Arts this weekend, for kids

All day

• Inspired Drop-In Art Experiences

  Drop-in art projects and take-home kits let beginners and experienced artists try techniques including acrylic pouring, marbling, hydro dipping and alcohol inks.

  ArtsInspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes ParkPrice variesFor kids and families

• 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

10 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  ArtsGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in MillikenFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11 a.m.

11 a.m.

• 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.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$55For kids and familiesuntil 1:30 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

  An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 1 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

  An instructor guides participants through painting and personalizing an Oaxacan mug designed by Crafty Chica.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 1 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

  An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 3 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls

  An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• 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.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$45For kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• 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.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$45For kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• 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.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

  An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

3 p.m.

• Beyond the Classroom: Manufacturing Challenge

  ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kidsuntil 4 p.m.

3:30 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.

5 p.m.

• 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.

All day

• Inspired Drop-In Art Experiences

  Drop-in art projects and take-home kits let beginners and experienced artists try techniques including acrylic pouring, marbling, hydro dipping and alcohol inks.

  ArtsInspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes ParkPrice variesFor kids and families

• 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.

  HistoryPoudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc., Fort CollinsFor families

9 a.m.

• 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.

10 a.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.

11 a.m.

• 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.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$55For kids and familiesuntil 1:30 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

  An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 1 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

  An instructor guides participants through painting and personalizing an Oaxacan mug designed by Crafty Chica.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 1 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.

1 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

  An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 3 p.m.

• Spooky Sourdough 101 Workshop

  A partly hands-on sourdough workshop covers starter care and bread and discard recipes, with samples, a starter and shaped loaf to take home.

  ClassesFarm Fusion, Fort CollinsFor families

2 p.m.

• Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls

  An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• 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.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$45For kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• 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.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

  An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

5 p.m.

• 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.

All day

• Inspired Drop-In Art Experiences

  Drop-in art projects and take-home kits let beginners and experienced artists try techniques including acrylic pouring, marbling, hydro dipping and alcohol inks.

  ArtsInspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes ParkPrice variesFor kids and families

• 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.

  HistoryPoudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc., Fort CollinsFor families

10 a.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.

11 a.m.

• B/AACC Homecoming Legacy Brunch: Celebrating 50 Years

  A homecoming brunch hosted by the Black/African American Cultural Center and CSU Alumni Association celebrates the center’s legacy.

  ArtsLory Student Center Grand Ballroom, Fort CollinsFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

  An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 3 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

  An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• 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.

6 p.m.

• Ghostbusters in Concert

  The original Ghostbusters film plays on a large screen with its score performed live by an orchestra, alongside a costume contest and spooky special guests.

  MusicThe Lincoln Center, Fort Collins$35–$73+For families