Things to do today

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

7:45 a.m.

• Bobcat Camp

  A day camp keeps kids busy with fall-themed games, crafts, sports, swimming and time with friends.

  660 Community Drive, Estes Park, CO, United States, Colorado 80517

  until 3:45 p.m.

8 a.m.

• Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

  A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

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

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  Classes$14.99

8:30 a.m.

• Little Grove First Day of Open Play!

  Young children and their grownups can enjoy open play at a play space with a coffee bar.

  512 Briggs St, Erie, CO 80516-5021, United States

  until 12:30 p.m.

  Games

9 a.m.

• 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

• 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

9:30 a.m.

• 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

10 a.m.

• Read, Rhyme, and Romp

  Severance Library

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

  StorytimeFree

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Baby Storytime

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Studio Open Hours

  Walk-in photography sessions offer quick headshots or product photos.

  501 8th Ave, Greeley, CO, United States, Colorado 80631

  until 4 p.m.

• 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

• Music and Movement Storytime

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

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

  Free

• Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

  An exhibit of Aims art faculty member H. Bryan Stinson's work, with an artist reception.

  Ed Beaty Hall , Art Gallery, Windsor

  For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

  Arts

10:15 a.m.

• 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

10:30 a.m.

• 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

11 a.m.

• "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

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Baby Storytime

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• LIFE (the Library Is For Everyone)

  Activities for people with developmental disabilities require a caregiver to stay with each participant.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until noon

  StorytimeFree

• Lunch and Learn

  Learn to cook healthy, budget-friendly meals and enjoy the food you make.

  Eaton Public Library

  For adults, until noon

  OutdoorsFree

11:15 a.m.

• 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

11:30 a.m.

• 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

noon

• Outreach Fort Collins

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Go West Film Festival: High Noon Showing

  A screening of The Tall T, starring Randolph Scott, Richard Boone and Maureen O'Sullivan.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  MusicFree

• FREE Holiday Family Photos at the LINC Community Studio

  Photo mini-sessions offer family portraits, pictures with friends or headshots, with digital images transferred on the spot.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  ClassesFree

12:20 p.m.

• Savvy Innovation Challenge

  UNC students present arts entrepreneurship initiatives for a chance to advance to the national challenge's semifinals.

  Kepner Hall, Greeley

  until 1:10 p.m.

  TheaterFree

1 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

• Book Lovers' Book Club

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

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Bookmobile: LaSalle

  A Bookmobile stop offers checkout, returns, computer use, printing and other library services.

  Outreach/Mobile Services, La Salle

  For families, 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

• Welcome to Cappy's Happy Kingdom! One Shot D&D Adventures

  A one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure casts players as theme park guests and staff investigating strange mishaps; no prior experience is needed.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For kids and teens, until 3 p.m.

  GamesFree

1:15 p.m.

• 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

1:30 p.m.

• 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.

2 p.m.

• 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

• Gobble, Hunt, & Make

  A Thanksgiving scavenger hunt is followed by seasonal pendant-making in the Makerspace for older kids.

  Johnstown

  For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

  Holiday

3 p.m.

• 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

3:15 p.m.

• Lego Engineers

  Windsor Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3:30 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

• 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

• 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

4 p.m.

• Library Friends & Foundation Board Meeting

  Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

  until 6 p.m.

  Free

• Board of Trustees Meeting

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  until 6:30 p.m.

  Free

• Bookmobile: Cave Creek

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

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Evans

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Galeton Boys & Girls Club

  A mobile library brings books, media and other services, with collections to browse and holds to pick up.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  Free

• Free Help Tech

  Get one-on-one help installing library apps and troubleshooting smartphones, tablets or laptops.

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 5 p.m.

  Free

• Level Up! (Cooks + Books Class)

  Kids hear a Thanksgiving story, then cook a seasonal dish while practicing kitchen skills and exploring seasonal flavors.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For kids, until 5 p.m.

  Free

• Journey into Art Journaling and Beyond!- Journaling for Non-Writers

  A drop-in workshop explores art journaling through images, words and different styles or materials, welcoming beginners and experienced creatives.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For teens and adults, until 6 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Musical Moments

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

  Berthoud

  Music

5:15 p.m.

• Teen Chess Club

  Teens play chess or learn to play, with no experience needed.

  Erie Community Library

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

  GamesFree

5:30 p.m.

• 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

• Hungry Birds

  Windsor Library

  For adults, until 7 p.m.

  OutdoorsFree

• Boxing: Youth Competition Team

  Greeley

  For kids, until 7 p.m.

  Sports

• Council Chats with Luke Wagner

  Timnath residents can connect directly with council members about any topic of interest.

  Timnath Middle-High School

  until 6:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

• 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

• University of Northern Colorado Women's Basketball vs Northern New Mexico - Military Appreciation Day

  Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena

  until 8 p.m.

  Sports

• Centennial Park Paws to Read

  Children read aloud to calm therapy dogs in a relaxed setting that can help build reading confidence.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For kids and teens, until 7 p.m.

  Free

• The Greeley Chronicles: The Pioneers and Progress of the City of Greeley

  A presentation traces Greeley's founding and how residents have shaped the city, connecting its past with its direction today.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For adults, until 7 p.m.

  Free

• Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary Speaks!

  A sanctuary representative discusses its farmed-animal residents, their daily care and the sanctuary's participation in Colorado's turkey pardons.

  Erie Community Library

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

  Free

• Cricut Crafting Club

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  until 7:45 p.m.

  Free

• November MomCo Meetup

  The meetup pairs volunteer work supporting local families with a video about noticing people and opportunities in daily life.

  Windsor

  For kids and families

• Brush & Banter — Adults & 14+

  An art drop-in for all skill levels offers guided activities or open studio time, professional supplies and instruction from Hannah Williams.

  Berthoud

  For adults, until 8 p.m.

  Arts

• MONDAY Night Pub Run at Prost!

  A group pub run welcomes all paces, including beginners and walkers, with brewery drinks afterward.

  Prost Brewing Fort Collins

6:15 p.m.

• Weekly Rehearsals

  Trinity Episcopal Church Greeley

  until 8:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Fort Collins 14er Meetup

  Huckabuk’s Hideaway, Timnath

  until 8:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

• New Material Night!

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

  The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins

  ArtsFree

• 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.

7:30 p.m.

• Virtuoso Series Concert: Faculty Chamber Music

  CSU music faculty-artists perform a program of mixed chamber music.

  Organ Recital Hall, Fort Collins

  For kids, until 9:30 p.m.

  Music

• With A Vengeance, Arkwave, Remedy

  Los Angeles modern metal band With A Vengeance plays live, with special guest Arkwave.

  Moxi Theater, Greeley

  until midnight

  Music

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