Outdoors this week in Larimer County, for kids

9 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

10:15 a.m.

• 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

11:15 a.m.

• 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

9 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

10:15 a.m.

• 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

11:15 a.m.

• 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

5:45 p.m.

• 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

9 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

6:30 p.m.

• 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

9 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

9 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

11 a.m.

• 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

1 p.m.

• 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

2 p.m.

• 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

9 a.m.

• 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