Things to do today

All day

• Image Hunt: Find the images of the month!

  A library-wide image hunt invites all ages to find hidden pictures, with a sticker prize for completing the checklist.

  Kersey Library

  For families

  GamesFree

• 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

• Little Larks

  A bilingual music-and-movement program for young children and caregivers uses singing, movement, storytelling and creative exploration.

  Plymouth Congregational Church, Fort Collins

  Arts

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

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.

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

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  Classes$14.99

9 a.m.

• LINC Woodcarvers

  A woodcarving club gives novice and experienced carvers, sculptors and curious makers space to create, share and learn, with supplies provided.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For kids, teens and adults, until noon

  ArtsFree

• 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

• Loveland West Farmers Market at Jax

  A farmers market offers shoppers a place to browse in west Loveland.

  2665 W. Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80527

  until 1 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

• English Class

  English classes are for people looking to learn the language.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For teens and adults, until 11 a.m.

  BooksFree

10 a.m.

• Dance & Play (Babies)

  Babies and toddlers hear silly stories and songs, dance, and build early literacy skills.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• LINC Twinkle Babies

  A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

  BooksFree

• ABC Animal Storytime

  A storytime focuses on a different alphabet letter each week and the animals associated with it.

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

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

  StorytimeFree

• Coffee and conversation: book discussion

  A community meetup pairs refreshments and conversation about current events, books and shared experiences, sometimes with a beginner-friendly craft.

  Mead Public Library

  For adults, until 11 a.m.

  ArtsFree

• English Conversation Hour

  A native speaker leads activities to prompt English conversation and help participants practice speaking and listening at any skill level.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  until 11 a.m.

  Free

• Storytime

  Stories, songs and activities promote early literacy for young children.

  Eaton Public Library

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

  BooksFree

• 85th Anniversary Bookmobile Tour- Mead

  A celebration of 85 years of bookmobile service to Weld County.

  Mead Public Library

  For families, until noon

  BooksFree

• Read, Rhyme, and Romp

  Windsor Library

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

  StorytimeFree

• Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

  An art exhibition features work by Aims Art faculty member H. Bryan Stinson.

  Ed Beaty Hall, Greeley

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  Arts

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Council Tree Toddler Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For toddlers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town Outdoor Baby Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

10:15 a.m.

• 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 11:15 a.m.

  Free

• 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

10:30 a.m.

• Erie Music & Movement

  Children and caregivers move together with instruments and activities that build motor skills and reinforce early literacy.

  Erie Community Library

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

  StorytimeFree

• Family Storytime

  A storytime for children and caregivers features books, songs and actions that support early literacy and a love of reading.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

  StorytimeFree

• Farr Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to support early literacy and listening skills.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

  StorytimeFree

• Kersey Storytime

  Young children practice early literacy through reading, the alphabet, counting and pattern recognition, with possible Spanish and ASL elements.

  Kersey Library

  until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Once Upon a Cuento

  A bilingual storytime for preschoolers and other ages features Spanish and English stories, songs and activities, plus a take-home craft.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

  StorytimeFree

• Chair Yoga

  Chair yoga is open to everyone, with seated and standing movement focused on mobility and flexibility, led by yoga therapist Angie Noe.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For adults, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

• Stay and Play

  Windsor Library

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

  GamesFree

• Once Upon a Story

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:15 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Bouncing Baby Storytime

  A playful session mixes several kinds of activities.

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

  until 1:30 p.m.

11 a.m.

• Dance & Play (Tots)

  Toddlers get moving with silly stories, songs and dancing that support early literacy.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

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

  StorytimeFree

• LINC Preschool Storytime

  Preschool storytime combines books, fingerplays, movement and activities that support early literacy and school readiness.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  BooksFree

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Council Tree Toddler Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

  Children and their caregivers explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing and play in a storytime that supports early literacy.

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town Outdoor Baby Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

noon

• Stitch Break

  Crafters bring knitting, crochet or another handcraft to work on and socialize over lunch or a snack.

  Erion Room, Loveland

  until 1:30 p.m.

• Artist Studio Tour Preview Exhibit

  A preview exhibit displays works by participating artists ahead of the Fort Collins Artist Studio Tour and Sale.

  Fort Collins

  until 6 p.m.

  Arts

12:30 p.m.

• Yoga

  A yoga session is designed for people feeling stiff or immobile, or wanting to work on flexibility.

  Kersey Library

  For adults, until 1:15 p.m.

  Free

• Sort it out! Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in Larimer County

  A program covers recycling practices and county sustainability projects, then participants make a reuse project to take home.

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 1:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

1 p.m.

• Knit & Crochet

  Knitters, crocheters and other needle crafters work on projects, trade tips and share patterns; all experience levels are welcome.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Clearview Homeschooler's Academy

  Windsor Library

  For kids, teens and families, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

1:30 p.m.

• English Conversation Hour (St William Catholic Church)

  English learners practice speaking, reading and writing in a supportive small group with library staff, conversation and guided activities.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  until 2:30 p.m.

  Free

• Farr Afternoon Book Club

  Readers discuss fiction and nonfiction, and newcomers can join even if they haven’t read the book.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  BooksFree

2 p.m.

• Intro to Hard Cheese and Cheese Curds

  Learn to make cheddar or Italian cheese and curds, sample cheeses, and explore aging and waxing mini cheese wheels.

  Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

  For families

  Classes

• Funeral Planning: Taking Care of Tomorrow, Today

  An informative discussion explains funeral preplanning and how making decisions in advance can guide and ease things for loved ones.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 4 p.m.

  ClassesFree

2:30 p.m.

• Capítulos y Conversación : Club de Lectura en Español

  A relaxed Spanish-language book club reads a selected book and discusses favorite moments, welcoming native speakers and Spanish learners.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For adults, until 3:15 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Teen Video Games (High Schoolers)

  High school students play video games and compete with friends in a relaxed setting.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For teens, until 3:45 p.m.

  GamesFree

3 p.m.

• Beginning Crochet

  A crochet class teaches basic stitches that participants use to make a project.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For adults, until 4:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• 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

3:15 p.m.

• Lego Explorers

  Severance Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3:30 p.m.

• Bookmobile: Frederick

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

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Frederick

  For families, until 4:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

• 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

• Coding Club at LINC

  For kids with basic computer and independent reading skills, self-guided coding tutorials and projects build programming skills.

  LINC Computer Classroom 2, 501 8th Ave Greeley, CO 80631

  until 4:30 p.m.

• Friends of the Library Board Meeting

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  until 6 p.m.

  Free

4 p.m.

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Eaton Commons Park

  Browse books and media for adults, young adults and children, pick up holds, and use mobile library services.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  Free

• Pokemon Hang Out!

  Kids and tweens can talk Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and meet fellow fans; snacks are provided.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For kids, until 5 p.m.

  GamesFree

• Tales 2 Tails

  Elementary-age independent readers practice reading aloud with a therapy dog, building literacy skills and confidence.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, until 5 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Tweentober: Monster Cupcake Decorating

  Participants use edible materials to decorate cupcakes as imaginative monsters.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• LINC Woodshop Certification Training

  Participants learn woodshop safety and tool operation while starting to make a wooden mallet.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For teens and adults, until 7 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Waggin' Tales

  Children practice reading with a licensed therapy dog, especially suited to beginning readers.

  Mt. Meeker Study Room, Loveland

  until 5 p.m.

• Save a Special Seat/Guardar un Asiento Especial

  Participants personalize mini rocking chairs or benches with a loved one’s name or a prewritten message for a shared remembrance display.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For kids, teens, families and adults, until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Arts and Humanities Month Reception and Proclamation

  A reception hosted by the city and Creative Coalition, followed by an official Arts and Humanities Month proclamation.

  Fort Collins

  Arts

4:30 p.m.

• Intro to Crochet

  Participants learn to crochet with yarn and hooks provided.

  Grover Library

  For kids, teens and adults, until 6 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Happy Hour Yoga

  An all-levels vinyasa class links yoga postures with breath, building strength and stability through movement.

  The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

  until 5:30 p.m.

  Food & drink

• Teen Cookbook Club

  Severance Library

  For teens, until 5:45 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Not Your Boring Book Club

  A children’s book club lets readers choose a spooky story to read with the lights on or in the dark.

  Windsor Library

  For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Community Rally: Stand Together for Our Schools

  Community members rally peacefully to support schools on the closure list before a school board meeting.

  2407 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80521

5 p.m.

• Greg Miles Acoustic

  Singer-songwriter Greg Miles performs irreverent original songs and covers ranging from blues and torch songs to Mexican ballads.

  The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

  until 8 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• SMOK - Karaoke

  A karaoke night at SMOK BBQ pairs singing on stage with barbecue and beer.

  Foothills Shopping Center, Fort Collins

  until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

• YAY Open Mic in Loveland

  An all-ages open mic for comedy, poetry, music and more, welcoming first-time performers as well as audiences.

  Love Shack, Loveland

  until 7 p.m.

• InkTober

  A casual drawing meetup built around Inktober prompts, with no instructor or experience required and all styles welcome.

  5957 Sky Pond Dr. Suite D160, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80538

  until 7 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• Pasta from Scratch Class: Pumpkin Gnocchi

  A hands-on pasta class makes pumpkin gnocchi, salad, turkey meatballs, brown-butter sauce and apple cake, then serves the meal participants cooked.

  Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

  until 8:30 p.m.

  Classes$95

5:45 p.m.

• RUN CLUB

  A group run welcomes all activity levels, including walkers and faster runners, and allows dogs.

  Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

6 p.m.

• Friends And Family Art Club

  Families and friends make a different art project, with elementary-age children and younger encouraged to attend with an adult.

  Erie Community Library

  For preschoolers, kids, teens, families and adults, until 7 p.m.

  Free

• Paws to Read @ Carbon Valley

  Early readers practice reading aloud at their own pace to a certified therapy dog.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For kids, until 7 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Reel Skills: Fly Tying with the Experts

  A hands-on workshop teaches fly-tying techniques to beginners and seasoned anglers, who make a fly to take home.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For kids, teens and adults, until 7 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Papercraft 3D Pumpkin

  Make a low-poly 3D pumpkin decoration to bring Halloween spirit to your home.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  until 7:30 p.m.

  Free

• UFOs (Unfinished Objects)- Formerly Craft Lab

  A casual, social gathering to make progress on unfinished creative projects, with sewing machines and craft tools available.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• 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

• Oil Painting with Palette Knife, Level I

  Beginners learn palette-knife techniques and create textured floral paintings; some color-mixing familiarity helps but isn’t required.

  Greeley Creative Arts Center

  until 9 p.m.

  Classes$240 for 6 sessions

• A limited Halloween run : Magician Leandro Morgado at The Stanley Hotel

  Magician Leandro Morgado presents (g)host, a performance exploring hospitality, presence, absence and the invisible.

  Aiden Sinclair's Underground, Estes Park

  until 8:30 p.m.

  Nightlife$45+

• Bingo Night

  Bingo for all ages, with food and bar service available.

  American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

  For kids and families

  Community$12

• Bread, Wine, and Everything Fine

  A tasting pairs artisan breads, including sourdough and croissants, with wines and cider to explore how flavors complement each other.

  Tesoro by Sweet Heart Wine, Fort Collins

  until 8 p.m.

  Food & drink35

• Gulo Gulo Poetry Collective Workshops

  Poets take part in rotating workshops featuring writing prompts, peer critiques, featured-writer sessions, open mic, editing and performance.

  Wolverine Farm Publick House, Fort Collins

  ArtsFree

• Maxline Trivia

  Six rounds of trivia cover a range of subjects.

  Maxline Brewing, Fort Collins

  until 7:30 p.m.

  Free

• Trivia Tuesdays

  General and themed trivia put participants’ knowledge to the test.

  Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

  until 8 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Humdinger Trivia

  Trivia hosted by local duo Erin and Jacob Crabtree offers City Star beer as a prize.

  City Star Brewing, Berthoud

  until 8 p.m.

• Beyond Innovation: An AI Ethics Panel

  A panel explores AI's benefits, challenges and ethical use, with discussion of environmental, social justice, creative, accessibility and software-engineering issues followed by audience questions.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

6:30 p.m.

• Trivia Tuesdays!

  Trivia hosted by Not Rocket Science Trivia offers gift-card prizes for the top three finishers.

  CooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub, Fort Collins

  until 8 p.m.

  Free

• Live Jazz

  Live jazz features musicians sharing the stage and improvising solos.

  120 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

  until 9 p.m.

7 p.m.

• Rock Cut Trivia

  A trivia night with changing categories and usually picture and music rounds, hosted by Ashley.

  Rock Cut Brewing Company, Estes Park

  until 9 p.m.

  CommunityFree

• Karaoke Club

  Karaoke singing hosted by Daphne Starr.

  The Lyric, Fort Collins

  Free

• Trivia Night

  A trivia night lets players test their knowledge for beer tokens, gift cards and other prizes.

  Gilded Goat Brewing, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Trivia Tuesday

  Free trivia with prizes for winners and monthly theme nights.

  Swing Station, Laporte

  Free

• Weekly Bingo

  Free bingo features rounds with chances to win pizza slices or drinks, plus a final-round pizza prize.

  Slyce’s Speak Cheesy Lounge, Fort Collins

  For families, until 8:30 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Line Dance Lessons & Open Dance @ The Boot Grill

  Beginner-to-intermediate line-dance lessons are followed by open dancing to requested songs.

  The Boot Grill, Loveland

  until 10 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

• COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET: LOVE ROCKS | Presented by LC LIVE

  Lincoln Center, Fort Collins

8:15 p.m.

• Heels Dance Class

  A beginner-to-intermediate heels dance class uses conditioning and contemporary and ballet skills to build confidence, welcoming all genders and body types.

  The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

  until 9:10 p.m.

  Theater