun

    Third- and fourth-graders explore science through activities, games and experiments.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Mini Bookshelf and Origami Books

    Teens and adults choose a front for a mini bookshelf, then make origami books to place on it.

    Erie Community Library

    For teens and adults, until 6:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • 🍁🥧 Annual Turkey Dinner: Carry-Out Comfort!

    A carry-out turkey dinner serves traditional favorites including mashed potatoes, cranberry salad, pie and rolls.

    108 King Ave., Johnstown, CO, United States, Colorado 80534

evening

  • $5 Pint Night

    Craft beers are served by the pint in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

    WeldWerks Brewing Co., Greeley

    until 9 p.m.

    Food & drink$5+
  • Alex Thoele Acoustic

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Paper Roses

    Severance Library

    For adults, until 6 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Hot Off The Grill- $10/Plate or $15 All You Care to Eat BBQ

    A barbecue meal features a rotating menu fresh off the grill, with mead available to pair.

    MeadKrieger Meadery, 452 North Washington Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 9 p.m.

  • Larimer Health Connect – Enrollment Event by Appointment

    One-on-one help guides people through health coverage options and enrollment, including Medicaid, CHP+ and Marketplace plans.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Holiday Photos

    Families can pose for holiday portraits in a mini photo shoot and receive a digital image.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until 7 p.m.

    Holiday
  • Juguemos Loteria

    Players can learn and play Lotería, with chances to win prizes and try snacks.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For families, until 6 p.m.

    GamesFree
  • Bookmobile: Guadalupe Apartments

    A public bookmobile stop offers borrowing and returns, computer use, printing and other library services.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Greeley

    For families, until 6:30 p.m.

    BooksFree
  • For the Love of Pasta – A Pasta Tasting Event!

    A pasta tasting lets guests sample homemade sauces and vote for a favorite, with proceeds supporting Rotary community projects.

    Good Samaritan - Loveland Village (Loveland, CO)

    until 7 p.m.

    Food & drink
  • Holiday Home Tour

    5529 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins, CO

    Holiday

  • Adulting 101

    Windsor Library

    For teens, until 7 p.m.

    Free
  • Drag Bingo at OBC

    Drag bingo features bingo calls, prizes, dance numbers, beer and wine.

    Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    Music$10
  • Tap Talks!

    A TED-style series of brief talks lets speakers choose their topic, with beer.

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort Collins

    Free
  • Bingo Thursdays

    Players compete in bingo for themed prizes, merchandise and gift cards.

    Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree
  • The Positive Spin: Vinyl Record Night @ Mobb

    Listeners choose vinyl records for a host to play and can be entered to win prizes.

    Mobb Mountain Distillers, Fort Collins

    until 10 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • Ecstatic Dance

    No dance experience is needed for this sober gathering centered on free movement in a nonjudgmental space.

    Petrichor Collective, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • Name That Song Trivia at Loveland Aleworks

    Music trivia tests players’ musical memory as they try to name songs from a handpicked playlist; no music expertise is needed.

    Loveland Aleworks, 118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 8 p.m.

    Nightlife
  • ASL Game Night

    A relaxed game night offers card and word games, ASL flip cards and conversation for people practicing American Sign Language at any level.

    Holmes Dining Hall, Greeley

    until 8 p.m.

  • Social Run

    Runners of varied paces, walkers, dogs and strollers are welcome on a social run with two distance options.

    City Star Brewing, Berthoud

    until 7 p.m.

  • Thursday Fun Runs at Peculier Ales!

    Runners head out for roughly three miles, then gather for beer and conversation.

    Peculier Ales (Windsor, CO)

    until 7:30 p.m.

    Sports
  • Music Trivia

    110 Bunyan Ave, Berthoud, CO

    until 9 p.m.

    Music
  • Death Cafe

    A respectful, open conversation over coffee, tea and cake explores death, dying, caregiving, grief and end-of-life planning.

    Online event, Fort Collins

    until 7 p.m.

  • Kersey Bookclub

    Readers meet to discuss a featured book.

    Kersey Library

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    BooksFree
  • Citizenship Class: Advanced Evening

    A class for adults preparing for the naturalization interview, with lessons on library resources.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Greeley

    For adults, until 8 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Citizenship Class: Beginning Evening

    An adult class prepares students for the naturalization interview and teaches them about library resources.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

    For adults, until 8 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Films for Fish Movie Event

    A fly-fishing film screening raises money for CPRW’s work in the Poudre River wilderness and waterways.

    St. Peter's Fly Shop, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    Food & drink$20
  • Sicilian Supper: Italian Collection Cooking Class

    The meal features smoked mozzarella-stuffed meatballs, chicken piccata over pasta, roasted asparagus and deconstructed cannoli.

    1550 Main Street # 130, Windsor, CO, United States, Colorado 80550

    until 8 p.m.

    Food & drink
  • Fun Run + Sweat Session

    A casual walk or run welcomes all paces and fitness levels, followed by snacks and optional sauna workouts or yoga.

    HOTWORX (Windsor, CO)

    Sports
  • Messy Mug Making @ Purpose Brewing & Cellar!

    Participants customize a pre-made mug by making its handle and decorating the exterior, then choose a glaze.

    4025 South Mason Street,#unit c,Fort Collins,80525,US

    until 8 p.m.

    Food & drink$49.87
  • Estes Park Filmmaker Meetup

    An open-house-style event.

    142 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, CO, United States, Colorado 80517

    Film

  • Music Bingo at Wiley Roots Brewing

    Players identify songs from short clips and mark bingo cards for a chance to win pint cards.

    625 3rd Street Greeley, CO 80631

    until 9 p.m.

    Nightlife$25
  • Thrusday Trivia Night

    Players answer trivia questions over beer, with beer prizes on the line.

    High Brau Taphouse, Greeley

    until 9 p.m.

    NightlifeFree
  • Cribbage Tournament

    Players compete in a cribbage tournament for prizes.

    Gilded Goat Brewing, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree
  • Music Bingo at Big Thompson Brewery

    Players mark bingo cards while listening to music and compete to win.

    Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E 15th St, Loveland

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music
  • Tech Talks: A.I. Isn't Magic - The Creative Catalyst

    A talk demonstrates how AI can support human creativity, covering image-generation workflows and ways to overcome writer’s block while maintaining artistic integrity.

    Gertrude Scott Meeting Room, Loveland

    until 8 p.m.

    Classes
  • Forever Young Adult Book Club

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    BooksFree
  • (SOLD OUT) Josh Wolf: Touring Hard - Stand Up Comedy (Early Show)

    Comedian Josh Wolf performs live stand-up, with a career spanning stage and screen.

    Moxi Theater, Greeley

    until 7:55 p.m.

    MusicFrom $25
  • Thursday Music Bingo

    A taproom music-bingo game pairs favorite songs with fast-paced bingo and sing-along fun.

    Old Colorado Brewing, Wellington

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Nightlife
  • Trivia

    Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree
  • Mom's Group

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 8:15 p.m.

  • Kidz Connect

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 8:30 p.m.

  • Local Blue Grass Pick

    Live music and a burger special for dining guests.

    Twin Owls Steakhouse, Estes Park

    until 9 p.m.

    Music
  • Paint Night

    A step-by-step guided painting session for beginners, with participants taking home their completed artwork.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Arts$44
  • ACOTAR Trivia Thursday | House of Wind

    A step-by-step guided painting class welcomes beginners, who take home their finished artwork.

    1112 Oakridge Drive #107, Fort Collins, CO 80525

    until 9 p.m.

    Nightlife
  • Poudre Valley Playboys at Konstruct Brewing in Fort Collins

    The Poudre Valley Playboys play hillbilly surf music live, with beer, cocktails and food available.

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Food & drink
  • Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel

    A spiritual discussion considers past lives, dreams and soul travel, with attendees invited to share experiences and receiving an Eckankar book.

    Berthoud Community Library 236 Welch Ave, Berthoud, CO

  • Dymer • The Rattlecaps • Sonic Dispatch

    Surfside 7, 238 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA

    until 11 p.m.

    Music
  • Cat Clyde & Dean Johnson

    Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins

    Music
  • Rave Night at Illegal Pete's Foco

    Live DJs play at a free, public rave night.

    320 Walnut St, Fort Collins, CO 80524-2439, United States

  • Private Tantra Healing Experience

    A private, personalized Tantra session combines breathwork, grounding and mindful touch, with boundaries and comfort guiding the experience.

    1905 W 8th St, 1905 West 8th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, US

  • Private Tantra Healing Experience

    A private, personalized Tantra session combines breathwork, grounding and mindful touch, with boundaries and comfort guiding the experience.

    1905 W 8th St, 1905 West 8th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, US

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 30 open

to Nov 13

  • Veterans Week

    A week honoring CSU veterans includes a tailgate and chili cookoff, a veteran art showcase, a Veterans Day observance and an appreciation ball.

    Fort Collins

to Nov 14

  • UNC Bears Home Football Games

    Northern Colorado's Bears play home and road football games against Big Sky and nonconference opponents.

    University of Northern Colorado Athletics, Greeley

    Sports$7-$160
  • Go West Film Festival

    A festival screens classic and contemporary westerns, with a shorts showcase and filmmakers appearing in person.

    Kress Cinema and Lounge, Greeley

    Free

to Nov 15

  • Les Misérables

    Jean Valjean seeks redemption while Inspector Javert pursues him and revolutionaries fight for freedom.

    Johnstown

    Film
  • Les Misérables

    In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean seeks redemption as Inspector Javert pursues him and revolutionaries fight for freedom.

    Johnstown

    Film

to Nov 18

to Nov 19

to Nov 22

  • Becky's Badass Bingo

    Bingo hosted by Becky, with an easygoing, competitive atmosphere.

    Loveland Aleworks, 118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    daily at 6 p.m.

    Nightlife

to Nov 23

  • Larimer County Food Drive

    A collection drive gathers nonperishable food and hygiene items for the Food Bank for Larimer County.

    Loveland

    Food & drink
  • Larimer County Food Drive

    A collection drive seeks unexpired nonperishable food and hygiene items for local families through the Food Bank for Larimer County.

    Loveland

    Food & drink

to Nov 24

  • Art Harvest: Pastel by Julie Mass

    An exhibition features landscape and still-life pastel paintings by a Fort Collins artist.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For families

    ArtsFree

to Nov 25

  • Turkeys for Turkeys

    Bowl three strikes in a row to win a certificate toward a Thanksgiving turkey.

    Chipper's Lanes, Fort Collins

    For families, daily at 10 a.m.

    Cost of Bowling

to Nov 26

  • Turkeys for Turkeys

    Bowl three strikes in a row for a certificate toward a Thanksgiving turkey, redeemable at most supermarkets.

    Chipper's Lanes Fort Collins College | 830 North

    daily at 10 a.m.

    HolidayFree

to Nov 28

to Nov 29

to Nov 30

  • Monthly Craft Kit

    A crochet kit includes a pattern, yarn, stuffing, hooks and stitch markers, with skill levels varying by kit.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    daily at 9 a.m.

    Arts
  • Monthly Craft Kit

    A crochet craft kit includes a pattern, yarn, stuffing, hooks and stitch markers; skill levels vary by kit.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    daily at 9 a.m.

    Arts

to Dec 10

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.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree
  • 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.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree
  • Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

    A retrospective of a British illustrator features more than 140 original artworks and prints, including Gonzo illustrations, political commentary and children’s books.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree
  • Estes Park Quota Festival of Trees

    A holiday tree display opens with Santa photos, cookies and cocoa, supporting Estes Park Quota as a fundraiser.

    The Estes Park Resort

    For kids and families

    Community

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.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    MusicFree

to Dec 19

to Dec 29

  • Vinyl Night

    Guests can bring records to have them played during a taproom vinyl session.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    CommunityFree

to Dec 31

to Jan 2

Listings come from the calendars of the area's visitor bureaus, libraries, colleges, towns, venues and Rocky Mountain National Park. Times and prices are theirs; check with the organizer before you go.