Food & drink this week, for kids

5:30 p.m.

• Pasta from Scratch Cooking Class: Pumpkin Gnocchi

  A hands-on class teaches scratch pasta-making with pumpkin gnocchi, salad, turkey meatballs, sage-brown-butter sauce, and French apple cake.

  ArtsGinger and Baker, Fort Collins$99For familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

• RUN CLUB

  A group run welcomes all activity levels, including walkers and faster runners, and allows dogs.

  ArtsOdell Brewing Company, Fort CollinsFreeFor families

7 p.m.

• Trivia Night

  A trivia night lets players test their knowledge for beer tokens, gift cards and other prizes.

  Food & drinkGilded Goat Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 9 p.m.

• Weekly Bingo

  Free bingo features rounds with chances to win pizza slices or drinks, plus a final-round pizza prize.

  Food & drinkSlyce’s Speak Cheesy Lounge, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

• Snack Club

  A taste test compares as many Pringles flavors as possible to choose the top flavor.

  OutdoorsRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor familiesuntil 5 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Handcrafted Pumpkin Pasta & Autumn Harvest Workshop

  A hands-on cooking workshop teaches fresh pumpkin pasta from scratch, served with sausage and wild mushroom cream sauce, salad, focaccia and cannoli.

  ClassesFarm Fusion, Fort CollinsFor families

5:30 p.m.

• Plant Based Italian Cooking Class

  A hands-on class teaches plant-based cooking through caponata, mushroom ragù and apple-lemon cake, then serves the meal participants prepare.

  ArtsGinger and Baker, Fort CollinsFor familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Steep and Sip: Tea of the Month

  A take-home tea sampler includes honey sticks, a flavor profile and brewing instructions; the type of tea varies.

  OutdoorsKersey LibraryFreeFor kids, teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.

5 p.m.

• All Abilities Open Mic Nights

  An inclusive open mic and karaoke night welcomes people of all ages, abilities and communication styles, with adaptations, lyrics and accompaniment provided.

  MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

• First Friday Art Walks Free Live Music

  An art walk pairs local art with live performances by local musicians.

  MusicLittle Man Ice Cream, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 10 p.m.

11 a.m.

• 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.

  HolidayFarm Fusion, Fort CollinsFor families

5 p.m.

• Music at the Mothership

  A live music series features a curated lineup and free performances on an outdoor lawn.

  MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

9 a.m.

• Larimer County Farmers' Market

  A farmers’ market anniversary celebration highlights local farmers and fresh Colorado-grown food, with special events planned.

  MusicOld Town Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 1 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Elk Fest

  A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.

  FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

11 a.m.

• Breckenridge Brewery Oktoberfest

  An Oktoberfest celebration features a stein-holding competition, Märzen beer, an ice cream pairing with Ben & Jerry’s, prizes and live music.

  MusicBreckenridge Brewery, Fort CollinsFor familiesuntil 8 p.m.

noon

• Football Game Day: Smith Alumni Center & Ram Walk Tailgate

  Game-day gatherings feature live music, football broadcasts, food trucks, a team-and-band Ram Walk and a parade.

  Food & drinkSmith Alumni Center (northeast corner of Canvas Stadium)Ram Walk Tailgate (Intramural Field 2, along Meridian Ave)Fort Collins, COFreeFor familiesuntil 3:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Spooky Sourdough 101 Workshop

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

  ClassesFarm Fusion, Fort CollinsFor families

2 p.m.

• Riverside Fall Festival ft. Lid Dixon AT RIVERSIDE COLORADO

  A fall festival features pumpkin painting, seasonal drinks, a scavenger hunt, live music by Lid Dixon, a community bake-off, ghost stories and an outdoor Beetlejuice screening.

  MusicRiverside Colorado, BellvueGA - $13For familiesuntil 8 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Sean Flynn Acoustic

  A roots-based guitarist plays groove-focused music that puts the song first.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Elk Fest

  A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.

  FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

11 a.m.

• B/AACC Homecoming Legacy Brunch: Celebrating 50 Years

  A homecoming brunch hosted by the Black/African American Cultural Center and CSU Alumni Association celebrates the center’s legacy.

  ArtsLory Student Center Grand Ballroom, Fort CollinsFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Peas and Thank You: Free Produce and Vegetable Garden Share

  People can share homegrown fruits and vegetables or pick up free food, while Master Gardeners answer gardening questions.

  Food & drinkHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor families and adultsuntil 3 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Sunday Fun-day!

  Denny Driscoll performs while guests can enjoy wine, wine slushies, a food and charcuterie menu, and paella made on site.

  ArtsSnowy Peaks Winery, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 5 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Sunday dinner live music

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

  NightlifeLonigans, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.