Things to do this weekend, free

All day

• AfroBohemian Home: An Installation by Zsudayka Nzinga

  An immersive gallery installation turns a room into a domestic space exploring Black American culture and the home as a source of strength and unity.

  Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

9:30 a.m.

• Babies and Books

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

10 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  GamesFree

• Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  Free

• Golden Years

  A social program brings people together to share memories, strengthen relationships and stay active with light exercises.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  until 11 a.m.

  Free

• Stay and Play

  Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Milliken

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  ArtsFree

• Wiggle Worms

  Eaton Public Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  MusicFree

• Makerspace Open Studio

  A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

10:30 a.m.

• Lil' Bites

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:15 a.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Farr Family Storytime

  Stories, songs and rhymes build early literacy skills for children and their caregivers.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For families, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• No Retainer Required with Rachael Ardanuy

  An open legal Q&A lets business owners ask an attorney about formation, leases, contracts, licensing and other concerns.

  Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce

  until noon

  Free

• Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Little Crafters

  Little crafters and their grown-ups make a hands-on craft together.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For preschoolers and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  ArtsFree

• LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

  Preschoolers and caregivers explore age-appropriate STEAM concepts through stories and hands-on activities.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For preschoolers and kids, until 11:45 a.m.

  BooksFree

• Library 101

  A practical introduction to using the library covers catalog searches, finding items on shelves, recommendations and digital resources.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For kids, teens, families and adults, until noon

  BooksFree

noon

• Lunch and Learn

  A registered dietitian explains prediabetes, its progression to Type 2 diabetes, associated risks and how activity, nutrition and weight loss can help prevent it.

  Windsor Library

  For adults, until 1:30 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Outreach Fort Collins

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Go West Film Festival: High Noon Showing

  A Go West Film Festival screening of Sergeant Rutledge.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  MusicFree

12:15 p.m.

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Northern Colorado Christian Academy

  A bookmobile stop offers books, media, library services, and materials for adults, young adults and children, with holds available for pickup.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 12:45 p.m.

  Free

1 p.m.

• Friday Kids Club at YMCA: Fall Tree Trolls & Forest Cottages

  Participants make clay tree trolls and enchanted rocks, then build and decorate forest cottages using natural and recycled materials.

  YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center, Estes Park

  For kids, until 2 p.m.

  Free

• Old Town Guitar Circle

  Acoustic guitar players of all levels play songs, explore techniques and jam together; mandolin, banjo and ukulele players are also welcome.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Mad Science

  A science program explores chemical reactions, physics, space and engineering.

  Grover Library

  For kids and teens, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• 100 Square Inches of Art 26

  An exhibition of small-scale artworks explores varied forms and styles within a 100-square-inch limit.

  3 Square Art, Fort Collins

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

2 p.m.

• English Conversation Hour @ Riverside

  English learners of all skill levels practice speaking and listening through facilitated activities and conversation.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  BooksFree

3 p.m.

• Beyond the Classroom: Fall Fox Ornaments

  Kids make and decorate a fox-themed ornament in an enrichment session featuring arts, crafts and STEM activities.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For kids, until 4 p.m.

  ArtsFree

3:30 p.m.

• Kids Cafe: After School Snacks

  Children can stop in for after-school snacks served through a library and food bank partnership.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and families, until 4:30 p.m.

  Free

• Video Game Hour

  Players of all ages and skill levels can play on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, with retro consoles rotating in.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 4:30 p.m.

  GamesFree

4 p.m.

• Reading Bugs

  An online book club for children includes a book and supplies for related activities and crafts.

  Zoom Link, Windsor

  For kids, until 4:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Teen Lounge

  A hangout for teens with video games, music and refreshments.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For teens, until 4:45 p.m.

  GamesFree

• "I've Been Meaning to Read That..." Adult Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry

  Readers discuss Lessons in Chemistry in a relaxed book-club conversation with fellow book lovers.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For adults, until 5 p.m.

  BooksFree

4:30 p.m.

• Friday Live Music: Marty Astry

  Marty Astry performs live music.

  Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 6:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5 p.m.

• Jon Pickett (Chain Station) Acoustic

  Jon Pickett performs solo as a singer-songwriter and one-man band, blending bluegrass with a range of musical influences.

  The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

  until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

• Teen Video Gaming

  Windsor Library

  For teens, until 7 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Bad Luck Club

  Guests can get tarot readings, mini color lash extensions and custom charms, try woodland drinks, and play a game to catch good luck and dodge bad omens.

  Tadpoles Boba, Fort Collins

  For families, until 8 p.m.

  HolidayFree

6 p.m.

• Friday Night Live Music

  Live music features Share The Road, Neilson & Nicholson, Random & True and guest artists.

  American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

  until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

• Queen of Hearts Drawing

  American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

  until 7 p.m.

  CommunityFree

7 p.m.

• Starry Sky Soiree with Northern Colorado Astronomical Society

  An open-house stargazing program offers telescope views of stars, galaxies and planets with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society.

  Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Fort Collins

  until 9 p.m.

  OutdoorsFree

• Open Mic/ Open Floor Night

  Community members can perform short, family-friendly acts or watch, with a silent auction fundraiser and refreshments.

  Front Range Classical Ballet Academy, 3501 S. Mason Unit #1, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  MusicFree

9 p.m.

• Karaoke Night

  A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.

  Lonigans, Estes Park

  until midnight

  NightlifeFree

All day

• AfroBohemian Home: An Installation by Zsudayka Nzinga

  An immersive gallery installation turns a room into a domestic space exploring Black American culture and the home as a source of strength and unity.

  Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• UNC Brass and Percussion Day

  Brass and percussion players take part in masterclasses and All-State audition prep, with student and faculty performances.

  Campus Commons Performance Hall, Greeley

  MusicFree

9 a.m.

• Holiday Village Craft Fair from 9am-2pm/ Soup & Pie Luncheon Served 11am- 1pm

  A craft fair offers jams and jellies, pickled beets, fresh-baked goods, gifts and crafts, alongside a soup-and-pie luncheon.

  Peace with Christ Lutheran Church, Fort Collins

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  HolidayFree

9:30 a.m.

• Intro to Genetic Genealogy

  A genealogy presentation explains DNA test types, testing companies and how to choose tests for different research questions.

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

  HistoryFree

• Larimer Health Connect – Walk-In and Enroll Event

  Free one-on-one help with navigating and enrolling in health coverage, including Medicaid, CHP+ and marketplace plans.

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

• Tween/Teen Hydro Dip Tumbler

  Participants hydro-dip and paint tumblers.

  Creativity Cabin Estes Park

  For kids and teens, until 10:30 a.m.

  Free

10 a.m.

• Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library

  A storytime for babies, toddlers and caregivers features rhymes, songs, movement and play.

  Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Saturday Cafe

  A coffeehouse-inspired gathering offers handmade caffeinated or decaffeinated drinks, books and games, with space for small projects and conversation.

  Seed & Sage Studio, Estes Park

  until noon

  ArtsFree

• Holiday Open House at Bath Garden Center

  An open house with gift and decoration shopping, sweet treats and apple cider.

  Bath Garden Center & Nursery, Fort Collins

  until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• National Toy Store Day - A Party For YOU!

  A family party at an independent toy store with crafts, toy demos, slime, glitter tattoos and treats.

  Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys, Fort Collins

  until 2 p.m.

  Free

• Weekend Toons

  The Lyric, Fort Collins

  Free

• Council Tree All Ages Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Fort Collins Safe Zone Training

  Training builds knowledge of resources for LGBTQIA+ people and develops skills for allies, especially family members, community leaders and people in education or helping professions.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For teens and adults, until 1 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  Free

• LEGO Club

  Children who can build independently use LEGO bricks to take on a challenge or create their own projects.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For kids, until 11:30 a.m.

  ClassesFree

• Makerspace Open Studio

  A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• PopUp Library @ Briggsdale Community Library Craft Fair

  The PopUp Library offers a stamp at a craft fair featuring antiques, crafts and a bake sale.

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  ArtsFree

10:30 a.m.

• Storytime at Estes Valley Library

  A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.

  Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Centennial State Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"

  Dancers perform ballet excerpts with a simple reading of the story between selections, for all ages.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until 11 a.m.

  MusicFree

11 a.m.

• Holiday Art Mart with NCN

  A market of handmade goods from local artists, with interactive activities, hot drinks and exhibits for shoppers.

  Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, Fort Collins

  until 5 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Global Tales: Mandarin

  A Mandarin-and-English children's storytime features music and hands-on crafts, welcoming all ages and people interested in Chinese culture.

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until noon

  StorytimeFree

• LINC Family Storytime

  A family storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers uses songs, books and activities to build early literacy and a love of reading.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11:30 a.m.

  BooksFree

11:30 a.m.

• Puzzle Exchange

  A puzzle exchange lets people trade old puzzles for gently used ones or take home donated puzzles.

  Atrium, Estes Park

  For kids, teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

  Free

noon

• Scents & Stories

  Browse fragrances with help from a scent sommelier, sample chocolate and nonalcoholic bubbles, and find aura photography and readings available for a fee.

  Cherry on Top Bookshop, Fort Collins

  until 6 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Go West Film Festival: High Noon Showing

  A G-rated showing of Way Out West, part of the Go West Film Festival.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  MusicFree

1 p.m.

• Saturday Kids Club at YMCA: Fall Tree Trolls & Forest Cottages

  Participants sculpt tree trolls from air-dry clay, moss and branches, then build and decorate forest cottages from rocks, bottles and sticks.

  YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center, Estes Park

  For kids, until 2 p.m.

  Free

• A Mouthful of Blood: Writing the History of the American West

  A writing workshop uses 19th-century primary sources to explore documentary poetics; all genres are welcome, and no historical-document experience is needed.

  Wolverine Farm Publick House, Fort Collins

  until 4 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Crafternoon Tea

  Crafters bring their own knitting, crochet, sewing or other projects to work alongside others, with basic supplies, an experienced knitter for questions and hot tea.

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For teens and adults, until 3 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Views of Nature The Galapagos Archipelago

  A photo program explores Galapagos wildlife, plant life, geology, human history and present-day communities.

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  Free

• Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens & Teens

  Tweens and teens of all experience levels can play Dungeons & Dragons with help from a Dragon Master.

  Eaton Public Library

  For kids and teens, until 4 p.m.

  GamesFree

• 100 Square Inches of Art 26

  An exhibition of small-scale artworks explores varied forms and styles within a 100-square-inch limit.

  3 Square Art, Fort Collins

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

3:30 p.m.

• Ciclismo en invierno

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For teens and adults, until 4:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

5 p.m.

• Sarah Minto-Sparks

  The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

  until 8 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Ace Gillett's Winter Makers Market

  Shop handmade goods from local makers while enjoying a drink at this makers market.

  Ace Gillette's, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Flourish Holiday Market & Fundraiser for Realities For Children

  A holiday market offers shopping from local artists, jewelers and retailers, plus face painting, to raise funds for Realities For Children.

  Opera Galleria, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  HolidayFree

6 p.m.

• Live Music

  Local artists perform live music.

  Gilded Goat Brewing, Fort Collins

  until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

7 p.m.

• Shane Hudson Live

  Estes Perk and The Velvet Lounge, Estes Park

  until 9 p.m.

  ArtsFree

9 p.m.

• Karaoke Night

  A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.

  Lonigans, Estes Park

  until midnight

  NightlifeFree

All day

• AfroBohemian Home: An Installation by Zsudayka Nzinga

  An immersive gallery installation turns a room into a domestic space exploring Black American culture and the home as a source of strength and unity.

  Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

  ArtsFree

9 a.m.

• Ginger and Baker Thanksgiving Market

  A market brings together local makers’ handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, home décor and holiday gifts.

  Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  HolidayFree

9:30 a.m.

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

10 a.m.

• Holiday Open House at Bath Garden Center

  An open house with gift and decoration shopping, sweet treats and apple cider.

  Bath Garden Center & Nursery, Fort Collins

  until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Weekend Toons

  The Lyric, Fort Collins

  Free

10:30 a.m.

• Teen Books and Boba: Cook/Baking Book Chat

  Teens gather to discuss books on cooking and baking and share recommendations over boba.

  Alteatude, Estes Park

  For teens, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

noon

• Sunday Happy Hour

  A taproom happy hour offers discounted food and drinks.

  Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

  until 3 p.m.

  CommunityFree

• Made on Sunday

  People of all ages can design a wooden coaster with paint pens and stencils, using autumn motifs or their own ideas.

  Fort Collins Welcome Center

  until 3 p.m.

  ArtsFree

12:30 p.m.

• Teen Dungeons & Dragons

  Teens learn to play Dungeons & Dragons while exploring their imaginations and building cooperation and problem-solving skills.

  Raven's Roast, Estes Park

  For teens, until 4 p.m.

  GamesFree

1 p.m.

• Artsy Fartsy (for adults!): Beads!

  Adults make jewelry, bookmarks and other projects with beads in a library crafting session; supplies are provided.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 4 p.m.

  ArtsFree

1:30 p.m.

• Sweet Traditions: Holiday Candy Making Workshop

  A demonstration shows how to make classic homemade holiday treats, including fluffy marshmallows, caramels and pistachio brittle, with tips for making them at home.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For adults, until 3:30 p.m.

  OutdoorsFree

2 p.m.

• Family LEGO Club

  Families build with provided LEGO bricks in a casual club focused on creativity and making friends.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

  ClassesFree

6 p.m.

• Rock Cut Bingo

  Bingo with occasional caller-led themes and prizes for each round.

  Rock Cut Brewing Company, Estes Park

  until 8 p.m.

  CommunityFree

• Sunday dinner live music

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

  Lonigans, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

  NightlifeFree

7 p.m.

• Geeks Who Drink

  Teams tackle a quiz spanning science, sports and pop culture, with audio and visual rounds.

  The Lyric, Fort Collins

  Free