The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 60° in Fort Collins at 5:10 PM. Forecast high 67, low 35.

Classes this week, for kids

Today Thursday, November 12 6 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

afternoon

  • 2026 Norm Evans Lecture & Film Screenings

    A keynote by Indigenous affairs leader Ernest House Jr. is followed by documentaries on Indigenous relationships with land and water and audience Q&As.

    Lory Student Center Theatre, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 7:30 p.m.

    Film

  • Science Fun

    Third- and fourth-graders explore science through activities, games and experiments.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree

evening

  • Pie Masterclass: Pumpkin and Apple

    A hands-on baking class covers flaky pie crust, pumpkin and apple fillings, whipped cream and pumpkin spice truffles, with baked goods and recipes to take home.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Holiday$99

  • Tarot with NoCo Nautilus Youth Group

    LGBTQIA+ youth and allies can get tarot readings, learn to read tarot or make their own cards at a youth drop-in group.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    ArtsFree

  • Films for Fish Movie Event

    A fly-fishing film screening raises money for CPRW’s work in the Poudre River wilderness and waterways.

    St. Peter's Fly Shop, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    Food & drink$20

Tomorrow Friday, November 13 20 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mad Science

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

    Grover Library

    For kids and teens, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

  • 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

evening

  • Paint Your Own Autumn Frog

    A workshop for beginners to paint two small autumn frogs, with instruction and materials provided.

    Petrichor Collective Studios, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    Holiday$26

  • 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

Saturday November 14 14 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

  • 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

  • Gluten Free Fall Baking Class

    A hands-on class teaches gluten-free versions of biscuits, pumpkin spice coffeecake and fig frangipane bars, with participants enjoying what they bake.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 1 p.m.

    Holiday$99

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

afternoon

  • Family History Book Club with Prickle Magic

    A partner-read book club explores family history through Prickle Magic, then visits a honey store’s immersive hive room.

    Sheala Dawn Henke, Fort Collins

    For families, until 3:30 p.m.

    Arts

  • 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

Sunday November 15 7 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

  • 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

  • Kid's Fall Baking Camp

    Kids get hands-on baking instruction and make snickerdoodles, pumpkin cheesecake brownies and apple hand pies, then enjoy what they’ve cooked.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 1 p.m.

    Classes74

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

  • Sourdough 101 Workshop

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

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families

    Classes

  • 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

  • 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 19 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Tuesday November 17 11 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Once Upon a Story

    Severance Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:15 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

  • Clearview Homeschooler's Academy

    Windsor Library

    For kids, teens and families, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Sourdough 101 Workshop

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

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families

    Classes

  • 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

evening

  • The Moth Storytelling Workshop Slam and Keynote Address

    Graduate students share personal stories developed in The Moth’s storytelling workshop, followed by a keynote on its methods and applying them to research and communication.

    Lory Student Center Theatre, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes

Wednesday November 18 9 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

  • 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

  • Lil' STEAM

    Windsor Library

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

    ClassesFree

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

  • 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

  • Makerspace Mini: Learn the Cricut Machine

    A library makerspace session focuses on designing a custom vinyl sticker with a Cricut cutting machine.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    ClassesFree

  • 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

evening

  • 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

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.