Things to do this week, free

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.

  Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Colorado Community Threads: Reflections on Place and People.

  Textile artists from across Colorado share perspectives on the state’s history, places and sense of community.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

• Museum Exhibition | Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making

  An exhibition examines how kimono materials have shaped the garment’s place in fashion history and why it still matters today.

  Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

  For families

  ArtsFree

8:15 a.m.

• Bookmobile: Stoneham Post Office

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

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

  until 9:15 a.m.

  BooksFree

8:30 a.m.

• SBDC Network Power Hour

  A networking session for small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs features a guest expert, a business topic, and time for discussion and connection.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For adults, until 9:30 a.m.

  Free

9:30 a.m.

• NOCO Moms Together

  A moms’ group offers conversation, advice, coffee and breakfast, with childcare provided; mothers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

  Gathering Place, Fort Collins

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

  Free

• 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

• Maximize your Business- Meet with an SBDC Business Advisor!

  Small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can meet with an SBDC advisor for free, confidential business counseling.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For adults, until 1:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

9:45 a.m.

• 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

10 a.m.

• Tiny Tots Crafts at the YMCA: Mushroom Plate Art

  Children ages 3 to 5 paint tiny ceramic mushroom plates and make paper-plate art in a story-inspired craft program for them and their caregivers.

  YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center, Estes Park

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

  Free

• 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

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town All Ages Storytime

  Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Sewing 101: Refillable Drawer Sachet

  Beginners learn basic sewing-machine skills while making a refillable sachet in this hands-on class.

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

• 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

• Storytime Explorers (Tots)

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

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Fitness Dance

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

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For adults, until 11 a.m.

  Free

• 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

10:30 a.m.

• Stay and Play

  Severance Library

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

  GamesFree

• 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

• Resume and Job Search Help

  Get hands-on help with resumes, LinkedIn profiles, job searches and interview skills, for all experience levels.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  until 11:30 a.m.

  ClassesFree

11 a.m.

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town All Ages Storytime

  Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 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

• Storytime Explorers (Preschool)

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

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  until 11:45 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Bookmobile: New Raymer-Pawnee Station

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

  Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

  For families, until noon

  BooksFree

noon

• Outreach Fort Collins

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• 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

1 p.m.

• Gratitude Yoga

  An adults-only yoga session encourages participants to bring their own mats.

  Severance Library

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  Free

• Book Club for Mortals

  A book group discusses end-of-life themes and *The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot*.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

• 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

• Art Makers- Pipe Cleaner Flowers

  An arts-and-crafts class invites experienced crafters and newcomers to explore different mediums and create, with materials provided.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Genealogy Drop-in

  An expert genealogist answers questions and offers guidance to people researching family history, including those unsure where to begin.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  Free

• Mahjong Meetup

  Mahjong players gather for self-guided open play, bringing sets or cards if they have them or meeting other players.

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  GamesFree

1:15 p.m.

• 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

1:30 p.m.

• Google Forms: Create Surveys & Collect Data Easily

  A lesson covers creating surveys, quizzes and forms in Google Forms, then collecting responses and analyzing results.

  LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

  For teens and adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

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.

  Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 3 p.m.

  StorytimeFree

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.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  For teens, until 3:45 p.m.

  GamesFree

3 p.m.

• 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

3:15 p.m.

• Kids in the Kitchen

  Severance Library

  For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

3:30 p.m.

• Snack and Craft

  Middle and high school students can drop in for a snack and make travel games.

  Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

  ArtsFree

• 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

4 p.m.

• 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

• 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

• Create with Canva

  Participants create a party invitation, holiday letter or meeting flyer.

  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

  For adults, until 5 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

• 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

• Holiday Nails: Harvest Edition

  Make autumn-inspired nail art with seasonal colors and designs such as pumpkins, leaves and sweater textures.

  Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

  until 6 p.m.

  ArtsFree

4:15 p.m.

• 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

4:30 p.m.

• Teen & Tween Cooking & Culture: American Thanksgiving

  Tweens and teens prepare Thanksgiving favorites while exploring the holiday’s history, customs and evolution.

  Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Park

  For kids and teens, until 7 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Tween RPG

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

  Windsor Library

  For kids, until 6 p.m.

  GamesFree

5 p.m.

• Geoff Clark Acoustic

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

  The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

  until 8 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Common Ground

  Windsor Library

  For teens, until 7 p.m.

  GamesFree

• Your Carbs Are Under Threat: Protecting Wheat from the Devastating Wheat Stem Sawfly

  A presentation explores wheat stem sawfly and research into sustainable ways to manage the pest and protect wheat production.

  Fort Collins Welcome Center

  until 6:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

5:30 p.m.

• Let's Talk in Spanish

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 6:15 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Become a Teen Science Café Leader: Information Session

  Aspiring Teen Science Café leaders learn about the role, its mission and time commitment, with time for questions.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For teens, until 6:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• Lectores

  Spanish reading classes for children raised speaking Spanish at home build fluency and comprehension through guided reading, word practice, games and storytelling.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For kids, until 7 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Riichi Mahjong 101

  A beginner-friendly introduction to Japanese riichi mahjong covers the tiles, building a winning hand and how to play, with no experience needed.

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  ArtsFree

• Colorado Heritage: Beadwork of the Ute People

  Explore traditional Ute beadwork as a way to learn about Ute culture and history; intended for teens and adults.

  Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

  ArtsFree

6 p.m.

• New Belgium Run Club

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

  New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort Collins

  Food & drinkFree

• 👣 BIGFOOT, BEER & BINGO! 🍻

  A boozy bingo night pairs craft beer with bingo games and prizes in a Bigfoot-themed event.

  The Barrel, Estes Park

  until 9 p.m.

  NightlifeFree

• Eerie Reads Horror Book Club

  Adults meet in person to discuss horror fiction and share opinions about what they’ve read.

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 7 p.m.

  BooksFree

• Fact and Fiction Adult Book Club

  An adult book group explores fact and fiction, truth and storytelling through discussion of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous.

  HPLD Library & Archive, Greeley

  For adults, until 7 p.m.

  BooksFree

• 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

6:30 p.m.

• 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

• Bingo Night at the Goat

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

  Gilded Goat Brewing - Midtown, Fort Collins

  For families, until 8:30 p.m.

  Free

7 p.m.

• Live Music Wednesdays!

  CooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub, Fort Collins

  until 9 p.m.

  MusicFree

9 p.m.

• Wild Card Wednesday

  A surprise film picked by staff and members screens outdoors.

  The Lyric, Fort Collins

  Free