Arts this week, for kids, 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

10 a.m.

• Stay and Play

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

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

  ArtsFree

11 a.m.

• 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

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

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

10 a.m.

• 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

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

5 p.m.

• 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

10 a.m.

• Messy Monster Monday

  Windsor Library

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

10:30 a.m.

• Once Upon a Story

  Severance Library

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

  StorytimeFree

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

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

10 a.m.

• Messy Art

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

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

  ArtsFree

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

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

4 p.m.

• 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

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