Food & drink 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

7 p.m.

• Trivia Night

  A trivia night lets players test their knowledge for beer tokens, gift cards and other prizes.

  Food & drinkGilded Goat BrewingFreeFor familiesuntil 9 p.m.

• Weekly Bingo

  Free bingo features rounds with chances to win pizza slices or drinks, plus a final-round pizza prize.

  Food & drinkSlyce’s Speak Cheesy LoungeFreeFor familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Handcrafted Pumpkin Pasta & Autumn Harvest Workshop

  A hands-on cooking workshop teaches fresh pumpkin pasta from scratch, served with sausage and wild mushroom cream sauce, salad, focaccia and cannoli.

  ClassesFarm FusionFor families

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.

7 p.m.

• First Friday Art Walks Free Live Music

  An art walk pairs local art with live performances by local musicians.

  MusicLittle Man Ice CreamFreeFor familiesuntil 10 p.m.

11 a.m.

• Farm Fusion Holiday Gatherings: Private Culinary Experiences

  Groups cook a customizable farm-to-table meal with locally sourced ingredients and chef-led instruction during a private culinary experience.

  HolidayFarm FusionFor families

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.

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.

11 a.m.

• Breckenridge Brewery Oktoberfest

  An Oktoberfest celebration features a stein-holding competition, Märzen beer, an ice cream pairing with Ben & Jerry’s, prizes and live music.

  MusicBreckenridge BreweryFor familiesuntil 8 p.m.

noon

• Football Game Day: Smith Alumni Center & Ram Walk Tailgate

  Game-day gatherings feature live music, football broadcasts, food trucks, a team-and-band Ram Walk and a parade.

  Food & drinkSmith Alumni Center (northeast corner of Canvas Stadium)Ram Walk Tailgate (Intramural Field 2, along Meridian Ave)Fort Collins, COFreeFor familiesuntil 3:30 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

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.

1 p.m.

• Peas and Thank You: Free Produce and Vegetable Garden Share

  People can share homegrown fruits and vegetables or pick up free food, while Master Gardeners answer gardening questions.

  Food & drinkHarmony LibraryFreeFor families and adultsuntil 3 p.m.