Arts this week in Fort Collins, for kids

5:30 p.m.

• Pasta from Scratch Cooking Class: Pumpkin Gnocchi

  A hands-on class teaches scratch pasta-making with pumpkin gnocchi, salad, turkey meatballs, sage-brown-butter sauce, and French apple cake.

  ArtsGinger and Baker$99For familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

• RUN CLUB

  A group run welcomes all activity levels, including walkers and faster runners, and allows dogs.

  ArtsOdell Brewing CompanyFreeFor families

3:30 p.m.

• Snack and Craft

  A drop-in program for middle and high school students pairs a snack with a shrinky-dink craft.

  ArtsCouncil Tree LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• Plant Based Italian Cooking Class

  A hands-on class teaches plant-based cooking through caponata, mushroom ragù and apple-lemon cake, then serves the meal participants prepare.

  ArtsGinger and BakerFor familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

• All Abilities Open Mic Nights

  An inclusive open mic and karaoke night welcomes people of all ages, abilities and communication styles, with adaptations, lyrics and accompaniment provided.

  MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.FreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• 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 LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 7:30 p.m.

All day

• Art Market

  ArtsMugs Coffee LoungeFreeFor families

• Registration opens for November 11 Bound by Books

  Tweens and an adult mentor read and discuss a book together, try hands-on activities and make new friends.

  BooksCouncil Tree LibraryFreeFor kids

5 p.m.

• Music at the Mothership

  A live music series features a curated lineup and free performances on an outdoor lawn.

  MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.FreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

All day

• Guided Tours of the 1879 Avery House

  A volunteer docent leads visitors through furnished rooms and shares stories of the Avery family, household workers and the home’s role in Fort Collins history.

  HistoryPoudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc.For families

9 a.m.

• Larimer County Farmers' Market

  A farmers’ market anniversary celebration highlights local farmers and fresh Colorado-grown food, with special events planned.

  MusicOld Town Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 1 p.m.

10 a.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 MerchandisingFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.

11 a.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.

1 p.m.

• Spooky Sourdough 101 Workshop

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

  ClassesFarm FusionFor families

All day

• Guided Tours of the 1879 Avery House

  A volunteer docent leads visitors through furnished rooms and shares stories of the Avery family, household workers and the home’s role in Fort Collins history.

  HistoryPoudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc.For families

11 a.m.

• B/AACC Homecoming Legacy Brunch: Celebrating 50 Years

  A homecoming brunch hosted by the Black/African American Cultural Center and CSU Alumni Association celebrates the center’s legacy.

  ArtsLory Student Center Grand BallroomFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Ghostbusters in Concert

  The original Ghostbusters film plays on a large screen with its score performed live by an orchestra, alongside a costume contest and spooky special guests.

  MusicThe Lincoln Center$35–$73+For families