Never miss a thing in Northern Colorado! Here is your list of fun events around Fort Collins this weekend!
Friday, October 1
Park Sleepover⎪Take advantage of the rare opportunity to spend the night in the park! They will have a night full of adventures including a short guided night hike, a movie under the stars, and campfire stories. Enjoy dinner, S’MORES, and breakfast over the campfire. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 10. Park staff and volunteers will be available through the night. You MUST call the visitors center to register 970-493-1623, more information will be provided upon registration. A $10 donation is highly encouraged. 5:30pm Friday-8:30am Saturday. Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Dr, Bellvue, CO
First Friday Art Walk⎪First Friday Art Walk is back for the full in person experience! This a free self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, visual art and musical performances on the first Friday of each month from 6:00 -9:00 pm. The unique monthly exhibits at participating downtown businesses showcase a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage both amateurs and art aficionados of all ages, interests and background. 6-9pm. Old Town Fort Collins, CO
HALLOWEEN FAMILY CRAFT- Make & Take Event⎪No reservations needed! Come by anytime during the event for a fun family craft! This month is all about Halloween and boy do we have some spooky signs for you! $15 to complete your project in the studio or $20 to take a kit home! Bring the whole family! Great for all ages.Friday: 5 – 8 PM and Saturday: 10 – 1 PM. Board & Brush, 244 N College Ave STE 115, Fort Collins, CO
Dandelions & Rust Presents ReFUNKtion Fashion Show⎪Join for a First Friday Fashion Show Event! They will have men & women’s clothing provided by their wonderful vendors. This is an Inclusive Fashion Show for ALL BEINGS! Hors d’oeuvres and Libations. 119 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO
5th Annual Ballet, Broadway, & Beer⎪Premieres of new works from three choreographers will be accompanied by a band of Fort Collins’ most talented musicians lead by historian and saxophonist, Dave Lunn, and singers Kathleen & Jeremy Vesta. The evening will take place at the beautiful and unique Bas Bleu Theatre in Downtown Fort Collins. In-person shows are Friday, October 1st at 7pm and Saturday, October 2nd at 4pm and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and include one free beer from Gilded Goat Brewing Company for those 21+. Bas Bleu Theatre Company, 401 Pine Street, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, October 2
Larimer County Farmers’ Market⎪9am-1pm. Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins Women’s March⎪On Saturday, October 2nd, at 11:00am people across Fort Collins will take to the streets in a march to demand an end to the dangerous, escalating attacks on reproductive rights and freedoms in this country. Library Park, 207 Peterson Street, Fort Collins, CO
7th Annual Tour de Corgi⎪A parade of costumed corgis through Old Town Fort Collins. The corgi meet-up begins at 10 am at Civic Center Park. The parade gets going around Noon! Join for furry antics and vendor booths at the cutest parade in Colorado! 10am-2:30pm. Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, CO
Trek the Thompson⎪This FREE exciting, family friendly event will take place on from 9am-12pm at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland, CO. The event features a 3-mile trek along the Big Thompson River with fun, education stations to learn about your river system, its fish and wildlife, and how important it is to us all! At each education station you will receive a playing card and at the end you can play your best 5-card poker hand to win awesome prizes, including gift certificates to a number of delicious local restaurants, a night stay at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, 2 tickets to an Eagles hockey game, tickets to Mannheim Steamroller at the Budweiser Event Center, handmade raku pottery, and much more! Fairgrounds Park, 700 S Railroad Ave, Loveland, CO
Harvest Party at The OBC Wine Project⎪Celebrate their first ever on-site grape crush with here at the winery! They will have live music, some fall release preview tastings, @ciaomobilenoco, and wine to sample straight from the barrel with their winemaker Travis. A $20 wristband includes: 5 2oz tasters and a OBC Wine Project glass. Get your wristband at the door. 3-6pm. OBC Wine Project, 824 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Poudre Valley REA Fall Fest⎪Pumpkins, music and games – OH MY! Poudre Valley REA members are invited to join for the first ever Fall Fest. Grab a bite to eat, decorate a pumpkin, get your dance on, pose for some fun photos, take a bucket truck ride; there’s something for everyone! 1-4pm. 7649 Rea Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO
Heart of the Farm Celebration⎪Join for a fun afternoon on the patio at Avogadro’s celebrating another successful year of assisting families in need to obtain fresh, locally grown veggies and learning about preparing, preserving and growing them. Music by Bill DeMarco and Colony Funk. Kids of all ages can get their hands in the dirt with the Worm Man and learn how to build healthy soil. Other activities include a pie auction, mini farmers market, play in the tree house and fountain and great conversations. Starts at 3pm. Avogadro’s Number, 605 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO
5th Annual Ballet, Broadway, & Beer⎪Premieres of new works from three choreographers will be accompanied by a band of Fort Collins’ most talented musicians lead by historian and saxophonist, Dave Lunn, and singers Kathleen & Jeremy Vesta. The evening will take place at the beautiful and unique Bas Bleu Theatre in Downtown Fort Collins. In-person shows are Friday, October 1st at 7pm and Saturday, October 2nd at 4pm and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and include one free beer from Gilded Goat Brewing Company for those 21+. Bas Bleu Theatre Company, 401 Pine Street, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, October 3
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
Stein Holding Contest⎪In honor of the last day of Oktoberfest in Germany we’re hosting a Stein Holding Contest on our patio. This is a FREE event! Sign up to compete in a traditional Bavarian strength contest in which competitors hold a full one-liter beer stein out in front of their bodies with a straight arm, parallel to the ground. You go as long as you can and the last man (and woman) hoisting is the winner. Noon-3pm. Old Town Putt, 244 North College Avenue #Ste 112, Fort Collins, CO
Veganza – Vegan Market⎪Veganza Vegan Pop Up Market! Join local VEGAN makers and producers along with sustainability, arts & crafts, non-profit, BEER, a food truck, and more! Rooted, A Vegan Eatery is bringing their delicious food truck! 2-6pm. Snowbank Brewing, 225 N Lemay Ave #1, Fort Collins, CO
Messy Mug Making⎪In this Mug Event, you choose a pre-made cylinder shape then custom make the handle and personalize the exterior.. Do you like to use 2,3 or 4 fingers in your handle? Like a more narrow opening? Need more of a beer stein with a stamped name badge? We got you covered!! Cost: $40 includes a drink token. 3:30-5:30pm. Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House, 316 Willow Street, Fort Collins, CO
Long View Half Marathon⎪Showcasing a unique connection between two cities, the Long View Half Marathon runs point-to-point from Fossil Creek Park in Fort Collins to the Foote Lagoon in Loveland. Together, Gnar Runners and Sweetheart City Racing bring a unique collaboration to Colorado’s running scene in this one-of-a-kind race. 8am. Fossil Creek Park, 5821 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO
