Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Things to do this weekend in Greeley

Friday October 2 16 events

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.

    ClassesMeeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA$14.99For familiesuntil 5 p.m.

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation CenterFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10:30 a.m.

  • Farr Family Storytime

    Stories, songs and rhymes build early literacy skills for children and their caregivers.

    StorytimeFarr Regional LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 11 a.m.

  • LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

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

    BooksLINC Library Innovation CenterFreeFor preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:45 a.m.

afternoon

  • A Matter of Balance Series - 60+ yrs.

    A series helps older adults reduce fear of falling, increase activity, and build strength and confidence through practical strategies.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation CenterFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.

  • Signs & Stories

    Families learn American Sign Language signs through stories, songs and rhymes, with activities supporting communication and early language development.

    StorytimeFarr Regional LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

evening

  • First Friday Art Walk

    A downtown showcase of local creativity, with businesses hosting art installations, creative activities and live experiences.

    ArtsGreeley Downtown Development AuthorityFreeuntil 8 p.m.

  • Student Night at Greeley Climbing Collective

    Day passes are offered to students and teachers; rentals are not included.

    SportsGreeley Climbing Collectiveuntil 9 p.m.

  • Return of the Corn Mothers

    A photographic exhibition honors women of Weld County’s agricultural heritage through portraits and collections of their biographies, philosophies and life stories.

    TheaterLydia and Robert Ruyle GalleryFreeuntil 7 p.m.

  • Lucha Libre

    A photographer’s talk and exhibition explore Lucha Libre through images of wrestlers and custom-made masks.

    ArtsGreeley Creative Arts CenterFreeuntil 8 p.m.

  • Halloween Suncatcher Workshop

    A guided resin workshop lets participants choose and make colorful suncatchers to take home after drying.

    ClassesMakers Mercantile & Studio$45-$60until 8 p.m.

  • Country Swing Dance Lessons

    Country swing lessons for beginner through advanced dancers, followed by social dancing and guided practice; no partner is needed.

    ClassesBalance Movement Yoga StudioFor familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

  • Music Bingo at Wiley Roots Brewing

    A music bingo game challenges players to recognize songs from clips and mark them on bingo cards.

    625 3rd Street Greeley, CO 80631until 8:30 p.m.

  • Ginuwine & Montell Jordan

    Ginuwine and Montell Jordan perform live R&B, including songs from their ’90s and early-2000s careers.

    Union Colony Civic Center

Saturday October 3 13 events

All day

  • Greeley Marching Invitational

    Local high school marching bands perform for judges and receive feedback, followed by a performance from Pride of the Rockies.

    MusicNottingham Field

morning

  • Greeley Farmers' Market

    A farmers’ market features local food, flowers, handmade goods and more in a family-friendly setting.

    OutdoorsLincoln ParkFreeFor familiesuntil noon

  • 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.

    ClassesMeeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA$14.99For familiesuntil 5 p.m.

  • Super Saturday Storytime

    Young children and caregivers hear stories, then try hands-on early-literacy activities such as crafts, sensory play and fine-motor challenges.

    Farr Regional LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

  • Halloween Suncatcher Workshop

    A guided resin workshop lets participants choose and make colorful suncatchers to take home after drying.

    ClassesMakers Mercantile & Studio$45-$60until 12:30 p.m.

  • Paint Norman the Fall Gnome

    Participants paint and personalize a wooden gnome for fall décor; no painting experience is needed.

    ClassesMakers Mercantile & Studio$30until noon

  • LINC Family Storytime

    A family storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers uses songs, books and activities to build early literacy and a love of reading.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation CenterFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:30 a.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 LibraryFreeFor preschoolers, kids and familiesuntil 12:15 p.m.

afternoon

  • Backyard Chickening 101

    Learn how to set up a chicken coop, find chickens, design their home and care for healthy birds.

    Centennial Park LibraryFreeuntil 2:30 p.m.

  • 85th Anniversary Bookmobile Tour- LINC

    A bookmobile visit celebrates Weld County's bookmobile service at a local library.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation CenterFreeFor familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

  • Investing Basics: Beginner Guide to Investing

    A beginner investing guide covers setting goals, choosing accounts and investments, assessing risk, building a portfolio and understanding fees.

    Farr Regional LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.

  • Move to the Latin Beat

    A dance workshop for teens and adults features beginner-friendly instruction, vibrant music and an exploration of Latin cultural traditions.

    LINC Library Innovation CenterFreeFor familiesuntil 4 p.m.

evening

Sunday October 4 4 events

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.

    ClassesMeeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA$14.99For familiesuntil 5 p.m.

afternoon

  • 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 80631until 5 p.m.

  • Manhattan Short Film Festival

    A screening of short films from emerging filmmakers lets viewers vote for best film and actor.

    MusicLINC Library Innovation CenterFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.

evening

  • 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, COuntil 9 p.m.

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 2 open

to Oct 9

  • Farr Pet Photo Show

    A pet photo show invites submissions for public voting and staff awards in several categories.

    ArtsFarr Regional LibraryFreeFor familiesdaily at 9 a.m.

to Dec 31

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.