Festivals this weekend, for kids
Friday October 2 2 events
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.
Buster & The Boomers Live Music
A live band performs alongside a Queen of Hearts raffle, with food and drinks available.
FestivalsAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.
Saturday October 3 7 events
morning
Greeley Farmers' Market
A farmers’ market features local food, flowers, handmade goods and more in a family-friendly setting.
OutdoorsLincoln Park, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil noon
Rut Run 5K
A scenic 5K welcomes runners, walkers and strollers of all abilities on a route with river views and possible elk sightings.
FestivalsEstes Park Running ClubFor kids and familiesuntil 10 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.
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.
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.
afternoon
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 1 event
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.