Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Food & drink this weekend, for kids

Friday October 2 2 events

morning

evening

  • 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.

Saturday October 3 7 events

morning

  • 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.

  • 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.

afternoon

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

evening

  • 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.

Sunday October 4 5 events

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.

afternoon

  • 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.

evening

  • 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.

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 2 open

to Oct 9

  • Farr Pet Photo Show

    A pet photo show invites submissions for public voting and staff awards in several categories.

    ArtsFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor familiesdaily at 9 a.m.

to Oct 16

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.