Classes this weekend, for kids
Friday October 2 17 events
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
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.
ClassesMeeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA$14.99For familiesuntil 5 p.m.
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.
LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime
Preschoolers and caregivers explore age-appropriate STEAM concepts through stories and hands-on activities.
BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:45 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.
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.
HolidayFarm Fusion, Fort CollinsFor families
afternoon
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.
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.
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
Country Swing Dance Lessons
Country swing lessons for beginner through advanced dancers, followed by social dancing and guided practice; no partner is needed.
ClassesBalance Movement Yoga Studio, GreeleyFor familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.
Saturday October 3 16 events
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
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.
ClassesMeeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA$14.99For familiesuntil 5 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.
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.
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.
Peeping Chicks
Families can learn about chickens and hatching, visit chicks and incubating eggs, and make or take home a chick craft.
ClassesCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers, kids and familiesuntil 12:15 p.m.
afternoon
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
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.
Riverside Fall Festival ft. Lid Dixon AT RIVERSIDE COLORADO
A fall festival features pumpkin painting, seasonal drinks, a scavenger hunt, live music by Lid Dixon, a community bake-off, ghost stories and an outdoor Beetlejuice screening.
MusicRiverside Colorado, BellvueGA - $13For familiesuntil 8 p.m.
Sunday October 4 5 events
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
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.
ClassesMeeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA$14.99For familiesuntil 5 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.
afternoon
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.
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.