Things to do this week in Larimer County, free

Today Sunday, November 1 1 event

All day

  • Family Art Challenge

    Families pick up art kits, complete a project for a library display and compete for a gift card for a family outing.

    Windsor Library

    For families

    ClassesFree

Tomorrow Monday, November 2 18 events

morning

  • 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

  • "Pots and Paint"

    An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

    Art Center of Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Harmony Baby Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • 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, Fort Collins

    For teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • Teens Cook

    Windsor Library

    For teens, until 6 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

evening

  • Monthly Writing Group

    Writers, aspiring writers and others interested in writing share finished or in-progress work and exchange feedback across genres.

    Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies - Library, Estes Park

    For adults, until 7 p.m.

    Free
  • Board Game Night at The Legion

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    until 8:45 p.m.

    NightlifeFree

  • Beer & Bingo

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

    Maxline Brewing, Fort Collins

    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, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • New Material Night!

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

    The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree

  • There Will Be Gore

    A horror mystery movie screening offers concessions alongside the film.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    until 11 p.m.

    FilmFree

Tuesday November 3 25 events

All day

morning

  • 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

  • Stay and Play

    Windsor Library

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

    GamesFree

  • 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, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Old Town Baby Storytime

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

evening

  • SMOK - Karaoke

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

    Foothills Shopping Center, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Pub Trivia Night

    Peculier Ales, Windsor

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    GamesFree
  • Queer & Crafty Movie Night: A Nice Indian Boy

    Adults can work on their own crafts or try a provided project while watching A Nice Indian Boy, in an inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people and allies.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • 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

  • Teen DIY

    Chill Potz- 1215 Main Street, Unit H, Windsor, CO

    For teens, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • 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, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree
  • Maxline Trivia

    Six rounds of trivia cover a range of subjects.

    Maxline Brewing, Fort Collins

    until 7:30 p.m.

    Free
  • Trivia Tuesdays

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

    Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Trivia Tuesdays!

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

    CooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Free

  • Rock Cut Trivia

    A trivia night with changing categories and usually picture and music rounds, hosted by Ashley.

    Rock Cut Brewing Company, Estes Park

    until 9 p.m.

    CommunityFree
  • Xtreme Bar Bingo

    Bar bingo with drinks and prizes.

    Bogey's Sport Bar, Estes Park

    until 9 p.m.

    Free
  • Karaoke Club

    Karaoke singing hosted by Daphne Starr.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Free
  • 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
  • Trivia Tuesday

    Free trivia with prizes for winners and monthly theme nights.

    Swing Station, Laporte

    Free
  • 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 4 27 events

All day

morning

  • 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

  • Tiny Tots Crafts at YMCA: Fall Leaf Crowns & Bracelets

    Young children make nature-inspired fall crowns and bracelets from leaves, flowers, paper and tape in a library program designed for them and their caregivers.

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

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers

    Free
  • Lil' STEAM

    Windsor Library

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

    ClassesFree
  • Hit List Reading Club

    A book club discusses Theo of Golden, about a stranger who buys coffeehouse portraits to trade back to locals for their personal stories.

    Windsor Library

    For adults, until 11 a.m.

    BooksFree
  • Harmony All Ages Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Messy Art

    Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Johnstown

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

    ArtsFree

afternoon

  • Tween Dragon Slayers

    Tweens learn to play Dungeons & Dragons while exploring their imaginations and building teamwork and problem-solving skills.

    Estes Park Memorial Observatory

    For kids, until 5:30 p.m.

    GamesFree
  • Snack and Craft

    A drop-in craft session for middle and high school students, with snacks and supplies for making comics and flip books.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

    ArtsFree

  • Makerspace Mini: Laser Cutter 101

    Adults learn laser cutter and engraver basics, then create a laser-engraved project.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 5 p.m.

    ClassesFree

evening

  • Día de los Muertos

    A community Día de los Muertos celebration honors traditions and remembers people and stories shaping the community, with themed crafts for attendees.

    Estes Park Events Complex - Event Center

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, families and adults, until 7 p.m.

    CommunityFree
  • 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
  • When the shoe fits…everyone: How adaptive footwear can open new possibilities for independence, participation, and outdoor adventure

    An interactive, hands-on look at adaptive footwear and inclusive design, with prototypes, materials and activities exploring how products can widen access to everyday life and outdoor adventure.

    Fort Collins Welcome Center

    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

  • Music Trivia at The Lyric

    Music trivia hosted by local musicians features questions across genres, a guest musician’s live performance and prizes.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Free
  • New Belgium Run Club

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

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort Collins

    Food & drinkFree
  • Paper People: Zines & Booklets

    A relaxed paper-craft meetup offers basic supplies and an easy tutorial for a different paper project each time, with space to create and connect.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • 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

  • Wild Card Wednesday

    A surprise film picked by staff and members screens outdoors.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Free

Thursday November 5 28 events

All day

morning

  • 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 Collins

    For adults, until 10:30 a.m.

    Free
  • 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

  • Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.

    Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Old Town Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Babytime

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

    Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library in Johnstown

    For babies and toddlers, until noon

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • Larimer Chorale: Carmina Burana

    A pre-concert talk with Larimer Chorale director Mike Krueger explores the music and stories behind upcoming performances, with live and recorded examples.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 1:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • One-on-One Genealogical Assistance

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

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 3 p.m.

    HistoryFree

  • Young Chautauqua Club

    Young people research historical figures, create costumes and rehearse presentations before bringing their figures to life in community performances; adults can participate too.

    Estes Park Middle School

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

    ClassesFree

evening

  • Letter Writing with NoCo Nautilus Youth Group

    A youth group for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies writes letters and makes art for care packages supporting trans people.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    ArtsFree

  • Beers for Queers

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

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    CommunityFree
  • Bingo Thursdays

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

    Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree
  • 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, Fort Collins

    until 10 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • Poudre Pub Talk | The Heart & Science of Homebrewing

    A homebrewing talk explores flavor experimentation and brewing techniques, for people curious about the craft.

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Fort Collins

    until 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Mugs Trivia

    A trivia night pairs drinks and prizes with a limited-edition mocktail.

    Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

    until 9 p.m.

    Free
  • Trivia

    Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

Friday November 6 23 events

All day

morning

  • Babies and Books

    Windsor Library

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

    StorytimeFree
  • 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

  • Holiday Pottery Market

    At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

    Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    HolidayFree
  • Stay and Play

    Windsor Library

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

    GamesFree
  • Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Messy Me at Harmony

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For babies and toddlers, until 10:45 a.m.

    ArtsFree

  • "Pots and Paint"

    An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

    Art Center of Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • Friday Live Music: Lost Penny

    Lost Penny plays a live set at Snowy Peaks Winery.

    Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park

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

    ArtsFree

evening

  • FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

    A self-guided walking tour explores local art, with gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets and live music along the route.

    Various Locations, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

    FestivalsFree
  • Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie

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

    Earthwood Collections, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Friday Night Live Music

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

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree
  • Queen of Hearts Drawing

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    until 7 p.m.

    CommunityFree
  • First Friday Art Walk ™

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

    Downtown Fort Collins

    until 9 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • TwoScoops At The Caldwell - Presented by Mishawaka

    DJ TwoScoops plays open-format sets spanning disco, house, hip-hop, breaks, UK garage and bass.

    The Caldwell, Fort Collins

    MusicFree
  • HOSS

    HOSS performs soulful music alongside cocktails in a speakeasy lounge.

    Estes Perk, Estes Park

    until 9 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Karaoke Night

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

    Lonigans, Estes Park

    until midnight

    NightlifeFree

Saturday November 7 28 events

All day

morning

  • Free Movie & Story Time- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    A story time precedes an animated Winnie-the-Pooh movie about Pooh and friends enjoying their days together and singing through adventures.

    Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until noon

    ArtsFree
  • Using the MyHeritage Website

    A presentation tours MyHeritage's genealogy databases and research tools, including building family trees, exploring DNA data and using its Family Tree Builder software.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

    HistoryFree
  • 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

  • Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for babies, toddlers and caregivers features rhymes, songs, movement and play.

    Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Saturday Cafe

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

    Seed & Sage Studio, Estes Park

    until noon

    ArtsFree
  • Holiday Pottery Market

    At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

    Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    HolidayFree
  • Wildcraft Markets Opening Day

    The indoor market opens with 100 or more local vendors offering winter produce, meats, coffee, bread and handmade goods, plus live music and family activities.

    Foothills Shopping Center, Fort Collins

    For families, until 2 p.m.

    MarketsFree
  • Weekend Toons

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Free
  • Learn to Homebrew Day

    A homebrewing outreach event brings brewing enthusiasts together to share their craft and introduce people to homebrewing.

    Brew Fort Homebrew & Winemaking Supply, Fort Collins

    until 2 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree
  • Council Tree All Ages Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree
  • Holiday Shoppe

    A holiday shop offers locally handcrafted gifts, from stocking stuffers and home décor to surprises for friends and family.

    The Old Gallery, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    CommunityFree

  • Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.

    Wasson Board Room, Estes Park

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

    StorytimeFree

  • "Pots and Paint"

    An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

    Art Center of Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Symphony and Stories for Children

    Symphony musicians bring music and storytelling to a short adventure for young children and their caregivers.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

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

    ArtsFree

afternoon

  • Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

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

    Windsor Library

    For adults, until 4 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Saturday Kids Club at YMCA: Mad Science with Mark

    A kids' science session explores gallium's unusual properties and aerogel, a lightweight material NASA uses to catch comet dust.

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

    For kids, until 2 p.m.

    Free

  • Curators' Gallery Tour: imagiNation

    Curators guide a gallery tour exploring how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia.

    Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

    For families, until 2:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Get Your Advance Directives Done

    A class explains advance directives for future medical care and prepares participants for conversations with loved ones; document completion and notarization are offered afterward.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 3:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Riichi Mahjong - Beginner's Saturday

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

    Stodgy Brewing, Fort Collins

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

  • King Stafford Duo

    An acoustic duo plays rock, folk, country and pop favorites from yesterday and today, alongside original songs.

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • A 90's night w/ 'The POGs'

    The POGs play ’90s alternative-rock covers drawn from artists and genres across the decade.

    Chipper's Lanes, Fort Collins

    until 10:30 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Karaoke Night

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

    Lonigans, Estes Park

    until midnight

    NightlifeFree

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 13 open

to Nov 2

  • Old Town Library What's Your Vote Mock Election

    Children cast a ballot in a mock election with fictitious candidates and parties, learning about civic engagement and the voting process.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free
  • What's Your Vote Mock Election-Council Tree Library

    A mock election helps school-age kids learn about civic engagement and voting, with fictitious candidates, parties and displays to explore before casting a ballot.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free
  • What's Your Vote Mock Election-Harmony Library

    A mock election helps school-age kids learn about civic engagement and voting, with fictitious candidates, parties and displays to explore before casting a ballot.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For kids

    Free

to Nov 8

to Dec 13

  • Of a Feather

    Selected works from the collection explore birds’ cultural and visual significance, from ceremonial masks of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to folk art of the Americas.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree
  • Ralph Steadman And Another Thing

    Illustrations and artworks showcase Ralph Steadman’s collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson, literary classics, children’s books and social commentary.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree
  • Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

    A retrospective of a British illustrator features more than 140 original artworks and prints, including Gonzo illustrations, political commentary and children’s books.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree

to Dec 16

  • Open Mic Night

    Musicians, poets and other performers take the mic at a live open mic hosted by local musician Max Miller.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    MusicFree

to Dec 19

to Dec 29

  • Vinyl Night

    Guests can bring records to have them played during a taproom vinyl session.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    CommunityFree

to Apr 2

to May 15

to Oct 1

  • We the People: Voices of Democracy

    Posters by Shepard Fairey and selections from CSU’s poster collection explore democracy, civic expression and the relationship between art and activism.

    CSU LIBRARIES - MORGAN LIBRARY, Fort Collins

    daily at 9 a.m.

    ArtsFree

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.