The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Fog/Mist, 51° in Fort Collins at 8:40 AM. Forecast high 53, low 41.

Things to do today

Today Monday, November 2 89 events

All day

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • Larimer County Elections active voting

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Free

  • Rooted Connections: Free Pilot Classes

    An introductory outdoor-learning session for students features nature exploration, group challenges, creative activities, outdoor skills and guided reflection.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • 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

  • Farr Music and Movement Storytime

    A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Twinkle Babies

    A storytime for babies features songs and stories, with tips for supporting healthy development.

    Mead Public Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Riverside Tales for Tots

    Storytime for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to build early literacy and listening skills.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Centennial Park Finders Seekers STEAM Storytime

    Preschoolers and caregivers explore everyday science through books, songs and hands-on activities at an interactive STEAM storytime.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 10:15 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

  • Read & Seed @ Gardens On Spring Creek

    Young children explore nature through garden stories, movement or songs, and hands-on activities in this caregiver-participation class.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • Stay and Play

    Severance Library

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

    GamesFree

  • Centennial Park Family Storytime

    A family storytime features books, songs, fingerplays and movement, plus a take-home craft or activity.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Music and Movement Storytime

    A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Music and Movement

    Children and caregivers move together in a program that supports motor skills and early literacy, with activities geared toward young children.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 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

  • 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

  • Harmony Baby Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Intro to Mushrooms (Uses, Benefits, How to Grow)

    A discussion covers functional and medicinal mushrooms, their uses and benefits, and how to grow them.

    Orion’s Apothecary & Mushrooms, Loveland

    until 11:45 a.m.

  • One Pot Pasta!

    A hands-on pasta class teaches busy cooks knife skills, flavor-building and simple ways to make nutritious meals with fresh ingredients and pantry staples.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For families and adults, until 1 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Read & Seed @ Gardens On Spring Creek

    Young children explore nature through garden stories, movement or songs, and hands-on activities in this caregiver-participation class.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until noon

    Arts

  • 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 noon

    BooksFree

  • Senior Social Circle

    Older adults meet new people and take part in rotating activities such as bingo, games and technology help.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

    Free

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

  • MVPC Mah Jongg

    Players of all levels gather for Mah Jongg, a tile-based game and a chance to build community through regular play.

    2500 N Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80538

    until 3 p.m.

  • Farr Non-Fiction Book Club

    A nonfiction book group meets to discuss a different book each month.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For adults, until 2 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Music and Movement Storytime

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

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

    Free

  • T'ai Chi Chih

    A moving-meditation session introduces gentle T'ai Chi Chih movements, with seated participation available.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For adults, until 2:15 p.m.

    Free

  • 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 1:45 p.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Galeton Elementary School

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

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 3:50 p.m.

    Free

  • Makerspace Open Studio

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

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For families, until 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

  • Tales to Tails

    Children and families can read aloud to a therapy dog through a partnership with Caring Canines.

    Eaton Public Library

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

    BooksFree

  • Slow Flow Yoga

    A gentle Hatha and slow Vinyasa class combines mindful movement and stretching; it’s beginner-friendly and open to all levels.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • LEGO Club! @ LINC

    Children build with LEGO, taking on a creative challenge or following their own ideas; parents are welcome to join.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Level Up! (Move! + Bonus Winter Clothes Swap)

    Elementary-aged kids play movement games while parents browse a swap of gently used children’s winter clothes.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • School's Out/Library's In: Buggles

    Participants make small pets from clear gems, scrapbook paper and googly eyes to take home.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Kids Winter Coat/Clothing Swap

    Families bring outgrown children’s winter clothes to swap for gently used coats, hats, gloves and other gear.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until 6 p.m.

    Free

  • Musical Moments

    Preschoolers learn, play and sing together in a library music program.

    Berthoud

    Music

  • Teens Cook

    Windsor Library

    For teens, until 6 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Wizard Workshop

    A wizard-themed event includes making clay mandrakes and wands, a screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and Butterbeer.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 6 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

  • Monthly Writing Group

    Writers, aspiring writers and others interested in writing share finished or in-progress work and exchange feedback across genres.

    Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies - Library, Estes Park

    For adults, until 7 p.m.

    Free

  • Acrylic, Level I

    A beginner-friendly acrylic painting class covers brush techniques, blending, shading, and dry- and wet-brush methods; it suits all ability levels.

    Greeley Creative Arts Center

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes$120 for 4 sessions

  • Board Game Night at The Legion

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    until 8:45 p.m.

    NightlifeFree

  • Colorado State University Women's Basketball vs Lindenwood

    Fort Collins, CO, Moby Arena

    until 7:30 p.m.

    Sports

  • LINC's True Crime Book Club

    An adults-only book club explores true-crime stories, from solved and unsolved cases to murder, art theft and mobsters.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For adults, until 6:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Custom Bookmarks

    Participants design, print, laminate and personalize bookmarks using Canva.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For adults, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead Celebration

    A Día de los Muertos gathering features community ofrendas, a large altar dedicated to Frida Kahlo and traditional pan de muerto.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    until 7:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Echoing With the Stars

    Laudamus and the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir perform Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem with local instrumentalists, exploring loss, remembrance, hope and love.

    Laudamus Chamber Chorale, Fort Collins

    Music

  • Boxing: Youth Competition Team

    Greeley

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    Sports

  • Beer & Bingo

    Beer and bingo bring prize rounds to a kid- and dog-friendly taproom.

    Maxline Brewing, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Free

  • Trivia Night!

    Trivia teams answer questions on general knowledge and weekly themes, plus photo and audio rounds, competing for prizes.

    Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins

    until 8 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 8:20 p.m.

    Film

  • Erie Evening Book Club

    Readers discuss fiction and nonfiction books and share their opinions in an in-person book club.

    Erie Community Library

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    Free

  • New Material Night!

    A comedy open mic welcomes performers to take the stage and audiences to watch.

    The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree

  • GM Office Hours

    Game Masters meet over mocktails to prep D&D sessions, troubleshoot encounters, trade advice and talk about recent games.

    The Love Shack - Craft Mocktails, Loveland

    until 9 p.m.

  • Loveland Sweet Talkers Toastmasters Meeting

    Members practice prepared speeches, impromptu communication and active listening; guests can observe without participating.

    Loveland Fire Dept, Station #6

    until 8:15 p.m.

  • Dart Tournament

    A 501 darts tournament pairs players through a blind draft and includes a potluck dinner; newcomers and the public are welcome.

    870 1st St, Firestone, CO, United States, Colorado 80520

    until 9 p.m.

  • Service Industry Night at Main Event

    A gathering for service-industry workers features bowling, laser tag, arcade games, cosmic bowling, a live DJ and food and drink specials.

    Main Event, Windsor

    until 1 a.m.

    Music12.99 All You Can Play

  • There Will Be Gore

    A horror mystery movie screening offers concessions alongside the film.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    until 11 p.m.

    FilmFree

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 30 open

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 Nov 29

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.

to Mar 6

  • We the People: Voices of Democracy

    Posters by Shepard Fairey and works from CSU’s poster collection explore civic expression, democracy and the relationship between art and activism.

    Library (William E. Morgan Library), Fort Collins

    For kids

to Apr 2

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.