The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Things to do this weekend

Tomorrow Friday, October 30 110 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
  • Trunk or Treat (All Ages)

    A free Trunk-or-Treat welcomes costumed families and guests of all ages.

    West Parking Lot of Foothills Unitarian Church & Playcrafter Kids, Fort Collins

    For families

    HolidayFree
  • 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

  • Free Parking

    Free parking in parking garages is offered to people heading downtown for Halloween festivities.

    Fort Collins

  • 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
  • Friday Morning Alignment: Movement & Meditation

    Private sessions combine guided movement or seated meditation with breath awareness and Daoist practices to reduce stress and restore balance.

    Dao House, Estes Park

    until 10 a.m.

    SportsSliding Scale ~ $40 - $60/half hour
  • 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
  • Santa Experience

    Children receive a letter from Santa and have a private visit with him in a Christmas studio.

    Shelley Schaffer Photography Studio, Fort Collins

    until noon

    Holiday195
  • Larimer County Elections set up

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Free

  • Babies and Books

    Windsor Library

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Tinker Tots

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For preschoolers, until 10:30 a.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 11 a.m.

    Free
  • Stay and Play

    Windsor Library

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

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

    Museum of Art | Fort Collins

    For families

    Festivals
  • Old Town Outdoor Mindful Movement Storytime

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Stay and Play

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

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

    ArtsFree
  • Wiggle Worms

    Eaton Public Library

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

    MusicFree
  • Halloween Dance Party

    A library Halloween party includes dancing, activities, treats and a costume parade.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families, until noon

    MusicFree
  • 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
  • HALLOWEEN TAROT at RAVENS ROAST COFFEE LOUNGE

    A tarot reader offers Halloween-themed readings in several session lengths.

    Raven's Roast, Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    Festivals30 min / 45; 45 min / $65; 60 min / $85

  • Terrific Toddler Storytime

    A lively toddler storytime pairs books with singing, dancing and plenty of movement.

    236 Welch Ave, Berthoud, CO, United States, Colorado 80513

    until 1:30 p.m.

  • Farr Family Storytime

    Stories, songs and rhymes build early literacy skills for children and their caregivers.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For families, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • Greeley Home Expo Fall 2026

    A home expo features hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, show-only deals and contractors, designers and remodelers.

    Island Grove Events Center, Greeley

    until 4 p.m.

    Free
  • Teacher Appreciation Day

    A post-work gathering for Estes Park teachers features draft beer and hard seltzer.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    Community
  • Outreach Fort Collins

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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 - 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
  • English Conversation Hour @ Riverside

    English learners of all skill levels practice speaking and listening through facilitated activities and conversation.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For adults, until 3 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Mischief Night w/Live Music by Equally Challenged

    A Halloween night features a live set by Equally Challenged, a costume contest, food and drinks, and a Queen of Hearts raffle.

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 9 p.m.

    FestivalsFree
  • 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
  • Trunk or Treat

    Families can trick-or-treat at decorated trunks, play games and activities, and meet Bubbles the Elephant.

    1570 W 43rd St,, Loveland, CO 80538

    until 5 p.m.

  • Beyond the Classroom: Ghosts & Gourds

    A hands-on enrichment session for homeschoolers and online learners features STEM, arts and crafts, including ghost- and pumpkin-themed creations.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids, until 4 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • 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
  • 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

  • Trick or Climb

    Try to reach the top of the climbing wall for a treat.

    Greeley Recreation Center

    until 6 p.m.

  • Brighten the Night

    Pick up free bike lights and other visibility gear, along with LED bulbs for home, while supplies last.

    Fort Collins

    until 7 p.m.

  • Teen Lounge

    A hangout for teens with video games, music and refreshments.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For teens, until 4:45 p.m.

    GamesFree
  • 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.

  • Friday Live Music: Andrew Tuszynski

    Andrew Tuszynski performs live in the winery's tasting room.

    Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park

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

    ArtsFree
  • Happy Hour Yoga

    An all-levels vinyasa class links yoga postures with breath, building strength and stability through movement.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 5:30 p.m.

    Food & drink

evening

  • Student Night at Greeley Climbing Collective

    Day passes are offered to students and teachers; rentals are not included.

    Greeley Climbing Collective

    until 9 p.m.

    Sports
  • Jon Pickett (Chain Station) Acoustic

    Jon Pickett performs solo as a singer-songwriter and one-man band, blending bluegrass with a range of musical influences.

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • A Haunted Night at the Family FunPlex

    Stroll through the fieldhouse, trick-or-treat at vendor booths, play games and show off a Halloween costume.

    Family FunPlex, Greeley

    until 8 p.m.

  • 🎃 Community Trick-or-Treat with Grimm Brothers Brewhouse

    Families can visit local-business booths handing out Halloween treats at a community trick-or-treat celebration.

    Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, Loveland

  • Friday Night After Work Meditation

    Drop-in meditation classes include guided meditation, a chanted prayer, a talk and time for questions; newcomers are welcome.

    Heruka Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Collins

    until 6:15 p.m.

    $10

  • 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+
  • Friday Night Live Music

    Live music features Share The Road, Neilson & Nicholson, Random & True and guest artists.

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • 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+
  • Queen of Hearts Drawing

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    until 7 p.m.

    CommunityFree
  • Halloween Candlelit Tours at the 1879 Avery House

    Guides lead candlelit tours exploring Victorian Halloween traditions, supernatural beliefs and eerie tales, with apple cider and fall treats.

    Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc., Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Holiday$25 per person
  • Steepland String Band

    A progressive acoustic quartet plays bluegrass-rooted music spanning covers and original songs, with three-part harmonies.

    City Star Brewing, Berthoud

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music
  • Skygazing

    Volunteers share knowledge about stars, planets, galaxies and more, and provide telescopes.

    Loveland

    until 8 p.m.

  • University of Northern Colorado Wrestling vs Blue vs Gold Scrimmage

    Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena

    until 9 p.m.

    Sports
  • Teen Laser Tag at the Fort Lupton High School Library

    Middle and high school students can play laser tag in the library, with music, costumes and pizza.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For teens, until 8 p.m.

    Free
  • Live Music with Dori Jo Duo

    Dori Jo and Matt perform an acoustic mix of country favorites, familiar pop hits and feel-good songs.

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

    until 8 p.m.

  • Halloween Critter Chats

    A talk about spiders and other creepy-crawlies is followed by critter encounters and Halloween crafts; costumes are encouraged for teens and adults.

    Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, Fort Collins

    until 7 p.m.

    Outdoors$8 per person

  • Country Swing Dance Lessons

    Country swing lessons for beginner through advanced dancers, followed by social dancing and guided practice; no partner is needed.

    Balance Movement Yoga Studio, Greeley

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes
  • 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
  • Music Bingo at Wiley Roots Brewing

    A music bingo game challenges players to recognize songs from clips and mark them on bingo cards.

    625 3rd Street Greeley, CO 80631

    until 8:30 p.m.

  • Dirty Date Night: Adult Wheel-Throwing Class 10/30

    A beginner wheel-throwing class covers centering, pulling walls, shaping and trimming, for novices and potters refreshing their basic techniques.

    2614 Pleasant Valley Rd,Fort Collins,80521,US

    until 8 p.m.

  • Dracula - Student/Educator Night

    A gothic adaptation of Bram Stoker's vampire tale follows a terror spreading through England and a world of secrets, obsession and supernatural 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
  • Nevermore: An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe

    Five Edgar Allan Poe works, including “The Raven,” are presented in a mix of live reading and staged drama.

    The Masonic Event Center, Fort Collins

    until 9 p.m.

    Holiday$25

  • Agave Underground - Just for Fun Karaoke

    Karaoke gives singers a chance to perform while others can watch from the bar.

    Agave Underground, Fort Collins

    until 11:59 p.m.

    Music
  • Brews & Boolesque: A Burlesque Spooktacular Event

    A burlesque show features creatures of the night, things that go bump in the dark and supernatural mischief.

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

    until 10 p.m.

  • Dinosaur Jr.

    Dinosaur Jr. performs with opening act Stef Chura, with loose vocals, sharp guitars and an animalistic rhythm section.

    Washington’s, Fort Collins

    MusicSold Out

  • Watery Grave

    Chipper's Lanes, Fort Collins

    until 11:30 p.m.

    Music

  • Karaoke Night

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

    Lonigans, Estes Park

    until midnight

    NightlifeFree
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    A live shadowcast performs the film’s story, with callbacks, audience participation, queer expression, elaborate dances and rock songs.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Film$12

  • 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

Continue with Saturday, October 31

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 28 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.