For kids this week, free

All day

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

All day

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

9:30 a.m.

• Babies and Books

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

10 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  GamesFree

• Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  Free

• Stay and Play

  Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Milliken

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  ArtsFree

• Wiggle Worms

  Eaton Public Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  MusicFree

• Makerspace Open Studio

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

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

10:30 a.m.

• Lil' Bites

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:15 a.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Farr Family Storytime

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

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For families, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Little Crafters

  Little crafters and their grown-ups make a hands-on craft together.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For preschoolers and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  ArtsFree

• LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

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

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For preschoolers and kids, until 11:45 a.m.

  BooksFree

• Library 101

  A practical introduction to using the library covers catalog searches, finding items on shelves, recommendations and digital resources.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For kids, teens, families and adults, until noon

  BooksFree

12:15 p.m.

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Northern Colorado Christian Academy

  A bookmobile stop offers books, media, library services, and materials for adults, young adults and children, with holds available for pickup.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 12:45 p.m.

  Free

1 p.m.

• Friday Kids Club at YMCA: Fall Tree Trolls & Forest Cottages

  Participants make clay tree trolls and enchanted rocks, then build and decorate forest cottages using natural and recycled materials.

  YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center, Estes Park

  For kids, until 2 p.m.

  Free

• Mad Science

  A science program explores chemical reactions, physics, space and engineering.

  Grover Library

  For kids and teens, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3 p.m.

• Beyond the Classroom: Fall Fox Ornaments

  Kids make and decorate a fox-themed ornament in an enrichment session featuring arts, crafts and STEM activities.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For kids, until 4 p.m.

  ArtsFree

3:30 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, Evans

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and families, until 4:30 p.m.

  Free

• Video Game Hour

  Players of all ages and skill levels can play on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, with retro consoles rotating in.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 4:30 p.m.

  GamesFree

4 p.m.

• Reading Bugs

  An online book club for children includes a book and supplies for related activities and crafts.

  Zoom Link, Windsor

  For kids, until 4:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

4:30 p.m.

• Friday Live Music: Marty Astry

  Marty Astry performs live music.

  Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 6:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5 p.m.

• Bad Luck Club

  Guests can get tarot readings, mini color lash extensions and custom charms, try woodland drinks, and play a game to catch good luck and dodge bad omens.

  Tadpoles Boba, Fort Collins

  For families, until 8 p.m.

  HolidayFree

7 p.m.

• Open Mic/ Open Floor Night

  Community members can perform short, family-friendly acts or watch, with a silent auction fundraiser and refreshments.

  Front Range Classical Ballet Academy, 3501 S. Mason Unit #1, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  MusicFree

All day

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

9 a.m.

• Holiday Village Craft Fair from 9am-2pm/ Soup & Pie Luncheon Served 11am- 1pm

  A craft fair offers jams and jellies, pickled beets, fresh-baked goods, gifts and crafts, alongside a soup-and-pie luncheon.

  Peace with Christ Lutheran Church, Fort Collins

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  HolidayFree

9:30 a.m.

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

• Tween/Teen Hydro Dip Tumbler

  Participants hydro-dip and paint tumblers.

  Creativity Cabin Estes Park

  For kids and teens, until 10:30 a.m.

  Free

10 a.m.

• Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library

  A storytime for babies, toddlers and caregivers features rhymes, songs, movement and play.

  Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Council Tree All Ages Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  Free

• LEGO Club

  Children who can build independently use LEGO bricks to take on a challenge or create their own projects.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For kids, until 11:30 a.m.

  ClassesFree

• Makerspace Open Studio

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

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• PopUp Library @ Briggsdale Community Library Craft Fair

  The PopUp Library offers a stamp at a craft fair featuring antiques, crafts and a bake sale.

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  ArtsFree

10:30 a.m.

• Storytime at Estes Valley Library

  A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.

  Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Centennial State Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"

  Dancers perform ballet excerpts with a simple reading of the story between selections, for all ages.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until 11 a.m.

  MusicFree

11 a.m.

• Global Tales: Mandarin

  A Mandarin-and-English children's storytime features music and hands-on crafts, welcoming all ages and people interested in Chinese culture.

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until noon

  StorytimeFree

• 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.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11:30 a.m.

  BooksFree

11:30 a.m.

• Puzzle Exchange

  A puzzle exchange lets people trade old puzzles for gently used ones or take home donated puzzles.

  Atrium, Estes Park

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

  Free

1 p.m.

• Saturday Kids Club at YMCA: Fall Tree Trolls & Forest Cottages

  Participants sculpt tree trolls from air-dry clay, moss and branches, then build and decorate forest cottages from rocks, bottles and sticks.

  YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center, Estes Park

  For kids, until 2 p.m.

  Free

• Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens & Teens

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

  Eaton Public Library

  For kids and teens, until 4 p.m.

  GamesFree

5 p.m.

• Ace Gillett's Winter Makers Market

  Shop handmade goods from local makers while enjoying a drink at this makers market.

  Ace Gillette's, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Flourish Holiday Market & Fundraiser for Realities For Children

  A holiday market offers shopping from local artists, jewelers and retailers, plus face painting, to raise funds for Realities For Children.

  Opera Galleria, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  HolidayFree

9 a.m.

• Ginger and Baker Thanksgiving Market

  A market brings together local makers’ handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, home décor and holiday gifts.

  Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  HolidayFree

9:30 a.m.

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

2 p.m.

• Family LEGO Club

  Families build with provided LEGO bricks in a casual club focused on creativity and making friends.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

  ClassesFree

6 p.m.

• Sunday dinner live music

  A family-friendly event combines storytelling and live music with food and craft cocktails.

  Lonigans, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

  NightlifeFree

9:30 a.m.

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

• Erie Twinkle Babies

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

  Erie Community Library

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Farr Music and Movement Storytime

  A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Mead Library Twinkle Babies

  A storytime for babies features songs and stories, with tips for supporting healthy development.

  Mead Public Library

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Riverside Tales for Tots

  Storytime for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to build early literacy and listening skills.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Tales for Tots

  Toddlers and caregivers share stories, songs and fingerplays that build early literacy and listening skills.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Centennial Park Finders Seekers STEAM Storytime

  Preschoolers and caregivers explore everyday science through books, songs and hands-on activities at an interactive STEAM storytime.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For preschoolers, until 10:15 a.m.

  ClassesFree

10 a.m.

• Read, Rhyme, and Romp

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Messy Monster Monday

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  ArtsFree

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Baby Storytime

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For babies and toddlers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Benjamin Square

  Browse books and media for adults, young adults and children, pick up holds, and use mobile library services.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 11 a.m.

  Free

• Music and Movement Storytime

  Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Johnstown

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  Free

10:30 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  GamesFree

• Centennial Park Family Storytime

  A family storytime features books, songs, fingerplays and movement, plus a take-home craft or activity.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Erie Family Storytime

  Books, songs and activities support early literacy at a storytime designed for toddlers and preschoolers, with all welcome.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Farr Music and Movement Storytime

  A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Music and Movement

  Children and caregivers move together in a program that supports motor skills and early literacy, with activities geared toward young children.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Baby Storytime

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For babies and toddlers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

11:30 a.m.

• LINC Twinkle Babies

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

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For babies and toddlers, until noon

  BooksFree

noon

• FREE Holiday Family Photos at the LINC Community Studio

  Photo mini-sessions offer family portraits, pictures with friends or headshots, with digital images transferred on the spot.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  ClassesFree

1 p.m.

• Music and Movement Storytime

  Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Johnstown

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 2 p.m.

  Free

1:15 p.m.

• Erie Twinkle Babies

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

  Erie Community Library

  For babies and toddlers, until 1:45 p.m.

  StorytimeFree

3 p.m.

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Galeton Elementary School

  Browse books and media, pick up holds and use mobile library services, with materials for adults, teens and children.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 3:50 p.m.

  Free

• Makerspace Open Studio

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

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until 7 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3:15 p.m.

• After-School Collective

  An after-school series mixes games, art, experiments and presenters, with sessions encouraging creativity and connection.

  Severance Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Lego Engineers

  Windsor Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3:30 p.m.

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 4:30 p.m.

  Free

• 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, Evans

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and families, until 4:30 p.m.

  Free

• Tales to Tails

  Children and families can read aloud to a therapy dog through a partnership with Caring Canines.

  Eaton Public Library

  For preschoolers, kids and families, until 4:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

4 p.m.

• Kids' Yoga @ LINC

  Children stretch, breathe and move through story-inspired yoga, with parents welcome to join.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Level Up! (Mystery!)

  A program for elementary-aged kids offers changing activities, from movement games and creative projects to community adventures.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For kids, until 5 p.m.

  Free

• Pokemon Club

  Pokémon fans play the trading card game with a Pokémon Professor on hand to offer guidance and answer questions.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

  GamesFree

• Teen Writing Club: A Room of Your Own

  Teen writers work on their own projects, discuss creative writing and can share their work in an inclusive group.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Bubble Tea Social

  Teens learn to make bubble tea and socialize through games, conversation starters and photo booth fun.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For kids and teens, until 5:30 p.m.

  Free

All day

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Image Hunt: Find the images of the month!

  A library-wide image hunt invites all ages to find hidden pictures, with a sticker prize for completing the checklist.

  Kersey Library

  For families

  GamesFree

9 a.m.

• LINC Woodcarvers

  A woodcarving club gives novice and experienced carvers, sculptors and curious makers space to create, share and learn, with supplies provided.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For kids, teens and adults, until noon

  ArtsFree

9:30 a.m.

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

• Centennial Park Music & Movement

  Children and parents or caregivers get up and move together in a program open to all ages.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers pairs books, songs and actions to build early literacy and listening skills.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Farr Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to support early literacy and listening skills.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Mead Library Tales for Tots

  Toddlers and their caregivers share stories, songs and fingerplays that build early literacy and listening skills.

  Mead Public Library

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Music and Movement

  Children and caregivers move together in a program that supports motor skills and early literacy, with activities geared toward young children.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Riverside Twinkle Babies

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

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

10 a.m.

• Read, Rhyme, and Romp

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town Baby Storytime

  Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  Free

• LINC Twinkle Babies

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

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For babies and toddlers, until 10:30 a.m.

  BooksFree

• ABC Animal Storytime

  A storytime focuses on a different alphabet letter each week and the animals associated with it.

  Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Milliken

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Storytime

  Stories, songs and activities promote early literacy for young children.

  Eaton Public Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  BooksFree

10:15 a.m.

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading by reading aloud or telling a story to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to join.

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11:15 a.m.

  Free

10:30 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  GamesFree

• Once Upon a Story

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:15 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Erie Music & Movement

  Children and caregivers move together with instruments and activities that build motor skills and reinforce early literacy.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Family Storytime

  A storytime for children and caregivers features books, songs and actions that support early literacy and a love of reading.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Family Storytime

  Children and caregivers share stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early literacy skills.

  HPLD Library & Archive, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Farr Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to support early literacy and listening skills.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Once Upon a Cuento

  A bilingual storytime for preschoolers and other ages features Spanish and English stories, songs and activities, plus a take-home craft.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

  Children and their caregivers explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing and play in a storytime that supports early literacy.

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town Baby Storytime

  Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies and toddlers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Dance & Play (Tots)

  Toddlers get moving with silly stories, songs and dancing that support early literacy.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For babies and toddlers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• LINC Preschool Storytime

  Preschool storytime combines books, fingerplays, movement and activities that support early literacy and school readiness.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  BooksFree

1 p.m.

• Clearview Homeschooler's Academy

  Windsor Library

  For kids, teens and families, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3 p.m.

• Makerspace Open Studio

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

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until 7 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3:15 p.m.

• Lego Explorers

  Severance Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3:30 p.m.

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading by reading aloud or telling a story to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to join.

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 4:30 p.m.

  Free

• Bookmobile: Frederick

  A public bookmobile stop offers library checkouts and returns, computer use, printing and other library services.

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Frederick

  For families, until 4:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

• 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, Evans

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and families, until 4:30 p.m.

  Free

• Sensory friendly hours at Lil Monsters Playground

  Greeley

  For kids and families, until 5:30 p.m.

  Free

4 p.m.

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Eaton Commons Park

  Browse books and media for adults, young adults and children, pick up holds, and use mobile library services.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  Free

• Pokemon Hang Out!

  Kids and tweens can talk Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and meet fellow fans; snacks are provided.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For kids, until 5 p.m.

  GamesFree

• Tales 2 Tails

  Elementary-age independent readers practice reading aloud with a therapy dog, building literacy skills and confidence.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, until 5 p.m.

  BooksFree

4:30 p.m.

• Poudre Libraries at TAC212: Junk Journals

  A teen activity explores the creative process and benefits of junk journaling.

  Teen Activity Center, Fort Collins

  For kids and teens, until 6 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Intro to Crochet

  Participants learn to crochet with yarn and hooks provided.

  Grover Library

  For kids, teens and adults, until 6 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5 p.m.

• Teen Writers

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For kids and teens, until 6 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5:45 p.m.

• RUN CLUB

  A group run welcomes all activity levels, including walkers and faster runners, and allows dogs.

  Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

6 p.m.

• Friends And Family Art Club

  Families and friends make a different art project, with elementary-age children and younger encouraged to attend with an adult.

  Erie Community Library

  For preschoolers, kids, teens, families and adults, until 7 p.m.

  Free

• Paws to Read @ Carbon Valley

  Early readers practice reading aloud at their own pace to a certified therapy dog.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For kids, until 7 p.m.

  BooksFree

7 p.m.

• Trivia Night

  A trivia night lets players test their knowledge for beer tokens, gift cards and other prizes.

  Gilded Goat Brewing, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

• Weekly Bingo

  Free bingo features rounds with chances to win pizza slices or drinks, plus a final-round pizza prize.

  Slyce’s Speak Cheesy Lounge, Fort Collins

  For families, until 8:30 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

All day

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

9:30 a.m.

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

  For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

• Cuentos para Familia

  A Spanish-language storytime helps families practice early literacy through reading, singing and moving together.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Erie Twinkle Babies

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

  Erie Community Library

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Family Storytime

  A storytime for children and caregivers features books, songs and actions that support early literacy and a love of reading.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Mead Library Music and Movement

  Children and caregivers move together to music, using instruments and activities that build motor skills and early literacy.

  Mead Public Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Centennial Park Playdate Café

  Caregivers chat and share a snack while little ones enjoy unstructured play.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

9:45 a.m.

• Bookmobile: New Raymer Mercantile/Library

  A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

  Outreach/Mobile Services, New Raymer

  For families, until 10:45 a.m.

  BooksFree

10 a.m.

• Tiny Tots Crafts at the YMCA: Mushroom Plate Art

  Children ages 3 to 5 paint tiny ceramic mushroom plates and make paper-plate art in a story-inspired craft program for them and their caregivers.

  YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center, Estes Park

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  Free

• Lil' STEAM

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  ClassesFree

• Babies and Books

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For babies and toddlers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town All Ages Storytime

  Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• LINC Tales for Tots

  Toddlers and caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities that support early literacy, then take home a craft.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  BooksFree

• Messy Art

  Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Johnstown

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.

  ArtsFree

• Playdate Cafe

  Caregivers relax while young children play, with opportunities to connect with children’s services staff and learn about early literacy and community resources.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

10:30 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  GamesFree

• Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers pairs books, songs and actions to build early literacy and listening skills.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Twinkle Babies

  A baby storytime offers songs, stories and tools for supporting healthy development.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For babies and toddlers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For babies and toddlers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town All Ages Storytime

  Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Centennial Park Tales for Tots

  Toddlers and caregivers share books, songs and movement in a storytime that builds early literacy, followed by a take-home craft.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For babies and toddlers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• LINC Music & Movement

  Preschoolers and caregivers move together through an active storytime with stories and music that support motor skills and early literacy.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  BooksFree

• Bookmobile: New Raymer-Pawnee Station

  A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

  For families, until noon

  BooksFree

noon

• Luggage Tag 3D Design

  Participants design a personalized luggage tag in 3D, learning to shape, modify and add text to a model prepared for printing.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, teens, families and adults, until 2 p.m.

  ArtsFree

1 p.m.

• Music and Movement

  Caregivers and children make music together through songs, dancing, instrument play and group music-making.

  Eaton Public Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 2 p.m.

  MusicFree

1:15 p.m.

• Bookmobile: Briggsdale School

  A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Briggsdale

  For families, until 3:15 p.m.

  BooksFree

2 p.m.

• Playdate Cafe

  Caregivers relax over coffee or tea and can connect with staff and one another while their children enjoy unstructured play.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 3 p.m.

  StorytimeFree

3 p.m.

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Eaton Elementary School

  A bookmobile stop offers books, media, library services, and materials for adults, young adults and children, with holds available for pickup.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 3:50 p.m.

  Free

• Makerspace Open Studio

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

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until 7 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3:15 p.m.

• Kids in the Kitchen

  Severance Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

3:30 p.m.

• Snack and Craft

  Middle and high school students can drop in for a snack and make travel games.

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For kids and teens, until 5:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading by reading aloud or telling a story to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to join.

  Severance Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 4:30 p.m.

  Free

• 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, Evans

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and families, until 4:30 p.m.

  Free

4 p.m.

• Makerspace Mini: Learn the Cricut Machine

  A library makerspace session focuses on designing a custom vinyl sticker with a Cricut cutting machine.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For kids, teens and adults, until 5:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Eaton Bookmobile Visit at the Hawkstone Park

  The bookmobile brings books, media and library services to the park, where visitors can browse and pick up holds.

  Eaton Public Library

  For families, until 4:50 p.m.

  Free

• LEGO Club

  Children who can build independently use LEGO bricks to take on a challenge or create their own projects.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For kids, until 5 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Riverside Crafternoon

  A craft session welcomes all ages, with families welcome.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Threads

  A needlecraft circle welcomes all ages and skill levels to work on projects, learn something new and share tips.

  Erie Community Library

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

  ArtsFree

4:15 p.m.

• Book Dragons - 3rd-5th Book Club

  A book club for school-age children discusses books, does activities and helps choose future reads.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

  BooksFree

4:30 p.m.

• Teen & Tween Cooking & Culture: American Thanksgiving

  Tweens and teens prepare Thanksgiving favorites while exploring the holiday’s history, customs and evolution.

  Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

  For kids and teens, until 7 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Tween RPG

  A role-playing game program provides instruction for newcomers, with dice provided.

  Windsor Library

  For kids, until 6 p.m.

  GamesFree

5:30 p.m.

• Lectores

  Spanish reading classes for children raised speaking Spanish at home build fluency and comprehension through guided reading, word practice, games and storytelling.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For kids, until 7 p.m.

  ArtsFree

6 p.m.

• Ukulele Strumming Circle

  Beginners and experienced players strum favorite tunes together and learn ukulele in a music circle.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For kids, teens and adults, until 7:30 p.m.

  MusicFree

6:30 p.m.

• 2026 NBB Trivia

  A trivia night invites participants to test their knowledge, with free beer among the possible prizes.

  New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort Collins

  For families, until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

• Bingo Night at the Goat

  Bingo players compete for gift cards, beer, brewery merchandise and other prizes.

  Gilded Goat Brewing - Midtown, Fort Collins

  For families, until 8:30 p.m.

  Free