Classes this week, for kids, free
Tomorrow Tuesday, September 29 2 events
afternoon
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.
Lego Explorers
ClassesSeverance LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday September 30 2 events
afternoon
Shadowbox Creation
Makers learn to design and cut with Cricut Design Space, then assemble a layered paper shadowbox.
ArtsErie Community LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 2 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.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.
Thursday October 1 7 events
morning
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.
afternoon
Write Effective Resumes
A workshop covers resume-building practices to help job seekers show employers they can do the job.
ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Young Scientists
ClassesWindsor LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:15 p.m.
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.
ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 6:30 p.m.
Code Club
Young participants of all skill levels explore beginner-friendly coding tools and take on hands-on challenges.
ClassesErie Community LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 5:30 p.m.
Youth Biz Academy for Young Entrepreneurs
Young people build business teams, practice financial calculations and learn business development and job-readiness skills through a hands-on entrepreneurship program.
ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 6 p.m.
evening
Careers with NoCo Nautilus Youth Group
LGBTQIA+ teens and allies meet in a supportive youth group, with a session on careers, resumes, cover letters and job skills.
ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor kids and teensuntil 7:30 p.m.
Friday October 2 4 events
morning
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.
LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime
Preschoolers and caregivers explore age-appropriate STEAM concepts through stories and hands-on activities.
BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:45 a.m.
afternoon
Beyond the Classroom: Manufacturing Challenge
ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kidsuntil 4 p.m.
Face Painting Friday
A face-painting session offers the chance to paint your own face, someone else's, or have yours painted.
ArtsKersey LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 4:30 p.m.
Saturday October 3 4 events
morning
Elk Fest
A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.
FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Make & Mend
A textile open studio for mending, upcycling and other fabric projects helps participants build skills to maintain their own clothes and accessories.
ArtsAvenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.
Northern Colorado Pride 2026
A Pride festival features local entertainment, food trucks, LGBTQ+ history exhibits, vendors, a kids' area and community-building activities.
FestivalsFort Collins Senior CenterFreeFor familiesuntil 5 p.m.
Peeping Chicks
Families can learn about chickens and hatching, visit chicks and incubating eggs, and make or take home a chick craft.
ClassesCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers, kids and familiesuntil 12:15 p.m.
Sunday October 4 1 event
morning
Elk Fest
A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.
FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 1 open
to Sep 30
LINC Starfleet Academy
A self-guided Starfleet Academy program sends participants around the library to study alien creatures, decipher Klingon and examine Andorian biology.
ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids, teens, families and adultsdaily at 9 a.m.