Here is your list of fun things to do around Fort Collins and Northern Colorado this weekend! There are a lot of events this weekend for both kids and adults!
If you have an upcoming event you would like to have featured, email Anne at anne@luxurymountainliving.net.
Thursday, May 19
Winery Patio Concerts ⎪Poudre Valley Playboys will be playing from 5-7PM for live music on their winery patio! Every week we’ll have a local musician for you to enjoy while you’re sippin’ on wine or beer. Odell Brewing, 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Intro to Fly Fishing Class⎪If you’re interested in learning to fly fish but don’t know where to start, join for a FREE Intro to Fly Fishing seminar! Local fly fishing expert, Wayne Carlson, will give you the inside scoop to shorten the learning curve and find success on the water. He’ll walk you through the gear you need (and what you don’t), help you practice key knots, and provide proven local techniques that will help you catch fish right here, right now. Cost: Free and no registration required.
All ages welcome. SCHEELS Training Center, 4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO
Cocktails for a Cause⎪ Join for a fundraiser at CopperMuse Distillery to support Crossroads Safehouse! Tell your friends it’s it that easy. Show up and enjoy a cocktail and dine, then 18% will be be donated to Crossroads Safehouse, they provide shelter and support serices for victims of domestic abuse and their children. This includes all food, drink, merchandise and bottle sales purchased by the group that day. CopperMuse Distillery, 244 N College Ave #105, Fort Collins, CO
Friday, May 20
Live Music⎪Frail Talk, Autumnal, Vigil Vigil, Stone and Garland. 5pm doors open and 6pm bands start. The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Foodie Walk⎪Fort Collins Foodie Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour from 5 – 8 pm on the third Friday of each month and celebrates the culinary culture and thriving foodie scene in Downtown Fort Collins.
Join Downtown’s finest culinary shops each month for interactive showcases, seasonal flavors, and exciting taste experiences! 1 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, May 21
Erie Balloon Launch ⎪The Rocky Mountains are clearly visible in the distance as the sky comes alive with all the colors of the rainbow. This is the beginning of the annual Erie Town Fair and Balloon festival, and it is magical. Come in person from 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM each morning, and watch the balloons inflate and take flight, weather permitting.
Launch Site: The balloons launch from the East side of Collier’s Hill, West of Erie High School on County Road 5 and Erie Parkway. Parking in Erie High School Lot.
Please note we do not sell rides for this event. Erie High School, 3180 Co Rd 5, Erie, CO
Canyon Concert Ballet’s Spring Gala and Season Launch: Inspire⎪Join for a Silent Auction, raffles, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and the launch of our new Season: Inspire! Attendees will get a sneak peek at all of our upcoming productions from Artistic Director, Michael Pappalardo. Come meet our dancers, see previews of our costumes, and support Northern Colorado’s premier dance school and company.
All proceeds go to support the mission of Canyon Concert Ballet. 7-10pm. The Lincoln Center, 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO
Smokeworks Amateur BBQ Competition⎪Join on Saturday, May 21 in their back lot for our second Smokeworks Amateur BBQ Competition! A $15 ticket gains you entry and 10 sample tickets to try the various meats from several different competitors! Additional tickets will be available for $1 inside the event! You’ll get to vote for your favorites, too! Get your tickets now using the link above! Loveland Aleworks, 118 W 4th St, Loveland, CO
Loveland Kite Festival⎪This FREE event is open to all ages of the public and will include live entertainment (by the Bohemian Foundation), interactive STEM programs, kite design and flying workshops, professional demonstrations and a variety of activities to inspire all generations. 10am-3pm. 950 N Boyd Lake Ave, Loveland, CO
Glow Night⎪Light up your weekend with Kids’ Nite Out!! 
Join us this Saturday, May 21st, for Glow Night at Chilson Recreation Center from 7-10:30 PM.Purchase your tickets and sign your waiver online at: www.kidsniteout.org
This week’s featured activities include:
-Blacklight Laser Tag Arena
-NEON Nail Polish Station
-UV Balloon Animals
-Scooter Games
-Checkers Tournament
Don’t worry, there are TONS of extra activities your child can participate in! Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E 4th St #200, Loveland, CO
Eat Local FoCo Farm-to-Table Dinner⎪Join Eat Local for an evening of exclusive fine dining featuring ingredients sourced from local agricultural producers, prepared by Executive Chef Geneva de Geus, and celebrating Colorado cuisine. Price is all-inclusive and includes:
- Open-bar Cocktail Hour from 5:30 – 7 PM
- Exclusive Specialty Cocktails highlighting Local Ingredients
- Passed Hors D’oeuvres
- 9-12 Course Tasting Menu
- Wine Pairings
Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, May 22
Kid’s Day! Ice Cream Bowls⎪Flingin Pots is celebrating the End of School and the beginning of Summer with our friends at Churn and Crooked Stave Come enjoy Crooked Stave’s highly regarded craft beers and laid-back atmosphere with your family and friends while watching your tiny human engage in one of the most messy and tactile craft traditions – wheel thrown pottery! All participants will also receive a FREE scoop at Churn to sweeten the deal.
Watch your kids get mesmerized by Wheel-Thrown Pottery. Little faces light up when their hands touch clay and love using their specially created items at home. Cost: $17 per bowl. 3-4pm. Crooked Stave Taproom Fort Collins, 216 North College Avenue, #Suite 130, Fort Collins, CO
Fainting Goat Yoga⎪Their classes are with baby fainting goats! They are super social and love to interact with you! Our 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 our classes. During class we guide you through an all-levels practice while the goats roam throughout the yoga class area to interact and socialize. 11am-noon. Barnyard Buddies, 3650 North Co Road 3, Loveland, CO
Fort Collins Farmer’s Market⎪10am-2pm. 1001 E Harmony Road | Fort Collins, CO
Ales & Asana⎪Kick off your Sunday morning at Peculier Ales in Fort Collins with Alisha! This beginner friendly yoga class from 11am-noon will include your first draft beer! Please bring a yoga mat. Peculier Ales, 1831 East Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday Brunch featuring Veronica May⎪Join for Sunday Brunch where they will have Live Music from 1-3, Fresh Flowers from CC’s Flower Truck, and delicious brunchy food. Dominga our Mimosa Sour will be pouring for the perfect Sunday treat. Odell Brewing, 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Erie Balloon Launch ⎪The Rocky Mountains are clearly visible in the distance as the sky comes alive with all the colors of the rainbow. This is the beginning of the annual Erie Town Fair and Balloon festival, and it is magical. Come in person from 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM each morning, and watch the balloons inflate and take flight, weather permitting.
Launch Site: The balloons launch from the East side of Collier’s Hill, West of Erie High School on County Road 5 and Erie Parkway. Parking in Erie High School Lot.
Please note we do not sell rides for this event. Erie High School, 3180 Co Rd 5, Erie, CO
Beer Yoga⎪Join for a free yoga class at the brewery followed by a complimentary beer! Zwei Brewing, 4612 S Mason St #120, Fort Collins, CO
