The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Food & drink this week, for kids

Today Thursday, November 12 5 events

afternoon

  • Estes Chamber of Commerce - Community Gumbo

    A community dinner serves Louisiana-style gumbo with bread and butter, with dine-in and takeout options.

    Tavern at the Legion, Estes Park

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

    Community

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

  • Drag Bingo at OBC

    Drag bingo features bingo calls, prizes, dance numbers, beer and wine.

    Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    Music$10
  • 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

  • Trivia

    Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

Tomorrow Friday, November 13 4 events

morning

  • Lil' Bites

    Severance Library

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

    Food & drinkFree

afternoon

evening

  • Bad Luck Club

    Guests can get tarot readings, mini color lash extensions and custom charms, try woodland drinks, and play a game to catch good luck and dodge bad omens.

    Tadpoles Boba, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    HolidayFree

Saturday November 14 4 events

morning

  • 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
  • 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, Weld County

    For families, until 2 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

Sunday November 15 4 events

morning

  • Sunday Brunch at MacGregor Chophouse

    A brunch service features prepared favorites, cocktails, a Bloody Mary bar and a mimosa flight.

    MacGregor Chophouse, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • 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

  • 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

evening

  • Sunday dinner live music

    A family-friendly event combines storytelling and live music with food and craft cocktails.

    Lonigans, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

    NightlifeFree

Monday November 16 1 event

afternoon

  • 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

Tuesday November 17 4 events

afternoon

  • 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

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

  • 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

Wednesday November 18 3 events

afternoon

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

  • Courtlyn's Psychedelic Gospel

    A supergroup blends jam and bluegrass with improvisations, soulful harmonies and virtuosic picking, taking traditional sounds into new territory.

    Avogadro's Number, Fort Collins

    For families

    MusicGA - $18

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 2 open

to Nov 22

  • Estes Park Restaurant Week

    A dining event invites people to explore local restaurants and their culinary experiences.

    Various - see website, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    Festivals

to Dec 13

  • Estes Park Quota Festival of Trees

    A holiday tree display opens with Santa photos, cookies and cocoa, supporting Estes Park Quota as a fundraiser.

    The Estes Park Resort

    For kids and families

    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.