Arts this week in Larimer County, free

10 a.m.

• Messy Monster Monday

  Windsor Library

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

  ArtsFree

11 a.m.

• "Pots and Paint"

  An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

  Art Center of Estes Park

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

6 p.m.

• 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

7 p.m.

• New Material Night!

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

  The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins

  ArtsFree

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, 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

5:30 p.m.

• 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

5:45 p.m.

• 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

6 p.m.

• 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

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 | 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

10 a.m.

• Messy Art

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

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

  ArtsFree

12:15 p.m.

• Composer Talk - Dance & Music in Motion - Higdon, Copland, de Falla

  A lecture discusses composers featured in an upcoming symphony concert.

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  until 1:15 p.m.

  MusicFree

• Composer Talks with Friends of the Symphony

  Old Town Library, Fort Collins

  For adults, until 1:15 p.m.

  ArtsFree

3:30 p.m.

• 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

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

5:30 p.m.

• 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

6 p.m.

• 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

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

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

12:30 p.m.

• 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

5 p.m.

• Alex Thoele Acoustic

  The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

  until 8 p.m.

  ArtsFree

5:30 p.m.

• 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

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, Fort Collins

  until 10 p.m.

  MusicFree

7 p.m.

• Open Rehearsal - Dance & Music in Motion - Higdon, Copland, de Falla

  An orchestra rehearsal preview offers a look at what it takes to bring live music to the stage, with house lights on.

  Fort Collins Symphony

  until 8:15 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, 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

10 a.m.

• 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

• Messy Me at Harmony

  Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

  ArtsFree

11 a.m.

• "Pots and Paint"

  An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

  Art Center of Estes Park

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

4:30 p.m.

• 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

5 p.m.

• 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

6 p.m.

• 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

7 p.m.

• HOSS

  HOSS performs soulful music alongside cocktails in a speakeasy lounge.

  Estes Perk, Estes Park

  until 9 p.m.

  ArtsFree

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

9:30 a.m.

• 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

10 a.m.

• 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

11 a.m.

• "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

1:30 p.m.

• 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

2 p.m.

• 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

5 p.m.

• 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

8:30 p.m.

• 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

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

10 a.m.

• 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

11 a.m.

• "Pots and Paint"

  An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

  Art Center of Estes Park

  until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree