The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 58° in Fort Collins at 5:25 PM. Forecast high 67, low 35.

Things to do this week in Fort Collins

Monday November 16 23 events

morning

  • 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

    For kids and families, until 11:30 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.

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • 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.

    For kids and families, until noon

    Arts

  • Chair Yoga

    Harmony Library

    For adults, until 12:30 p.m.

    Free

afternoon

  • 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

    For adults, until 4 p.m.

    Free

  • 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

    For teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • Canine Caring Circle & YOGA

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

evening

  • Beer & Bingo

    Beer and bingo bring prize rounds to a kid- and dog-friendly taproom.

    Maxline Brewing

    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

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Old Town Book Club

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

    Old Town Library

    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

    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

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

    Film

  • 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.

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

  • New Material Night!

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

    The Comedy Fort

    ArtsFree

  • There Will Be Gore

    A horror mystery movie screening offers concessions alongside the film.

    The Lyric

    until 11 p.m.

    FilmFree

Tuesday November 17 40 events

All day

morning

  • 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

    For kids and families, until 11:30 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.

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • 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.

    For kids and families, until noon

    Arts

afternoon

  • Sourdough 101 Workshop

    A partly hands-on sourdough workshop covers starter care and bread and discard recipes, with demonstrations, samples and an unbaked loaf to take home.

    Farm Fusion

    For families

    Classes

  • The Legacies of the American Revolution

    Historian Ruth Alexander discusses the American Revolution’s legacies and their meaning today, followed by a public discussion.

    Fort Collins Senior Center—Raintree

    until 3:30 p.m.

    HistoryFree

  • Tai Chi Chih

    An open-to-everyone Tai Chi Chih session centers on meditative movement.

    Harmony Library

    For adults, until 3 p.m.

    Free

  • Happy Hour Yoga

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

    The Movement Apothecary

    until 5:30 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Poudre Libraries at TAC212: Junk Journals

    A teen activity explores the creative process and benefits of junk journaling.

    Teen Activity Center

    For kids and teens, until 6 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

  • SMOK - Karaoke

    A karaoke night at SMOK BBQ pairs singing on stage with barbecue and beer.

    Foothills Shopping Center

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Teen Writers

    Harmony Library

    For kids and teens, until 6 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Gluten Free Pie Masterclass

    A hands-on class teaches gluten-free pie dough for chicken pot pie and mini apple pies, with instruction from a chef.

    Ginger and Baker

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes$99

  • Poudre High School Preview Night

    Visitors can meet teachers, explore Poudre High School programs and learn about IB, career and technical education, arts, athletics and clubs.

    201 S Impala Dr, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80521

    For teens

  • RUN CLUB

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

    Odell Brewing Company

    For families

    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

    ArtsFree

  • Maxline Trivia

    Six rounds of trivia cover a range of subjects.

    Maxline Brewing

    until 7:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Trivia Tuesdays

    General and themed trivia put participants’ knowledge to the test.

    Breckenridge Brewery

    until 8 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Colorado State University Volleyball vs Texas State

    Fort Collins, CO

    until 8 p.m.

    Sports

  • Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

    Student woodwind ensembles perform trios, quartets and quintets prepared through rehearsal and coaching by woodwind faculty.

    UCA - Dance Theatre

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

  • Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

    Student woodwind ensembles perform trios, quartets and quintets prepared through rehearsal and coaching by woodwind faculty.

    Organ Recital Hall

    For kids, until 8 p.m.

  • The Moth Storytelling Workshop Slam and Keynote Address

    Graduate students share personal stories developed in The Moth’s storytelling workshop, followed by a keynote on its methods and applying them to research and communication.

    Lory Student Center Theatre

    For kids, until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes

  • High-School Parent-Information Night

    School administrators discuss the high-school transition, athletics, the House System and college-credit opportunities, with time for questions.

    Liberty Common High School

    until 8 p.m.

  • Trivia Tuesdays!

    Trivia hosted by Not Rocket Science Trivia offers gift-card prizes for the top three finishers.

    CooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub

    until 8 p.m.

    Free

  • Herbal Broths for Immunity

    A class explores making herbal broths and the health benefits of herbs, with tastings of vegetables, mushrooms, herbs and spices.

    Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary & Clinic

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes$39

  • Karaoke Club

    Karaoke singing hosted by Daphne Starr.

    The Lyric

    Free

  • Trivia Night

    A trivia night lets players test their knowledge for beer tokens, gift cards and other prizes.

    Gilded Goat Brewing

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • Weekly Bingo

    Free bingo features rounds with chances to win pizza slices or drinks, plus a final-round pizza prize.

    Slyce’s Speak Cheesy Lounge

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Food & drinkFree

  • TAGABOW- They are Gutting a Body of Water

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

  • Weekly Trivia Night at Pour Brothers Community Tavern

    Trivia teams compete for gift card prizes at a tavern with rotating taps, cocktails and a full food menu.

    Pour Brothers Community Tavern

    until 9 p.m.

    Food & drink

Wednesday November 18 51 events

All day

morning

  • Graduate Student Showcase

    Graduate students present research, creative work and performances at a campus-wide showcase celebrating scholarship, creativity and entrepreneurship.

    Lory Student Center

    until 6:30 p.m.

  • 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

    For kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

    Free

  • Art Class: Aurora Holiday Tree Cards

    Teens and older participants learn wet felting to make three one-of-a-kind holiday cards featuring trees.

    4032 S. College Ave A3, Fort Collins, CO

    until 12:30 p.m.

    Arts

  • Council Tree Baby Storytime

    Council Tree Library

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

    StorytimeFree

  • Old Town All Ages Storytime

    Library storytimes include giveaways and treats for caregivers.

    Old Town Library

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

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • Book Club for Mortals

    A book group discusses end-of-life themes and *The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot*.

    Old Town Library

    For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Balance Screenings

    Physical and occupational therapists use STEADI tools and protocols to assess participants.

    Center for Healthy Aging Health & Medical Center 151 W Lake St, Room 1423 Fort Collins, CO 80523

    until 5 p.m.

  • North America's Largest Wildlife Overpass - How Hurdles Became a Demonstration of Collaboration

    A seminar for campus and community conservation partners explores collaboration behind an overpass described as North America’s largest, including a land trust’s role.

    Michael Smith Natural Resources Building; See link provided below for more information

    until 4 p.m.

    Outdoors

  • Harvest Traditions!

    Visitors explore a Taste & Travel exhibit featuring internationally inspired appetizers, desserts, cultural facts and music.

    3509 Lochwood Dr, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80525

    until 4:30 p.m.

  • Snack and Craft

    Middle and high school students can drop in for a snack and make travel games.

    Council Tree Library

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

    ArtsFree

  • Makerspace Mini: Learn the Cricut Machine

    A library makerspace session focuses on designing a custom vinyl sticker with a Cricut cutting machine.

    Old Town Library

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

    ClassesFree

  • Fascia Yoga

    A gentle fascia yoga class combines breathing and nervous-system regulation techniques with a closing yoga nidra.

    Source Point Community Acupuncture

    until 5:15 p.m.

evening

  • Sip & Savor: an Intimate Evening and Guided Beer Tasting Experience

    A tasting features three barrel-aged beers, including a Wee Heavy, a Doppelbock and an Imperial Stout.

    Horse & Dragon Brewing Company

    until 7 p.m.

    Food & drink$35

  • Pie Masterclass: Apple and Chocolate Explosion

    A hands-on pie class covers flaky crust and apple and chocolate fillings, with participants taking home what they bake.

    Ginger and Baker

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Holiday$99

  • Let's Talk in Spanish

    Old Town Library

    For adults, until 6:15 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Become a Teen Science Café Leader: Information Session

    Aspiring Teen Science Café leaders learn about the role, its mission and time commitment, with time for questions.

    Old Town Library

    For teens, until 6:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • 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

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Riichi Mahjong 101

    A beginner-friendly introduction to Japanese riichi mahjong covers the tiles, building a winning hand and how to play, with no experience needed.

    Harmony Library

    For teens and adults, until 7:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • 2026 NBB Trivia

    A trivia night invites participants to test their knowledge, with free beer among the possible prizes.

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Bingo Night at the Goat

    Bingo players compete for gift cards, beer, brewery merchandise and other prizes.

    Gilded Goat Brewing - Midtown

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Free

  • Open Mic Night

    Horsetooth Tavern

    until 10 p.m.

    Music

  • Plant Spirit Medicine Circle - Chamomile

    A guided herbal circle combines meditation, chamomile infusion and a workshop on the herb’s properties and safe use.

    Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary & Clinic

    until 8 p.m.

    Classes$25

  • String Chamber Music Recital / FREE

    CSU string students perform chamber music.

    Organ Recital Hall

    For kids, until 9:30 p.m.

    Music

  • Trivia with Liam

    Trivia includes a burger special with an optional half-pour add-on.

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

    until 10:30 p.m.

    Nightlife

  • Courtlyn's Psychedelic Gospel

    A supergroup blends jam and bluegrass with improvisations, soulful harmonies and virtuosic picking, taking traditional sounds into new territory.

    Avogadro's Number

    For families

    MusicGA - $18

  • Wild Card Wednesday

    A free film, chosen as a surprise by staff, members and others, is shown.

    1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524

    until 11 p.m.

  • Wednesday Karaoke at R Bar & Lounge

    An open-to-everyone karaoke night at an LGBTQ+ bar and lounge invites singers to take the mic.

    R Bar & Lounge

    Music

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.