The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Light Rain, 45° in Fort Collins at 7:25 AM. Forecast high 46, low 38.

Things to do today

Today Wednesday, October 14 92 events

All day

  • 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.

    Aiden Sinclair's Underground, Estes Park

    Arts$95

  • Chocolate Bar Making Experience

    Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    Arts

  • 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.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree

  • HALF OFF Wine Features @ Maida Trattoria!

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

    Maida Trattoria, Fort Collins

    Food & drink

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.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99

  • Tarot Reading Special Day!

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

    My Tarot Mom, Estes Park

    until 11 a.m.

    Festivals$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hr

  • Poppy Pals- Volunteer Day

    A volunteer garden morning for moms includes light gardening tasks and a nature activity or craft for their young children.

    6366 W County Rd 20, Loveland, CO

    until 11:30 a.m.

  • Tiny Tots Crafts at the YMCA : Splatter Monsters

    Toddlers and caregivers turn colorful paint splatters into silly monsters with a creative craft.

    Offsite Event, Estes Park

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    Free

  • Spooky Storytime Jam

    A spooky storytime for babies through preschoolers features live ukulele and guitar music and singalongs.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families, until 10:30 a.m.

    Free

  • Storytime Explorers (Tots)

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

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    until 10:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Fitness Dance

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

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For adults, until 11 a.m.

    Free

  • Messy Art

    Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Johnstown

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Tales for Tots

    Grover Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Babies and Books

    Severance Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Adaptive Storytime with ASL

    An adaptive storytime teaches American Sign Language words through songs, stories and activities, followed by free-choice play and time for caregivers to socialize.

    Windsor Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:45 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Feelings, Felt

    An art exhibit features work by artist Mia Cinelli.

    Ed Beaty Hall, Greeley

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • ReadMore

    An informal book group explores literary fiction and nonfiction through lively discussion.

    Gertrude Scott Meeting Room, Loveland

    until 11:30 a.m.

  • Council Tree Baby Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For babies and toddlers, until 10:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Harmony All Ages Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Art & Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples

    Museum of Art | Fort Collins

    For families

    Festivals

  • Baby & Toddler Storytime

    Books, rhymes and music support early literacy for babies and toddlers with their caregivers.

    Loveland Public Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10:45 a.m.

    Storytime

  • Stay and Play

    Severance Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    GamesFree

  • Perky Pre-K Storytime

    A preschool storytime features longer interactive stories, songs, movement and a closing craft.

    236 Welch Ave, Berthoud, CO, United States, Colorado 80513

    until 1:30 p.m.

  • Storytime Explorers (Preschool)

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

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    until 11:45 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Let’s Talk Genealogy!

    A genealogy Q&A welcomes beginners and experienced researchers to ask questions, share stories and learn new research tips.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For families, until noon

    BooksFree

  • Ukrainian Lunch

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

    Rocky Mountain Evangelical Free Church, Estes Park

    until 1 p.m.

    Community

  • Preschool Storytime

    A storytime builds early literacy with books, songs and activities for young children and their caregivers.

    Loveland Public Library

    For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    Storytime

  • Council Tree Baby Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For babies and toddlers, until 11:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Harmony All Ages Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    Free

  • Burger and a beer

    Derby Grille, Berthoud

    until 11:05 a.m.

  • Veteran Resource Social - Drop-in

    A relaxed drop-in meetup gives veterans, military-connected students, friends and family a place to connect, ask VA benefit questions and get resource guidance.

    Ed Beaty Hall, Greeley

    until 1 p.m.

    Classes

afternoon

  • Death Cafe

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

    Happy Trails Coffee Co., Fort Collins

    until 1:15 p.m.

  • Music and Movement

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

    Eaton Public Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 2 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Teen LEGO Building (High Schoolers)

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

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For teens, until 3:45 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Eaton Elementary School

    A bookmobile stop offers books, media, library services, and materials for adults, young adults and children, with holds available for pickup.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 3:50 p.m.

    Free

  • Makerspace Open Studio

    A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For families, until 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Tween Dragon Slayers

    Tweens learn to play Dungeons & Dragons while exploring their imaginations and building teamwork and problem-solving skills.

    Estes Park Memorial Observatory

    For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • 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, Evans

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and families, until 4:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Snack and Craft

    Middle and high school students can drop in for a snack and a craft using watercolor resist techniques.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For kids and teens, until 5:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading by reading aloud or telling a story to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to join.

    Severance Library

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Let's Draw!

    A drawing program for young artists features games, technique practice and time to create their own artwork.

    Mead Public Library

    For kids, until 4:45 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Bookmobile: The Pines at Southmoor

    A public bookmobile stop offers checkouts, returns, computer access, printing and other library services.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • LEGO Club

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Teentober Monster Eyes

    Teens and tweens sculpt clay monster eyes, adding scales, spikes, tentacles or eerie textures to their creations.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • $1 Wing Wednesday + Trivia

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

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

    until 9 p.m.

  • BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Drop in Tech Help

    Library staff offer one-on-one help with personal devices and technology questions.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 5 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Book Dragons - 3rd-5th Book Club

    A book club for school-age readers pairs lively discussion with activities and a say in choosing future books.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Trendsetters Dance Crew

    Tweens and teens learn popular dances step by step, with music and practice in a low-pressure setting; no experience is needed.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Tween Time

    Windsor Library

    For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Chess Club

    Severance Library

    For kids and teens, until 5:30 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Wildcard Wednesday

    Teens and tweens take part in changing activities, from bingo to crafts.

    Loveland Public Library

    until 5:45 p.m.

evening

  • Adult D&D One-shot Adventures

    A standalone Dungeons & Dragons adventure welcomes experienced players and newcomers to tabletop role-playing.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For adults, until 7:45 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Geoff Clark Acoustic

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

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Tween Night: Awful Art!

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 6:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Art of Utilities Walking Tour

    A guided walk and discussion explores painted utility boxes and the connection between public art and city services.

    Fort Collins

    until 6:30 p.m.

  • Books & Beverages: Hair-Raising Tales

    Readers share books that scared them, give brief show-and-tells and trade recommendations in a Halloween-themed discussion.

    Inkwell & Brew, Estes Park

    For adults, until 7 p.m.

    Free

  • BYOB Book Club and Rant Society

    Readers bring their own books to share reactions, discuss ideas and swap recommendations in a judgment-free book club.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree

  • Bookbinding, Level II

    A hands-on class for bookbinders building on their skills covers assembling journal pages and exploring decorative papers, traditional materials and binding techniques.

    Greeley Creative Arts Center

    until 8:30 p.m.

    ClassesRegistration is $160 for 4 sessions

  • Rain or Shine, We're Dancing One More Time! Free Line Dancing Outdoors at New Belgium!

    An outdoor line-dancing lesson covers absolute-beginner and beginner levels, followed by open dancing.

    New Belgium Brewing - Fort Collins (Fort Collins, CO)

    until 7 p.m.

  • Queer Young Adult Social Hour

    LGBTQ+ young adults gather for a social hour featuring a D&D table, crafts and free food.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7:45 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Trivia with Liam

    Trivia includes a burger special with an optional half-pour add-on.

    215 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524

    until 10:30 p.m.

  • Wild Card Wednesday

    A free film, chosen as a surprise by staff, members and others, is shown.

    1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524

    until 11 p.m.

  • Wild Card Wednesday

    A surprise film picked by staff and members screens outdoors.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Free

  • 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.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    until 1 a.m.

    Nightlife$125

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 26 open

to Oct 16

to Oct 20

  • Hatch the Chicken

    A mini-incubator lets visitors watch eggs hatch into fluffy chicks.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers and kids

    ClassesFree

to Oct 22

  • Golden Gallery Art Show

    A gallery showcases local artists’ work across various mediums, with visitors able to explore and connect with artists.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids, teens, families and adults, daily at 8 a.m.

    ArtsFree

to Oct 24

to Oct 30

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

to Nov 28

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

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

  • imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 - 2026

    An exhibition explores how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia over time.

    Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

    For families

    ArtsFree

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

to Feb 12

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, USA

    daily at 10 a.m.

to Apr 2

to May 15

to May 27

  • Morning Yoga

    Morning yoga classes offer styles including Hatha, Gentle, Vinyasa and restorative, with options for a range of experience levels.

    Estes Park Yoga

    daily at 8 a.m.

    Sports

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.

    CSU LIBRARIES - MORGAN LIBRARY, Fort Collins

    daily at 9 a.m.

    ArtsFree

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.