Things to do this week, free

9:30 a.m.

• Cuentos para Familia

  A Spanish-language storytime helps families practice early literacy through reading, singing and moving together.

  StorytimeRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10 a.m.

• Erie Twinkle Babies

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

  StorytimeErie Community LibraryFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10 a.m.

• Family Storytime

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

  StorytimeCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10 a.m.

• Centennial Park Playdate Café

  Caregivers chat and share a snack while little ones enjoy unstructured play.

  StorytimeCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

• Storytime Explorers (Tots)

  A toddler storytime pairs tales with hands-on STEAM and art activities for tinkering, play and learning.

  StorytimeFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Fitness Dance

  A dance workout focused on physical and mental health welcomes participants at all levels.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 11 a.m.

• Messy Art

  ArtsGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in JohnstownFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11 a.m.

• 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.

  StorytimeFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and familiesuntil 11 a.m.

• Tiny Tots Crafts: Fiber Stick Art

  Young children and caregivers make hanging stick art with twigs, yarn and paint while practicing fine motor skills and creativity.

  Makerspace, Estes ParkFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

• Babies and Books

  StorytimeSeverance LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  StorytimeCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Harmony All Ages Storytime

  StorytimeHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

  StorytimeOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

• Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers pairs books, songs and actions to build early literacy and listening skills.

  StorytimeErie Community LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

• Twinkle Babies

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

  StorytimeCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 11 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  GamesSeverance LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

11 a.m.

• Centennial Park Tales for Tots

  A toddler storytime uses books, songs and movement to build early literacy, followed by stay-and-play.

  StorytimeCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Storytime Explorers (Preschool)

  A preschool storytime pairs tales with hands-on STEAM and art activities for tinkering, play and learning.

  StorytimeFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeuntil 11:45 a.m.

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  StorytimeCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Harmony All Ages Storytime

  StorytimeHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

  Old Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

noon

• Shadowbox Creation

  Makers learn to design and cut with Cricut Design Space, then assemble a layered paper shadowbox.

  ArtsErie Community LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

• Outreach Fort Collins

  ClassesOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 2 p.m.

12:15 p.m.

• Composer Talk - Music: The Purest Art - Corigliano, Sibelius, Dvořák

  A CSU professor gives a lecture on Corigliano, Sibelius and Dvořák, composers featured in an upcoming Signature Concert.

  MusicOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 1:15 p.m.

• Composer Talks with Friends of the Symphony

  ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 1:15 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Music and Movement

  Caregivers and children make music together through songs, dancing, instrument play and group music-making.

  MusicEaton Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Playdate Cafe

  Caregivers relax over coffee or tea and can connect with staff and one another while their children enjoy unstructured play.

  StorytimeRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 3 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

• Teen LEGO Building (High Schoolers)

  High schoolers build and collaborate with LEGO, choosing free building or team projects with exclusive sets when available.

  GamesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor teensuntil 3:45 p.m.

3 p.m.

• Makerspace Open Studio

  A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

  ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

• A Year with Agatha: Hallowe'en Party Book Discussion

  A discussion of Agatha Christie’s Hallowe’en Party pairs the mystery with themed snacks and a take-home collectible mini book.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 4:30 p.m.

• 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, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

• Tween Dragon Slayers

  GamesEstes Park Memorial ObservatoryFreeFor kidsuntil 5:30 p.m.

• PAWS for Reading

  Children practice reading by reading aloud or telling a story to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to join.

  Severance LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 4:30 p.m.

• Snack and Craft

  A drop-in program for middle and high school students pairs a snack with a shrinky-dink craft.

  ArtsCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor kids and teensuntil 5:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

• 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 LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 4:50 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.

• Pocket Cat Sewing Workshop

  A beginner-friendly sewing workshop teaches basic skills while making a plush pocket cat that can hold pens or sit on a desk.

  ArtsFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 5:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Geoff Clark Acoustic

  Geoff Clark performs solo guitar and vocals, blending Americana, alt-country, folk and rock with Irish drinking songs.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• Connect With the Classics: Walden

  A casual book club discusses Thoreau’s Walden, a blend of natural history and philosophy, and welcomes readers new to classic literature.

  Wasson Board Room, Estes ParkFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.

• EMS Panel: What Happens When You Call 911?

  Emergency professionals explain what happens after a 911 call, who responds, ambulance destination options and emergency transportation, and answer participants’ questions.

  ClassesHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Big Chicas Don't Cry… They Read

  A book discussion of Big Chicas Don’t Cry explores culture, community and joy over pan y chocolate, with the author joining virtually.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.

• Fall Prep, Spring Ease: Essential Garden Chores to Complete Now

  A gardening session outlines key chores for gardeners, whether they’re experienced or just starting out.

  OutdoorsCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.

• Poetry Muse

  ArtsFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeuntil 7:45 p.m.

• New Belgium Run Club

  A run club takes runners on a roughly three-mile route.

  Food & drinkNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFree

• Common Ground

  CommunityWindsor LibraryFreeFor teensuntil 7 p.m.

• Reading Between the Headlines: A Conversation with Vanessa Otero

  Media Bias Chart creator Vanessa Otero explains how the chart was developed and how to use it to assess news sources and personal biases, followed by Q&A.

  Old Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Bingo Night at the Goat

  Bingo players compete for gift cards, beer, brewery merchandise and other prizes.

  Gilded Goat Brewing - Midtown, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 8:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

• Live Music Wednesdays!

  MusicCooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 9 p.m.

9 p.m.

• Wild Card Wednesday

  A surprise film picked by staff and members screens outdoors.

  The Lyric, Fort CollinsFree

All day

• AfroBohemian Home: An Installation by Zsudayka Nzinga

  An immersive gallery installation turns a room into a domestic space exploring Black American culture and the home as a source of strength and unity.

  ArtsGregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort CollinsFree

8:30 a.m.

• Citizenship Class: Advanced Morning

  A class for adult students preparing for the naturalization interview, with guidance on library resources.

  ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Citizenship Class: Beginning Morning

  A class for adult students preparing for the naturalization interview, with guidance on library resources.

  ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, Weld CountyFreeFor adultsuntil 10:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

• Centennial Park Twinkle Babies

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

  StorytimeCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10 a.m.

• 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.

  StorytimeErie Community LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10 a.m.

• Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

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

  StorytimeFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10 a.m.

• 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.

  StorytimeRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10 a.m.

• Twinkle Babies

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

  StorytimeCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10 a.m.

• Career Readiness for Adults

  A class covers online job searching and resume polishing, with individual computer support available afterward.

  ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor adultsuntil noon

• Brain Health Fitness by Ageless Grace

  A chair-based brain-and-body fitness program uses everyday movements to work on mobility, balance, memory and focus, for all ages and abilities.

  Harmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

• LINC Music & Movement

  Preschoolers and caregivers move together through an active storytime with stories and music that support motor skills and early literacy.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Cuentitos

  A Spanish-bilingual storytime for young children uses stories, songs and crafts to practice early literacy.

  StorytimeFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeuntil 10:45 a.m.

• Makerspace Open Studio

  A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

  ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

• Thursdays at the Library

  A drop-in program features changing activities such as stories, crafts, special events, presentations and community partnerships.

  Severance LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

• Old Town Outdoor Bilingual Storytime/Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

  StorytimeOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

• Centennial Park Music & Movement

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

  StorytimeCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

• Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

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

  StorytimeFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 11 a.m.

• Tales for Tots

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

  StorytimeCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 11 a.m.

• Fire Station Storytime

  A storytime with a children's librarian and volunteer firefighters is followed by a close look at fire engines and emergency equipment.

  StorytimeOffsite Event, Estes ParkFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:15 a.m.

• Homeschool Hangout- Calligraphy & Wax Seals

  Youth practice calligraphy with glass quills, make custom wax seals and decorate envelopes; beginners and experienced makers are welcome.

  Makerspace, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and teensuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Election Information With the League of Women Voters of Estes Park

  League of Women Voters volunteers provide information about elections, candidate forums, submitting ballots and voter registration.

  CommunityAtrium, Estes ParkFreeFor adultsuntil 12:30 p.m.

11 a.m.

• LINC Tales for Tots

  Toddlers and caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities that support early literacy, then take home a craft.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Babytime

  Pre-walkers and their grown-ups share songs, rhymes, lap bounces and a story, followed by open play.

  StorytimeGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in JohnstownFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil noon

• Kids Crafts

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

  ArtsEaton Public LibraryFreeFor preschoolers and kidsuntil noon

• Citizenship Class: Advanced Midday

  Adult students prepare for the naturalization interview and learn about library resources in a class offered with the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado.

  ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 1 p.m.

• Old Town Outdoor Bilingual Storytime/Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

  StorytimeOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Drop-in SpeakOut! Writing Workshop

  A drop-in writing workshop welcomes new and experienced writers to create and share poems, life stories, fiction, drama and lyrics.

  ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor teens and adultsuntil noon

• Moment on Mortality - Planning Ahead: The Gift of Preparation

  The program explores death anxiety, advance-planning tools, organizing important documents and starting conversations with loved ones.

  Council Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil noon

11:30 a.m.

• Free Tech Help

  Get help making sense of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices.

  ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 1 p.m.

noon

• Kevin Cook-Soft Shell, Great Length, and a Missing Toe

  A story brings together a vanishing catfish, a geographically famous frog, a soft-shell turtle, a three-toed bird and the origin of “skinny as a rail.”

  ClassesFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 2 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.

• One-on-One Genealogical Assistance

  Drop-in one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance is available from the Larimer County Genealogical Society.

  HistoryOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Write Effective Resumes

  A workshop covers resume-building practices to help job seekers show employers they can do the job.

  ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 4 p.m.

2:45 p.m.

• 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 BranchFreeFor kidsuntil 3:45 p.m.

3 p.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

• Young Scientists

  ClassesWindsor LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:15 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

• Craft Cafe

  Kids make hands-on crafts, explore their imagination and meet other kids.

  ArtsEaton Public LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:30 p.m.

• 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, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

• Become a Runway Rebel: Design, Sew and Upcycle

  A fashion program teaches design and sewing as students upcycle old clothes into a collection for a runway show.

  ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 6:30 p.m.

• BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Drop in Tech Help

  Library staff offer one-on-one help with personal devices and technology questions.

  ClassesCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 4:30 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

• Erie Family Storytime

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

  StorytimeErie Community LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 4:45 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

• Code Club

  Young participants of all skill levels explore beginner-friendly coding tools and take on hands-on challenges.

  ClassesErie Community LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 5:30 p.m.

• Poetry Is For Everyone

  A poetry workshop explores how narration, vivid imagery and prose-like language can shape poems into stories.

  BooksErie Community LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 6 p.m.

• Youth Biz Academy for Young Entrepreneurs

  Young people build business teams, practice financial calculations and learn business development and job-readiness skills through a hands-on entrepreneurship program.

  ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 6 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Alex Thoele Acoustic

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 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.

5:30 p.m.

• Adulting 101

  Windsor LibraryFreeFor teensuntil 7 p.m.

• Careers with NoCo Nautilus Youth Group

  LGBTQIA+ teens and allies meet in a supportive youth group, with a session on careers, resumes, cover letters and job skills.

  ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor kids and teensuntil 7:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Fort Lupton Cemetery Walk- Historical

  A cemetery stroll examines tombstone meanings and uncovers history about some of the people buried there.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeuntil 7 p.m.

• Modern Romantics Book Club

  Romance readers discuss a monthly book pick and share recommendations with the group.

  BooksCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.

• Young at Heart Book Club

  Readers of young adult literature and graphic novels discuss books ranging from fiction to nonfiction.

  BooksRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor teensuntil 7 p.m.

• Citizenship Class: Advanced Evening

  A class for adults preparing for the naturalization interview, with lessons on library resources.

  ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 8 p.m.

• Citizenship Class: Beginning Evening

  An adult class prepares students for the naturalization interview and teaches them about library resources.

  ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, Weld CountyFreeFor adultsuntil 8 p.m.

• Beers for Queers

  LGBTQ+ community members and allies gather to socialize and make friends.

  CommunityAvant Garde Aleworks, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• Bingo Thursdays

  Players compete in bingo for themed prizes, merchandise and gift cards.

  Food & drinkBreckenridge Brewery, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• The Positive Spin: Vinyl Record Night @ Mobb

  Listeners choose vinyl records for a host to play and can be entered to win prizes.

  MusicMobb Mountain Distillers, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 10 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

• Adult Social Chess Club

  Adults of all chess levels play socially, with an instructor available to help beginners and experienced players.

  Erie Community LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 7:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Thrusday Trivia Night

  Players answer trivia questions over beer, with beer prizes on the line.

  NightlifeHigh Brau Taphouse, GreeleyFreeuntil 9 p.m.

• Cribbage Tournament

  Players compete in a cribbage tournament for prizes.

  Food & drinkGilded Goat Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8:30 p.m.

• Forever Young Adult Book Club

  BooksHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

• Open Rehearsal - Music: The Purest Art - Corigliano, Sibelius, Dvořák

  An orchestra preview keeps the house lights on while showing how live music is prepared for the stage.

  MusicFort Collins SymphonyFreeuntil 8:15 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.

• Agave Underground - Trivia & Bingo

  Players compete in bingo and trivia for prizes.

  MusicFoothills, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• Weekly Trivia Night at Gilded Goat Brewing — Old Town Fort Collins

  Teams compete in pub trivia spanning pop culture, history, sports and wildcard categories for house prizes.

  Food & drinkGilded Goat Brewing Company - Downtown, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 9 p.m.

8 p.m.

• Six Demon Bag/Vertigo/Mapcap/hosted by Mars Birch "Live on the Lanes" 2nd Sundays @830 North

  MusicChipper's Lanes, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 11 p.m.

All day

• AfroBohemian Home: An Installation by Zsudayka Nzinga

  An immersive gallery installation turns a room into a domestic space exploring Black American culture and the home as a source of strength and unity.

  ArtsGregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort CollinsFree

• Art Market

  ArtsMugs Coffee Lounge, Fort CollinsFreeFor families

• Registration opens for November 11 Bound by Books

  Tweens and an adult mentor read and discuss a book together, try hands-on activities and make new friends.

  BooksCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor kids

9:30 a.m.

• Babies and Books

  StorytimeWindsor LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10 a.m.

10 a.m.

• LINC Twinkle Babies

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

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  ArtsGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in MillikenFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11 a.m.

• Wiggle Worms

  MusicEaton Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

• Makerspace Open Studio

  A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

  ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

• Stay and Play

  GamesWindsor LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

• Old Town Outdoor Mindful Movement Storytime

  StorytimeOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

• Farr Family Storytime

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

  StorytimeFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 11 a.m.

• Fire Station Storytime

  A storytime with a children's librarian and volunteer firefighters is followed by a close look at fire engines and emergency equipment.

  StorytimeOffsite Event, Estes ParkFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:15 a.m.

11 a.m.

• LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

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

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:45 a.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 11:30 a.m.

• Old Town Outdoor Mindful Movement Storytime

  StorytimeOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

noon

• Outreach Fort Collins

  ClassesOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 2 p.m.

1 p.m.

• A Matter of Balance Series - 60+ yrs.

  A series helps older adults reduce fear of falling, increase activity, and build strength and confidence through practical strategies.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

• Signs & Stories

  Families learn American Sign Language signs through stories, songs and rhymes, with activities supporting communication and early language development.

  StorytimeFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.

• Free Legal Housing Clinic with the Colorado Poverty Law Project

  A legal clinic offers tenants and mobile home owners one-on-one housing advice and guidance, with Spanish interpreters available on request.

  Old Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 4 p.m.

• Larimer County Judicial District's Self-Represented Litigant Coordinators (Sherlocks)

  Self-represented people can get help navigating the court system and finding appropriate forms, but not legal advice or advocacy.

  Old Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 4 p.m.

2 p.m.

• English Conversation Hour @ Riverside

  English learners of all skill levels practice speaking and listening through facilitated activities and conversation.

  BooksRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.

3 p.m.

• Beyond the Classroom: Manufacturing Challenge

  ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kidsuntil 4 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

• Face Painting Friday

  A face-painting session offers the chance to paint your own face, someone else's, or have yours painted.

  ArtsKersey LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 4:30 p.m.

• 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, EvansFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

• Teen Lounge

  A hangout for teens with video games, music and refreshments.

  GamesRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor teensuntil 4:45 p.m.

5 p.m.

• First Friday Art Walk

  A downtown showcase of local creativity, with businesses hosting art installations, creative activities and live experiences.

  ArtsGreeley Downtown Development AuthorityFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

  An art walk offers gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets, live music and hands-on art experiences.

  FestivalsVarious Locations, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

• Jon Pickett (Chain Station) Acoustic

  Jon Pickett performs solo as a singer-songwriter and one-man band, blending bluegrass with a range of musical influences.

  MusicThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie

  Max Wagner and Stu MacAskie play live jazz alongside gallery artwork, art demonstrations and show openings.

  ArtsEarthwood Collections, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 7 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.

• Return of the Corn Mothers

  A photographic exhibition honors women of Weld County’s agricultural heritage through portraits and collections of their biographies, philosophies and life stories.

  TheaterLydia and Robert Ruyle Gallery, GreeleyFreeuntil 7 p.m.

• Lucha Libre

  A photographer’s talk and exhibition explore Lucha Libre through images of wrestlers and custom-made masks.

  ArtsGreeley Creative Arts CenterFreeuntil 8 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Buster & The Boomers Live Music

  A live band performs alongside a Queen of Hearts raffle, with food and drinks available.

  FestivalsAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

• Friday Night Live Music

  Live music features Share The Road, Neilson & Nicholson, Random & True and guest artists.

  MusicAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• Queen of Hearts Drawing

  CommunityAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeuntil 7 p.m.

• First Friday Art Walk ™

  A self-guided art walk showcases a range of artistic styles for amateurs and art aficionados.

  ArtsDowntown Fort CollinsFreeuntil 9 p.m.

9 p.m.

• Karaoke Night

  A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.

  NightlifeLonigans, Estes ParkFreeuntil midnight

All day

• AfroBohemian Home: An Installation by Zsudayka Nzinga

  An immersive gallery installation turns a room into a domestic space exploring Black American culture and the home as a source of strength and unity.

  ArtsGregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort CollinsFree

8 a.m.

• Greeley Farmers' Market

  A farmers’ market features local food, flowers, handmade goods and more in a family-friendly setting.

  OutdoorsLincoln Park, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil noon

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.

9:30 a.m.

• Intermediate Genealogy Part 2

  A genealogy class helps researchers move beyond census and vital records to use land, immigration, court and other records in family-history research.

  HistoryHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 12:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Mead Library Grand Opening

  Mead Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, families and adultsuntil noon

• Teen Maker Mornings- Solder a Light-Up Animal

  Teens learn basic soldering while making a light-up animal or jack-o'-lantern, with projects for beginners through experienced makers.

  Makerspace, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and teensuntil noon

• 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.

• Saturday Cafe

  A coffeehouse-inspired gathering offers handmade caffeinated or decaffeinated drinks, books and games, with space for small projects and conversation.

  ArtsSeed & Sage Studio, Estes ParkFreeuntil noon

• Stove Prairie Fall Festival

  A mountain community festival features local crafts and food vendors, a school bake sale and activities for all ages, supporting Stove Prairie School.

  MusicStove Prairie Elementary, BellvueFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.

• Make & Mend

  A textile open studio for mending, upcycling and other fabric projects helps participants build skills to maintain their own clothes and accessories.

  ArtsAvenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.

• Weekend Toons

  A weekend morning cartoon screening includes an all-you-can-eat cereal bar.

  The Lyric, Fort CollinsFree

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

• Council Tree All Ages Storytime

  StorytimeCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

• Super Saturday Storytime

  Young children and caregivers hear stories, then try hands-on early-literacy activities such as crafts, sensory play and fine-motor challenges.

  Farr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

11 a.m.

• 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.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:30 a.m.

• MCHC After Party benefiting The Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins

  A benefit party for Fort Collins’ Cultural Enrichment Center features a lineup of performers and a DJ.

  MusicMusic City Hot Chicken - North, Fort CollinsFree

• Northern Colorado Pride 2026

  A Pride festival features local entertainment, food trucks, LGBTQ+ history exhibits, vendors, a kids' area and community-building activities.

  FestivalsFort Collins Senior CenterFreeFor familiesuntil 5 p.m.

• Oktoberfest at Bath Garden Center

  A family-focused Oktoberfest pairs soda flights and grilled brats, hot dogs and veggie dogs with pumpkin bowling, beanbag toss and kids' crafts.

  Bath Garden Center & Nursery, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 1 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

• Peeping Chicks

  Families can learn about chickens and hatching, visit chicks and incubating eggs, and make or take home a chick craft.

  ClassesCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers, kids and familiesuntil 12:15 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.

• Teen Dungeons & Dragons

  GamesWindsor LibraryFreeFor teensuntil 4 p.m.

• Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

  Adults, from newcomers to experienced players, play Dungeons & Dragons through collaborative storytelling, with all materials provided.

  GamesWindsor LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 4 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Backyard Chickening 101

  Learn how to set up a chicken coop, find chickens, design their home and care for healthy birds.

  Centennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeuntil 2:30 p.m.

• Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens & Teens

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

  GamesEaton Public LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 4 p.m.

• 85th Anniversary Bookmobile Tour- LINC

  A bookmobile visit celebrates Weld County's bookmobile service at a local library.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday Kids Club: Halloween Science with Mark

  A spooky Halloween science lab for young mad scientists shows boiling water and dry ice creating ghostly fog, shrieking metals and bubbling monster potions.

  Makerspace, Estes ParkFreeFor kidsuntil 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Pokemon Hang Out!

  Elementary school kids gather to talk Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and meet other fans.

  GamesErie Community LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 2:45 p.m.

• Investing Basics: Beginner Guide to Investing

  A beginner investing guide covers setting goals, choosing accounts and investments, assessing risk, building a portfolio and understanding fees.

  Farr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.

• Move to the Latin Beat

  A dance workshop for teens and adults features beginner-friendly instruction, vibrant music and an exploration of Latin cultural traditions.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• Riichi Mahjong - Beginner's Saturday

  A beginner-focused gathering introduces Japanese mahjong, with teaching and game equipment provided.

  ArtsStodgy Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 5 p.m.

3 p.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 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.

6 p.m.

• Live Music

  Local artists perform live music.

  MusicGilded Goat Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.

9 p.m.

• Karaoke Night

  A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.

  NightlifeLonigans, Estes ParkFreeuntil midnight