Friday November 6 12 events
All day
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
ArtsFreeMuseum 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
- StorytimeFree
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
Holiday Pottery Market
At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.
Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins
For families, until 4 p.m.
HolidayFree- GamesFree
Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime
Old Town Library, Fort Collins
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.
StorytimeFree- ArtsFree
Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime
Old Town Library, Fort Collins
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.
StorytimeFree
afternoon
Friday Live Music: Lost Penny
Lost Penny plays a live set at Snowy Peaks Winery.
Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park
For kids and families, until 6:30 p.m.
ArtsFree
evening
FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove
A self-guided walking tour explores local art, with gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets and live music along the route.
Various Locations, Estes Park
For kids and families, until 8 p.m.
FestivalsFreeLive Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie
Max Wagner and Stu MacAskie play live jazz alongside gallery artwork, art demonstrations and show openings.
Earthwood Collections, Estes Park
For kids and families, until 7 p.m.
ArtsFree
Saturday November 7 13 events
All day
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
ArtsFreeMuseum 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 Movie & Story Time- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
A story time precedes an animated Winnie-the-Pooh movie about Pooh and friends enjoying their days together and singing through adventures.
Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park
For kids and families, until noon
ArtsFreeNOCO 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
Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library
A storytime for babies, toddlers and caregivers features rhymes, songs, movement and play.
Wasson Board Room, Estes Park
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.
StorytimeFreeHoliday Pottery Market
At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.
Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins
For families, until 4 p.m.
HolidayFreeWildcraft Markets Opening Day
The indoor market opens with 100 or more local vendors offering winter produce, meats, coffee, bread and handmade goods, plus live music and family activities.
Foothills Shopping Center, Fort Collins
For families, until 2 p.m.
MarketsFreeCouncil Tree All Ages Storytime
Council Tree Library, Fort Collins
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.
StorytimeFreeHoliday Shoppe
A holiday shop offers locally handcrafted gifts, from stocking stuffers and home décor to surprises for friends and family.
The Old Gallery, Estes Park
For kids and families, until 4 p.m.
CommunityFree
Storytime at Estes Valley Library
A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.
Wasson Board Room, Estes Park
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.
StorytimeFree
Symphony and Stories for Children
Symphony musicians bring music and storytelling to a short adventure for young children and their caregivers.
Council Tree Library, Fort Collins
For preschoolers, kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.
ArtsFree
afternoon
Saturday Kids Club at YMCA: Mad Science with Mark
A kids' science session explores gallium's unusual properties and aerogel, a lightweight material NASA uses to catch comet dust.
YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center, Estes Park
For kids, until 2 p.m.
Free
Curators' Gallery Tour: imagiNation
Curators guide a gallery tour exploring how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia.
Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins
For families, until 2:30 p.m.
ArtsFree
Sunday November 8 5 events
morning
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
Holiday Pottery Market
At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.
Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins
For families, until 4 p.m.
HolidayFree
afternoon
Maxline Fall Makers Market
A local makers market offers handmade goods, unique gifts and Colorado favorites alongside craft beer.
Maxline Brewing, Fort Collins
For families, until 5 p.m.
MusicFree
- Free
evening
Sunday dinner live music
A family-friendly event combines storytelling and live music with food and craft cocktails.
Lonigans, Estes Park
For kids and families, until 8 p.m.
NightlifeFree
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 2 open
to Nov 8
Phototropic- Gallery Exhibit at the Center for Creativity
A gallery exhibit presents PHOTOTROPIC art, with a reception where visitors can meet the artists.
Center for Creativity, Fort Collins
For families, daily at 6 p.m.
ArtsFree
to Dec 19
Museum Exhibition | imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 - 2026
An exhibition traces how fashion and textiles have expressed American identity, commemoration and nostalgia across the nation’s history.
Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins
For families
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.