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

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.