The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 31° in Fort Collins at 6:55 AM. Forecast high 65, low 34.

Things to do this week

Monday November 16 116 events

All day

  • 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

morning

  • Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

    A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Erie Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for babies and caregivers features age-appropriate songs, actions and books to support early literacy.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Music and Movement Storytime

    A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Twinkle Babies

    A storytime for babies features songs and stories, with tips for supporting healthy development.

    Mead Public Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Riverside Tales for Tots

    Storytime for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, songs and fingerplays to build early literacy and listening skills.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers share stories, songs and fingerplays that build early literacy and listening skills.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Centennial Park Finders Seekers STEAM Storytime

    Preschoolers and caregivers explore everyday science through books, songs and hands-on activities at an interactive STEAM storytime.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 10:15 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Monthly Writing Group

    Writers, including aspiring writers, share work and offer one another constructive feedback in a group welcoming all genres.

    Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies - Downstairs Room #6, Estes Park

    For adults, until 11:45 a.m.

    Free

  • Read & Seed @ Gardens On Spring Creek

    Young children explore nature through garden stories, movement or songs, and hands-on activities in this caregiver-participation class.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • Stay and Play

    Severance Library

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

    GamesFree

  • Centennial Park Family Storytime

    A family storytime features books, songs, fingerplays and movement, plus a take-home craft or activity.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Erie Family Storytime

    Books, songs and activities support early literacy at a storytime designed for toddlers and preschoolers, with all welcome.

    Erie Community Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Music and Movement Storytime

    A music-and-movement storytime for children and caregivers uses instruments and activities to build motor and early literacy skills.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Music and Movement

    Children and caregivers move together in a program that supports motor skills and early literacy, with activities geared toward young children.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Mini Clay Wheel Workshop

    A small-group workshop offers a chance to try a mini pottery wheel and make bowls, which can later be glazed or painted.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

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

    Arts$55

  • 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

  • Council Tree Ages 4+ Storytime

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Harmony Baby Storytime

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Ecstatic Estes Park Scavenger Hunt

    A family- and dog-friendly scavenger hunt sends players on foot or by car to checkpoints for creative tasks, with a remote host cheering them on.

    Coffee on the Rocks, 510 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517, US

    until 1 p.m.

  • Fort Collins Crusade Scavenger Hunt

    A family- and dog-friendly scavenger hunt sends players on foot or by car to checkpoints for creative tasks, with a remote host cheering them on.

    Lima Coffee Roasters - Old Town Coffee Shop, 302 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524, US

    until 1 p.m.

  • Read & Seed @ Gardens On Spring Creek

    Young children explore nature through garden stories, movement or songs, and hands-on activities in this caregiver-participation class.

    Fort Collins

    For kids and families, until noon

    Arts

  • Chair Yoga

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

    Free

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until noon

    BooksFree

  • Senior Social Circle

    Older adults meet new people and take part in rotating activities such as bingo, games and technology help.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

    Free

afternoon

  • 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

  • Advance Care Planning with UCHealth

    Appointments help people document future medical-care wishes, with witnesses and notary services and documents shared with chosen local hospitals.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 4 p.m.

    Free

  • Pre-opening open play sessions at LMP Greeley

    Open-play sessions let visitors explore LMP Greeley before its full opening.

    Greeley

    For kids and families, until 3:30 p.m.

    Games$17.85

  • MVPC Mah Jongg

    Players of all levels gather for Mah Jongg, a tile-based game and a chance to build community through regular play.

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

    until 3 p.m.

  • Music and Movement Storytime

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

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 2 p.m.

    Free

  • T'ai Chi Chih

    A moving-meditation session introduces gentle T'ai Chi Chih movements, with seated participation available.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For adults, until 2:15 p.m.

    Free

  • Mason Jar Flower Arrangements

    Create a flower arrangement in a rustic mason jar in a hands-on workshop.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Learn to Weave in Week

    A condensed weaving class teaches participants to read a draft, set up a loom and weave a small sampler.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For adults, until 4 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Weld County Case Manager Hiring Event

    Weld County Case Management Agency’s hiring event lets prospective case managers meet the team, learn about the role and apply on site.

    Weld County Workforce Center (315 N. 11th Ave., Building B, Greeley)

    until 4 p.m.

  • Erie Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for babies and caregivers features age-appropriate songs, actions and books to support early literacy.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies and toddlers, until 1:45 p.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

    Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    until 3 p.m.

    Arts$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

  • 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

  • Drop in Resume Help

    Get help creating a resume or updating an existing one.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For teens and adults, until 4 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Operation Christmas Child: Drop Off Location

    A community drop-off for gift-filled shoeboxes that Operation Christmas Child sends to children in need around the world.

    250 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO, United States, Colorado 80513

    For kids, until 4 p.m.

    Theater

  • Ecstatic Estes Park Scavenger Hunt

    A family- and dog-friendly scavenger hunt sends players on foot or by car to checkpoints for creative tasks, with a remote host cheering them on.

    Coffee on the Rocks, 510 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517, US

    until 4 p.m.

  • Fort Collins Crusade Scavenger Hunt

    A family- and dog-friendly scavenger hunt sends players on foot or by car to checkpoints for creative tasks, with a remote host cheering them on.

    Lima Coffee Roasters - Old Town Coffee Shop, 302 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524, US

    until 4 p.m.

  • Eaton Bookmobile Visit at Galeton Elementary School

    Browse books and media, pick up holds and use mobile library services, with materials for adults, teens and children.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 3:50 p.m.

    Free

  • Makerspace Open Studio

    A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For families, until 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • After-School Collective

    An after-school series mixes games, art, experiments and presenters, with sessions encouraging creativity and connection.

    Severance Library

    For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Lego Engineers

    Windsor Library

    For kids, until 4:15 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • PAWS for Reading

    Children practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, with caregivers welcome to read along.

    Windsor Library

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Kids Cafe: After School Snacks

    Children can stop in for after-school snacks served through a library and food bank partnership.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens and families, until 4:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Tales to Tails

    Children and families can read aloud to a therapy dog through a partnership with Caring Canines.

    Eaton Public Library

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

    BooksFree

  • 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

  • Musical Moments

    Preschoolers learn, play and sing together in a library music program.

    Berthoud

    Music

  • Kids' Yoga @ LINC

    Children stretch, breathe and move through story-inspired yoga, with parents welcome to join.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Level Up! (Mystery!)

    A program for elementary-aged kids offers changing activities, from movement games and creative projects to community adventures.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • Pokemon Club

    Pokémon fans play the trading card game with a Pokémon Professor on hand to offer guidance and answer questions.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Teen Writing Club: A Room of Your Own

    Teen writers work on their own projects, discuss creative writing and can share their work in an inclusive group.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Bubble Tea Social

    Teens learn to make bubble tea and socialize through games, conversation starters and photo booth fun.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

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

    Free

  • Canine Caring Circle & YOGA

    4022 Highlands West Drive , Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80526

evening

  • Acrylic, Level I

    A beginner-friendly acrylic painting class covers brush techniques, blending, shading, and dry- and wet-brush methods; it suits all ability levels.

    Greeley Creative Arts Center

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes$120 for 4 sessions

  • Board Game Night at The Legion

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    until 8:45 p.m.

    NightlifeFree

  • Boxing: Youth Competition Team

    Greeley

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    Sports

  • A Year with Agatha: Forensics Through the Ages

    Learners and mystery fans explore forensic science, from fingerprinting and toxicology to modern profiling, alongside Agatha Christie's detective fiction.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For adults, until 6:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Relax & Craft

    Adults make cauldron wreaths, quilt squares or book ornaments in a relaxed crafting setting; no experience is needed.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For adults, until 6:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Tai Chi (Taiji) for All Levels

    A beginner-friendly Tai Chi practice uses slow, low-impact movements and a calm, alert mental focus.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    until 6:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Holiday Cards

    A Canva tutorial covers designing holiday cards with uploaded photos, edited text and other customizations.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    until 7 p.m.

    Free

  • Power Hour at Little Grove!

    An open-play session gives children a chance to explore and burn off energy during the final hour of afternoon play.

    512 Briggs Street, Erie, CO

    until 6:30 p.m.

  • 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

  • University of Northern Colorado Women's Basketball vs UC Davis - Faculty & Staff Day

    Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena

    until 8 p.m.

    Sports

  • Old Town Book Club

    A public book-club discussion of Tayari Jones’s Kin.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • The Drop-In Story Lab

    A drop-in storytelling session teaches what makes a story work, with optional sharing of true personal stories and real-time feedback.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Bio Movie Monday

    A screening of Pixar’s Hoppers explores conservation, human-wildlife conflict and ecology through interactions among animals, habitats and people; all ages are welcome.

    Biology, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

    Film

  • Rainbow Connections

    An inclusive hangout for LGBTQ teens and teen allies, with identity conversations, games, casual activities and snacks.

    Centennial Park Conference Room, Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    until 7 p.m.

  • Explore our National Parks: Sand Creek Massacre

    A park official discusses the history and sights of Sand Creek Massacre Historic Site in a video talk, with time for questions.

    Erie Community Library

    For adults, until 7 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Craft & Sip - Glass Suncatcher Workshop at Peculier Ales!

    A guided craft workshop to make a glass suncatcher or a set of ornaments, with designs and colors to choose from.

    Peculier Ales (Windsor, CO)

    until 8 p.m.

    Arts$49.87-$64.8

  • License Plate Readers Info Session #1

    Police Chief Adam Turk and his team explain how license plate readers are used, privacy protections and changes made after public feedback.

    Family FunPlex, Greeley

    until 7 p.m.

  • IEW Flow (2024) screening

    A screening of the Latvian animated film Flow follows a black cat and animal companions trying to survive a post-apocalyptic world as water rises.

    Lindou Auditorium, Greeley

    until 7:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Music Bingo

    Music bingo pairs sing-alongs with marking cards and trying to score a bingo.

    120 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO

    until 7 p.m.

    Music

  • Teen Council: Leadership Group

    High school teens advise on library policy and services, shape the teen collection, and plan and host a teen art show.

    Fort Collins

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

  • Freemark Abbey Wine Dinner

    A five-course dinner pairs chef-crafted cuisine inspired by Napa Valley tradition with Freemark Abbey wines.

    TPC Colorado - Governor's Room, 2375 TPC Parkway, Berthoud, CO 80513, US

    until 8 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Jimmy- 2026 The Jimmy Stewart Story. @ The Historic Park Theatre

    A drama tells the story of an American actor, focusing on valor, purpose and faith.

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

    until 8:15 p.m.

    Theater

  • New Material Night!

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

    The Comedy Fort, Fort Collins

    ArtsFree

  • Dart Tournament

    A 501 darts tournament pairs players through a blind draft and includes a potluck dinner; newcomers and the public are welcome.

    870 1st St, Firestone, CO, United States, Colorado 80520

    until 9 p.m.

  • GM Office Hours

    Game Masters meet over mocktails to prep D&D sessions, troubleshoot encounters, trade advice and talk about recent games.

    The Love Shack - Craft Mocktails, Loveland

    until 9 p.m.

  • Loveland Sweet Talkers Toastmasters Meeting

    Members practice prepared speeches, impromptu communication and active listening; guests can observe without participating.

    Loveland Fire Dept, Station #6

    until 8:15 p.m.

  • Foodies + New Friends: Loveland 2026 | Restaurant of the Week

    Meet locals over dinner with a small group of strangers, with the aim of making new friends and supporting locally owned businesses.

    Restaurant of the Week, East 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, US

    until 10 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Private Tantra Healing Experience

    A private, personalized Tantra session combines breathwork, grounding and mindful touch, with boundaries and comfort guiding the experience.

    1905 W 8th St, 1905 West 8th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, US

  • Service Industry Night at Main Event

    A gathering for service-industry workers features bowling, laser tag, arcade games, cosmic bowling, a live DJ and food and drink specials.

    Main Event, Windsor

    until 1 a.m.

    Music12.99 All You Can Play

  • There Will Be Gore

    A horror mystery movie screening offers concessions alongside the film.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    until 11 p.m.

    FilmFree

  • Private Tantra Healing Experience

    A private, personalized Tantra session combines breathwork, grounding and mindful touch, with boundaries and comfort guiding the experience.

    1905 W 8th St, 1905 West 8th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, US

Continue with Tuesday, November 17

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.