For kids this week in Fort Collins, free

Today Thursday, November 12 2 events

All day

Tomorrow Friday, November 13 7 events

All day

morning

  • 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

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

    Free

evening

  • 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

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    HolidayFree

  • 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

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    MusicFree

Saturday November 14 8 events

All day

morning

  • 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

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

    Free

  • 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

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

    StorytimeFree

evening

Sunday November 15 2 events

morning

  • Ginger and Baker Thanksgiving Market

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

    Ginger and Baker

    For families, until 2 p.m.

    HolidayFree

  • 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

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

    Free

Monday November 16 5 events

morning

  • 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

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

    Free

Tuesday November 17 14 events

All day

morning

  • 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

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

    Free

afternoon

evening

  • Teen Writers

    Harmony Library

    For kids and teens, until 6 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • RUN CLUB

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

    Odell Brewing Company

    For families

    ArtsFree

  • Trivia Night

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

    Gilded Goat Brewing

    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

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

Wednesday November 18 12 events

All day

morning

  • 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

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

    Free

  • Council Tree Baby Storytime

    Council Tree Library

    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

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Council Tree Baby Storytime

    Council Tree Library

    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

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

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • Snack and Craft

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

    Council Tree Library

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

    ArtsFree

  • 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

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

    ClassesFree

evening

  • 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

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • 2026 NBB Trivia

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

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.

    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

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Free

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 2 open

to Nov 24

to Dec 19

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.