The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 30° in Weld County at 2:15 AM. Forecast high 63, low 32.

For kids this week in Weld County

Today Friday, November 13 24 events

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

  • NoCo Veteran Creative Arts Showcase

    An exhibition honoring Northern Colorado veterans’ art opens with a guest presentation and continues as a gallery display.

    Student Commons, Greeley

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Nightlife

  • Veterans Week: Campus GeoCache

    Participants follow digital clues to find flag-marked caches containing prize tickets around two campuses.

    Greeley & Windsor Campuses, Campus Grounds

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

  • Stay & Play

    Children play restaurant, taking orders, cooking pretend food and serving customers in a kid-sized diner.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until noon

    Games

  • Babies and Books

    Windsor Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Stay and Play

    Windsor Library

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

    GamesFree

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

    Windsor Library

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

    Free

  • Stay and Play

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

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

    ArtsFree

  • Wiggle Worms

    Eaton Public Library

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

    MusicFree

  • Makerspace 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 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Lil' Bites

    Severance Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:15 a.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • 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

  • Farr Family Storytime

    Stories, songs and rhymes build early literacy skills for children and their caregivers.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For families, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Little Crafters

    Little crafters and their grown-ups make a hands-on craft together.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    ArtsFree

  • LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

    Preschoolers and caregivers explore age-appropriate STEAM concepts through stories and hands-on activities.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For preschoolers and kids, until 11:45 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Library 101

    A practical introduction to using the library covers catalog searches, finding items on shelves, recommendations and digital resources.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, teens, families and adults, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Mad Science

    A science program explores chemical reactions, physics, space and engineering.

    Grover Library

    For kids and teens, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Beyond the Classroom: Fall Fox Ornaments

    Kids make and decorate a fox-themed ornament in an enrichment session featuring arts, crafts and STEM activities.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids, until 4 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Kids 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

  • Video Game Hour

    Players of all ages and skill levels can play on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, with retro consoles rotating in.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 4:30 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Reading Bugs

    An online book club for children includes a book and supplies for related activities and crafts.

    Zoom Link, Windsor

    For kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

evening

  • Neighbor Nights: Community Service Night

    Families make handmade holiday cards for seniors in a community service activity focused on kindness and giving.

    Milliken

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

    Holiday

  • Country Swing Dance Lessons

    Country swing lessons for beginner through advanced dancers, followed by social dancing and guided practice; no partner is needed.

    Balance Movement Yoga Studio, Greeley

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes

Tomorrow Saturday, November 14 12 events

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

  • Holiday Photos

    Families can pose for holiday portraits in a mini photo shoot and receive a digital image.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until noon

    Holiday

  • Kids Market Fair 2026

    Homeschooled youth entrepreneurs sell handmade goods and food, with holiday characters greeting shoppers and donations supporting Weld Food Bank.

    Greeley Recreation Center

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Festivals

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

    Windsor Library

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

    Free

  • LEGO 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 11:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Makerspace 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 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 3rd Annual Kids Market Fair

    A kids' market features handmade goods and food from homeschooled youth entrepreneurs, with Santa, a Grinch character, family photos and support for Weld Food Bank.

    Greeley Rec Center

    For kids, until 1 p.m.

    Festivals

  • PopUp Library @ Briggsdale Community Library Craft Fair

    The PopUp Library offers a stamp at a craft fair featuring antiques, crafts and a bake sale.

    Outreach/Mobile Services

    For families, until 2 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Paint Your Own Autumn Frog

    A beginner-friendly class where participants paint two mini frogs.

    Makers Mercantile & Studio, Greeley

    For families, until 12:30 p.m.

    Arts$27

  • Centennial State Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"

    Dancers perform ballet excerpts with a simple reading of the story between selections, for all ages.

    Erie Community Library

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

    MusicFree

  • LINC Family Storytime

    A family storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers uses songs, books and activities to build early literacy and a love of reading.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens & Teens

    Tweens and teens of all experience levels can play Dungeons & Dragons with help from a Dragon Master.

    Eaton Public Library

    For kids and teens, until 4 p.m.

    GamesFree

Sunday November 15 4 events

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

afternoon

  • Family LEGO Club

    Families build with provided LEGO bricks in a casual club focused on creativity and making friends.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    ClassesFree

Monday November 16 38 events

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

  • Erie 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.

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Music and Movement Storytime

    A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Twinkle Babies

    A storytime for babies features songs and stories, with tips for supporting healthy development.

    Mead Public Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Riverside Tales for Tots

    Storytime for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to build early literacy and listening skills.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers share stories, songs and fingerplays that build early literacy and listening skills.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Centennial Park Finders Seekers STEAM Storytime

    Preschoolers and caregivers explore everyday science through books, songs and hands-on activities at an interactive STEAM storytime.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 10:15 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Stay and Play

    Severance Library

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

    GamesFree

  • Centennial Park Family Storytime

    A family storytime features books, songs, fingerplays and movement, plus a take-home craft or activity.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Erie Family Storytime

    Books, songs and activities support early literacy at a storytime designed for toddlers and preschoolers, with all welcome.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Music and Movement Storytime

    A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Music and Movement

    Children and caregivers move together in a program that supports motor skills and early literacy, with activities geared toward young children.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    StorytimeFree

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Erie 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 1:45 p.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Operation 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 4 p.m.

    Theater

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Galeton Elementary School

    Browse books and media, pick up holds and use mobile library services, with materials for adults, teens and children.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 3:50 p.m.

    Free

  • Makerspace 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

  • After-School Collective

    An after-school series mixes games, art, experiments and presenters, with sessions encouraging creativity and connection.

    Severance Library

    For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Lego Engineers

    Windsor Library

    For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

    Windsor Library

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Kids 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

  • Tales to Tails

    Children and families can read aloud to a therapy dog through a partnership with Caring Canines.

    Eaton Public Library

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

    BooksFree

  • Kids' Yoga @ LINC

    Children stretch, breathe and move through story-inspired yoga, with parents welcome to join.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Level Up! (Mystery!)

    A program for elementary-aged kids offers changing activities, from movement games and creative projects to community adventures.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • Pokemon Club

    Pokémon fans play the trading card game with a Pokémon Professor on hand to offer guidance and answer questions.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Teen Writing Club: A Room of Your Own

    Teen writers work on their own projects, discuss creative writing and can share their work in an inclusive group.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Bubble Tea Social

    Teens learn to make bubble tea and socialize through games, conversation starters and photo booth fun.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    Free

evening

Tuesday November 17 44 events

All day

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

  • LINC Woodcarvers

    A woodcarving club gives novice and experienced carvers, sculptors and curious makers space to create, share and learn, with supplies provided.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids, teens and adults, until noon

    ArtsFree

  • Pre-opening open play sessions at LMP Greeley

    Open-play sessions let visitors explore LMP Greeley before its full opening.

    Greeley

    For kids and families, until noon

    Games$17.85

  • Centennial Park Music & Movement

    Children and parents or caregivers get up and move together in a program open to all ages.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Erie 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 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to support early literacy and listening skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and their caregivers share stories, songs and fingerplays that build early literacy and listening skills.

    Mead Public Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Music and Movement

    Children and caregivers move together in a program that supports motor skills and early literacy, with activities geared toward young children.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Riverside Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate fingerplays, songs, books and activities that support early literacy.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Read, Rhyme, and Romp

    Windsor Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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.

    Arts

  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

    An exhibit of Aims art faculty member H. Bryan Stinson's work, with an artist reception.

    Ed Beaty Hall , Art Gallery, Windsor

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

    Windsor Library

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

    Free

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree

  • ABC Animal Storytime

    A storytime focuses on a different alphabet letter each week and the animals associated with it.

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

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Storytime

    Stories, songs and activities promote early literacy for young children.

    Eaton Public Library

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

    BooksFree

  • PAWS 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 11:15 a.m.

    Free

  • Stay and Play

    Windsor Library

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

    GamesFree

  • Once Upon a Story

    Severance Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:15 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • 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

  • Erie Music & Movement

    Children and caregivers move together with instruments and activities that build motor skills and reinforce early literacy.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Family 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 babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Family Storytime

    Children and caregivers share stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early literacy skills.

    HPLD Library & Archive, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to support early literacy and listening skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Once Upon a Cuento

    A bilingual storytime for preschoolers and other ages features Spanish and English stories, songs and activities, plus a take-home craft.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Dance & Play (Tots)

    Toddlers get moving with silly stories, songs and dancing that support early literacy.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

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

    StorytimeFree

  • LINC Preschool Storytime

    Preschool storytime combines books, fingerplays, movement and activities that support early literacy and school readiness.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Operation 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 2 p.m.

    Theater

  • Makerspace 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

  • PAWS 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.

    Free

  • Bookmobile: Frederick

    A public bookmobile stop offers library checkouts and returns, computer use, printing and other library services.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Frederick

    For families, until 4:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Kids 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

  • Sensory friendly hours at Lil Monsters Playground

    Greeley

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

    Free

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Eaton Commons Park

    Browse books and media for adults, young adults and children, pick up holds, and use mobile library services.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • Pokemon Hang Out!

    Kids and tweens can talk Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and meet fellow fans; snacks are provided.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Tales 2 Tails

    Elementary-age independent readers practice reading aloud with a therapy dog, building literacy skills and confidence.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Intro to Crochet

    Participants learn to crochet with yarn and hooks provided.

    Grover Library

    For kids, teens and adults, until 6 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

  • Friends And Family Art Club

    Families and friends make a different art project, with elementary-age children and younger encouraged to attend with an adult.

    Erie Community Library

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

    Free

  • Paws to Read @ Carbon Valley

    Early readers practice reading aloud at their own pace to a certified therapy dog.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    BooksFree

Wednesday November 18 39 events

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.

  • Cuentos 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.

    StorytimeFree

  • Erie 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.

    StorytimeFree

  • Family 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.

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead 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.

    StorytimeFree

  • Centennial 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

  • Lil' STEAM

    Windsor Library

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

    ClassesFree

  • Babies and Books

    Severance Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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.

    Arts

  • LINC 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.

    BooksFree

  • Messy Art

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

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

    ArtsFree

  • Playdate 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

  • Stay and Play

    Severance Library

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

    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.

    Storytime

  • Erie 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.

    StorytimeFree

  • Twinkle 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

  • Centennial 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.

    StorytimeFree

  • LINC 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.

    BooksFree

  • Bookmobile: New Raymer-Pawnee Station

    A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

    Outreach/Mobile Services

    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.

    Free

  • Makerspace 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

  • PAWS 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.

    Free

  • Kids 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

  • Eaton 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.

    Free

  • LEGO 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.

    ClassesFree

  • Riverside Crafternoon

    A craft session welcomes all ages, with families welcome.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Threads

    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.

    ArtsFree

  • Operation 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

  • Tween RPG

    A role-playing game program provides instruction for newcomers, with dice provided.

    Windsor Library

    For kids, until 6 p.m.

    GamesFree

evening

  • 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

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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

  • Centennial Park Twinkle Babies

    A baby-focused storytime with songs and stories, plus guidance on supporting healthy development.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers with books, songs and actions that build early literacy and a love of reading.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies, with songs, books, fingerplays and activities that support early literacy.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Family Storytime

    A family storytime features books, songs and actions that support early literacy and a love of reading.

    Mead Public Library

    For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Riverside Family Storytime

    Children with caregivers enjoy books, songs and actions that support early literacy, in a storytime designed for children with longer attention spans.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Twinkle Babies

    A baby storytime offers songs, stories and tools for supporting healthy development.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • StoryWalk Storytime at Lakeview Park

    Lakeview Park, Windsor

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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.

    Arts

  • Pre-opening open play sessions at LMP Greeley

    Open-play sessions let visitors explore LMP Greeley before its full opening.

    Greeley

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

    Games$17.85

  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

    An exhibit of Aims art faculty member H. Bryan Stinson's work, with an artist reception.

    Ed Beaty Hall , Art Gallery, Windsor

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • LINC 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 10:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Youth Biz

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    ClassesFree

  • Makerspace 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 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies, with songs, books, fingerplays and activities that support early literacy.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers share stories, songs and fingerplays that build early literacy and listening skills.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies and toddlers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Operation 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 2 p.m.

    Theater

  • LINC 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 11:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • 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

  • Kids Crafts

    Children try simple crafts and practice gluing, cutting and coloring.

    Eaton Public Library

    For preschoolers and kids, until noon

    ArtsFree

afternoon

  • Makerspace Leaf Puzzles

    Visitors can make their own leaf puzzle at the makerspace.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until 3:30 p.m.

    Arts

  • Middle School Hangout

    A relaxed after-school hangout for middle schoolers features arts and crafts, video games, board games and time with friends.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For kids, until 3:45 p.m.

    Free

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

    Windsor Library

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Kids 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

  • No Bake Pies

    Families make festive mini pies without baking.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 4:30 p.m.

    OutdoorsFree

  • Turkey Cupcakes

    Children decorate turkey cupcakes for a Thanksgiving treat.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Let's Draw!

    A drawing workshop for young artists combines games and technique lessons with creating their own artwork.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Teens: Could You Survive Freerunner? A Sci-Fi Survival Challenge

    Teens design a sci-fi survival device with biological enhancements, then face an unexpected complication through creative activities and difficult choices.

    Mead Public Library

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Erie Family Storytime

    Books, songs and activities support early literacy at a storytime designed for toddlers and preschoolers, with all welcome.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 4:45 p.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Amazing Architecture Around the World

    Participants explore world landmarks through movement games and create their own architectural builds.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • LINC Teen Advisory Board

    Teens advise the library by sharing ideas, planning programs and influencing decisions about teen events and services.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5:45 p.m.

    BooksFree

evening

  • Crafty Crew: Pies

    Families create crafty pie entries for a contest, and the winner takes home a real pie.

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 6 p.m.

    Arts

  • Internet Safety and Student Well-Being

    Families learn about online risks and warning signs, and how to support students’ safety and well-being.

    Keenesburg

    For kids and families

  • Community Game Night

    Players gather to try games, roll dice, play cards and learn what a meeple is.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • 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.

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.