Food & drink this weekend, for kids

11 a.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

5 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.

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.

11 a.m.

• Breckenridge Brewery Oktoberfest

  An Oktoberfest celebration features a stein-holding competition, Märzen beer, an ice cream pairing with Ben & Jerry’s, prizes and live music.

  MusicBreckenridge Brewery, Fort CollinsFor familiesuntil 8 p.m.

noon

• Football Game Day: Smith Alumni Center & Ram Walk Tailgate

  Game-day gatherings feature live music, football broadcasts, food trucks, a team-and-band Ram Walk and a parade.

  Food & drinkSmith Alumni Center (northeast corner of Canvas Stadium)Ram Walk Tailgate (Intramural Field 2, along Meridian Ave)Fort Collins, COFreeFor familiesuntil 3:30 p.m.

1 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• Peas and Thank You: Free Produce and Vegetable Garden Share

  People can share homegrown fruits and vegetables or pick up free food, while Master Gardeners answer gardening questions.

  Food & drinkHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor families and adultsuntil 3 p.m.

2 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.

• Sunday dinner live music

  A family-friendly event combines storytelling and live music with food and craft cocktails.

  NightlifeLonigans, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.