For kids this week in Larimer County, free

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

10 a.m.

• Messy Monster Monday

  Windsor Library

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

  ArtsFree

• Harmony Baby Storytime

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Music and Movement Storytime

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

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

  Free

11 a.m.

• Harmony Baby Storytime

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

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

3:15 p.m.

• Lego Engineers

  Windsor Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  ClassesFree

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

10 a.m.

• Read, Rhyme, and Romp

  Windsor Library

  For babies, toddlers and 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

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

10:30 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  Windsor Library

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

  GamesFree

11 a.m.

• 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

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

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

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 | 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

10 a.m.

• Tiny Tots Crafts at YMCA: Fall Leaf Crowns & Bracelets

  Young children make nature-inspired fall crowns and bracelets from leaves, flowers, paper and tape in a library program designed for them and their caregivers.

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

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers

  Free

• Lil' STEAM

  Windsor Library

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

  ClassesFree

• Harmony All Ages Storytime

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Messy Art

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

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

  ArtsFree

11 a.m.

• Harmony All Ages Storytime

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

3:30 p.m.

• Tween Dragon Slayers

  Tweens learn to play Dungeons & Dragons while exploring their imaginations and building teamwork and problem-solving skills.

  Estes Park Memorial Observatory

  For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

  GamesFree

• Snack and Craft

  A drop-in craft session for middle and high school students, with snacks and supplies for making comics and flip books.

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

  ArtsFree

5 p.m.

• Día de los Muertos

  A community Día de los Muertos celebration honors traditions and remembers people and stories shaping the community, with themed crafts for attendees.

  Estes Park Events Complex - Event Center

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

  CommunityFree

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

6:30 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

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

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

• Old Town Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

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

11 a.m.

• Old Town Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• 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

3:15 p.m.

• Young Scientists

  Windsor Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  ClassesFree

3:45 p.m.

• Young Chautauqua Club

  Young people research historical figures, create costumes and rehearse presentations before bringing their figures to life in community performances; adults can participate too.

  Estes Park Middle School

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

  ClassesFree

5:30 p.m.

• Letter Writing with NoCo Nautilus Youth Group

  A youth group for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies writes letters and makes art for care packages supporting trans people.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  ArtsFree

6:30 p.m.

• Trivia

  Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

  For families, until 9 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.

• 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.

• Holiday Pottery Market

  At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

  Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• 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

• Messy Me at Harmony

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For babies and toddlers, until 10:45 a.m.

  ArtsFree

11 a.m.

• Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

4:30 p.m.

• Friday Live Music: Lost Penny

  Lost Penny plays a live set at Snowy Peaks Winery.

  Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park

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

  ArtsFree

5 p.m.

• FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

  A self-guided walking tour explores local art, with gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets and live music along the route.

  Various Locations, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

  FestivalsFree

• Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie

  Max Wagner and Stu MacAskie play live jazz alongside gallery artwork, art demonstrations and show openings.

  Earthwood Collections, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 7 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

9:30 a.m.

• Free Movie & Story Time- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

  A story time precedes an animated Winnie-the-Pooh movie about Pooh and friends enjoying their days together and singing through adventures.

  Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until noon

  ArtsFree

• 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.

• 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

• Holiday Pottery Market

  At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

  Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Wildcraft Markets Opening Day

  The indoor market opens with 100 or more local vendors offering winter produce, meats, coffee, bread and handmade goods, plus live music and family activities.

  Foothills Shopping Center, Fort Collins

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  MarketsFree

• Council Tree All Ages Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Holiday Shoppe

  A holiday shop offers locally handcrafted gifts, from stocking stuffers and home décor to surprises for friends and family.

  The Old Gallery, Estes Park

  For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

  CommunityFree

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

11 a.m.

• Symphony and Stories for Children

  Symphony musicians bring music and storytelling to a short adventure for young children and their caregivers.

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

  ArtsFree

1 p.m.

• Saturday Kids Club at YMCA: Mad Science with Mark

  A kids' science session explores gallium's unusual properties and aerogel, a lightweight material NASA uses to catch comet dust.

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

  For kids, until 2 p.m.

  Free

1:30 p.m.

• Curators' Gallery Tour: imagiNation

  Curators guide a gallery tour exploring how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families, until 2:30 p.m.

  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

10 a.m.

• Holiday Pottery Market

  At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

  Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

  For families, until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

noon

• Maxline Fall Makers Market

  A local makers market offers handmade goods, unique gifts and Colorado favorites alongside craft beer.

  Maxline Brewing, Fort Collins

  For families, until 5 p.m.

  MusicFree

3 p.m.

• Animal Afternoon

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

  For kids, until 4 p.m.

  Free

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