Arts this weekend, for kids, free
Friday October 2 8 events
All day
Art Market
ArtsMugs Coffee Lounge, Fort CollinsFreeFor 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 Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor kids
morning
Stay and Play
ArtsGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in MillikenFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11 a.m.
afternoon
Beyond the Classroom: Manufacturing Challenge
ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kidsuntil 4 p.m.
Face Painting Friday
A face-painting session offers the chance to paint your own face, someone else's, or have yours painted.
ArtsKersey LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 4:30 p.m.
evening
FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove
An art walk offers gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets, live music and hands-on art experiences.
FestivalsVarious Locations, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.
Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie
Max Wagner and Stu MacAskie play live jazz alongside gallery artwork, art demonstrations and show openings.
ArtsEarthwood Collections, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 7 p.m.
Music at the Mothership
A live music series features a curated lineup and free performances on an outdoor lawn.
MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFreeFor 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.
Elk Fest
A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.
FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Stove Prairie Fall Festival
A mountain community festival features local crafts and food vendors, a school bake sale and activities for all ages, supporting Stove Prairie School.
MusicStove Prairie Elementary, BellvueFreeFor familiesuntil 3 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 Merchandising, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.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.
evening
Sean Flynn Acoustic
A roots-based guitarist plays groove-focused music that puts the song first.
ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.
Sunday October 4 2 events
morning
Elk Fest
A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.
FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
afternoon
Sunday Fun-day!
Denny Driscoll performs while guests can enjoy wine, wine slushies, a food and charcuterie menu, and paella made on site.
ArtsSnowy Peaks Winery, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 5 p.m.
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 3 open
to Oct 9
Farr Pet Photo Show
A pet photo show invites submissions for public voting and staff awards in several categories.
ArtsFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor familiesdaily at 9 a.m.
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 Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor 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 Merchandising, Fort CollinsFreeFor families