Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Classes this weekend, free

Friday October 2 8 events

morning

  • Makerspace Open Studio

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

    ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

  • Ranger Ready

    A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

    OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

  • LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

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

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:45 a.m.

  • High Country Tales

    A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

    OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 11:30 a.m.

afternoon

  • English Conversation Hour @ Riverside

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

    BooksRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.

  • Face Painting Friday

    A face-painting session offers the chance to paint your own face, someone else's, or have yours painted.

    ArtsKersey LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 4:30 p.m.

Saturday October 3 7 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.

  • 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 Merchandising, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.

  • Ranger Ready

    A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

    OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

  • 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.

  • Peeping Chicks

    Families can learn about chickens and hatching, visit chicks and incubating eggs, and make or take home a chick craft.

    ClassesCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers, kids and familiesuntil 12:15 p.m.

afternoon

  • Riichi Mahjong - Beginner's Saturday

    A beginner-focused gathering introduces Japanese mahjong, with teaching and game equipment provided.

    ArtsStodgy Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 5 p.m.

  • High Country Tales

    A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

    OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.

Sunday October 4 4 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.

  • Ranger Ready

    A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

    OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

afternoon

  • Anti-MFA: A Writing Workshop for the Rest of Us

    A poetry-focused workshop brings people together to discuss published work and give feedback on participants’ writing; all genres and nonwriters are welcome.

    ArtsWolverine Farm Publick House, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 4 p.m.

  • High Country Tales

    A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

    OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.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.