The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 30° in Weld County at 2:15 AM. Forecast high 63, low 32.

Things to do this week in Weld County

Thursday November 19 67 events

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

  • Citizenship Class: Advanced Morning

    A class for adult students preparing for the naturalization interview, with guidance on library resources.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Greeley

    For adults, until 10:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Citizenship Class: Beginning Morning

    A class for adult students preparing for the naturalization interview, with guidance on library resources.

    Outreach/Mobile Services

    For adults, until 10:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Centennial Park Twinkle Babies

    A baby-focused storytime with songs and stories, plus guidance on supporting healthy development.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

    A storytime for toddlers and caregivers with books, songs and actions that build early literacy and a love of reading.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies, with songs, books, fingerplays and activities that support early literacy.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Mead Library Family Storytime

    A family storytime features books, songs and actions that support early literacy and a love of reading.

    Mead Public Library

    For preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Riverside Family Storytime

    Children with caregivers enjoy books, songs and actions that support early literacy, in a storytime designed for children with longer attention spans.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Twinkle Babies

    A baby storytime offers songs, stories and tools for supporting healthy development.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Career Readiness for Adults

    A class covers online job searching and resume polishing, with individual computer support available afterward.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For adults, until noon

    ClassesFree

  • StoryWalk Storytime at Lakeview Park

    Lakeview Park, Windsor

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

    An art exhibit features work by an Aims art faculty member, with an artist reception.

    Ed Beaty Hall, Greeley

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • 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 12:30 p.m.

    Games$17.85

  • Ed Beaty Hall Art Show: Ransom Notes

    An exhibit of Aims art faculty member H. Bryan Stinson's work, with an artist reception.

    Ed Beaty Hall , Art Gallery, Windsor

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts

  • LINC Music & Movement

    Preschoolers and caregivers move together through an active storytime with stories and music that support motor skills and early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Cuentitos

    A Spanish-bilingual storytime for young children uses stories, songs and crafts to practice early literacy.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    until 10:45 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Youth Biz

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    ClassesFree

  • 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 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Turkeys for Turkeys

    A bowling promotion awards a certificate toward a Thanksgiving turkey for three strikes in a row.

    2454 West - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade, Greeley

  • Farr Twinkle Babies Storytime

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies, with songs, books, fingerplays and activities that support early literacy.

    Farr Regional Library, Greeley

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

    StorytimeFree

  • 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 2 p.m.

    Theater

  • LINC Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities that support early literacy, then take home a craft.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

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

    BooksFree

  • 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

  • Kids Crafts

    Children try simple crafts and practice gluing, cutting and coloring.

    Eaton Public Library

    For preschoolers and kids, until noon

    ArtsFree

  • Citizenship Class: Advanced Midday

    Adult students prepare for the naturalization interview and learn about library resources in a class offered with the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Greeley

    For adults, until 1 p.m.

    ClassesFree

afternoon

  • Yoga

    A yoga session is designed for people feeling stiff or immobile, or wanting to work on flexibility.

    Kersey Library

    For adults, until 1:15 p.m.

    Free

  • History by the Book Club

    Readers discuss Isabel Wilkerson's account of the Great Migration, when Black citizens left the South for the North and West.

    Windsor Library

    For adults, until 2 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • 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

  • Baby Open Play (BOP)

    Babies and their caregivers explore sensory play with textures, sounds and sights, while adults learn ways to make playtime educational.

    Erie Community Library

    until 2 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Makerspace Leaf Puzzles

    Visitors can make their own leaf puzzle at the makerspace.

    Milliken

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

    Arts

  • Middle School Hangout

    A relaxed after-school hangout for middle schoolers features arts and crafts, video games, board games and time with friends.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For kids, until 3:45 p.m.

    Free

  • Drop in Resume Help

    Get help creating a resume or updating an existing one.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For teens and adults, until 5 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

  • No Bake Pies

    Families make festive mini pies without baking.

    Eaton Public Library

    For families, until 4:30 p.m.

    OutdoorsFree

  • Turkey Cupcakes

    Children decorate turkey cupcakes for a Thanksgiving treat.

    Milliken

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

    Food & drink

  • Let's Draw!

    A drawing workshop for young artists combines games and technique lessons with creating their own artwork.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Star-Crossed Covers Erie Romance Book Club

    Erie Community Library

    until 5 p.m.

    Free

  • Teens: Could You Survive Freerunner? A Sci-Fi Survival Challenge

    Teens design a sci-fi survival device with biological enhancements, then face an unexpected complication through creative activities and difficult choices.

    Mead Public Library

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • 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 4:45 p.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Amazing Architecture Around the World

    Participants explore world landmarks through movement games and create their own architectural builds.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • LINC Teen Advisory Board

    Teens advise the library by sharing ideas, planning programs and influencing decisions about teen events and services.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5:45 p.m.

    BooksFree

evening

  • Crafty Crew: Pies

    Families create crafty pie entries for a contest, and the winner takes home a real pie.

    Johnstown

    For kids and families, until 6 p.m.

    Arts

  • Stitch Night At Fox & Hare Creations

    Stitchers bring a current project or start something new while crafting and socializing.

    716 16th Street, Greeley, CO, United States, Colorado 80631

    until 8 p.m.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Music Trivia

    110 Bunyan Ave, Berthoud, CO

    until 9 p.m.

    Music

  • Internet Safety and Student Well-Being

    Families learn about online risks and warning signs, and how to support students’ safety and well-being.

    Keenesburg

    For kids and families

  • Resume and Job Search Help

    Get hands-on help with resumes, LinkedIn profiles, job searches and interview skills, for all experience levels.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For adults, until 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Citizenship Class: Advanced Evening

    A class for adults preparing for the naturalization interview, with lessons on library resources.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Greeley

    For adults, until 8 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Citizenship Class: Beginning Evening

    An adult class prepares students for the naturalization interview and teaches them about library resources.

    Outreach/Mobile Services

    For adults, until 8 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Community Game Night

    Players gather to try games, roll dice, play cards and learn what a meeple is.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    GamesFree

  • Spells of the Sea

    A musical follows a young girl on an ocean journey to save her father, in an adventure for the whole family.

    Langworthy Theatre, Greeley

    until 10 p.m.

    Theater$5 – $24

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.