The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Things to do today

Today Saturday, October 31 125 events

All day

  • DeVotchKa

    DeVotchKa revisits the soundtrack and score for Little Miss Sunshine in a concert celebrating the band's film collaboration.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    Music
  • 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
  • Guided Tours of the 1879 Avery House

    A volunteer docent leads visitors through furnished rooms and shares stories of the Avery family, household workers and the home’s role in Fort Collins history.

    Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc., Fort Collins

    For families

    History
  • 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 Farmers' Market

    A farmers’ market features local food, flowers, handmade goods and more in a family-friendly setting.

    Lincoln Park, Greeley

    For families, until noon

    OutdoorsFree
  • 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
  • Narrowleaf Lake Run | Pumpkin Run & Kids Fun Run

    A running event offers several race distances, including a pumpkin-carrying run and kids’ fun run, plus family activities and post-race festivities.

    Boyd Lake State Park, Loveland

    For kids, until 11 a.m.

    Sports
  • Greeley Farmers Market

    A farmers market offers fresh, locally sourced produce, seafood, baked goods, breakfast items and sweet treats.

    North of Lincoln Park on 7th Street, Greeley, CO

    until noon

    Markets
  • Morning Yoga

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

    Estes Park Yoga

    until 9 a.m.

    Sports

  • 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
  • Community Yoga

    A vinyasa class for all levels combines breathwork and nature-inspired intention-setting with a flow that offers posture modifications.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 10:15 a.m.

    Arts
  • Larimer County Farmers' Market

    A farmers’ market anniversary celebration highlights local farmers and fresh Colorado-grown food, with special events planned.

    Old Town Fort Collins

    For families, until 1 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • Larimer County Elections set up

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Free
  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt

    Find hidden Halloween pictures around the library to win a prize.

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until noon

    Holiday

  • Researching Your Genealogy on the Internet

    A class covers searching genealogy databases, saving records, building an online family tree and using genealogy message boards.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

    HistoryFree
  • Halloween Pancakes

    A pumpkin-themed pancake breakfast welcomes everyone, with guests invited to wear pajamas or Halloween costumes.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For families, until 10:30 a.m.

    Free
  • NOCO Moms Together

    A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

    Gathering Place, Fort Collins

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

    Free

  • Teen Maker Mornings: Paint a Ceramic Pumpkin

    Participants paint ceramic pumpkins and try Makerspace equipment, collage and other creative projects, whether they are experienced makers or new to the space.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

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

    Free
  • Practical Magic Broom Class

    A hands-on workshop teaches participants to craft a personalized witch’s broom for display using branches, broomcorn, dried flowers, herbs and ribbons.

    Makers Mercantile & Studio, Greeley

    until 12:30 p.m.

    Classes$50

  • The Stanley Halloween Ghost Tour

    An indoor-outdoor walking tour explores haunted parts of the hotel, with opportunities to ask questions and hear its spirited tales.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    Festivals

  • Baby Storytime

    Babies, toddlers and their caregivers share rhymes, songs, bouncing, movement and play at this storytime.

    Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

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

    StorytimeFree

  • "Pots and Paint"

    An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

    Art Center of Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • 👻 Halloween Walk‑In Flash Tattoo Event 👻

    A Halloween-themed flash event features small ready-to-tattoo designs and select ear piercings.

    Driftwood Tattoo Studio, Estes Park

    until 6 p.m.

    Arts
  • Mini Clay Wheel Workshop

    A small-group workshop offers a chance to try a mini pottery wheel and make bowls, which can later be glazed or painted.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1:30 p.m.

    Arts$55
  • 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
  • Drag Brunch

    A drag brunch features performer Krisa Gonna.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Arts$10
  • A Scary Malort Halloween!

    Bogey's Sport Bar, Estes Park

    Nightlife
  • LINC Family Storytime

    A family storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers uses songs, books and activities to build early literacy and a love of reading.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree
  • Conversations with the Wild

    A virtual symposium brings writers, educators and others together to explore the relationship between humans and the more-than-human world through belonging, relationship and reciprocity.

    Greeley

    until 1 p.m.

  • Pizza Club

    Teens and tweens make pizza with custom toppings and explore different sauces for their slices.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until 12:30 p.m.

    Food & drink
  • Junior Bowling League

    A youth bowling league offers coaching, personalized jerseys and chances to earn scholarship money.

    Loveland

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Sports

  • 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 11:45 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • Mountain Glow Candle Bar Experience

    A hands-on candle-making experience lets guests choose a scent and vessel, with flavored water and a surprise snack included.

    Rocky Mountain Olive Oil, Fort Collins

    until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45
  • Crit or Creep with NOCO Tabletop

    Players take part in spooky one-shot tabletop role-playing adventures led by local game masters; beginners are welcome.

    1228 W. Elizabeth St, Suite C4 & C5, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80521

    until 5 p.m.

  • 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
  • Wildwood- 2026 1st Run Movie

    Two classmates venture into a magical forest on a quest to rescue a baby brother from crows and their mysterious leader.

    130 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO, United States, Colorado 80517

    until 3:20 p.m.

    Film
  • New Windsor Marketplace Trick or Treat

    Trick-or-treaters visit local businesses throughout the shopping center.

    Windsor

    For kids and families

    Holiday
  • Psychic Readings @ The Historic Park Theatre

    A psychic medium offers readings in the theater.

    130 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO, United States, Colorado 80517

    until 9:30 p.m.

    Theater

  • Alcohol Ink Painting, Level I

    A workshop introduces alcohol-ink techniques for creating wispy art on paper, ceramic tiles and glass ornaments.

    Greeley Creative Arts Center

    until 3:30 p.m.

    Classes$210, for 6 sessions
  • Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

    Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    until 3 p.m.

    Arts$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
  • Dracula

    Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, Fort Collins

    Theater

  • 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 - 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
  • Old Town Breweries and Distilleries Tour

    A guided behind-the-scenes tour of a brewery, winery and distillery covers how drinks are made and Fort Collins' alcohol history.

    Fort Collins Tours, LLC

    until 4 p.m.

    $22
  • Pokeween Hang Out!

    Elementary school kids meet to talk Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and wear Pokémon-themed costumes.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 2:45 p.m.

    GamesFree
  • Dog Costume Contest

    Dogs in costumes compete in a contest.

    Stodgy Brewing, Fort Collins

    until 3:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Wine and Chocolate Tasting

    A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    until 4:30 p.m.

    Arts
  • Trick or Treat Down Main Street Wellington

    Businesses hand out treats around Centennial Park at a Día de Muertos-themed trick-or-treat with decorations, music, an ofrenda and a costume contest.

    Wellington

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

    Holiday

  • Psychic Reading & Healing Shopping

    A psychic medium offers in-person readings at the theater.

    Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park

    until 9:45 p.m.

    Arts
  • Dog Treat Baking Class

    A cooking class teaches participants to make homemade dog biscuits, pupcakes and breath-mint treats; dogs can’t attend.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 5:30 p.m.

    Holiday74

  • Live Music Saturdays

    Live music features a lineup of performers including John Hayes, SLA Revival and The Pourboys.

    Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

    until 6 p.m.

    Music
  • Live Music: Trouble's Braids

    A four-piece band plays indie rock with poignant lyrics, rich female and male harmonies and catchy hooks.

    Loveland Aleworks,118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 6 p.m.

    Music
  • 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
  • Wildwood- 2026 1st Run Movie

    Two classmates venture into a magical forest on a quest to rescue a baby brother from crows and their mysterious leader.

    130 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO, United States, Colorado 80517

    until 6:20 p.m.

    Film
  • 2nd Annual Trunk-Or-Treat

    A family Halloween event offers free candy, creatively decorated trunks and a haunted bus with a friendly witch.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families

    Holiday
  • Loveland Aleworks

    An outing for drinks, patio time and food.

    Loveland Aleworks

    until 8 p.m.

evening

  • Halloween Trick-or-Treat

    Families trick-or-treating downtown can stop for sweet treats and spooky toys.

    Lobby, Estes Park

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

    GamesFree
  • 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

  • Thriller Flash Mob

    A simplified “Thriller” dance takes place during downtown trick-or-treating.

    Downtown Estes Park, Colorado

  • Spooktacular Bash

    A Halloween party features costume contests, a chili cook-off, karaoke and an open mic for guests to share songs, stories or other talents.

    The Old Gallery, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • 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+
  • Live Magic at The Stanley Hotel

    Magicians perform illusion in a subterranean theater beneath the Stanley Hotel.

    Aiden Sinclair's Underground, Estes Park

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Arts$45+
  • Live Music

    Local artists perform live music.

    Gilded Goat Brewing, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • Classic Halloween Movie Night

    Two classic horror films, Night of the Living Dead and Häxan, screen alongside drink specials and snacks.

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

    until 9 p.m.

    Film
  • Adult Halloween Party

    Adults celebrate Halloween on a rooftop with a DJ, themed cocktails and costumes encouraged.

    desk chair workspace,201 East 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    For adults, until 10 p.m.

    Holiday
  • Lloyd Drust

    Singer-songwriter Lloyd Drust performs songs about new love, lost love and everything in between.

    City Star Brewing, Berthoud

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music
  • Halloween with Pizzly Bear

    A family-friendly Halloween night features live music from Pizzly Bear, festive beer and nonalcoholic drink specials, and candy.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    until 9 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • HALLOWEENIE KARAOKE w/Awesomely BAD KARAOKE at the Big Thompson Brewery

    Guests sing favorite songs at a Halloween karaoke event hosted by Jack of Awesomely Bad Karaoke, with food and drinks available.

    Big Thompson Brewery,114 East 15th Street, Loveland, CO 80538, USA

    until 9 p.m.

    Food & drink
  • Halloween Organ Extravaganza

    The organ studio presents a Halloween program of classic and less-familiar works, including Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor.

    Organ Recital Hall, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

    Holiday
  • Safe Halloween

    A Halloween gathering offers candy, games and festive fun for children and all ages.

    Windsor

    For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

    Holiday
  • Safe Halloween Trick or Treating & Indoor Games

    A family Halloween alternative offers children a safe place to have fun and show off costumes.

    Windsor

    For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

    Holiday
  • Haunted House Closing Night

    Loveland

    until 11 p.m.

    Festivals

  • Paint & Sip

    A guided paint-and-sip workshop provides supplies, wine and snacks for making art in a relaxed setting; no experience is needed.

    Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Arts
  • Vampire Murder Mystery Dinner

    Bellvue

    until 9:30 p.m.

    Music

  • The Shinning- On The Big Screen

    A horror film follows a hotel caretaker and his family as isolation gives way to madness.

    Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park

    until 9:30 p.m.

    Arts$15- Standard Movie Rates
  • Brave New Wheel

    A Halloween party pairs Gold Sprints races with costumes, DJ music and dancing.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Holiday$12 presale $15 day of price
  • The Gordon Creek Band and Halloween Party!

    The Gordon Creek Band performs at a Halloween party, where guests are invited to wear costumes.

    Marr's Mountain Cabins & Tavern, Red Feather Lakes

    Music
  • Shane Hudson Live

    Estes Perk and The Velvet Lounge, Estes Park

    until 9 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Live DJ

    A DJ spins vinyl favorites while vintage records are available to browse.

    Ace Gillett's, Fort Collins

    until 11 p.m.

    Music

  • Dracula - Opening Night

    A gothic adaptation of Bram Stoker’s vampire tale follows a supernatural terror arriving in England and drawing people into secrets, obsession and danger.

    The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins

    until 10:30 p.m.

    Arts
  • Fort Collins Ghost Tour

    Guides lead an Old Town tour beneath several buildings, sharing stories of local ghosts and people who encountered them.

    Fort Collins Tours, LLC

    until 9 p.m.

    History$27
  • OpenStage Theatre & Company | Dracula

    Lincoln Center, Fort Collins

    Theater

  • Karaoke Night

    A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.

    Lonigans, Estes Park

    until midnight

    NightlifeFree

  • 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
  • Late Night Ghost Hunt- @ The Historic Park Theatre

    A ghost hunt at the historic theater includes an introduction and guidance on using household items to investigate.

    130 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO, United States, Colorado 80517

    until midnight

    Theater

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 30 open

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.

  • Taste of Timnath 2026

    A food passport invites visitors to try Timnath restaurants, cafes and breweries and redeem local offers, with half of net proceeds benefiting the Food Bank for Larimer County.

    Timnath, CO - participating local restaurants, cafes, and breweries

    Food & drink$25

to Nov 1

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 3

  • Outstanding in Our Field: CSU’s Impact on Colorado HorticultureNew Exhibition at Morgan Library Explores CSU’s Enduring Influence on Colorado Agriculture

    An exhibition traces CSU’s influence on Colorado horticulture, from crops such as sugar beets and carnations to agricultural research, training and farming practices.

    Library (William E. Morgan Library), Fort Collins

    For kids

    Arts

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 11

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 18

to Nov 19

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
  • 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.

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.