The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 47° in Larimer County at 11:55 PM. Forecast high 53, low 45.

For kids this weekend in Larimer County

Friday November 6 34 events

All day

morning

  • 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

  • Babies and Books

    Windsor Library

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

    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

  • Terrific Toddler Storytime

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

    Berthoud

    For toddlers, kids and families, until 1:30 p.m.

    Storytime

  • 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: 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

  • Farm Fusion Holiday Gatherings: Private Culinary Experiences

    Groups cook a customizable farm-to-table meal with locally sourced ingredients and chef-led instruction during a private culinary experience.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families

    Holiday

  • Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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

  • Snow Days - Outdoor Recreation Research Showcase

    A showcase presents CSU research and applied projects on outdoor recreation, from recreation management and stewardship to health, technology and community engagement.

    Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Outdoors

afternoon

  • 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

  • Snow Days – Outdoor Economy Executive Leadership Panel

    Leaders from outdoor industry, conservation, public lands, health, hospitality and academia discuss the outdoor economy’s community impacts and emerging challenges.

    Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 2 p.m.

    Outdoors

  • 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

  • Snow Days - Outdoor Economy Career Pathways Panel

    Students exploring careers hear professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders discuss pathways across the outdoor economy, from conservation and design to hospitality and entrepreneurship.

    Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 3 p.m.

    Outdoors

  • Preschool Art Explorers — Ages 3-5

    Interactive process-art workshops help preschoolers develop independence, creative thinking, and fine and gross motor skills.

    Berthoud

    For preschoolers, kids and families, until 4:45 p.m.

    Classes

  • 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.

    FestivalsFree

  • Live 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

  • Date Night: Italian Romance Cooking Class

    No prior experience is needed to make fresh pasta, lobster ravioli, crostini and salad in this cooking class.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families, until 7:30 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Pie Masterclass: Lemon Meringue and Cherry

    A chef instructor leads hands-on baking of pie dough, cherry pie and lemon meringue pie; participants take home their bakes and recipes.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Holiday$99

Saturday November 7 37 events

All day

morning

  • Bell Ringer

    A two-mile race around the lake honors veterans and benefits a local veterans’ assistance program.

    Loveland

    For kids, families and adults, until 11 a.m.

    Sports

  • Rooted Connections (Free Environmental Education for Children)

    An outdoor enrichment group for children to explore nature, build practical skills, create and connect with others.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until noon

    Outdoors

  • SCHEELS Touch-A-Truck Toy Drive

    Visitors can climb into police cars, firetrucks and ambulances at a touch-a-truck event, alongside a toy drive supporting Weld County families.

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until noon

    Holiday

  • 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

    ArtsFree

  • 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

  • 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.

    StorytimeFree

  • 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

  • Wildcraft 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.

    MarketsFree

  • Art & Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples

    Museum of Art | Fort Collins

    For families

    Festivals

  • Council Tree All Ages Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Holiday 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Curator Tours - imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 – 2026

    Curators lead a guided visit through an exhibition exploring national identity, commemoration and nostalgia.

    Avenir Museum of Design & Merchandising, Fort Collins

    For kids, until noon

  • Puppets & Popcorn

    A puppet-and-story event features dragons, silly characters and popcorn.

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  • Junior Bowling League

    A youth bowling league offers coaching, personalized jerseys and chances to earn scholarship money.

    Loveland

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Sports

  • Kids Tea Making

    Kids create their own herbal tea blends while exploring the flavors, scents and benefits of dried herbs.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 12:30 p.m.

    Classes

afternoon

  • Snow Days - Rail Jam & Vendor Village

    A campus winter-sports gathering pairs an outdoor-brand vendor village and interactive activities with a rail-jam competition featuring CSU skiers and snowboarders.

    Intramural Sports Fields, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 3:30 p.m.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 - 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

  • Sunny Kids Mindfulness class: Grow Your Brave

    A playful mindfulness workshop helps kids practice courage through movement, breathing, games, stories and creative activities.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families

    Classes

  • All Abilities Wheel-Throwing Class 11/7

    An all-abilities wheel-throwing class covers basic techniques and lets beginners or returning potters make two pieces, with glazing and firing included.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Classes

evening

Sunday November 8 15 events

All day

  • 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

  • Guided Tours of the 1879 Avery House

    A volunteer docent leads visitors through furnished rooms and shares stories of the Avery family, household workers and the home’s role in Fort Collins history.

    Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc., Fort Collins

    For families

    History

morning

  • Sunday Brunch at MacGregor Chophouse

    A brunch service features prepared favorites, cocktails, a Bloody Mary bar and a mimosa flight.

    MacGregor Chophouse, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • 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

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

  • 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

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

  • Percussion Ensemble Concert

    A contemporary percussion concert features new chamber works and a range of players, sounds, styles and percussion instruments.

    Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

    Music

  • Brass Area Solo Recital / FREE

    Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba students perform solo and chamber pieces.

    Organ Recital Hall, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 4 open

to Nov 8

to Dec 19

to Mar 6

  • We the People: Voices of Democracy

    Posters by Shepard Fairey and works from CSU’s poster collection explore civic expression, democracy and the relationship between art and activism.

    Library (William E. Morgan Library), Fort Collins

    For kids

to May 15

  • Gifts from Ghana: Community Engagement & Transnational Solidarity Project

    An exhibition presents students’ photography, video, writing and digital storytelling about a CSU project in Ghana and exchanges with Ghanaian communities.

    Library (William E. Morgan Library), Fort Collins

    For kids

    Community

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.