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• 13 : The Séance at The Stanley

  An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground, Estes Park$95

• 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

• AfroBohemian Home: An Installation by Zsudayka Nzinga

  An immersive gallery installation turns a room into a domestic space exploring Black American culture and the home as a source of strength and unity.

  ArtsGregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort CollinsFree

• HALF OFF Wine Features @ Maida Trattoria!

  A dine-in wine promotion covers featured bottles with a food purchase.

  Food & drinkMaida Trattoria, Fort Collins

8 a.m.

• 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.

8:15 a.m.

• Bookmobile: Stoneham Post Office

  A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

  BooksOutreach/Mobile Services, Weld CountyFreeuntil 9:15 a.m.

9 a.m.

• Tarot Reading Special Day!

  Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

  FestivalsMy Tarot Mom, Estes Park$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

• Cuentos para Familia

  A Spanish-language storytime helps families practice early literacy through reading, singing and moving together.

  StorytimeRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10 a.m.

• Maximize your Business- Meet with an SBDC Business Advisor!

  Small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can meet with an SBDC advisor for free, confidential business counseling.

  ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor adultsuntil 1:30 p.m.

9:45 a.m.

• Bookmobile: New Raymer Mercantile/Library

  A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

  BooksOutreach/Mobile Services, New RaymerFreeFor familiesuntil 10:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

• Storytime Explorers (Tots)

  A toddler storytime pairs tales with hands-on STEAM and art activities for tinkering, play and learning.

  StorytimeFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Fitness Dance

  A dance workout focused on physical and mental health welcomes participants at all levels.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 11 a.m.

• Messy Art

  ArtsGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in JohnstownFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11 a.m.

• Hit List Reading Club

  A book club discusses Verity, about a writer hired to finish a bestselling series who uncovers the author's hidden, horrifying autobiography.

  BooksWindsor LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 11 a.m.

• Babies and Books

  StorytimeSeverance LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Lil' STEAM

  ClassesWindsor LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Feelings, Felt

  An art exhibit features work by artist Mia Cinelli.

  ArtsEd Beaty Hall, GreeleyFor familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  StorytimeCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Harmony All Ages Storytime

  StorytimeHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

  StorytimeOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Art & Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples

  FestivalsMuseum of Art | Fort CollinsFor families

10:15 a.m.

• Baby & Toddler Storytime

  StorytimeLoveland Public LibraryFor babies and toddlersuntil 10:45 a.m.

• Wildlife Window with Kevin Cook

  OutdoorsGertrude Scott Meeting Room, Lovelanduntil 11:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  GamesSeverance LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

11 a.m.

• Storytime Explorers (Preschool)

  A preschool storytime pairs tales with hands-on STEAM and art activities for tinkering, play and learning.

  StorytimeFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeuntil 11:45 a.m.

• Bookmobile: New Raymer-Pawnee Station

  A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

  BooksOutreach/Mobile Services, Weld CountyFreeFor familiesuntil noon

• Ukrainian Lunch

  A Ukrainian lunch fundraiser directs meal donations toward food, clothing, medicine and other supplies for Ukrainian families and soldiers.

  CommunityRocky Mountain Evangelical Free Church, Estes Parkuntil 1 p.m.

• Preschool Storytime

  StorytimeLoveland Public LibraryFor preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  StorytimeCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Harmony All Ages Storytime

  StorytimeHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Free Lunch & Think

  Business leaders tackle real challenges and share insights in a peer-advisory problem-solving session over lunch.

  ClassesLoCo Think Tank, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 1 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

• Computer Club

  Erion Room, Lovelanduntil 1 p.m.

noon

• Outreach Fort Collins

  ClassesOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 2 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Music and Movement

  Caregivers and children make music together through songs, dancing, instrument play and group music-making.

  MusicEaton Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 2 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

• Bookmobile: Briggsdale School

  A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

  BooksOutreach/Mobile Services, BriggsdaleFreeFor familiesuntil 3:15 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Playdate Cafe

  Caregivers relax over coffee or tea and can connect with staff and one another while their children enjoy unstructured play.

  StorytimeRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 3 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

• Teen LEGO Building (High Schoolers)

  High schoolers build and collaborate with LEGO, choosing free building or team projects with exclusive sets when available.

  GamesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor teensuntil 3:45 p.m.

3 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.

• Northern Colorado New Horizons Swing Band

  Senior adult musicians perform classic swing and big-band tunes, from the golden era through more recent music.

  MusicFort Collins Senior CenterFreeuntil 4:30 p.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

• Kids in the Kitchen

  Food & drinkSeverance LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:15 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

• Kids Cafe: After School Snacks

  Children can stop in for after-school snacks served through a library and food bank partnership.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

• Tween/Teen Advisory Board Meeting

  A youth advisory board for middle and high school students interested in volunteering, representing young patrons and making a difference at the library.

  Eaton Public LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 4:30 p.m.

• Tween Dragon Slayers

  GamesEstes Park Memorial ObservatoryFreeFor kidsuntil 5:30 p.m.

• Snack and Craft

  Middle and high school students can drop in for a snack and make zines with provided instructions and materials.

  ArtsCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor kids and teensuntil 5:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

• Mead International Snack Club

  A club samples snacks and explores a different culture through activities and music.

  Mead Public LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:45 p.m.

• Coding Club

  Kids learn coding through guided lessons in several programming languages and hands-on explorations with technology.

  ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 5 p.m.

• Level Up @ Riverside!

  Visitors can try video games including Mario Kart, Just Dance and Super Smash Bros.

  GamesRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor kids and teensuntil 5 p.m.

• Sketch Club

  An open studio for teen artists features art challenges, contests and chances to learn and practice techniques.

  ArtsCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor kids and teensuntil 5 p.m.

• Teentober Wizard Workshop

  A fantasy craft workshop invites participants to sculpt a clay mandrake and make a decorated wizard wand.

  Farr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 5 p.m.

• Threads

  A needlecraft circle welcomes all ages and skill levels to work on projects, learn something new and share tips.

  ArtsErie Community LibraryFreeFor kids, teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.

• LEGO Robotics

  Kids work in small groups to build LEGO robots using kits and simple coding.

  ClassesFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor kidsuntil 5:30 p.m.

• Regional Job Fair Hosted by Aims Windsor Campus

  A regional job fair welcomes Aims students and the public to explore job opportunities.

  ClassesPublic Safety Institute, Windsoruntil 6:30 p.m.

• Brickmasters

  Loveland Public Libraryuntil 5 p.m.

• Teen Tabletop Gaming Club

  Loveland Public LibraryFor teensuntil 5:45 p.m.

• $1 Wing Wednesday + Trivia

  Drop-in, live TV play-along trivia accompanies the wing special.

  MeadKrieger Meadery,452 North Washington Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USAuntil 9 p.m.

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at the Hawkstone Park

  The bookmobile brings books, media and library services to the park, where visitors can browse and pick up holds.

  Eaton Public LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 4:50 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

• Loose Ends: Open Fiber Arts Circle

  Fiber artists bring knitting, crochet or needlepoint projects to a relaxed circle, with friendly guidance for all skill levels.

  ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 6 p.m.

• Family Bingo

  GamesWindsor LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 5:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Customize with Color - Fall or Halloween Earrings

  Adults color a pair of earrings using colored pencils, watercolor pencils and fine-point markers.

  ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeuntil 7:30 p.m.

• Geoff Clark Acoustic

  Geoff Clark performs solo guitar and vocals, blending Americana, alt-country, folk and rock with Irish drinking songs.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• The Past, Present, and Future of Colorado’s Weather and Climate

  A talk traces Colorado’s weather and climate observations and considers how warming may affect the state.

  ClassesFort Collins Welcome CenterFreeuntil 6:30 p.m.

• Smartphone Basics: Android and iPhone

  A beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop covers smartphone basics, from calls and photos to privacy settings and spotting common scams.

  ClassesSeverance LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 6 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• Bookbinding, Level I

  A hands-on beginner-friendly class teaches bookbinding techniques for assembling a journal with decorative papers and traditional materials.

  ClassesGreeley Creative Arts Center$160 for 5 sessionsuntil 8:30 p.m.

• Introduction to Songwriting: From Catching to Crafting

  Adults, including beginners, explore songwriting through idea-gathering and short exercises, then write a song together.

  ClassesEstes Valley Community Center - Classroom, Estes ParkFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

• Knife Skills Cooking Class

  A hands-on class teaches knife handling and cutting techniques while participants prepare steak fajitas and sides.

  ClassesGinger and Baker, Fort Collins$99until 8:30 p.m.

• Adult Beginning Spanish

  An interactive beginner Spanish course for adults builds listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through conversation, practical phrases and activities.

  ArtsEstes Valley Community Center, Estes Park$80until 7 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Parenting Series: PEN Parenting Book Group: Brainstorm

  Parents and caregivers discuss Brainstorm, a book about teenage brain development, in a facilitated parenting group.

  BooksErie Community LibraryFreeFor families and adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

• Music Trivia at The Lyric

  Music trivia hosted by local musicians features questions across genres, a guest musician’s live performance and prizes.

  The Lyric, Fort CollinsFree

• New Belgium Run Club

  A run club takes runners on a roughly three-mile route.

  Food & drinkNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFree

• Paper People: Make your own Button Pins!

  A paper-craft meetup offers basic supplies, a short tutorial and a different hands-on project each time.

  ArtsHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

• Virtual Reality Showcase - Spooky Edition

  Visitors explore haunted settings and other virtual worlds on library VR headsets, with staff and volunteers available to guide them.

  ClassesOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor kids, teens and adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

• FoCo Reading Club: Banned Books Night

  Readers discuss book banning, read silently together and share their books; bringing a banned or challenged title is optional.

  BooksEquinox Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 8 p.m.

• BOOZY BINGO IS BAAAAACK! 🍻🎉🍹

  NightlifeThe Barrel, Estes ParkFree

• Becky's Badass Bingo

  A casual, competitive bingo game is hosted by Becky.

  Loveland Aleworks,118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USAuntil 8 p.m.

• Residency Concert w/ DVNEHPPY + Friends (first Wednesdays)

  Rapper DVNEHPPY performs hip-hop blending lo-fi and experimental sounds at a concert intended to foster collaboration and support local musicians.

  MusicWolverine Farm Publick House, Fort CollinsSuggested Donation $15-20until 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Paws to Read

  Children practice reading aloud beside a calm dog in a low-pressure setting.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kidsuntil 7:30 p.m.

• Acoustic Jam with Tommy Ventura

  An informal acoustic jam brings musicians together to play changing combinations of guitars, banjos, fiddles and other instruments, with listening welcome.

  MusicMarr's Mountain Cabins & Tavern, Red Feather Lakes

• 2026 NBB Trivia

  A trivia night invites participants to test their knowledge, with free beer among the possible prizes.

  MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 8 p.m.

• Bingo Night at the Goat

  Bingo players compete for gift cards, beer, brewery merchandise and other prizes.

  Gilded Goat Brewing - Midtown, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

• Open Mic Night

  MusicHorsetooth Tavern, Fort Collinsuntil 10 p.m.

• October Progressive Classes (4-week series) - Intro to Swing and Intermediate Lindy Hop.

  Progressive dance classes teach beginner swing and intermediate Lindy Hop; no partner is needed.

  TheaterNorthside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins$40 for the 4 week series.until 8:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

• Live Music Wednesdays!

  MusicCooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 9 p.m.

• Bowl n Boots: October

  MusicChipper's Lanes, Fort Collinsuntil 10:30 p.m.

• Guest Artists Woody Witt, Melisa Gültan, & UNC Faculty Andrew Dahlke, Saxophones

  MusicCampus Commons Performance Hall, GreeleyFreeuntil 8:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

• National Geographic LIVE: Chasing Monarchs

  Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo shares photos and videos of monarch butterflies in Mexico and conservation efforts to protect them.

  ArtsThe Lincoln Center, Fort Collins$29–$38

• Funkadelic Laboratorium Featuring UNC Funk Lab w/ MacroOrganomics

  MusicChipper's Lanes, Greeleyuntil 10 p.m.

8 p.m.

• Psychostick - Greeley

  Alternative band Psychostick performs a concert blending metal, humor and comedic lyrics.

  MusicMoxi Theater, Greeley$23+

• Psychostick with Galactic Empire

  A live show featuring Psychostick and Galactic Empire.

  MusicMoxi Theater, GreeleyStarting at $23until 10 p.m.

• Jesse Roper: Presented by Mishawaka *AT AVOGADRO'S NUMBER*

  Blues/Americana artist Jesse Roper performs songs blending modern indie-infused blues with soul and R&B influences.

  MusicAvogadro's Number, Fort CollinsGA - $20

• The Saint Cecilia

  MusicSurfside 7, 238 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USAuntil 11 p.m.

• Blast n Bowl: October at 830

  MusicChipper's Lanes, Fort Collinsuntil 10:30 p.m.

9 p.m.

• Wild Card Wednesday

  A surprise film picked by staff and members screens outdoors.

  The Lyric, Fort CollinsFree

10 p.m.

• Paranormal Investigations at The Stanley Hotel

  A hands-on paranormal investigation uses scientific methods and specialized tools to collect and document evidence of the supernatural.

  NightlifeThe Stanley Hotel, Estes Park$125until 1 a.m.