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

9:30 a.m.

• Centennial Park Twinkle Babies

  A baby-focused storytime with songs and stories, plus guidance on supporting healthy development.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers with books, songs and actions that build early literacy and a love of reading.

  Erie Community Library

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

  StorytimeFree

• Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

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

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Mead Library Family Storytime

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

  Mead Public Library

  For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Riverside Family Storytime

  Children with caregivers enjoy books, songs and actions that support early literacy, in a storytime designed for children with longer attention spans.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

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

  StorytimeFree

10 a.m.

• Baby Storytime at Cubz Den Recreation Center

  A storytime introduces infants to early literacy and language through books, songs and rhymes, with social interaction.

  Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

  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

• Trick or Trot 5K

  A community Halloween 5K features costume contests, prizes, free food and photo opportunities.

  Greeley Campus

  For families, until noon

  NightlifeFree

• Old Town Outdoor Bilingual Storytime/Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  BooksFree

• Youth Biz

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For kids and teens, 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

10:30 a.m.

• Storytime at the Cubz Den Recreation Center

  Storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement activities, puppets and stories to encourage a love of books and language.

  Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

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

  StorytimeFree

• 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 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

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

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• Old Town Outdoor Bilingual Storytime/Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  BooksFree

• Babytime

  Pre-walkers and their grown-ups share songs, rhymes, lap bounces and a story, followed by open play.

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

  For babies and toddlers, until noon

  StorytimeFree

• Kids Crafts

  Children try simple crafts and practice gluing, cutting and coloring.

  Eaton Public Library

  For preschoolers and kids, until noon

  ArtsFree

2:45 p.m.

• Middle School Hangout

  A relaxed after-school hangout for middle schoolers features arts and crafts, video games, board games and time with friends.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For kids, until 3:45 p.m.

  Free

3 p.m.

• 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 4 p.m.

  BooksFree

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

• Teen/Tween Ghost Paint and Sip

  Teens and tweens paint friendly spirits onto a classic printed painting and make a custom soda to sip.

  Eaton Public Library

  For kids and teens, until 4:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Become a Runway Rebel: Design, Sew and Upcycle

  A fashion program teaches design and sewing as students upcycle old clothes into a collection for a runway show.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

  ArtsFree

4 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

4:15 p.m.

• 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 4:45 p.m.

  StorytimeFree

4:30 p.m.

• The History and the Sport of Pack Burro Racing with ReDONKulous Ranch Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc.

  Ranch rescuers explain the history and partnership behind pack burro racing, answer questions and may introduce a racing burro.

  Erie Community Library

  For families, until 6:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

5 p.m.

• Plaster of Paris Sugar Skulls: Honoring Tradition Through Lasting Art

  Participants decorate plaster skulls with acrylic paints and traditional designs to create lasting Día de los Muertos keepsakes.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For families, until 7 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5:30 p.m.

• Stamp Making with NoCo Nautilus Youth Group

  LGBTQIA+ youth and allies carve stamps from erasers and rubber in a supportive drop-in group.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  ArtsFree

6 p.m.

• Halloween Bingo Party

  A Halloween-themed bingo party features spooky prizes, an apple-spice slushie and a costume contest.

  Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

  For families

  HolidayFree

All day

• Trunk or Treat (All Ages)

  A free Trunk-or-Treat welcomes costumed families and guests of all ages.

  West Parking Lot of Foothills Unitarian Church & Playcrafter Kids, Fort Collins

  For families

  HolidayFree

• 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

• Tinker Tots

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  ClassesFree

10 a.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 11 a.m.

  Free

• Stay and Play

  Windsor Library

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

  GamesFree

• Old Town Outdoor Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• 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

• Halloween Dance Party

  A library Halloween party includes dancing, activities, treats and a costume parade.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families, until noon

  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.

• 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 Outdoor Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Tinker Tots

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For preschoolers, until noon

  ClassesFree

• 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

3 p.m.

• Mischief Night w/Live Music by Equally Challenged

  A Halloween night features a live set by Equally Challenged, a costume contest, food and drinks, and a Queen of Hearts raffle.

  American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 9 p.m.

  FestivalsFree

• Beyond the Classroom: Ghosts & Gourds

  A hands-on enrichment session for homeschoolers and online learners features STEM, arts and crafts, including ghost- and pumpkin-themed creations.

  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

4 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

4:30 p.m.

• Friday Live Music: Andrew Tuszynski

  Andrew Tuszynski performs live in the winery's tasting room.

  Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park

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

  ArtsFree

5:30 p.m.

• Teen Afterhours: Dead Beats Zombie Party

  Teens can dance, play zombie-themed games and make spooky crafts at an undead-themed library rave, with snacks and supplies provided.

  Mead Public Library

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

  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

8 a.m.

• Greeley Farmers' Market

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

  Lincoln Park, Greeley

  For families, until noon

  OutdoorsFree

9 a.m.

• Larimer County Farmers' Market

  A farmers’ market anniversary celebration highlights local farmers and fresh Colorado-grown food, with special events planned.

  Old Town Fort Collins

  For families, until 1 p.m.

  MusicFree

9:30 a.m.

• Halloween Pancakes

  A pumpkin-themed pancake breakfast welcomes everyone, with guests invited to wear pajamas or Halloween costumes.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For families, until 10:30 a.m.

  Free

10 a.m.

• Howloween Dog Costume Party

  Dogs in costume can trick-or-treat, pose for photos and enter a costume contest at this community party.

  Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

  For families, until noon

  HolidayFree

10:30 a.m.

• Teen Maker Mornings: Paint a Ceramic Pumpkin

  Participants paint ceramic pumpkins and try Makerspace equipment, collage and other creative projects, whether they are experienced makers or new to the space.

  Creativity Cabin Estes Park

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

  Free

10:45 a.m.

• Baby Storytime

  Babies, toddlers and their caregivers share rhymes, songs, bouncing, movement and play at this storytime.

  Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

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

  StorytimeFree

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.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

  BooksFree

11:15 a.m.

• Storytime at the Cubz Den Recreation Center

  Storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement activities, puppets and stories to encourage a love of books and language.

  Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:45 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

noon

• Trick or Treat at the Library

  Costumed visitors can stop by for a sweet treat or a spooky trick.

  Grover Library

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  Free

2 p.m.

• Pokeween Hang Out!

  Elementary school kids meet to talk Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and wear Pokémon-themed costumes.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, until 2:45 p.m.

  GamesFree

4 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

5 p.m.

• Halloween Trick-or-Treat

  Families trick-or-treating downtown can stop for sweet treats and spooky toys.

  Lobby, Estes Park

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and adults, until 8 p.m.

  GamesFree

6 p.m.

• Spooktacular Bash

  A Halloween party features costume contests, a chili cook-off, karaoke and an open mic for guests to share songs, stories or other talents.

  The Old Gallery, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

  ArtsFree

All day

• Family Art Challenge

  Families pick up art kits, complete a project for a library display and compete for a gift card for a family outing.

  Windsor Library

  For families

  ClassesFree

noon

• Dia de Los Muertos Community Celebration

  A family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration honors loved ones with traditional performances, activities and opportunities to learn about the Mexican tradition.

  Alianza NORCo, Fort Collins

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

12:30 p.m.

• Kennedy Mountain Campus Open House

  An open house with campus walks, yard games, archery and outdoor basketball invites families and friends to explore the property.

  James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus - DU - Denver University, Red Feather Lakes

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  OutdoorsFree

1 p.m.

• Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at LINC

  A Día de los Muertos celebration features crafts, face-painting and music for all ages.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  MusicFree

• Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Centennial Park

  A Día de los Muertos celebration features music, dancers, snacks, crafts and cultural information.

  Centennial Park Library, Greeley

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Steep and Sip: Tea of the Month

  A take-home tea sampler includes honey sticks, a flavor profile and brewing instructions; the type of tea varies.

  Kersey Library

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

  OutdoorsFree

3 p.m.

• Animal Afternoon

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For kids, until 4 p.m.

  Free

• Lotería

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

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  GamesFree

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

7 p.m.

• First Friday Art Walks Free Live Music

  An art walk pairs local art with live performances by local musicians.

  Little Man Ice Cream, Fort Collins

  For families, until 10 p.m.

  MusicFree