The first day of Spring is this weekend and there are a ton of events in Fort Collins to celebrate! We’ve got a FONDO training ride, half marathon and March Madness!
Thursday, March 18
“Hair of the Dog” Bingo and Fundraiser⎪Need a little “Hair of the Dog” after St. Patty’s Day? We have just what your looking for! Please join Northern Colorado Women’s Council of Realtors for Bingo, Fundraising, & Fun! Ticket includes food, 1st drink, and drawing entry for great door prizes! Bring cash to the event to purchase tickets for the 50/50 Drawing! The Irish Pub, 2439 South College Avenue #UNIT C3, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music! Tallest Man On Earth with Courtney Marie Andrews ⎪Washington’s, 132 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Whiskey and Steak⎪Fun night out with a tasty twisted menu! Whiskey bacon cheese ball: Fresh salad with custom dressing: Steak tips with a whiskey balsamic sauce: Drunken Sweet Potatoes: Of course a Whiskey Dessert…About the Classes: All of their classes are demonstration style unless noted on the description and provides a generous tasting of each dish prepared…so come hungry! You will leave the night with recipes so you can re-create everything again. This class starts at 6:00 PM and ends approx. 8:00 PM Please arrive approx. 10 mins early as they start promptly at 6pm. Olive & Herb, 5865 Sky Pond Dr, Loveland, CO 80538
Live Comedy⎪The nationally acclaimed Colorado Comedy Showcase that lived at The Colorado Room for four years is BACK! Hosted by Comedy Fort owner David Rodriguez and local celebrity Dan Jones–this showcase brings you a rapid fire lineup of the funniest up-and-coming Colorado comics as well as national guests and professionals! You never know who will drop in here. You get maximum laughs for your buck on what is sure to become a cornerstone of the Comedy Fort calendar! The Comedy Fort, 167 N College Ave, Fort Collins CO
Friday, March 19
Poeme Macarons Grand Opening Weekend⎪Poeme Macarons is opening their first retail storefront in Fort Collins, just in time to celebrate National Macaron Day on 3/20! Experience their all-natural, melt-in-your-mouth, naturally gluten-free French Macarons in a large variety of flavors on opening weekend, including exclusive flavors only available during opening weekend, as well as a variety of VEGAN flavors. On National Macaron Day, 3/20, they will also be giving out a FREE macaron to the first 50 guests! 2842 Council Tree Ave #141, Fort Collins, CO
Painting + Sip + Cupcakes⎪All ages fun for the whole fam! Enjoy delicious June Poppies cupcakes while painting The Kiddie Ready for your pARTy? Arrive 15-20 minutes early to get uncorked, smocked & in your seat! Painting with a Twist, 1112 Oakridge Dr #107, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music! Buzz Brothers Blues Jam and Bonfire⎪The Buzz Brothers are bringing their blues jam to The Lyric. So bring your instrument and get in line! These will be held outside on their beautiful patio, so we are going to build some fires in our fire pits. The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Comedy Night at Lirano Wine Bar⎪6-8pm. Lirano Wine Bar
3600 Mitchell Dr #5b, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, March 20
On-Site: Parent-Child: Chocolate Desserts!⎪In this class, you will be learning a variety of different desserts with one of the greatest ingredients on Earth; chocolate! The Cooking Studio Fort Collins, 23 N College Ave #130, Fort Collins, CO
Native Plant Outreach Workshop⎪This spring, Audubon Rockies and researchers at Colorado State University are collaborating to offer an exciting new series of Habitat Hero workshops focused on native plant outreach. Attendees will learn how to get involved and grow their skills and confidence, not just in planting native plants themselves, but also in encouraging others to plant native plants. Participants will also receive several different $10 coupons for themselves and friends to get a discount on native plants at participating nurseries. Gardeners of all skill levels are all welcome. Online
Pet Nail Trim Pop-up Event⎪Saturday Paw Spa at Pet Supplies Plus Fort Collins! $18 per pet All inclusive service includes: Nails Trimmed/Buffed Ears Cleaned Teeth Gel Paw Balm LOTS of treats and love!! Pet Supplies Plus Ft. Collins, 2912 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Art Exhibit⎪Chinn Wang’s current work explores ideas of lineage and identity, in addition to complicated transitions in desire, expectancy, chance, and mortality. The literal and metaphorical shape of things permeate her perception of the world as she navigates dynamic and disorienting upheaval through her experiences as an artist, educator, daughter, parent, and citizen. Wang endeavors to reveal a unique dilemma of parenthood—the ceding of one identity for another and the perpetual grappling with a complex and layered sense of self. The parallel pathways of gratitude and yearning, yields both symmetry and contradiction in her studio practice and in her life. Clara Hatton Gallery, 200 Lake St., Fort Collins, CO
Make a Cornhole Game⎪Come and build your own regulation Cornhole game. This class is suitable for any level of woodworker from absolute beginner and up. You’ll learn how to safely use the table saw, miter saw, drill, router, jig saw and sander to construct the boards. You’ll then take it home to put on the finish and decorations that you choose and we’ll outline all the possibilities. Do a Google image search now on Cornhole Boards to get ideas about what you might want yours to look like…PLEASE WEAR A MASK. Loveland CreatorSpace, 320 N Railroad Ave, Loveland, CO
Heart-Healthy Hangout & Hike⎪Are you a Veteran, First Responder or care about someone who is? Then join up for a welcoming afternoon of relaxation and friendship at the beautiful Heart-J Center at Sylvan Dale Ranch! A safe, serene space for women and men from all branches of service, all agencies (Fire, Law Enforcement, Paramedic, EMT), and their children age 12 and up. Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, 2939 North Co Road 31D, Daddy J’s Pavilion, Loveland, CO
Yoga and Wellness Summit⎪Thrilled to present this much needed FREE event full of yoga, health & wellness discussions, and a wonderful online community! Join these passionate teachers and practitioners for this special one-day event and be inspired by their decades of collective experience and wisdom! Old Town Yoga Studio, 235 Jefferson Street, Fort Collins
Interstellar Story Time with Sandra Nickel!⎪Author Sandra Nickel will join Old Firehouse Books for a virtual storytime featuring her new book, The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe. She will be joining us on Saturday, March 20th at 9:30am MST. The event will be streaming to the Old Firehouse Books Facebook page, and is free. The first 10 book orders will receive a signed bookplate! Facebook Live
Sunday, March 21
Make Your Own GNOME!⎪Flinging Pots is here! Sign up to make your very own piece of pottery! Make it and then pick it up once it’s all fired! Create your own Gnome! Add some feet, elf ears, make them different sizes and create a whole family. Add different embellishments to the hat to create a festive seasonal piece. *After high firing gnomes will be suitable for outside display. Pinot’s Palette, 159 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Spring Equinox Half Marathon and 4 Mile⎪Celebrate the Spring Equinox with an early season race! Scenic country roads through rolling farmlands make for a great spring half marathon! The course is a mix of paved & dirt roads rolling along the foothills of Fort Collins. Races start & finish at The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Featuring a great indoor venue at The Biergarten to enjoy post-race food, beer, live music and awards. Anheuser Busch, 3823 Mountain Vista Dr, Fort Collins, CO
Coins, Currency, and Fine Collectables March Show⎪Front Range Coin Club presents Annual Spring Show Coins Currency – and other Fine Collectable FREE Admission and Free Parking!!! Over 40 Dealers in attendance. Outlets at Loveland, 5661 McWhinney Blvd, Loveland, CO
FoCo Fondo|Source Endurance Training Series : Plan on riding in your own pods in March and keep your fingers crossed for April as the vaccines continue to roll out. They’ll have some NBS Nutrition on site for you to try out. This is also the hydration they will be having on event day. If you do so and are registered for the FoCo Fondo you will be entered to win some schwag. New Belgium Brewery, 500 Linden St Fort Collins CO
Sunday Funday – Liv Barre & Wine⎪Liv Barre hosts this 45-minute barre workout that combines elements of pilates, ballet, and yoga to deliver a full body workout. This low-impact, beginner-friendly workout is great for toning and strengthening! After your workout, enjoy a complimentary glass of their standout wine in a ruggedly beautiful riverside setting with views of the Rocky Mountains. Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 W U.S. 34, Loveland, CO
I hope you get out and enjoy the events in Fort Collins this weekend…if you would like me to feature one of your events; please reach out in the comments. Happy Weekend all!
