Things to do this week in Fort Collins, 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

  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

  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

  For families

  ArtsFree

6 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.

  Mobb Mountain Distillers

  until 10 p.m.

  MusicFree

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

  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

  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

  For families

  ArtsFree

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

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

  Free

10 a.m.

• Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library

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

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• No Retainer Required with Rachael Ardanuy

  An open legal Q&A lets business owners ask an attorney about formation, leases, contracts, licensing and other concerns.

  Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce

  until noon

  Free

• Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

  Old Town Library

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

  StorytimeFree

noon

• Outreach Fort Collins

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

1 p.m.

• Old Town Guitar Circle

  Acoustic guitar players of all levels play songs, explore techniques and jam together; mandolin, banjo and ukulele players are also welcome.

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• 100 Square Inches of Art 26

  An exhibition of small-scale artworks explores varied forms and styles within a 100-square-inch limit.

  3 Square Art

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5 p.m.

• 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

  For families, until 8 p.m.

  HolidayFree

7 p.m.

• Starry Sky Soiree with Northern Colorado Astronomical Society

  An open-house stargazing program offers telescope views of stars, galaxies and planets with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society.

  Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

  until 9 p.m.

  OutdoorsFree

• Open Mic/ Open Floor Night

  Community members can perform short, family-friendly acts or watch, with a silent auction fundraiser and refreshments.

  Front Range Classical Ballet Academy, 3501 S. Mason Unit #1

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  MusicFree

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

  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

  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

  For families

  ArtsFree

9 a.m.

• Holiday Village Craft Fair from 9am-2pm/ Soup & Pie Luncheon Served 11am- 1pm

  A craft fair offers jams and jellies, pickled beets, fresh-baked goods, gifts and crafts, alongside a soup-and-pie luncheon.

  Peace with Christ Lutheran Church

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  HolidayFree

9:30 a.m.

• Intro to Genetic Genealogy

  A genealogy presentation explains DNA test types, testing companies and how to choose tests for different research questions.

  Harmony Library

  For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

  HistoryFree

• Larimer Health Connect – Walk-In and Enroll Event

  Free one-on-one help with navigating and enrolling in health coverage, including Medicaid, CHP+ and marketplace plans.

  Harmony Library

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

• 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

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

  Free

10 a.m.

• Holiday Open House at Bath Garden Center

  An open house with gift and decoration shopping, sweet treats and apple cider.

  Bath Garden Center & Nursery

  until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• National Toy Store Day - A Party For YOU!

  A family party at an independent toy store with crafts, toy demos, slime, glitter tattoos and treats.

  Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys

  until 2 p.m.

  Free

• Weekend Toons

  The Lyric

  Free

• Council Tree All Ages Storytime

  Council Tree Library

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

  StorytimeFree

• Fort Collins Safe Zone Training

  Training builds knowledge of resources for LGBTQIA+ people and develops skills for allies, especially family members, community leaders and people in education or helping professions.

  Old Town Library

  For teens and adults, until 1 p.m.

  ClassesFree

11 a.m.

• Holiday Art Mart with NCN

  A market of handmade goods from local artists, with interactive activities, hot drinks and exhibits for shoppers.

  Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures

  until 5 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Global Tales: Mandarin

  A Mandarin-and-English children's storytime features music and hands-on crafts, welcoming all ages and people interested in Chinese culture.

  Council Tree Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until noon

  StorytimeFree

noon

• Scents & Stories

  Browse fragrances with help from a scent sommelier, sample chocolate and nonalcoholic bubbles, and find aura photography and readings available for a fee.

  Cherry on Top Bookshop

  until 6 p.m.

  HolidayFree

1 p.m.

• A Mouthful of Blood: Writing the History of the American West

  A writing workshop uses 19th-century primary sources to explore documentary poetics; all genres are welcome, and no historical-document experience is needed.

  Wolverine Farm Publick House

  until 4 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Crafternoon Tea

  Crafters bring their own knitting, crochet, sewing or other projects to work alongside others, with basic supplies, an experienced knitter for questions and hot tea.

  Council Tree Library

  For teens and adults, until 3 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• 100 Square Inches of Art 26

  An exhibition of small-scale artworks explores varied forms and styles within a 100-square-inch limit.

  3 Square Art

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

3:30 p.m.

• Ciclismo en invierno

  Council Tree Library

  For teens and adults, until 4:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

5 p.m.

• Ace Gillett's Winter Makers Market

  Shop handmade goods from local makers while enjoying a drink at this makers market.

  Ace Gillette's

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Flourish Holiday Market & Fundraiser for Realities For Children

  A holiday market offers shopping from local artists, jewelers and retailers, plus face painting, to raise funds for Realities For Children.

  Opera Galleria

  For families, until 9 p.m.

  HolidayFree

6 p.m.

• Live Music

  Local artists perform live music.

  Gilded Goat Brewing

  until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

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

  ArtsFree

9 a.m.

• Ginger and Baker Thanksgiving Market

  A market brings together local makers’ handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, home décor and holiday gifts.

  Ginger and Baker

  For families, until 2 p.m.

  HolidayFree

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

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

  Free

10 a.m.

• Holiday Open House at Bath Garden Center

  An open house with gift and decoration shopping, sweet treats and apple cider.

  Bath Garden Center & Nursery

  until 4 p.m.

  HolidayFree

• Weekend Toons

  The Lyric

  Free

noon

• Made on Sunday

  People of all ages can design a wooden coaster with paint pens and stencils, using autumn motifs or their own ideas.

  Fort Collins Welcome Center

  until 3 p.m.

  ArtsFree

1 p.m.

• Artsy Fartsy (for adults!): Beads!

  Adults make jewelry, bookmarks and other projects with beads in a library crafting session; supplies are provided.

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 4 p.m.

  ArtsFree

7 p.m.

• Geeks Who Drink

  Teams tackle a quiz spanning science, sports and pop culture, with audio and visual rounds.

  The Lyric

  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

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

  Free

10 a.m.

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library

  For preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Baby Storytime

  Harmony Library

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

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library

  For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Baby Storytime

  Harmony Library

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

  StorytimeFree

11:30 a.m.

• Chair Yoga

  Harmony Library

  For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

  Free

noon

• Outreach Fort Collins

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

1 p.m.

• Advance Care Planning with UCHealth

  Appointments help people document future medical-care wishes, with witnesses and notary services and documents shared with chosen local hospitals.

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 4 p.m.

  Free

4 p.m.

• Slow Flow Yoga

  A gentle Hatha and slow Vinyasa class combines mindful movement and stretching; it’s beginner-friendly and open to all levels.

  Old Town Library

  For teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

  Free

4:30 p.m.

• 2026 Thornton-Massa Lecture Series: Systems Biology of Root Development with Dr. Siobhan M. Brady

  Center for Creativity

  until 6:30 p.m.

  ClassesFree

6 p.m.

• Beer & Bingo

  Beer and bingo bring prize rounds to a kid- and dog-friendly taproom.

  Maxline Brewing

  until 8 p.m.

  Free

• Trivia Night!

  Trivia teams answer questions on general knowledge and weekly themes, plus photo and audio rounds, competing for prizes.

  Odell Brewing Company

  until 8 p.m.

  ArtsFree

• Old Town Book Club

  A public book-club discussion of Tayari Jones’s Kin.

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

• The Drop-In Story Lab

  A drop-in storytelling session teaches what makes a story work, with optional sharing of true personal stories and real-time feedback.

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

  ArtsFree

7 p.m.

• New Material Night!

  A comedy open mic welcomes performers to take the stage and audiences to watch.

  The Comedy Fort

  ArtsFree

9 p.m.

• There Will Be Gore

  A horror mystery movie screening offers concessions alongside the film.

  The Lyric

  until 11 p.m.

  FilmFree

All day

• 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

  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

  For families

  ArtsFree

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

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

  Free

10 a.m.

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library

  For preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

  Harmony Library

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

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town Baby Storytime

  Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

  Old Town Library

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

  StorytimeFree

11 a.m.

• Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

  Council Tree Library

  For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

• Harmony Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

  Children and their caregivers explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing and play in a storytime that supports early literacy.

  Harmony Library

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

  StorytimeFree

• Old Town Baby Storytime

  Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

  Old Town Library

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

  StorytimeFree

1:30 p.m.

• The Legacies of the American Revolution

  Historian Ruth Alexander discusses the American Revolution’s legacies and their meaning today, followed by a public discussion.

  Fort Collins Senior Center—Raintree

  until 3:30 p.m.

  HistoryFree

2 p.m.

• Tai Chi Chih

  An open-to-everyone Tai Chi Chih session centers on meditative movement.

  Harmony Library

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  Free

3:30 p.m.

• Friends of the Library Board Meeting

  Old Town Library

  until 6 p.m.

  Free

4:30 p.m.

• Poudre Libraries at TAC212: Junk Journals

  A teen activity explores the creative process and benefits of junk journaling.

  Teen Activity Center

  For kids and teens, until 6 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5 p.m.

• SMOK - Karaoke

  A karaoke night at SMOK BBQ pairs singing on stage with barbecue and beer.

  Foothills Shopping Center

  until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

• Teen Writers

  Harmony Library

  For kids and teens, until 6 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5:45 p.m.

• RUN CLUB

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

  Odell Brewing Company

  For families

  ArtsFree

6 p.m.

• Gulo Gulo Poetry Collective Workshops

  Poets take part in rotating workshops featuring writing prompts, peer critiques, featured-writer sessions, open mic, editing and performance.

  Wolverine Farm Publick House

  ArtsFree

• Maxline Trivia

  Six rounds of trivia cover a range of subjects.

  Maxline Brewing

  until 7:30 p.m.

  Free

• Trivia Tuesdays

  General and themed trivia put participants’ knowledge to the test.

  Breckenridge Brewery

  until 8 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

6:30 p.m.

• Trivia Tuesdays!

  Trivia hosted by Not Rocket Science Trivia offers gift-card prizes for the top three finishers.

  CooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub

  until 8 p.m.

  Free

7 p.m.

• Karaoke Club

  Karaoke singing hosted by Daphne Starr.

  The Lyric

  Free

• Trivia Night

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

  Gilded Goat Brewing

  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

  For families, until 8:30 p.m.

  Food & drinkFree

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

  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

  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

  For families

  ArtsFree

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

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

  Free

10 a.m.

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  Council Tree Library

  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

  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

  For adults, until 11:30 a.m.

  Free

11 a.m.

• Council Tree Baby Storytime

  Council Tree Library

  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

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

  StorytimeFree

noon

• Outreach Fort Collins

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 2 p.m.

  ClassesFree

1 p.m.

• Book Club for Mortals

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

  Old Town Library

  For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  BooksFree

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

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

  ArtsFree

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

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

  ClassesFree

5 p.m.

• 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

  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

  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

  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

  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.

  Food & drinkFree

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.

  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

  For families, until 8:30 p.m.

  Free

7 p.m.

• Live Music Wednesdays!

  CooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub

  until 9 p.m.

  MusicFree

9 p.m.

• Wild Card Wednesday

  A surprise film picked by staff and members screens outdoors.

  The Lyric

  Free