The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 60° in Fort Collins at 5:10 PM. Forecast high 67, low 35.

For kids this week

Monday November 16 59 events

All day

  • Inspired Art Classes, Kits, Workshops & Experiences

    Art classes and workshops teach creative techniques, with in-studio projects such as Acrylic Pour Painting and take-home art kits; classes suit all ages and skill levels.

    Inspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    ArtsPrice varies

morning

  • Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

    A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99

  • Rooted Connections: Free Pilot Classes

    An introductory outdoor-learning session for students features nature exploration, group challenges, creative activities, outdoor skills and guided reflection.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • 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

  • Erie Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for babies and caregivers features age-appropriate songs, actions and books to support early literacy.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Music and Movement Storytime

    A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Twinkle Babies

    A storytime for babies features songs and stories, with tips for supporting healthy development.

    Mead Public Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Riverside Tales for Tots

    Storytime for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to build early literacy and listening skills.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Centennial Park Finders Seekers STEAM Storytime

    Preschoolers and caregivers explore everyday science through books, songs and hands-on activities at an interactive STEAM storytime.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 10:15 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Read & Seed @ Gardens On Spring Creek

    Young children explore nature through garden stories, movement or songs, and hands-on activities in this caregiver-participation class.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • Stay and Play

    Severance Library

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

    GamesFree

  • Centennial Park Family Storytime

    A family storytime features books, songs, fingerplays and movement, plus a take-home craft or activity.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Music and Movement Storytime

    A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Music and Movement

    Children and caregivers move together in a program that supports motor skills and early literacy, with activities geared toward young children.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Mini Clay Wheel Workshop

    A small-group workshop offers a chance to try a mini pottery wheel and make bowls, which can later be glazed or painted.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1:30 p.m.

    Arts$55

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts$35

  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led, step-by-step painting class offers a chance to explore techniques and personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts

  • Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Harmony Baby Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Read & Seed @ Gardens On Spring Creek

    Young children explore nature through garden stories, movement or songs, and hands-on activities in this caregiver-participation class.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until noon

    Arts

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Erie Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for babies and caregivers features age-appropriate songs, actions and books to support early literacy.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 1:45 p.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls

    An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Clay hand-building - Cute Sheep

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels lets participants create a sheep to paint or glaze after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45

  • Clay hand-building - Earrings and necklace

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels creates custom earrings and a necklace, with painting or glazing after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45

  • Clay Hand-building Workshop - Mushroom House

    A guided clay workshop uses hand molding and slab rolling to make clay mushrooms, with painting available the same day or after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Operation Christmas Child: Drop Off Location

    A community drop-off for gift-filled shoeboxes that Operation Christmas Child sends to children in need around the world.

    250 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO, United States, Colorado 80513

    For kids, until 4 p.m.

    Theater

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Galeton Elementary School

    Browse books and media, pick up holds and use mobile library services, with materials for adults, teens and children.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 3:50 p.m.

    Free

  • 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 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • After-School Collective

    An after-school series mixes games, art, experiments and presenters, with sessions encouraging creativity and connection.

    Severance Library

    For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Lego Engineers

    Windsor Library

    For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

  • Tales to Tails

    Children and families can read aloud to a therapy dog through a partnership with Caring Canines.

    Eaton Public Library

    For preschoolers, kids and families, until 4:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Kids' Yoga @ LINC

    Children stretch, breathe and move through story-inspired yoga, with parents welcome to join.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Level Up! (Mystery!)

    A program for elementary-aged kids offers changing activities, from movement games and creative projects to community adventures.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • Pokemon Club

    Pokémon fans play the trading card game with a Pokémon Professor on hand to offer guidance and answer questions.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Teen Writing Club: A Room of Your Own

    Teen writers work on their own projects, discuss creative writing and can share their work in an inclusive group.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Bubble Tea Social

    Teens learn to make bubble tea and socialize through games, conversation starters and photo booth fun.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    Free

evening

  • Bio Movie Monday

    A screening of Pixar’s Hoppers explores conservation, human-wildlife conflict and ecology through interactions among animals, habitats and people; all ages are welcome.

    Biology, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

    Film

  • Teen Council: Leadership Group

    High school teens advise on library policy and services, shape the teen collection, and plan and host a teen art show.

    Fort Collins

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

Tuesday November 17 68 events

All day

morning

  • Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

    A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99

  • Rooted Connections: Free Pilot Classes

    An introductory outdoor-learning session for students features nature exploration, group challenges, creative activities, outdoor skills and guided reflection.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • 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

  • Pre-opening open play sessions at LMP Greeley

    Open-play sessions let visitors explore LMP Greeley before its full opening.

    Greeley

    For kids and families, until noon

    Games$17.85

  • 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

  • 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 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers pairs books, songs and actions to build early literacy and listening skills.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to support early literacy and listening skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and their caregivers share stories, songs and fingerplays that build early literacy and listening skills.

    Mead Public Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Music and Movement

    Children and caregivers move together in a program that supports motor skills and early literacy, with activities geared toward young children.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Riverside Twinkle Babies

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

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Read, Rhyme, and Romp

    Windsor Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

    An art exhibit features work by an Aims art faculty member, with an artist reception.

    Ed Beaty Hall, Greeley

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For 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

    Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

    An exhibit of Aims art faculty member H. Bryan Stinson's work, with an artist reception.

    Ed Beaty Hall , Art Gallery, Windsor

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • 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

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree

  • ABC Animal Storytime

    A storytime focuses on a different alphabet letter each week and the animals associated with it.

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

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Storytime

    Stories, songs and activities promote early literacy for young children.

    Eaton Public Library

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

    BooksFree

  • Baby & Toddler Storytime

    Books, rhymes and music support early literacy for babies and toddlers with their caregivers.

    Loveland Public Library

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

    Storytime

  • Read & Seed @ Gardens On Spring Creek

    Young children explore nature through garden stories, movement or songs, and hands-on activities in this caregiver-participation class.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading by reading aloud or telling a story to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to join.

    Severance Library

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

    Free

  • Stay and Play

    Windsor Library

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

    GamesFree

  • Once Upon a Story

    Severance Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Bouncing Baby Storytime

    A baby-focused storytime pairs short books with bouncing, songs and finger- and foot-play rhymes for babies and their grown-ups.

    Berthoud

    For babies, kids and families, until 1:30 p.m.

    Storytime

  • Erie Music & Movement

    Children and caregivers move together with instruments and activities that build motor skills and reinforce early literacy.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Family Storytime

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

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Family Storytime

    Children and caregivers share stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early literacy skills.

    HPLD Library & Archive, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to support early literacy and listening skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Once Upon a Cuento

    A bilingual storytime for preschoolers and other ages features Spanish and English stories, songs and activities, plus a take-home craft.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • 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

    Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Dance & Play (Tots)

    Toddlers get moving with silly stories, songs and dancing that support early literacy.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

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

    StorytimeFree

  • LINC Preschool Storytime

    Preschool storytime combines books, fingerplays, movement and activities that support early literacy and school readiness.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Read & Seed @ Gardens On Spring Creek

    Young children explore nature through garden stories, movement or songs, and hands-on activities in this caregiver-participation class.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until noon

    Arts

afternoon

  • Operation Christmas Child: Drop Off Location

    A community drop-off for gift-filled shoeboxes that Operation Christmas Child sends to children in need around the world.

    250 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO, United States, Colorado 80513

    For kids, until 2 p.m.

    Theater

  • Clearview Homeschooler's Academy

    Windsor Library

    For kids, teens and families, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Sourdough 101 Workshop

    A partly hands-on sourdough workshop covers starter care and bread and discard recipes, with demonstrations, samples and an unbaked loaf to take home.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families

    Classes

  • 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 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading by reading aloud or telling a story to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to join.

    Severance Library

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Bookmobile: Frederick

    A public bookmobile stop offers library checkouts and returns, computer use, printing and other library services.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Frederick

    For families, until 4:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • 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

  • Sensory friendly hours at Lil Monsters Playground

    Greeley

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

    Free

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Eaton Commons Park

    Browse books and media for adults, young adults and children, pick up holds, and use mobile library services.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • Pokemon Hang Out!

    Kids and tweens can talk Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and meet fellow fans; snacks are provided.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Tales 2 Tails

    Elementary-age independent readers practice reading aloud with a therapy dog, building literacy skills and confidence.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • 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

evening

  • Teen Writers

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    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, Fort Collins

    For families

    ArtsFree

  • Bingo Night

    Bingo for all ages, with food and bar service available.

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    Community$12

  • Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

    Student woodwind ensembles perform trios, quartets and quintets prepared through rehearsal and coaching by woodwind faculty.

    UCA - Dance Theatre, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

  • Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

    Student woodwind ensembles perform trios, quartets and quintets prepared through rehearsal and coaching by woodwind faculty.

    Organ Recital Hall, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

  • The Moth Storytelling Workshop Slam and Keynote Address

    Graduate students share personal stories developed in The Moth’s storytelling workshop, followed by a keynote on its methods and applying them to research and communication.

    Lory Student Center Theatre, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes

  • Friends And Family Art Club

    Families and friends make a different art project, with elementary-age children and younger encouraged to attend with an adult.

    Erie Community Library

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

    Free

  • Paws to Read @ Carbon Valley

    Early readers practice reading aloud at their own pace to a certified therapy dog.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • 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

Wednesday November 18 59 events

All day

morning

  • Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

    A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99

  • Student Parents Campus Connection

    A group for student parents and their supporters to connect, share advice and resources, and discuss balancing school and family life.

    Student Commons, 155 (The MOSAIC Office), Windsor

    For kids and families, until 10 a.m.

  • Rooted Connections: Free Pilot Classes

    An introductory outdoor-learning session for students features nature exploration, group challenges, creative activities, outdoor skills and guided reflection.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • 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

  • Cuentos para Familia

    A Spanish-language storytime helps families practice early literacy through reading, singing and moving together.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Erie Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for babies and caregivers features age-appropriate songs, actions and books to support early literacy.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Family Storytime

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

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Music and Movement

    Children and caregivers move together to music, using instruments and activities that build motor skills and early literacy.

    Mead Public Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Centennial Park Playdate Café

    Caregivers chat and share a snack while little ones enjoy unstructured play.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Bookmobile: New Raymer Mercantile/Library

    A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, New Raymer

    For families, until 10:45 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Tiny Tots Crafts at the YMCA: Mushroom Plate Art

    Children ages 3 to 5 paint tiny ceramic mushroom plates and make paper-plate art in a story-inspired craft program for them and their caregivers.

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

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

    Free

  • Lil' STEAM

    Windsor Library

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

    ClassesFree

  • Babies and Books

    Severance Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Art & Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples

    Museum of Art | Fort Collins

    For families

    Festivals

  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

    An art exhibit features work by an Aims art faculty member, with an artist reception.

    Ed Beaty Hall, Greeley

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Council Tree Baby Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    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, Fort Collins

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

    BooksFree

  • Messy Art

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

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

    ArtsFree

  • Playdate Cafe

    Caregivers relax while young children play, with opportunities to connect with children’s services staff and learn about early literacy and community resources.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Baby & Toddler Storytime

    Books, rhymes and music support early literacy for babies and toddlers with their caregivers.

    Loveland Public Library

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

    Storytime

  • Stay and Play

    Severance Library

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

    GamesFree

  • Perky Pre-K Storytime

    Children hear and interact with longer stories, sing, move and make a craft.

    Berthoud

    For preschoolers, kids and families, until 1:30 p.m.

    Storytime

  • Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers pairs books, songs and actions to build early literacy and listening skills.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Preschool Storytime

    A storytime builds early literacy with books, songs and activities for young children and their caregivers.

    Loveland Public Library

    For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    Storytime

  • Council Tree Baby Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    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, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Centennial Park Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers share books, songs and movement in a storytime that builds early literacy, followed by a take-home craft.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    BooksFree

  • Bookmobile: New Raymer-Pawnee Station

    A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

    For families, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • 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

  • Music and Movement

    Caregivers and children make music together through songs, dancing, instrument play and group music-making.

    Eaton Public Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 2 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Bookmobile: Briggsdale School

    A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Briggsdale

    For families, until 3:15 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Playdate Cafe

    Caregivers relax over coffee or tea and can connect with staff and one another while their children enjoy unstructured play.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 3 p.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Eaton Elementary School

    A bookmobile stop offers books, media, library services, and materials for adults, young adults and children, with holds available for pickup.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 3:50 p.m.

    Free

  • 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 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading by reading aloud or telling a story to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to join.

    Severance 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

  • 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, Fort Collins

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

    ClassesFree

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at the Hawkstone Park

    The bookmobile brings books, media and library services to the park, where visitors can browse and pick up holds.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 4:50 p.m.

    Free

  • LEGO Club

    Children who can build independently use LEGO bricks to take on a challenge or create their own projects.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

  • Operation Christmas Child: Drop Off Location

    A community drop-off for gift-filled shoeboxes that Operation Christmas Child sends to children in need around the world.

    250 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO, United States, Colorado 80513

    For kids, until 6 p.m.

    Theater

  • Book Dragons - 3rd-5th Book Club

    A book club for school-age children discusses books, does activities and helps choose future reads.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Teen & Tween Cooking & Culture: American Thanksgiving

    Tweens and teens prepare Thanksgiving favorites while exploring the holiday’s history, customs and evolution.

    Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

    For kids and teens, until 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Tween RPG

    A role-playing game program provides instruction for newcomers, with dice provided.

    Windsor Library

    For kids, until 6 p.m.

    GamesFree

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, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Boxing: Youth Competition Team

    Greeley

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    Sports

  • Ukulele Strumming Circle

    Beginners and experienced players strum favorite tunes together and learn ukulele in a music circle.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    MusicFree

  • 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

  • Courtlyn's Psychedelic Gospel

    A supergroup blends jam and bluegrass with improvisations, soulful harmonies and virtuosic picking, taking traditional sounds into new territory.

    Avogadro's Number, Fort Collins

    For families

    MusicGA - $18

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.