The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Mostly Clear, 67° in Fort Collins at 6:40 PM. High today 73, observed; forecast low 56.

Things to do this weekend in Fort Collins, free

Friday October 2 10 events

All day

morning

afternoon

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.FreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

  • First Friday Art Walk ™

    A self-guided art walk showcases a range of artistic styles for amateurs and art aficionados.

    ArtsDowntown Fort CollinsFreeuntil 9 p.m.

Saturday October 3 12 events

All day

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.

  • Intermediate Genealogy Part 2

    A genealogy class helps researchers move beyond census and vital records to use land, immigration, court and other records in family-history research.

    HistoryHarmony LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 12:30 p.m.

  • Make & Mend

    A textile open studio for mending, upcycling and other fabric projects helps participants build skills to maintain their own clothes and accessories.

    ArtsAvenir Museum of Design and MerchandisingFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.

  • Weekend Toons

    A weekend morning cartoon screening includes an all-you-can-eat cereal bar.

    The LyricFree

  • Council Tree All Ages Storytime

    StorytimeCouncil Tree LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

  • MCHC After Party benefiting The Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins

    A benefit party for Fort Collins’ Cultural Enrichment Center features a lineup of performers and a DJ.

    MusicMusic City Hot Chicken - NorthFree

  • 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.

  • Oktoberfest at Bath Garden Center

    A family-focused Oktoberfest pairs soda flights and grilled brats, hot dogs and veggie dogs with pumpkin bowling, beanbag toss and kids' crafts.

    Bath Garden Center & NurseryFreeFor familiesuntil 1 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.

evening

  • Live Music

    Local artists perform live music.

    MusicGilded Goat BrewingFreeuntil 8 p.m.

Sunday October 4 9 events

All day

morning

  • Weekend Toons

    A weekend morning cartoon screening includes an all-you-can-eat cereal bar.

    The LyricFree

afternoon

  • Clothing Swap

    An all-ages clothing swap lets people browse and take gently used clothes and accessories, whether or not they bring donations.

    Old Town LibraryFreeFor teens, families and adultsuntil 4 p.m.

  • Banned Books Writing Workshop

    An interactive writing workshop explores reading, writing, banned books and authors who inspire new ways of seeing the world.

    ArtsCSU Behavioral Sciences Building, Rm 105FreeFor teens and adultsuntil 2:45 p.m.

  • Animal Afternoon

    Old Town LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4 p.m.

  • "Judy Blume Forever" Film Screening

    A documentary traces author Judy Blume’s life and legacy, including her role in opening discussion of taboo subjects and book banning.

    ArtsCSU Behavioral Sciences Building, Rm A101FreeFor teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.

evening

  • Geeks Who Drink

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

    The LyricFree

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 8 open

to Oct 16

to Oct 30

to Dec 13

  • Of a Feather

    Selected works from the collection explore birds’ cultural and visual significance, from ceremonial masks of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to folk art of the Americas.

    ArtsGregory Allicar Museum of ArtFree

  • Ralph Steadman And Another Thing

    Illustrations and artworks showcase Ralph Steadman’s collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson, literary classics, children’s books and social commentary.

    ArtsGregory Allicar Museum of ArtFree

to Dec 19

  • imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 - 2026

    An exhibition explores how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia over time.

    ArtsAvenir Museum of Design and MerchandisingFreeFor families

to Apr 2

to May 15

to Oct 1

  • We the People: Voices of Democracy

    Posters by Shepard Fairey and selections from CSU’s poster collection explore democracy, civic expression and the relationship between art and activism.

    ArtsCSU LIBRARIES - MORGAN LIBRARYFreedaily at 9 a.m.

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.