The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Things to do today

Today Wednesday, October 21 122 events

All day

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

  • Bookmobile: Stoneham Post Office

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

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

    until 9:15 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • SBDC Network Power Hour

    A networking session for small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs features a guest expert, a business topic, and time for discussion and connection.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For adults, until 9:30 a.m.

    Free

  • 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

  • Erie Twinkle Babies

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

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Mead Library Music and Movement

    Children and caregivers move together to music, using instruments and activities that build motor skills and early literacy.

    Mead Public Library

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Centennial Park Playdate Café

    Caregivers chat and share a snack while little ones enjoy unstructured play.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree
  • 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.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For adults, until 1:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Bookmobile: New Raymer Mercantile/Library

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

    Outreach/Mobile Services, New Raymer

    For families, until 10:45 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • LINC Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities that support early literacy, then take home a craft.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree
  • 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
  • Playdate Cafe

    Caregivers relax while young children play, with opportunities to connect with children’s services staff and learn about early literacy and community resources.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Art & Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples

    Museum of Art | Fort Collins

    For families

    Festivals
  • Lil' STEAM

    Windsor Library

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

    ClassesFree
  • Babies and Books

    Severance 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 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
  • Sewing 101: Lavender Eye Pillow

    Beginners learn sewing-machine basics while making a lavender eye pillow, with supplies provided and a partner sharing each machine.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 11:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Bike n’ Ride Workshop

    A workshop on making bike-and-bus trips easier, covering trip planning, schedules, bus trackers and loading bikes onto bus racks.

    Fort Collins

    until noon

    Classes

  • 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

  • Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers pairs books, songs and actions to build early literacy and listening skills.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Twinkle Babies

    A baby storytime offers songs, stories and tools for supporting healthy development.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies and toddlers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree
  • Workforce Wednesday

    Get hands-on help with resumes, LinkedIn profiles, job searches and interview skills, for job seekers at any experience level.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    until 11:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree
  • 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.

  • Centennial Park Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers share books, songs and movement in a storytime that builds early literacy, followed by a take-home craft.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree
  • LINC Music & Movement

    Preschoolers and caregivers move together through an active storytime with stories and music that support motor skills and early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree
  • 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
  • Bookmobile: New Raymer-Pawnee Station

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

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

    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

  • Mini Succulent Pot

    Participants customize a miniature pot for a fake succulent, learning to modify a 3D design and prepare it for printing.

    Erie Community Library

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

    ArtsFree
  • Outreach Fort Collins

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Artist Studio Tour Preview Exhibit

    A preview exhibit displays work by artists participating in the Fort Collins Artist Studio Tour and Sale.

    Fort Collins

    until 6 p.m.

    Arts
  • In-Person Co-Work and Catch-Up (Impact Members Event)

    Impact members work alongside one another on individual projects, with time to share goals, ask for feedback and discuss progress.

    401 Mason Ct Ste 105, Fort Collins, CO 80524

    until 2 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
  • Art Makers- Mini Cinnamon Brooms

    An arts-and-crafts class for seasoned crafters, with sessions exploring a range of mediums and styles.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For adults, until 3 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Mahjong Meetup

    Mahjong players gather for self-guided open play, bringing sets or cards if they have them or meeting other players.

    Erie Community Library

    For adults, until 3 p.m.

    GamesFree
  • Autumn Flow

    An adult program lets participants take part from a yoga mat or chair.

    Severance Library

    For adults, until 2 p.m.

    Free
  • Book Club for Mortals

    A book group discusses end-of-life themes, with After by Bruce Greyson as its featured book.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Bookmobile: Briggsdale School

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

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Briggsdale

    For families, until 3:15 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • 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
  • Ask A Disability Advocate

    A drop-in hour with a disability advocate for job and disability-support questions, with local resources and guidance for employers.

    200 West Oak Street, Suite 5000, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80521

    until 4 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.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For families, until 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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
  • Teen/Tween STEAM

    A creative, hands-on program for teens and preteens explores the world around them.

    Eaton Public Library

    For kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • 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
  • Snack and Craft

    Middle and high school students can drop in for a snack and make mini pumpkin decorations.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

    ArtsFree

  • 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 Library

    For families, until 4:50 p.m.

    Free
  • Haunted Gingerbread Houses

    Families decorate gingerbread houses with frosting, sprinkles and fall candy, competing to make the spookiest creation.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    until 5 p.m.

    Free
  • LEGO Club

    Children who can build independently use LEGO bricks to take on a challenge or create their own projects.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Riverside Crafternoon

    A craft session welcomes all ages, with families welcome.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • 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
  • Teentober Goofy Gourds

    Teens decorate mini pumpkins with candy to make goofy clown faces.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    Free
  • Threads

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

    Erie Community Library

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

    ArtsFree
  • LEGO Robotics

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

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Halloween Nail Art

    Participants create Halloween nail art with polish and themed decals; all ages are welcome.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    until 6 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • $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.

  • Storybook Craft-Along

    Elementary-aged children hear a story and make art inspired by the book; this session features a hanging bat craft.

    Loveland Public Library

    until 5 p.m.

    Arts
  • Ballot Issues with League of Women Voters of Larimer County

    The League of Women Voters of Larimer County presents an unbiased overview of ballot issues for the 2026 election.

    Gertrude Scott Meeting Room, Loveland

    until 5:30 p.m.

  • FREE Cotton Candy Art at Alberto’s Express Customer Appreciation Night!

    A Halloween-themed customer appreciation night features cotton-candy art characters alongside food.

    until 7 p.m.

  • Spirited Away

    An anime fantasy follows Chihiro into a spirit world, where she works in a bathhouse and tries to free her transformed parents.

    Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park

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

    Festivals$15 Standard Movie Rates
  • PopUp @ Trunk-or-Treat Open Enrollment Kickoff Event

    A trunk-or-treat event features music, food, drinks, resource tables, health insurance literacy and open enrollment information, plus trick-or-treating for kids.

    Offsite, Weld County

    For families, until 6 p.m.

    Free

  • Teen & Tween Cooking and Culture: Canadian Bannock Bread

    Tweens and teens make bannock bread and eggs while learning about the bread’s history and significance to Indigenous communities.

    Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

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

    ClassesFree
  • 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.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For adults, until 6 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Tween RPG

    Windsor Library

    For kids, until 6 p.m.

    GamesFree
  • Chess Club

    Severance Library

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

    GamesFree
  • 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 6 p.m.

    Arts

evening

  • After Dark: A Paranormal Experience

    The Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society shares ghost stories and eerie tales in a spooky evening program.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids, teens and adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    Free
  • 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
  • Brewed In Loveland: The People Behind Your Pint

    Local brewers discuss their histories, community work and historic brewery buildings, followed by samples from each brewery.

    Rialto Theatre / Devereaux Room,228 East 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 6:30 p.m.

  • Let's Talk in Spanish

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 6:15 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Arte y cafe: club manos creativas

    A creative meetup for drawing, painting, sewing, crochet and other projects, with coffee and time to create together.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Lectores

    Spanish reading classes for children raised speaking Spanish at home build fluency and comprehension through guided reading, word practice, games and storytelling.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Riichi Mahjong 101

    A beginner-friendly introduction to Japanese riichi mahjong covers the tiles, building a winning hand and how to play, with no experience needed.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For teens and adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Fire Cider Making Class!

    A hands-on class covers fire cider’s history and ingredients, then guides participants in making a batch to take home.

    Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary & Clinic, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Classes$40

  • 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.

    Marr's Mountain Cabins & Tavern, Red Feather Lakes

    Music
  • 2026 NBB Trivia

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

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • Bingo Night at the Goat

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

    Gilded Goat Brewing - Midtown, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Free
  • Open Mic Night

    Horsetooth Tavern, Fort Collins

    until 10 p.m.

    Music
  • 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.

    Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Theater$40 for the 4 week series.
  • Puzzles & Pints

    A puzzle-and-pints night centers on a team competition to finish a 500-piece puzzle, with prizes for top finishers.

    Sky Bear Brewery & Pub,272 East 5th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 8:30 p.m.

  • Intermediate Clay Handbuilding - 3-Week Series

    Experienced potters handbuild their own pieces in a self-guided class, then glaze them in a later session.

    824 9th Street, Suite A, Greeley, CO, United States, Colorado 80631

    until 8:30 p.m.

  • Concert Orchestra Concert: Peter and the Wolf / FREE

    The Concert Orchestra performs Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, a musical with colorful characters, orchestral storytelling and a few surprises.

    Colorado State University School of the Arts, Fort Collins

    until 9:30 p.m.

    Music
  • 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 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 27 open

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 1

  • Fork Around & Find Out

    Greeley's Restaurant Week features special offerings from restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, bakeries, food trucks and more.

    Greeleywide

    Food & drink$15-$25

to Nov 2

  • Old Town Library What's Your Vote Mock Election

    Children cast a ballot in a mock election with fictitious candidates and parties, learning about civic engagement and the voting process.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free
  • What's Your Vote Mock Election-Council Tree Library

    A mock election helps school-age kids learn about civic engagement and voting, with fictitious candidates, parties and displays to explore before casting a ballot.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free
  • What's Your Vote Mock Election-Harmony Library

    A mock election helps school-age kids learn about civic engagement and voting, with fictitious candidates, parties and displays to explore before casting a ballot.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free

to Nov 28

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

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.