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Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Mostly Clear, 48° in Larimer County at 11:10 PM. High today 59, observed; forecast low 46.

Things to do this week in Larimer County

Thursday November 5 87 events

All day

morning

  • Tarot Reading Special Day!

    Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

    My Tarot Mom, Estes Park

    until 11 a.m.

    Festivals$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hr

  • dc Connect | featuring: Linda Ligon

    A networking gathering for Northern Colorado professionals features Linda Ligon discussing lessons from building and selling businesses, followed by open networking.

    desk chair workspace,201 E. 4th St, Loveland

    until 10 a.m.

  • Rooted Connections: Free Pilot Classes

    An introductory outdoor-learning session for students features nature exploration, group challenges, creative activities, outdoor skills and guided reflection.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • 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

  • Grandfamily Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Thursdays, 10/1 - 11/5

    A class for grandfamily caregivers covers strategies for preventing burnout, easing stress, improving communication and handling difficult emotions.

    Online event, Fort Collins

    For families, until 11:30 a.m.

  • StoryMaker Magic!

    Children help create stories through music, movement, puppetry and imaginative play, followed by process art and community open play.

    Playcrafter Kids, Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes$62.50-$125

  • 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

  • Family Storytime

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features books, songs and learning activities.

    Loveland Public Library

    For families, until 10:45 a.m.

    Storytime

  • 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

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts$35

  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led, step-by-step painting class offers a chance to explore techniques and personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts

  • Bilingual Storytime

    A bilingual storytime for young children and caregivers features stories, music and fingerplays in English and Spanish.

    Loveland Public Library

    until 11:30 a.m.

    Storytime

  • 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

  • Beginning Line Dance Class (Weekly)

    A line-dance class welcomes absolute beginners and beginners.

    Sunflower Active Adult Community, Fort Collins

    until noon

    Theater

afternoon

  • Know Your Risk. Know Your Options. Own Your Breast Health

    A panel of breast-care experts discusses prevention, genetics, screening and recent advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment.

    Center for Healthy Aging Health & Medical Center 151 W Lake St, Room 1418 Fort Collins, CO 80523

    until 1:30 p.m.

  • Dracula

    Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, Fort Collins

    Theater

  • 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

  • Building Bridges

    Players of all skill levels meet to play bridge, with new learners welcome and training available.

    2500 N Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80538

    until 4:30 p.m.

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    Arts$35

  • 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

  • Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls

    An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Clay hand-building - Cute Sheep

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels lets participants create a sheep to paint or glaze after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45

  • Clay hand-building - Earrings and necklace

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels creates custom earrings and a necklace, with painting or glazing after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45

  • Clay Hand-building Workshop - Mushroom House

    A guided clay workshop uses hand molding and slab rolling to make clay mushrooms, with painting available the same day or after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Drop in Tech Help

    Library staff offer one-on-one help with personal devices and technology questions.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 4:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Evie @Collins Aire Mobile Home Community

    A mobile library offers material checkout and returns, library cards, printing, Wi-Fi and Chromebook kits, sometimes with storytimes or crafts.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 4:30 p.m.

    Community

  • 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

  • Magic: The Gathering

    A Magic: The Gathering Commander game welcomes experienced players and beginners, with rules taught and decks available to borrow.

    Erion Room, Loveland

    until 5:45 p.m.

  • One Health Day Celebration

    A One Health celebration brings together researchers, students and professionals to explore the intersections of human, animal and environmental health.

    Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins

    until 7:30 p.m.

    Festivals

  • Chess Club for Kids

    Elementary-age kids play chess, with volunteers helping beginners get started.

    Loveland Public Library

    For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

evening

  • Alex Thoele Acoustic

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • NOCO Style Holiday Market

    A holiday market features local boutiques, makers and businesses, with gift shopping, a live pianist and a complimentary drink; children are welcome.

    Venue at 319,319 Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 8 p.m.

    Markets

  • NOCO Style Holiday Market

    A holiday market features local boutiques, makers and businesses, gift shopping and a live pianist, with two drinks included; children are welcome.

    Venue 319,319 Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 8 p.m.

    Markets

  • Larimer Health Connect – Enrollment Event by Appointment

    One-on-one help guides people through health coverage options and enrollment, including Medicaid, CHP+ and Marketplace plans.

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • All My Senses, Francis Toy, Slag, Dumb Luck

    254 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524

  • Thursday Fort Collins Access Bars Trades

    A group exchange lets people who've taken an Access Bars or Access Body class trade and contribute to one another.

    1532 E Mulberry St Unit E, 80524, Fort Collins

    until 7 p.m.

  • Sicilian Cannoli Masterclass: From Scratch to Shell

    A hands-on class teaches cannoli-making from scratch, from mixing and frying wine-infused shells to filling and decorating them, with a tasting.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families

    Classes$95

  • Hot Off The Grill- $10/Plate or $15 All You Care to Eat BBQ

    A barbecue meal features a rotating menu fresh off the grill, with mead available to pair.

    MeadKrieger Meadery,452 North Washington Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 9 p.m.

  • 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

  • Friends Trivia at Loveland Aleworks

    Friends trivia tests fans' knowledge of all ten seasons, for casual viewers and devoted fans.

    Loveland Aleworks,118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 8 p.m.

    Nightlife

  • Social Run

    Runners of varied paces, walkers, dogs and strollers are welcome on a social run with two distance options.

    City Star Brewing, Berthoud

    until 7 p.m.

  • Music Trivia

    110 Bunyan Ave, Berthoud, CO

    until 9 p.m.

    Music

  • Colorado State University Volleyball vs Gonzaga

    Fort Collins, CO

    until 8 p.m.

    Sports

  • Wildwood- 2026 1st Run Movie

    Two classmates venture into a magical forest on a quest to rescue a baby brother from crows and their mysterious leader.

    130 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO, United States, Colorado 80517

    until 8:20 p.m.

    Film

  • Thursday Fun Runs at Peculier Ales!

    Runners head out for roughly three miles, then gather for beer and conversation.

    Peculier Ales (Windsor, CO)

    until 7:30 p.m.

    Sports

  • Story Swap

    A live storytelling hour invites attendees to share unscreened stories around a theme or simply listen.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Arts$5

  • Mugs Trivia

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

    Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

    until 9 p.m.

    Free

  • Music Bingo at Big Thompson Brewery

    Players mark bingo cards while listening to music and compete to win.

    Big Thompson Brewery,114 E 15th St, Loveland

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

  • Thursday Music Bingo

    A taproom music-bingo game pairs favorite songs with fast-paced bingo and sing-along fun.

    Old Colorado Brewing, Wellington

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Nightlife

  • The Unwieldies @ Konstruct Brewing

    An indie-folk and Americana set features harmonies, stories and melodies.

    Konstruct Brewing, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Trivia

    Mugs Coffee Lounge, Fort Collins

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Mom's Group

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 8:15 p.m.

  • Kidz Connect

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 8:30 p.m.

  • Haunted Pub Tour

    A guide leads a tour of haunted Old Town pubs, sharing stories about local drinking history and spirits said to haunt them.

    Fort Collins Tours, LLC

    until 9 p.m.

    $27

  • Salsa Thursdays at Scrumpy's

    An open-level dance lesson leads into social dancing to salsa, bachata and more; no experience or partner is needed.

    215 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524

    until 10:30 p.m.

Friday November 6 88 events

All day

  • Buckethead

    Guitarist Buckethead performs music blending rock, metal, funk, blues, ambient and experimental sounds.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    Arts

  • 13 : The Séance at The Stanley

    An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.

    Aiden Sinclair's Underground, Estes Park

    Arts$95

  • Chocolate Bar Making Experience

    Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    Arts

  • Inspired Art Classes, Kits, Workshops & Experiences

    Art classes and workshops teach creative techniques, with in-studio projects such as Acrylic Pour Painting and take-home art kits; classes suit all ages and skill levels.

    Inspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    ArtsPrice varies

  • 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

  • Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony

    The ceremony kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of Old Town Square's annual holiday display.

    Fort Collins

morning

  • Buckethead - Estes Park

    Buckethead performs alternative rock and experimental music in a concert at the Stanley Hotel.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    Music

  • Friday Morning Alignment: Movement & Meditation

    Private sessions combine guided movement or seated meditation with breath awareness and Daoist practices to reduce stress and restore balance.

    Dao House, Estes Park

    until 10 a.m.

    SportsSliding Scale ~ $40 - $60/half hour

  • Morning Yoga

    Morning yoga classes offer styles including Hatha, Gentle, Vinyasa and restorative, with options for a range of experience levels.

    Estes Park Yoga

    until 9 a.m.

    Sports

  • Tarot Reading Special Day!

    Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

    My Tarot Mom, Estes Park

    until 11 a.m.

    Festivals$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hr

  • Santa Experience

    Children receive a letter from Santa and have a private visit with him in a Christmas studio.

    Shelley Schaffer Photography Studio, Fort Collins

    until noon

    Holiday195

  • Rooted Connections: Free Pilot Classes

    An introductory outdoor-learning session for students features nature exploration, group challenges, creative activities, outdoor skills and guided reflection.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • 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

  • Terrific Toddler Storytime

    A toddler storytime combines books with singing, dancing and plenty of movement.

    Berthoud

    For toddlers, kids and families, until 1:30 p.m.

    Storytime

afternoon

  • Teacher Appreciation Day

    A post-work gathering for Estes Park teachers features draft beer and hard seltzer.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    Community

  • Outreach Fort Collins

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Dracula

    Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, Fort Collins

    Theater

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    Arts$35

  • Mountain Glow Candle Bar Experience

    A hands-on candle-making experience lets guests choose a scent and vessel, with flavored water and a surprise snack included.

    Rocky Mountain Olive Oil, Fort Collins

    until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45

  • Snow Days – Outdoor Economy Executive Leadership Panel

    Leaders from outdoor industry, conservation, public lands, health, hospitality and academia discuss the outdoor economy’s community impacts and emerging challenges.

    Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 2 p.m.

    Outdoors

  • Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls

    An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Clay hand-building - Cute Sheep

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels lets participants create a sheep to paint or glaze after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45

  • Clay hand-building - Earrings and necklace

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels creates custom earrings and a necklace, with painting or glazing after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45

  • Clay Hand-building Workshop - Mushroom House

    A guided clay workshop uses hand molding and slab rolling to make clay mushrooms, with painting available the same day or after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • Snow Days - Outdoor Economy Career Pathways Panel

    Students exploring careers hear professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders discuss pathways across the outdoor economy, from conservation and design to hospitality and entrepreneurship.

    Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 3 p.m.

    Outdoors

  • Wine and Chocolate Tasting

    A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    until 4:30 p.m.

    Arts

  • 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

  • Happy Hour Yoga

    An all-levels vinyasa class links yoga postures with breath, building strength and stability through movement.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 5:30 p.m.

    Food & drink

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

  • Date Night: Italian Romance Cooking Class

    No prior experience is needed to make fresh pasta, lobster ravioli, crostini and salad in this cooking class.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families, until 7:30 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Kung Fu Juice Box · RLY ORY · White Rose Motor Oil · We Are All Crooks

    Surfside 7, 238 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA

    until 7 p.m.

    Music

  • Floral Alchemy: Solo Show

    An immersive solo show brings together paintings, photography and floral arrangements tracing the artist’s creative transformation.

    Windsor Art & Heritage Center

    until 8 p.m.

  • Friday Night After Work Meditation

    Drop-in meditation classes include guided meditation, a chanted prayer, a talk and time for questions; newcomers are welcome.

    Heruka Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Collins

    until 6:15 p.m.

    $10

  • Pie Masterclass: Lemon Meringue and Cherry

    A chef instructor leads hands-on baking of pie dough, cherry pie and lemon meringue pie; participants take home their bakes and recipes.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Holiday$99

  • 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

  • Live Magic at The Stanley Hotel

    Magicians perform illusion in a subterranean theater beneath the Stanley Hotel.

    Aiden Sinclair's Underground, Estes Park

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Arts$45+

  • 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

  • Live Music with Chris Cramer at Loveland Aleworks

    A live set mixes classic country, familiar acoustic favorites and original songs, with vocals and acoustic guitar.

    Loveland Aleworks,118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 8 p.m.

    Music

  • Johnny Johnston and Felonius Smith

    Johnny Johnston performs acoustic blues with slide guitar and down-home vocals, alongside Felonius Smith on slide guitar, mandolin and Dobro.

    City Star Brewing, Berthoud

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

  • MTG Star Trek Prerelease Weekend

    A Magic: The Gathering prerelease features single-player and Two-Headed Giant games, plus a team cosplay contest and a Riker Maneuver showcase.

    1228 W. Elizabeth St, Suite C4 & C5, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80521

  • *Studio Vino* Autumn Wreath

    An instructor guides beginners in painting an autumn wreath, with room to choose colors and add personal details.

    5943 Sky Pond Drive, Unit E118, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80538

    until 8 p.m.

  • Paint & Sip

    A guided paint-and-sip workshop provides supplies, wine and snacks for making art in a relaxed setting; no experience is needed.

    Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Arts

  • Karaoke Night

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

    Lonigans, Estes Park

    until midnight

    NightlifeFree

Continue with Saturday, November 7

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.