The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Mostly Clear, 48° in Larimer County at 11:10 PM. High today 59, observed; forecast low 46.

For kids this week in Larimer County

Today Sunday, November 1 1 event

All day

  • Family Art Challenge

    Families pick up art kits, complete a project for a library display and compete for a gift card for a family outing.

    Windsor Library

    For families

    ClassesFree

Tomorrow Monday, November 2 22 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

afternoon

  • 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 3 p.m.

    Arts$35

  • Music and Movement Storytime

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

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

    Free

  • 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

Tuesday November 3 22 events

All day

morning

  • 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

  • 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

  • Stay and Play

    Windsor Library

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

    GamesFree

  • 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

  • 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

    Old Town 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

afternoon

  • Evie @Neighbor to Neighbor

    A mobile library offers borrowing, returns, library cards, printing and Wi-Fi, with storytimes or crafts often available.

    Fort Collins

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

evening

  • 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

  • Teen Council: Programming Committee

    The Programming Committee meets to plan teen programs, with past offerings including a Yule Ball, Halloween party, Nerf battle and costume workshop.

    Fort Collins

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

    Holiday

  • 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

  • Voice Area Recital / FREE

    Students perform vocal music in a recital.

    Organ Recital Hall, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

Wednesday November 4 20 events

All day

morning

  • 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

  • Tiny Tots Crafts at YMCA: Fall Leaf Crowns & Bracelets

    Young children make nature-inspired fall crowns and bracelets from leaves, flowers, paper and tape in a library program designed for them and their caregivers.

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

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers

    Free

  • Lil' STEAM

    Windsor Library

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

    ClassesFree

  • Art & Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples

    Museum of Art | Fort Collins

    For families

    Festivals

  • Harmony All Ages Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Messy Art

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

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

    ArtsFree

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Harmony All Ages Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • Tween Dragon Slayers

    Tweens learn to play Dungeons & Dragons while exploring their imaginations and building teamwork and problem-solving skills.

    Estes Park Memorial Observatory

    For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Snack and Craft

    A drop-in craft session for middle and high school students, with snacks and supplies for making comics and flip books.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

    ArtsFree

evening

  • Día de los Muertos

    A community Día de los Muertos celebration honors traditions and remembers people and stories shaping the community, with themed crafts for attendees.

    Estes Park Events Complex - Event Center

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

    CommunityFree

  • 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

  • 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

  • Jazz Combos I & II Concert

    CSU jazz combos perform small-group jazz, including music by established artists and original student compositions and arrangements.

    Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 9:30 p.m.

    Music

Thursday November 5 33 events

All day

morning

  • 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

  • Grandfamily Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Thursdays, 10/1 - 11/5

    A class for grandfamily caregivers covers strategies for preventing burnout, easing stress, improving communication and handling difficult emotions.

    Online event, Fort Collins

    For families, until 11:30 a.m.

  • StoryMaker Magic!

    Children help create stories through music, movement, puppetry and imaginative play, followed by process art and community open play.

    Playcrafter Kids, Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes$62.50-$125

  • 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

  • Family Storytime

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features books, songs and learning activities.

    Loveland Public Library

    For families, until 10:45 a.m.

    Storytime

  • Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.

    Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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

  • Old Town Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Babytime

    Pre-walkers and their grown-ups share songs, rhymes, lap bounces and a story, followed by open play.

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

    For babies and toddlers, until noon

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • 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 3 p.m.

    Arts$35

  • 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

  • Evie @Collins Aire Mobile Home Community

    A mobile library offers material checkout and returns, library cards, printing, Wi-Fi and Chromebook kits, sometimes with storytimes or crafts.

    Fort Collins

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

    Community

  • Young Chautauqua Club

    Young people research historical figures, create costumes and rehearse presentations before bringing their figures to life in community performances; adults can participate too.

    Estes Park Middle School

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

    ClassesFree

  • Chess Club for Kids

    Elementary-age kids play chess, with volunteers helping beginners get started.

    Loveland Public Library

    For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

evening

  • Letter Writing with NoCo Nautilus Youth Group

    A youth group for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies writes letters and makes art for care packages supporting trans people.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    ArtsFree

  • Trivia

    Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Mom's Group

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 8:15 p.m.

  • Kidz Connect

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 8:30 p.m.

Friday November 6 34 events

All day

morning

  • 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

  • Babies and Books

    Windsor Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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

  • Terrific Toddler Storytime

    A toddler storytime combines books with singing, dancing and plenty of movement.

    Berthoud

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

    Storytime

  • 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: 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

  • 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.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families

    Holiday

  • Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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

  • Snow Days - Outdoor Recreation Research Showcase

    A showcase presents CSU research and applied projects on outdoor recreation, from recreation management and stewardship to health, technology and community engagement.

    Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Outdoors

afternoon

  • 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 3 p.m.

    Arts$35

  • Snow Days – Outdoor Economy Executive Leadership Panel

    Leaders from outdoor industry, conservation, public lands, health, hospitality and academia discuss the outdoor economy’s community impacts and emerging challenges.

    Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 2 p.m.

    Outdoors

  • 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

  • Snow Days - Outdoor Economy Career Pathways Panel

    Students exploring careers hear professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders discuss pathways across the outdoor economy, from conservation and design to hospitality and entrepreneurship.

    Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 3 p.m.

    Outdoors

  • Preschool Art Explorers — Ages 3-5

    Interactive process-art workshops help preschoolers develop independence, creative thinking, and fine and gross motor skills.

    Berthoud

    For preschoolers, kids and families, until 4:45 p.m.

    Classes

  • Friday Live Music: Lost Penny

    Lost Penny plays a live set at Snowy Peaks Winery.

    Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 6:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

  • FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

    A self-guided walking tour explores local art, with gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets and live music along the route.

    Various Locations, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

    FestivalsFree

  • Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie

    Max Wagner and Stu MacAskie play live jazz alongside gallery artwork, art demonstrations and show openings.

    Earthwood Collections, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Date Night: Italian Romance Cooking Class

    No prior experience is needed to make fresh pasta, lobster ravioli, crostini and salad in this cooking class.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families, until 7:30 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Pie Masterclass: Lemon Meringue and Cherry

    A chef instructor leads hands-on baking of pie dough, cherry pie and lemon meringue pie; participants take home their bakes and recipes.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Holiday$99

Saturday November 7 37 events

All day

morning

  • Bell Ringer

    A two-mile race around the lake honors veterans and benefits a local veterans’ assistance program.

    Loveland

    For kids, families and adults, until 11 a.m.

    Sports

  • Rooted Connections (Free Environmental Education for Children)

    An outdoor enrichment group for children to explore nature, build practical skills, create and connect with others.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until noon

    Outdoors

  • SCHEELS Touch-A-Truck Toy Drive

    Visitors can climb into police cars, firetrucks and ambulances at a touch-a-truck event, alongside a toy drive supporting Weld County families.

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until noon

    Holiday

  • Free Movie & Story Time- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    A story time precedes an animated Winnie-the-Pooh movie about Pooh and friends enjoying their days together and singing through adventures.

    Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until noon

    ArtsFree

  • 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

  • Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for babies, toddlers and caregivers features rhymes, songs, movement and play.

    Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Holiday Pottery Market

    At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

    Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    HolidayFree

  • Wildcraft Markets Opening Day

    The indoor market opens with 100 or more local vendors offering winter produce, meats, coffee, bread and handmade goods, plus live music and family activities.

    Foothills Shopping Center, Fort Collins

    For families, until 2 p.m.

    MarketsFree

  • Art & Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples

    Museum of Art | Fort Collins

    For families

    Festivals

  • Council Tree All Ages Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Holiday Shoppe

    A holiday shop offers locally handcrafted gifts, from stocking stuffers and home décor to surprises for friends and family.

    The Old Gallery, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    CommunityFree

  • Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.

    Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

    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

  • Symphony and Stories for Children

    Symphony musicians bring music and storytelling to a short adventure for young children and their caregivers.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For preschoolers, kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Curator Tours - imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 – 2026

    Curators lead a guided visit through an exhibition exploring national identity, commemoration and nostalgia.

    Avenir Museum of Design & Merchandising, Fort Collins

    For kids, until noon

  • Puppets & Popcorn

    A puppet-and-story event features dragons, silly characters and popcorn.

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

  • Junior Bowling League

    A youth bowling league offers coaching, personalized jerseys and chances to earn scholarship money.

    Loveland

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Sports

  • Kids Tea Making

    Kids create their own herbal tea blends while exploring the flavors, scents and benefits of dried herbs.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 12:30 p.m.

    Classes

afternoon

  • Snow Days - Rail Jam & Vendor Village

    A campus winter-sports gathering pairs an outdoor-brand vendor village and interactive activities with a rail-jam competition featuring CSU skiers and snowboarders.

    Intramural Sports Fields, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 3:30 p.m.

  • Saturday Kids Club at YMCA: Mad Science with Mark

    A kids' science session explores gallium's unusual properties and aerogel, a lightweight material NASA uses to catch comet dust.

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

    For kids, until 2 p.m.

    Free

  • 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 3 p.m.

    Arts$35

  • Curators' Gallery Tour: imagiNation

    Curators guide a gallery tour exploring how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia.

    Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

    For families, until 2:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • 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 - 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

  • Sunny Kids Mindfulness class: Grow Your Brave

    A playful mindfulness workshop helps kids practice courage through movement, breathing, games, stories and creative activities.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families

    Classes

  • All Abilities Wheel-Throwing Class 11/7

    An all-abilities wheel-throwing class covers basic techniques and lets beginners or returning potters make two pieces, with glazing and firing included.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Classes

evening

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 8 open

to Nov 2

  • Old Town Library What's Your Vote Mock Election

    Children cast a ballot in a mock election with fictitious candidates and parties, learning about civic engagement and the voting process.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free

  • What's Your Vote Mock Election-Council Tree Library

    A mock election helps school-age kids learn about civic engagement and voting, with fictitious candidates, parties and displays to explore before casting a ballot.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free

  • What's Your Vote Mock Election-Harmony Library

    A mock election helps school-age kids learn about civic engagement and voting, with fictitious candidates, parties and displays to explore before casting a ballot.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free

to Nov 3

  • Outstanding in Our Field: CSU’s Impact on Colorado HorticultureNew Exhibition at Morgan Library Explores CSU’s Enduring Influence on Colorado Agriculture

    An exhibition traces CSU’s influence on Colorado horticulture, from crops such as sugar beets and carnations to agricultural research, training and farming practices.

    Library (William E. Morgan Library), Fort Collins

    For kids

    Arts

to Nov 8

to Dec 19

to Mar 6

  • We the People: Voices of Democracy

    Posters by Shepard Fairey and works from CSU’s poster collection explore civic expression, democracy and the relationship between art and activism.

    Library (William E. Morgan Library), Fort Collins

    For kids

to May 15

  • Gifts from Ghana: Community Engagement & Transnational Solidarity Project

    An exhibition presents students’ photography, video, writing and digital storytelling about a CSU project in Ghana and exchanges with Ghanaian communities.

    Library (William E. Morgan Library), Fort Collins

    For kids

    Community

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.