For kids this weekend in Fort Collins, free
Friday October 2 5 events
All day
Art Market
ArtsMugs Coffee LoungeFreeFor families
Registration opens for November 11 Bound by Books
Tweens and an adult mentor read and discuss a book together, try hands-on activities and make new friends.
BooksCouncil Tree LibraryFreeFor kids
morning
Old Town Outdoor Mindful Movement Storytime
StorytimeOld Town LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.
Old Town Outdoor Mindful Movement Storytime
StorytimeOld Town LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.
evening
Music at the Mothership
A live music series features a curated lineup and free performances on an outdoor lawn.
MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.FreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.
Saturday October 3 6 events
morning
Larimer County Farmers' Market
A farmers’ market anniversary celebration highlights local farmers and fresh Colorado-grown food, with special events planned.
MusicOld Town Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 1 p.m.
Make & Mend
A textile open studio for mending, upcycling and other fabric projects helps participants build skills to maintain their own clothes and accessories.
ArtsAvenir Museum of Design and MerchandisingFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.
Council Tree All Ages Storytime
StorytimeCouncil Tree LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.
Northern Colorado Pride 2026
A Pride festival features local entertainment, food trucks, LGBTQ+ history exhibits, vendors, a kids' area and community-building activities.
FestivalsFort Collins Senior CenterFreeFor familiesuntil 5 p.m.
Oktoberfest at Bath Garden Center
A family-focused Oktoberfest pairs soda flights and grilled brats, hot dogs and veggie dogs with pumpkin bowling, beanbag toss and kids' crafts.
Bath Garden Center & NurseryFreeFor familiesuntil 1 p.m.
afternoon
Football Game Day: Smith Alumni Center & Ram Walk Tailgate
Game-day gatherings feature live music, football broadcasts, food trucks, a team-and-band Ram Walk and a parade.
Food & drinkSmith Alumni Center (northeast corner of Canvas Stadium)Ram Walk Tailgate (Intramural Field 2, along Meridian Ave)Fort Collins, COFreeFor familiesuntil 3:30 p.m.
Sunday October 4 3 events
afternoon
Clothing Swap
An all-ages clothing swap lets people browse and take gently used clothes and accessories, whether or not they bring donations.
Old Town LibraryFreeFor teens, families and adultsuntil 4 p.m.
Peas and Thank You: Free Produce and Vegetable Garden Share
People can share homegrown fruits and vegetables or pick up free food, while Master Gardeners answer gardening questions.
Food & drinkHarmony LibraryFreeFor families and adultsuntil 3 p.m.
Animal Afternoon
Old Town LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4 p.m.
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 3 open
to Oct 16
Euchre Night at Breckenridge Brewery!
Euchre players of all ages compete in a team tournament for a prize package.
Food & drinkBreckenridge BreweryFreeFor families
to Oct 30
Old Town Library Art Gallery: Artists at Larimer County Jail and Creativity During Incarceration
Art by current and former Larimer County Jail artists is on display, with an opening reception featuring its curator and refreshments.
ArtsOld Town LibraryFreeFor families
to Dec 19
imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 - 2026
An exhibition explores how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia over time.
ArtsAvenir Museum of Design and MerchandisingFreeFor families