Never miss a thing in Northern Colorado! Here is a list of fun things to do near you this weekend! There’s a Wine Fest, live music and a pop up tea room!
Thursday, August 12
Summer Concert Series⎪Trouble in the Heartland (Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band) will be playing from 6:30-8:30pm. Boardwalk Park, 100 N 5th St, Windsor, CO
The Office/Parks & Rec Themed Trivia Night⎪“I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.” – Michael Scott. Grab your smartest friends and compete for some fantastic themed prizes in this special edition of The Office and Parks & Rec Trivia! Patio and taproom seating available, a phone/tablet/laptop is required to play. 7pm. Intersect Brewing, 2160 W Drake Rd A1, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: Sounds of Summer⎪Wendy Woo is playing! Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join on the lawn, next to Mary’s Mountain Cookies, for live music, great shopping and delicious dining throughout the summer! 6:30-8:30pm. Front Range Village Center, 2720 Council Tree Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
Loveland Summer Concert Series: Hazel Miller & The Collective⎪Loveland Summer Concerts Presented by the Rialto Theater. Join on Thursday evenings for some summer fun and live music! All concerts are FREE and enjoyable for all ages. Grab the family and enjoy fun kids’ activities including face painting (face painting TBD) as well as many games and activities! 6:30-9pm. Foote Lagoon, 500 E. Third Street, Loveland, CO
Friday, August 13
Town of Timnath Ice Cream Social⎪Join the Town of Timnath at their first ever Ice Cream Social from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.! They’ll have complimentary ice cream from Timnath’s own Divine Ice Cream truck, as well as food and drinks available for purchase from Fork Yeah, Backyard Bird, Sweaty Moose, and Bright Side Coffee. Wendy’s will also be handing out free cookies and free Frosty coupons.Not sold yet? Enjoy live music from Elmer Funk and multiple kids activities including the Coconut Tree Climb, a Mega Toxic Obstacle Course, the Kraken Dual Lane Slide, and a bounce house. There will also be face painting, balloon animals, and bubble play. Timnath Community Park, 5500 Summerfields Pkwy, Timnath, CO
Latin Night Series – Manabi Latin Band & DJ Lalo inBad⎪They are bringing you the biggest latino summer party yet! Manabi Latin Band will be playing the best in salsa, cumbia, bachata, and merengue! And DJ Lalo inBad will be pumping the energy with reggaeton and latino party hits! They will also have the Rocky Mountain Coqui food truck on location with authentic Puerto Rican food! Doors Open 8PM. Dance Lesson with Wojciech 8:30PM, Show Begins 9:15PM. $20 Cover | Members $10. The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, August 14
Yoga at The OBC Wine Project⎪Kick-off your Saturday morning on the right foot with a yoga sesh with Shelby Stratton! This one hour beginner-friendly yoga class will take place from 10-11AM at the winery. This class will be outside so please bring a yoga mat, water, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Tickets required and includes a one hour class, a Butterfly Ball from The Butterfly Cafe, and one draft wine. 10-11am. The OBC Wine Project, 824 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Larimer County Farmers’ Market⎪9am-1pm. Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO
Park Yoga at Spring Park!⎪Join every Saturday for Park Yoga at Spring Park located in Midtown Fort Collins! Their yoga classes are open to all levels, donation based and vinyasa style.T he class meets just south of the fire station past the parking lot in the shady area. Please bring your own mat and water. They will be asking attendees to set up 6′ distancing from those outside of their party. Lets yoga! 10am-11am. Spring Park, Fort Collins, CO
Estes Park Wine Festival ⎪The 6th/7th Annual Estes Park Wine Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 14th and 15th, in beautiful Bond Park in downtown Estes Park. The festival will be open from 11:00 AM till 5:00 PM daily. The Estes Park Wine Festival is a 21 and over event. Ticket includes a wine glass, wine tote and unlimited tastings, along with live music, retail vendors, artisans and food vendors. Non-drinker and designated driver tickets are available at the gate for $10.00. There is no re-entry, feel free to bring your own snacks, chairs, wagons and blankets. There will also be a wine-check so you don’t have to carry around your purchased wine! Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, CO
Yoga+Beer⎪Join Alisha Johnson for a 1-hour beginner-friendly yoga class followed by delicious beer at Crooked Stave. Start your Saturday morning by building community, relaxing, and deeply stretching your entire body. Please arrive 5 minutes early and bring your own mat. Due to COVID-19 this class is capped at 7 yogis and masks must be worn during the class. 10:45am-11:45am. Crooked Stave, 216 N. College Ave. Suite 130, Fort Collins, CO
Meet the Native Plants⎪Join Colorado botany expert Ted Schaaf for a guided hike along the Well Gulch Nature Trail. You will be learning about the native plants of Lory that can be utilized in your backyard landscaping. Water bottle and closed-toe shoes are required. Meet at the Well Gulch Trailhead. All programs are free but participants must have a valid state park pass. Capacity is limited, so please call the Visitor Center at (970) 493-1623 to register. Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Dr, Bellvue, CO
WONDER Pop-Up Tea Room⎪Bring your bestie or your sweet for an unforgettable and ephemeral midsummer night’s journey down the rabbit hole to the WONDER Art Show and Garden Party – Reserve your spot for tea at Verdant Table’s pop-up tea room. Your ticket includes your choice of hot or iced tea, 2 scones, Devonshire cream, preserves, and a lavender biscuit.
Verdant Table offers garden-to-table events supplied with all organic and local ingredients. Our signature offering is light, flaky, buttery English-style scones and Welsh Cakes, offered with Devonshire Cream and fine preserves – Have a Proper Scone. 3-8pm. Artspace Loveland Lofts, 140 W 3rd St, Loveland, CO
2021 Grimm Brothers Brewlympics⎪The Olympics may have ended, but we want the competition to continue; join for the 2021 Grimm Brothers Brewlympics! This is a 2 person team event that will test your strengths and limitations in the following events:
- Fill the Bucket
- Beer Pong & Quarters
- Flip Cup
- Keg Curling (Winter Olympics Style)
- Canning Box Folding
- Mini Escape Room
Register in the taproom or online.. Teams of 2 for $40. Free Firkin beer at Ceremony. Free pizza during half time. Costumes are encouraged. Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, 623 North Denver Avenue, Loveland, CO
Noco Charity Car Show and Benefit⎪Calling all Car Enthusiasts! They are hosting their 4th annual Charity Car Show! This year, they are proud to support two great organizations in the area: Hope4_2Morrow and Youth & Family Connections!
Hope4_2Morrow provides support, education, assistance, awareness, and intervention as necessary to support and promote emotional health to prevent suicide and self harm.
Youth & Family Connections is a community based nonprofit service organization founded in 2005 that provides multi-agency services for Weld County youth engaged in high risk behaviors, as well as for their families. Their mission is to create pathways for youth success, along with partnerships with community, civic, and governmental organizations.
They will Have fun prizes, sweet games, great food, awesome sweets and cool custom made trophies! They will also have a raffle/ silent auction! 9am-3pm. 1020 26th Avenue, Greeley, CO
Parent & Child Back to School Bash- Ice Cream Bar // Ages 6+ // *FREE Bonus Sign to Give to Your New Teacher!*⎪Looking for a fun experience to share with your children? Join for their Parent & Child Workshop! Select an adult project from our gallery, then choose a child project for each child from the available options. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Cost for a workshop is $68 for adults and $30 per child and pre-registration is required. 2-5pm. Board & Brush, 244 N College Ave #115, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, August 15
Fort Collins Farmer’s Market⎪10am-2pm. 1001 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Loveland Farmers Market⎪9am-1pm. Voted one of the 10 best farmers markets in the state of Colorado! Fairgrounds Park, 700 S Railroad Ave, Loveland, CO
Estes Park Wine Festival ⎪The 6th/7th Annual Estes Park Wine Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 14th and 15th, in beautiful Bond Park in downtown Estes Park. The festival will be open from 11:00 AM till 5:00 PM daily. The Estes Park Wine Festival is a 21 and over event. Ticket includes a wine glass, wine tote and unlimited tastings, along with live music, retail vendors, artisans and food vendors. Non-drinker and designated driver tickets are available at the gate for $10.00. There is no re-entry, feel free to bring your own snacks, chairs, wagons and blankets. There will also be a wine-check so you don’t have to carry around your purchased wine! Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, CO
Fainting Goat Yoga⎪Their classes are with baby fainting goats! They are super social and love to interact with you! The classes are open to all-levels so whether you are a beginner yogi or a well practiced yogi you will have so much fun in their classes. During class we guide you through an all-levels practice while the goats roam throughout the yoga class area to interact and socialize. Barnyard Buddies, LLC., 3650 North Co Road 3, Loveland, CO
Compost 101 with The Compost Queen⎪Come learn all you need to know about composting! This event is open to all ages and is just right to get you started composting at home. 11am. Intersect Brewing, 2160 W Drake Rd A1, Fort Collins, CO
Down the Rabbit Hole⎪Join as we experience the culinary creativity of our very own Turner Andrews. Staged blind courses, and a memorable evening! Each course will come from depths of Turner’s brain and the experiences he’s had over the years that he now translates onto the plate. Partnered with Old Elk Distillery for some imaginative cocktail tastings! 5pm. The Welsh Rabbit, 216 Pine St, Fort Collins, CO
