Things to do this weekend in Weld County

8 a.m.

• 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.

9:30 a.m.

• Babies and Books

  StorytimeWindsor LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10 a.m.

10 a.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 Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  ArtsGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in MillikenFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11 a.m.

• Wiggle Worms

  MusicEaton Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

• 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.

• Stay and Play

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

10:30 a.m.

• Farr Family Storytime

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

  StorytimeFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 11 a.m.

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

1 p.m.

• 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 Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.

1:30 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 Library, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

• 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.

3 p.m.

• Beyond the Classroom: Manufacturing Challenge

  ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kidsuntil 4 p.m.

3:30 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.

• Kids Cafe: After School Snacks

  Children can stop in for after-school snacks served through a library and food bank partnership.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

• Teen Lounge

  A hangout for teens with video games, music and refreshments.

  GamesRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor teensuntil 4:45 p.m.

5 p.m.

• 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.

• Trifecta!!! Poetry Reception

  Poetry award winners are announced alongside a Trifecta Poetica performance, with an open mic afterward.

  Art & Hertiage Center - 116 5th St. Windsor CO 80550until 8 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 Gallery, GreeleyFreeuntil 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.

6 p.m.

• Stout Branch Bluegrass

  Stout Branch Bluegrass plays hard-driving bluegrass built around homegrown songwriting.

  MusicCity Star Brewing, Berthouduntil 8:30 p.m.

• Halloween Suncatcher Workshop

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

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

6:30 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 Studio, GreeleyFor 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.

7 p.m.

• The All American Haunting : A Ghost Show

  Paranormal investigators confront a dangerous haunting in a horror show featuring magic, a séance and special effects.

  Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley

7:30 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, Greeley

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, Greeley

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

• 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.

10 a.m.

• Mead Library Grand Opening

  Mead Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, families and adultsuntil noon

10:30 a.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 Library, GreeleyFreeFor 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, Greeley$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, Greeley$30until noon

11 a.m.

• 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 Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:30 a.m.

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

noon

• Teen Dungeons & Dragons

  GamesWindsor LibraryFreeFor teensuntil 4 p.m.

• Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

  Adults, from newcomers to experienced players, play Dungeons & Dragons through collaborative storytelling, with all materials provided.

  GamesWindsor LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 4 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Backyard Chickening 101

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

  Centennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeuntil 2:30 p.m.

• Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens & Teens

  Tweens and teens of all experience levels can play Dungeons & Dragons with help from a Dragon Master.

  GamesEaton Public LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 4 p.m.

• 85th Anniversary Bookmobile Tour- LINC

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

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Pokemon Hang Out!

  Elementary school kids gather to talk Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and meet other fans.

  GamesErie Community LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 2:45 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 Library, GreeleyFreeFor 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 Center, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 4 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Pooches in the Park - Dogtober Fest

  A dog-friendly park gathering gives pets space to play while neighbors socialize.

  Historic Halfway Homestead - 335 McNeil Dr. Windsor CO 80550until 7 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Sugar Britches

  A country-roots band performs honky-tonk songs with eclectic instrumentals, clever lyrics and a mix of heartache and folksy wit.

  MusicCity Star Brewing, Berthouduntil 8:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

• The All American Haunting : A Ghost Show

  Paranormal investigators confront a dangerous haunting in a horror show featuring magic, a séance and special effects.

  Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley

8 a.m.

• 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.

noon

• 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.

1:30 p.m.

• Drop-in Chess

  An informal drop-in chess session offers tables and sets for casual play, with chess books available for players looking to improve.

  GamesCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor adultsuntil 3:30 p.m.

2 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 Center, GreeleyFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.

3 p.m.

• Lotería

  Players can learn and play Lotería, with chances to win prizes and try snacks.

  GamesRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• Silent Reading Hour

  A quiet group reading session lets people bring a book or choose one from the shelves, with no discussion or expectation to socialize.

  BooksCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor adultsuntil 4 p.m.

7 p.m.

• 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.