Festivals this weekend, free

Friday October 2 2 events

evening

5 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove
An art walk offers gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets, live music and hands-on art experiences.
FestivalsVarious Locations, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

6 p.m.

Buster & The Boomers Live Music
A live band performs alongside a Queen of Hearts raffle, with food and drinks available.
FestivalsAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

Saturday October 3 6 events

morning

8 a.m.

Greeley Farmers' Market
A farmers’ market features local food, flowers, handmade goods and more in a family-friendly setting.
OutdoorsLincoln Park, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil noon

9 a.m.

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.

10 a.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.
Stove Prairie Fall Festival
A mountain community festival features local crafts and food vendors, a school bake sale and activities for all ages, supporting Stove Prairie School.
MusicStove Prairie Elementary, BellvueFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.

11 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 - North, Fort CollinsFree
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.

Sunday October 4 1 event

morning

10 a.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.

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.