The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 30° in Weld County at 2:15 AM. Forecast high 63, low 32.

For kids this weekend in Weld County

Today Friday, November 13 24 events

morning

  • 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

  • NoCo Veteran Creative Arts Showcase

    An exhibition honoring Northern Colorado veterans’ art opens with a guest presentation and continues as a gallery display.

    Student Commons, Greeley

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Nightlife

  • Veterans Week: Campus GeoCache

    Participants follow digital clues to find flag-marked caches containing prize tickets around two campuses.

    Greeley & Windsor Campuses, Campus Grounds

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

  • Stay & Play

    Children play restaurant, taking orders, cooking pretend food and serving customers in a kid-sized diner.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until noon

    Games

  • Babies and Books

    Windsor Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Stay and Play

    Windsor Library

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

    GamesFree

  • 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

    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

  • 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

  • Lil' Bites

    Severance Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:15 a.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • 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

  • 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

  • Little Crafters

    Little crafters and their grown-ups make a hands-on craft together.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    ArtsFree

  • LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

    Preschoolers and caregivers explore age-appropriate STEAM concepts through stories and hands-on activities.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For preschoolers and kids, until 11:45 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Library 101

    A practical introduction to using the library covers catalog searches, finding items on shelves, recommendations and digital resources.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, teens, families and adults, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Mad Science

    A science program explores chemical reactions, physics, space and engineering.

    Grover Library

    For kids and teens, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Beyond the Classroom: Fall Fox Ornaments

    Kids make and decorate a fox-themed ornament in an enrichment session featuring arts, crafts and STEM activities.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids, until 4 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • 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

  • Video Game Hour

    Players of all ages and skill levels can play on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, with retro consoles rotating in.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 4:30 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Reading Bugs

    An online book club for children includes a book and supplies for related activities and crafts.

    Zoom Link, Windsor

    For kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

evening

  • Neighbor Nights: Community Service Night

    Families make handmade holiday cards for seniors in a community service activity focused on kindness and giving.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until 7:30 p.m.

    Holiday

  • 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

Tomorrow Saturday, November 14 12 events

morning

  • 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

  • Holiday Photos

    Families can pose for holiday portraits in a mini photo shoot and receive a digital image.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until noon

    Holiday

  • Kids Market Fair 2026

    Homeschooled youth entrepreneurs sell handmade goods and food, with holiday characters greeting shoppers and donations supporting Weld Food Bank.

    Greeley Recreation Center

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Festivals

  • 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

  • LEGO Club

    Children who can build independently use LEGO bricks to take on a challenge or create their own projects.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 11:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

  • 3rd Annual Kids Market Fair

    A kids' market features handmade goods and food from homeschooled youth entrepreneurs, with Santa, a Grinch character, family photos and support for Weld Food Bank.

    Greeley Rec Center

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Festivals

  • PopUp Library @ Briggsdale Community Library Craft Fair

    The PopUp Library offers a stamp at a craft fair featuring antiques, crafts and a bake sale.

    Outreach/Mobile Services

    For families, until 2 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Paint Your Own Autumn Frog

    A beginner-friendly class where participants paint two mini frogs.

    Makers Mercantile & Studio, Greeley

    For families, until 12:30 p.m.

    Arts$27

  • Centennial State Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"

    Dancers perform ballet excerpts with a simple reading of the story between selections, for all ages.

    Erie Community Library

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

    MusicFree

  • LINC Family Storytime

    A family storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers uses songs, books and activities to build early literacy and a love of reading.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens & Teens

    Tweens and teens of all experience levels can play Dungeons & Dragons with help from a Dragon Master.

    Eaton Public Library

    For kids and teens, until 4 p.m.

    GamesFree

Sunday November 15 4 events

morning

  • 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

afternoon

  • Family LEGO Club

    Families build with provided LEGO bricks in a casual club focused on creativity and making friends.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    ClassesFree

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.