Things to do this weekend in Fort Collins, 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

  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

  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

  For families

  ArtsFree

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

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

  Free

10 a.m.

• Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 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

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

  StorytimeFree

noon

• Outreach Fort Collins

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

1 p.m.

• 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

  For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• 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

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5 p.m.

• 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

  For families, until 8 p.m.

  HolidayFree

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

  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

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  MusicFree

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

  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

  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

  For families

  ArtsFree

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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  until 2 p.m.

  Free

• Weekend Toons

  The Lyric

  Free

• Council Tree All Ages Storytime

  Council Tree Library

  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

  For teens and adults, until 1 p.m.

  ClassesFree

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

  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

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

  StorytimeFree

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

  until 6 p.m.

  HolidayFree

1 p.m.

• 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

  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

  For teens and adults, until 3 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• 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

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

3:30 p.m.

• Ciclismo en invierno

  Council Tree Library

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

  ClassesFree

5 p.m.

• Ace Gillett's Winter Makers Market

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

  Ace Gillette's

  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

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  HolidayFree

6 p.m.

• Live Music

  Local artists perform live music.

  Gilded Goat Brewing

  until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

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

  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

  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

  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

  until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Weekend Toons

  The Lyric

  Free

noon

• 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

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

  For adults, until 4 p.m.

  ArtsFree

7 p.m.

• Geeks Who Drink

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

  The Lyric

  Free