Wednesday November 18 59 events
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
ArtsFreeMuseum 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
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.
FreeCuentos 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.
StorytimeFreeErie 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.
StorytimeFreeFamily 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.
StorytimeFreeMead 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.
StorytimeFreeCentennial 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- ClassesFree
- StorytimeFree
- 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.
ArtsCouncil Tree Baby Storytime
Council Tree Library, Fort Collins
For babies and toddlers, until 10:30 a.m.
StorytimeFreeOld 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.
StorytimeFreeLINC 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.
BooksFreeMessy Art
Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Johnstown
For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11 a.m.
ArtsFreePlaydate 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
- 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.
StorytimeErie 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.
StorytimeFreeTwinkle 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.
StorytimeCouncil Tree Baby Storytime
Council Tree Library, Fort Collins
For babies and toddlers, until 11:30 a.m.
StorytimeFreeOld 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.
StorytimeFreeCentennial 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.
StorytimeFreeLINC 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.
BooksFreeBookmobile: 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.
FreeMakerspace 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
- Food & drinkFree
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.
ArtsFreePAWS 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.
FreeKids 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.
ClassesFreeEaton 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.
FreeLEGO 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.
ClassesFreeRiverside Crafternoon
A craft session welcomes all ages, with families welcome.
Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans
For families, until 5 p.m.
ArtsFreeThreads
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.
ArtsFreeOperation 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.
ClassesFreeTween 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- 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.
MusicFreeBingo 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
String Chamber Music Recital / FREE
CSU string students perform chamber music.
Organ Recital Hall, Fort Collins
For kids, until 9:30 p.m.
Music
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.