Arts this week, free

5 p.m.

• Wesley Scott

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

5:30 p.m.

• Art Makers- Painting with Alcohol Inks

  An arts-and-crafts class explores different mediums and styles, with materials provided.

  ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Teen Anime & Manga Club

  Teens discuss favorite manga and fandoms, do crafts and activities, and socialize.

  ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 7 p.m.

• Trivia Night!

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

  ArtsOdell Brewing Company, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Fort Collins Historical Society Talks: Celebrating 250 & 150 Years

  A talk series examines how Fort Collins residents and movements shaped the city, with topics ranging from civil rights and activism to growth and transportation.

  ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

• New Material Night!

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

  ArtsThe Comedy Fort, Fort CollinsFree

9 a.m.

• LINC Woodcarvers

  A woodcarving club gives novice and experienced carvers, sculptors and curious makers space to create, share and learn, with supplies provided.

  ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids, teens and adultsuntil noon

3 p.m.

• Beginning Crochet

  A crochet class teaches basic stitches that participants use to make a project.

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

3:15 p.m.

• After-School Collective

  An after-school series mixes games, art, experiments and presenters, with activities that encourage participants to create and connect.

  CommunityWindsor LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:15 p.m.

5 p.m.

• David Tiller

  David Tiller performs songs he has written and shows how he brings them to life.

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

• Curled Paper Creations

  Adults learn quilling basics and can make earrings, a keychain or a decorative display piece, with no prior experience needed.

  ArtsSeverance LibraryFreeFor adultsuntil 6 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

• RUN CLUB

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

  ArtsOdell Brewing Company, Fort CollinsFreeFor families

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.

  ArtsWolverine Farm Publick House, Fort CollinsFree

• Africa Lecture Series: Dr. Steve Leisz on Food Systems, Agriculture, and Farming in Senegal, The Gambia, and Madagascar

  Dr. Steve Leisz discusses his work on food systems and farming in Senegal, The Gambia and Madagascar.

  ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Faculty Recital: Tim Gocklin, Oboe

  MusicCampus Commons Performance Hall, GreeleyFreeuntil 7:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Messy Art

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

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.

3:30 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.

• 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.

6 p.m.

• Poetry Muse

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

• Common Ground

  CommunityWindsor LibraryFreeFor teensuntil 7 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

11 a.m.

• Kids Crafts

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

  ArtsEaton Public LibraryFreeFor preschoolers and kidsuntil noon

• 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

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

10 a.m.

• Stay and Play

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

10 a.m.

• 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.

11 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.

2 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.

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.

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

10 a.m.

• 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.

1 p.m.

• Anti-MFA: A Writing Workshop for the Rest of Us

  A poetry-focused workshop brings people together to discuss published work and give feedback on participants’ writing; all genres and nonwriters are welcome.

  ArtsWolverine Farm Publick House, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 4 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Sunday Fun-day!

  Denny Driscoll performs while guests can enjoy wine, wine slushies, a food and charcuterie menu, and paella made on site.

  ArtsSnowy Peaks Winery, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 5 p.m.

• Banned Books Writing Workshop

  An interactive writing workshop explores reading, writing, banned books and authors who inspire new ways of seeing the world.

  ArtsCSU Behavioral Sciences Building, Rm 105, Fort CollinsFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 2:45 p.m.

3 p.m.

• "Judy Blume Forever" Film Screening

  A documentary traces author Judy Blume’s life and legacy, including her role in opening discussion of taboo subjects and book banning.

  ArtsCSU Behavioral Sciences Building, Rm A101, Fort CollinsFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 5 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.