The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Things to do today

Today Thursday, October 29 114 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
  • Halloween Art Experiences

    A hands-on Halloween art workshop for all skill levels features four projects: a marbled pumpkin lantern, alcohol-ink light box, abstract painting and spider-web mobile.

    Inspired Art Experiences, Estes Park

    Festivals
  • Inspired Art Classes, Kits, Workshops & Experiences

    Art classes and workshops teach creative techniques, with in-studio projects such as Acrylic Pour Painting and take-home art kits; classes suit all ages and skill levels.

    Inspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    ArtsPrice varies
  • Halloween Dairy Tours

    Halloween-themed farm tours visit a schoolhouse, watch cows being milked, explore a bottling plant, meet calves and sample flavored milk and yogurt.

    Morning Fresh Dairy, Bellvue

    For families

    Arts$12
  • 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
  • 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

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
  • Walk and coffee this week

    A group walk and coffee meetup offers the option to attend either or both.

    Wolverine Farm Publick House, Fort Collins

    until 10 a.m.

  • Citizenship Class: Advanced Morning

    A class for adult students preparing for the naturalization interview, with guidance on library resources.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Greeley

    For adults, until 10:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Citizenship Class: Beginning Morning

    A class for adult students preparing for the naturalization interview, with guidance on library resources.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

    For adults, until 10:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

  • Grandfamily Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Thursdays, 10/1 - 11/5

    A class for grandfamily caregivers covers strategies for preventing burnout, easing stress, improving communication and handling difficult emotions.

    Online event, Fort Collins

    until 11:30 a.m.

  • Centennial Park Twinkle Babies

    A baby-focused storytime with songs and stories, plus guidance on supporting healthy development.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree
  • Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers with books, songs and actions that build early literacy and a love of reading.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies, with songs, books, fingerplays and activities that support early literacy.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree
  • Mead Library Family Storytime

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

    Mead Public Library

    For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree
  • Riverside Family Storytime

    Children with caregivers enjoy books, songs and actions that support early literacy, in a storytime designed for children with longer attention spans.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Baby Storytime at Cubz Den Recreation Center

    A storytime introduces infants to early literacy and language through books, songs and rhymes, with social interaction.

    Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

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

    StorytimeFree
  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

    Windsor Library

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

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

    Museum of Art | Fort Collins

    For families

    Festivals
  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

    An art exhibit features work by an Aims art faculty member, with an artist reception.

    Ed Beaty Hall, Greeley

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Trick or Trot 5K

    A community Halloween 5K features costume contests, prizes, free food and photo opportunities.

    Greeley Campus

    For families, until noon

    NightlifeFree
  • Old Town Outdoor Bilingual Storytime/Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    BooksFree
  • Cuentitos

    A Spanish-bilingual storytime for young children uses stories, songs and crafts to practice early literacy.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    until 10:45 a.m.

    StorytimeFree
  • Youth Biz

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 11:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree
  • 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Disability Workforce & Resource Expo

    An expo connects job seekers, employers and service providers with disability employment resources and information on accessible, inclusive workplaces.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For adults, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • 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 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Family Storytime

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features books, songs and learning activities.

    Loveland Public Library

    For families, until 10:45 a.m.

    Storytime

  • Storytime at the Cubz Den Recreation Center

    Storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement activities, puppets and stories to encourage a love of books and language.

    Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Centennial Park Music & Movement

    Children and parents or caregivers get up and move together in a program open to all ages.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies, with songs, books, fingerplays and activities that support early literacy.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree
  • Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers share stories, songs and fingerplays that build early literacy and listening skills.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies and toddlers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts$35
  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led, step-by-step painting class offers a chance to explore techniques and personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts
  • Bilingual Storytime

    A bilingual storytime for young children and caregivers features stories, music and fingerplays in English and Spanish.

    Loveland Public Library

    until 11:30 a.m.

    Storytime
  • Old Town Outdoor Bilingual Storytime/Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Drop-in SpeakOut! Writing Workshop

    A drop-in writing workshop welcomes new and experienced writers to create and share poems, life stories, fiction, drama and lyrics.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For teens and adults, until noon

    ArtsFree
  • Moment on Mortality - Beyond Possessions: Ethical Wills, Legacy, and the After-Death To-Do List

    A session explores legacy beyond possessions, ethical wills, sharing wishes with family and practical tasks to handle after a death.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until noon

    Free
  • 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 11:30 a.m.

    BooksFree
  • Babytime

    Pre-walkers and their grown-ups share songs, rhymes, lap bounces and a story, followed by open play.

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

    For babies and toddlers, until noon

    StorytimeFree
  • Kids Crafts

    Children try simple crafts and practice gluing, cutting and coloring.

    Eaton Public Library

    For preschoolers and kids, until noon

    ArtsFree
  • Library2Go

    A library outreach series covers free digital books, music and movies, library apps, and specialty loans such as laptops and museum passes.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    until noon

    Free
  • Citizenship Class: Advanced Midday

    Adult students prepare for the naturalization interview and learn about library resources in a class offered with the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Greeley

    For adults, until 1 p.m.

    ClassesFree

afternoon

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    Arts$35
  • 2026 Craft-O-Ween in ATTC

    This Halloween craft event offers pumpkin crafting and painting, decoration-making, costume help and candy.

    Applied Technology and Trades Center, Greeley

    until 5 p.m.

    Arts
  • One-on-One Genealogical Assistance

    Drop-in one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance is available from the Larimer County Genealogical Society.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 3 p.m.

    HistoryFree

  • Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls

    An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Clay hand-building - Cute Sheep

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels lets participants create a sheep to paint or glaze after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45
  • Clay hand-building - Earrings and necklace

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels creates custom earrings and a necklace, with painting or glazing after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45
  • Clay Hand-building Workshop - Mushroom House

    A guided clay workshop uses hand molding and slab rolling to make clay mushrooms, with painting available the same day or after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Middle School Hangout

    A relaxed after-school hangout for middle schoolers features arts and crafts, video games, board games and time with friends.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For kids, until 3:45 p.m.

    Free

  • Library 101

    A practical introduction to using the library covers catalog searches, finding items on shelves, recommendations and digital resources.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, teens, families and adults, until 4 p.m.

    BooksFree
  • Drop in Resume Help

    Get help creating a resume or updating an existing one.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

    Windsor Library

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

    Free
  • Westlake Village Trick or Treat Street

    Families and children dress up for a community Halloween trick-or-treat event.

    2000 35th Ave, Greeley, CO

    until 5 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, Evans

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

    Free
  • Teen/Tween Ghost Paint and Sip

    Teens and tweens paint friendly spirits onto a classic printed painting and make a custom soda to sip.

    Eaton Public Library

    For kids and teens, until 4:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Become a Runway Rebel: Design, Sew and Upcycle

    A fashion program teaches design and sewing as students upcycle old clothes into a collection for a runway show.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    ArtsFree
  • Free Modern Mat Pilates

    A full-body mat Pilates-inspired workout combines strength training, controlled-tempo exercises and dynamic movement to build core strength, endurance and mobility.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 4 p.m.

    SportsFree

  • Discover Aims - Open House Fall 2026

    An all-campus open house offers information on academic programs, student services, learning spaces and guided building tours.

    Student Commons, Greeley

    until 6:30 p.m.

  • Veteran Meet Up

    Veterans meet to connect with one another, explore local support resources and get questions answered.

    Erion 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

  • 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.

  • Erie Family Storytime

    Books, songs and activities support early literacy at a storytime designed for toddlers and preschoolers, with all welcome.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 4:45 p.m.

    StorytimeFree

evening

  • 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
  • Mugs Trivia

    A trivia night pairs drinks and prizes with a limited-edition mocktail.

    Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

    until 9 p.m.

    Free
  • 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.

  • Haunted Pub Tour

    A guide leads a tour of haunted Old Town pubs, sharing stories about local drinking history and spirits said to haunt them.

    Fort Collins Tours, LLC

    until 9 p.m.

    $27
  • Spectrum Studio Orchestra

    Campus Commons Performance Hall, Greeley

    until 9:30 p.m.

    Music$5 – $24
  • Salsa Thursdays at Scrumpy's

    An open-level dance lesson leads into social dancing to salsa, bachata and more; no experience or partner is needed.

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

    until 10:30 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.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    until 1 a.m.

    Nightlife$125

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 27 open

to Oct 30

to Oct 31

  • Celebrate BOO-TOBER All Month Long at Main Event!

    A Halloween celebration features themed food and drinks, plus a family bash with a DJ, costume contest, themed bowling, crafts and interactive games.

    Main Event Windsor,4455 North Fairgrounds Avenue, Windsor, CO 80550, USA

    daily at 10 a.m.

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 8

  • Dear Jack, Dear Louise - Live Theater

    A humorous romantic play follows Jack and Louise as their letters build a connection during World War II, though they have never met.

    Stampede Troupe Black Box Theater, Greeley

    Theater$23

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
  • 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

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 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.