The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Things to do this weekend

Sunday October 25 77 events

All day

  • 13 : The Séance at The Stanley

    An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.

    Aiden Sinclair's Underground, Estes Park

    Arts$95
  • Chocolate Bar Making Experience

    Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    Arts
  • Halloween Art Experiences

    A hands-on Halloween art workshop for all skill levels features four projects: a marbled pumpkin lantern, alcohol-ink light box, abstract painting and spider-web mobile.

    Inspired Art Experiences, Estes Park

    Festivals
  • Inspired Drop-In Art Experiences

    Drop-in art projects and take-home kits let beginners and experienced artists try techniques including acrylic pouring, marbling, hydro dipping and alcohol inks.

    Inspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    ArtsPrice varies
  • Foothills - Makers Hive Market

    A market with 20 or more local vendors offers handmade and thrifted goods; families and pets are welcome.

    Foothills Shopping Center, Fort Collins

    Markets
  • Halloween Dairy Tours

    Halloween-themed farm tours visit a schoolhouse, watch cows being milked, explore a bottling plant, meet calves and sample flavored milk and yogurt.

    Morning Fresh Dairy, Bellvue

    For families

    Arts$12
  • 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
  • Guided Tours of the 1879 Avery House

    A volunteer docent leads visitors through furnished rooms and shares stories of the Avery family, household workers and the home’s role in Fort Collins history.

    Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc., Fort Collins

    For families

    History

morning

  • Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

    A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99

  • Special Guest - John Michael Hinton

    John Michael Hinton performs close-up magic with everyday objects, using live video to bring the illusions close to the audience.

    3600 W 22nd St, Greeley, CO, United States, Colorado 80634

    until 5 p.m.

  • Tarot Reading Special Day!

    Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

    My Tarot Mom, Estes Park

    until 11 a.m.

    Festivals$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hr
  • Volksmarch

    A noncompetitive fundraiser walk visits two farms where participants learn about regenerative agriculture, raising scholarship funds for students from farming families.

  • Tween & Teen Advisory Council

    Tweens and teens advise the youth librarian, help plan programs, discuss a new teen space and identify outreach opportunities.

    Raven's Roast, Estes Park

    For kids and teens, until noon

    Free
  • "Pots and Paint"

    An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

    Art Center of Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • FREE Northern Colorado Home Show

    A home show brings together contractors, designers and remodelers for live product demonstrations and expert advice.

    Pedersen Toyota Center, The Ranch, Loveland

    until 4 p.m.

  • Friends of Loveland Library Fall 2026 Used Book Sale

    A book sale offers hardbacks, paperbacks, children’s and vintage books, along with non-book items.

    Thomas M. McKee 4-H, Youth & Community Building, The Ranch, Loveland

    until 3 p.m.

afternoon

  • Sunday Happy Hour

    A taproom happy hour offers discounted food and drinks.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    until 3 p.m.

    CommunityFree
  • Spey Clave School @ Miracle Mile

    A hands-on Spey fishing class covers casting, fishing techniques and rigging, led by expert instructor Jin Choi.

    St. Peter's Fly Shop, Fort Collins

    until 4 p.m.

    Classes$200
  • 2026 Sustainable Swap Series

    A free, themed swap invites visitors to browse without bringing an item, or trade something for a free drink.

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort Collins

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    MarketsFree
  • University of Northern Colorado Women's Soccer vs Montana

    Greeley, Colo., Jackson Stadium

    until 2 p.m.

    Sports
  • Greeley Game Night at Boomer House

    An all-ages gaming meetup offers a community hangout and a large library of board games, with private rooms available for D&D groups.

    1024 8th Street Greeley, CO 80631

    until 5 p.m.

  • Blind Date with a Book

    A book-and-beer event pairs a beer with a wrapped thriller- or horror-themed book, with clues hinting at the title.

    City Star Brewing, Berthoud

    until 4 p.m.

  • Halloween on the Promenade 2026

    A family Halloween gathering features trick-or-treating, costume contests, face painting, live music, adoptable pets and classic cars.

    5971 Sky Pond Dr, Suite #OFC, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80538

    until 3 p.m.

  • Wheelthrowing Teaser- $20 FOCO Studio Tour Special.

    A hands-on wheel-throwing session teaches participants to shape a bowl or cup from clay and choose a glaze for firing.

    2614 Pleasant Valley Road,Fort Collins,80521,US

    until 1 p.m.

    $20
  • Cousins Maine Lobster at Timnath Beerwerks, Fort Collins

    A food truck serves lobster rolls.

    225 N Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

    until 8 p.m.

  • Teen Dungeons & Dragons

    Teens can learn Dungeons & Dragons through imaginative play and teamwork, with snacks and refreshments.

    Raven's Roast, Estes Park

    For teens, until 4 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    Arts$35
  • Bags For Breasts - Cornhole Tournament

    A cornhole tournament supports a local breast cancer charity, with teams playing round-robin games followed by a double-elimination bracket.

    The Exchange, Fort Collins

    until 3 p.m.

    Sports$50 per team (2-players)
  • Pumpkin Carving Party!

    Visitors carve and decorate farm-fresh pumpkins, take photos with draft horses, and enjoy warm drinks and light snacks; the activity is self-guided.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 3 p.m.

    Holiday$55
  • Mountain Glow Candle Bar Experience

    A hands-on candle-making experience lets guests choose a scent and vessel, with flavored water and a surprise snack included.

    Rocky Mountain Olive Oil, Fort Collins

    until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45
  • Sourdough Class

    A class covers traditional, long-fermented sourdough, how fermentation affects flavor and digestion, and skills for making it at home.

    Loveland Aleworks,118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 3 p.m.

  • Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

    Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    until 3 p.m.

    Arts$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
  • Art With NOLA - Paint Your Own Pumpkin

    An all-ages pumpkin-painting activity welcomes every skill level, with all materials provided.

    Fort Collins Welcome Center

    For families, until 3:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Gian-Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief and The Telephone

    Two comedic one-act operas by Italian American composer Gian-Carlo Menotti are presented together.

    Colorado State University School of the Arts, Fort Collins

    until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • The Witching Hour: Music, Magic & Make-Believe

    UNC Choirs perform a concert of mystical melodies, haunting harmonies and whimsical storytelling.

    Campus Commons Performance Hall, Greeley

    until 3:30 p.m.

    Music$5 – $24
  • Digital Life: Before You Go Live - Podcasting Basics

    An introduction to podcasting highlights its uses for entertainment, self-expression and education, plus the possibility of making your own quickly and for free.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For teens and adults, until 3 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Paint Your Pet by Number

    A guided paint-by-number session turns a custom outline of your pet into a portrait, with paints and brushes provided.

    Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    Food & drink
  • Bluegrass Jam at Loveland Aleworks

    Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to join a bluegrass jam, and listeners can relax with a pint and enjoy the tunes.

    Loveland Aleworks,118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 5 p.m.

  • The Bike Cycle - Film Premiere & Fundraiser

    A feature-length documentary explores Fort Collins cycling culture, bike safety, inclusion and community impact, with a fundraiser for local advocacy groups.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    until 6:30 p.m.

    Arts

  • Arias @ Avo's

    Local performers present opera, art song and musical theater in a casual pub setting, with food and drinks available.

    Avogadro's Number, Fort Collins

    until 6 p.m.

    MusicNo Charge - $10 donation requested
  • DERBY HILL Choir Practice

    1445 West 28th Street, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80538

    until 5 p.m.

  • Save a Special Seat/Guardar un Asiento Especial

    Participants personalize mini rocking chairs or benches with a loved one’s name or a prewritten message for a shared remembrance display.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    ArtsFree
  • Self Reliance Council Meeting (Stake)

    6521 Carmichael St, Fort Collins, CO 80528

    until 5 p.m.

evening

  • Sarah Minto-Sparks

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Pumpkins on Parade

    A Halloween and harvest event features themed zones, oversized pumpkin and skeleton displays, seasonal games and live entertainment.

    Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins

    For families, until 9 p.m.

  • Sunday Movie Nights at Breckenridge Brewery

    A movie night featuring classic films, with dinner and drinks to enjoy with friends.

    Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

    For families

    HolidayFree
  • 2026 Rialto Theater Ghost Tours

    Ghost tours of the Rialto Theater feature backstage stories, paranormal lore and visits to seldom-seen corners of the building.

    Rialto Theater Center, Loveland

  • Geeks Who Drink

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

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Free
  • Comedy Brewers At The Comedy Fort

    A family-friendly improv comedy show builds an unscripted performance from audience suggestions and invites audience participation.

    The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Theater$12
  • Weekly Sound Bath & Meditation with Joe

    A guided sound bath pairs handmade bowls and other sound tools with meditation and breathing instruction, gentle music and aromatherapy; no experience is needed.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music$25 Drop in
  • Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz

    A trivia night features fresh, thought-provoking questions intended to bring people together and share new facts.

    The Tavern at St. Michael's Square 2918 67th Ave Greeley, CO

    until 9 p.m.

  • Karaoke Night

    Chipper's Lanes, Fort Collins

    until 10 p.m.

    Music
  • The Shinning- On The Big Screen

    A horror film follows a hotel caretaker and his family as isolation gives way to madness.

    Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park

    until 9:30 p.m.

    Arts$15- Standard Movie Rates

  • Paranormal Investigations at The Stanley Hotel

    A hands-on paranormal investigation uses scientific methods and specialized tools to collect and document evidence of the supernatural.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    until 1 a.m.

    Nightlife$125

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.