Outdoors this week, free
Today Monday, September 28 1 event
evening
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.
Tomorrow Tuesday, September 29 4 events
morning
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 11:30 a.m.
evening
RUN CLUB
A group run welcomes all activity levels, including walkers and faster runners, and allows dogs.
ArtsOdell Brewing Company, Fort CollinsFreeFor families
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.
Wednesday September 30 5 events
morning
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
afternoon
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
Snack Club
A taste test compares as many Pringles flavors as possible to choose the top flavor.
OutdoorsRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor familiesuntil 5 p.m.
evening
Fall Prep, Spring Ease: Essential Garden Chores to Complete Now
A gardening session outlines key chores for gardeners, whether they’re experienced or just starting out.
OutdoorsCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.
New Belgium Run Club
A run club takes runners on a roughly three-mile route.
Food & drinkNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFree
Thursday October 1 4 events
morning
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
afternoon
Steep and Sip: Tea of the Month
A take-home tea sampler includes honey sticks, a flavor profile and brewing instructions; the type of tea varies.
OutdoorsKersey LibraryFreeFor kids, teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
evening
First Friday Art Walks Free Live Music
An art walk pairs local art with live performances by local musicians.
MusicLittle Man Ice Cream, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 10 p.m.
Friday October 2 4 events
morning
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 11:30 a.m.
afternoon
A Matter of Balance Series - 60+ yrs.
A series helps older adults reduce fear of falling, increase activity, and build strength and confidence through practical strategies.
BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.
evening
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.
Saturday October 3 8 events
morning
Greeley Farmers' Market
A farmers’ market features local food, flowers, handmade goods and more in a family-friendly setting.
OutdoorsLincoln Park, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil noon
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.
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.
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 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
afternoon
Football Game Day: Smith Alumni Center & Ram Walk Tailgate
Game-day gatherings feature live music, football broadcasts, food trucks, a team-and-band Ram Walk and a parade.
Food & drinkSmith Alumni Center (northeast corner of Canvas Stadium)Ram Walk Tailgate (Intramural Field 2, along Meridian Ave)Fort Collins, COFreeFor familiesuntil 3:30 p.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
evening
Live Music
Local artists perform live music.
MusicGilded Goat Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.
Sunday October 4 3 events
morning
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
afternoon
Peas and Thank You: Free Produce and Vegetable Garden Share
People can share homegrown fruits and vegetables or pick up free food, while Master Gardeners answer gardening questions.
Food & drinkHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor families and adultsuntil 3 p.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 2 open
to Sep 29
Spice of the Month Take & Make: Nigella Seeds
A take-and-make kit pairs nigella seeds with recipes, cultural background and recommended reading on the spice’s culinary traditions.
BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor families and adults
to Oct 9
Farr Pet Photo Show
A pet photo show invites submissions for public voting and staff awards in several categories.
ArtsFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor familiesdaily at 9 a.m.