April kicks off Music Appreciation month so there is so much live music to celebrate! If music isn’t your thing there are hikes, runs and always shopping! I’ll be helping cleaning up the Poudre River and would love to see you there! Happy weekend to you!
Thursday, April 15
Instagram For Small Business⎪How many of the 1 billion worldwide Instagram users are your customers? Chances are pretty good your people are there! Join for this Instagram for Small Business class taught by Amy Alcorn of Aspen Grove Marketing on the power of leveraging Instagram for business. This course will cover what you need to know including Instagram basics, how to connect and engage with your fans, Instagram Stories and new features, IGTV, and growth hacks you may be missing out on! 9-11am. Online
Glowing Northern Lights – Kids Art Class⎪Paint a night sky in acrylic paint with the Northern Lights, then use Glow in the Dark Paints to make them really shine at night. For kids in grades 1-5, meets from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm. Beet Education Center at the Loveland Museum, 201 E. 5th St, Loveland CO
Friday, April 16
Colorado Shop Hop⎪Amazing 3 day event along Colorado’s Front Range! Grab a shopping buddy and make an adventure to check out the participating shops in this year’s Shop Hop and find some treasures along the way! Vintage Marketplace is offering Market Cash with qualifying purchase to use at your next visit. Vintage Marketplace 6520 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: BUZZ BROTHERS BLUES JAM⎪Blues Jam with the Buzz Brothers has been a Fort Collins staple for decades and decades….or at least one decade. Dating back to when the Tap and Handle first opened in the late 1600’s, judging by the decor, The Buzz Brothers have moved their iconic jam night to The Lyric now. The Lyric ,1209 N College Ave., Fort Collins, CO
80″s Night⎪Turn back the clock on Friday, April 16 and join at Betta Gumbo for 80’s night! DJ Brian Howe is on the decks and there’s plenty of drink specials to go around. Dress up and join us for a good time! 9:00 PM 11:59 PM. Betta Gumbo, 277 North Lincoln Avenue Loveland, CO
Saturday, April 17
Heart-Healthy Hangout & Hike⎪Are you a Veteran, First Responder or care about someone who is? Then join us 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) 3,000 acres of pastures, river, mountains, and more… Char marshmallows, chat, or sit by the river. Then venture out on an optional, all-levels hike, and meet others back at the fire to complete your day. Who: Members, Prospective Members, Family of Members, Guest of Members, Children ages 12+ welcome. 1-3pm Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, 2939 North Co Road 31D, Daddy J’s Pavilion, Loveland, CO
Barre at Backyard Tap⎪Come for Barre and stay after for a beer. Barre is a great workout for all fitness levels. Class will target specific muscles with many repetitions to strengthen the muscle and then stretch it out.
Class will be in the yard outside. Please bring a mask and bring a yoga mat. Your ticket includes 1 beer after class. Backyard Tap, 323 N Railroad Ave, Loveland, CO
Earth Day Celebration- 4th Street Aquarium Project⎪The 4th Street Aquarium Project, the art installation in downtown Loveland made from post-consumer plastics and other trash will be the site of an Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Event will serve as the closing day for the exhibit and will run from noon to 6 pm. It will feature craft activities, recycling information, an Aquarium “gift shop” and two creative challenges. “The Trash Fashion Show” will be the grand finale of the event at 5 pm. It is open to models and designers of all ages and experience levels. Registration is free but participants are asked to sign up for their spot on the runway. 126 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO
In-Water Boat Show & Product Demo⎪Action Watersports will be at Boyd Lake ready for a day of boating! We will be bringing different Nautique Boats for in-water demos and will also have a few Bennington Pontoons on land display for walk-throughs! We will be bringing a variety of Ronix Wakeboards and Surfboards for demo purposes. Also, will have a variety of Phase 5 surfboards!In-water demos will take place in 1 hour intervals, so call the shop at 303.390.1390 to book a time slot! Action Watersports will also provide snacks and drinks at our tent location! *A PARK PASS IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO THE PARK*. Boyd Lake Marina Inc, 4430 N County Road 11c, Loveland, CO
Rain Gutter Regatta Boat Racing! Open for all ages!⎪Rain gutter Regatta is an annual event for all ages whether you are a Scout or Not. All ages are invited to build a sail boat utilizing recycled parts. Then the boats are raced down a length of water-filled rain gutters (6 ft Apart), powered by the boy blowing into the sail through a soda straw. Each contender will race in several heats and the fastest time overall will determine the winner! This event takes place outdoors in the Church parking lot and will be following CDC guidelines. Westminster Presbyterian Church of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1709 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: SCHOOL OF ROCK CONCERT⎪Check out some kiddos ROCK THE HECK OUT on our back patio! Throw some $$$ in their guitar cases and send these kids straight on their way to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame! 2-3pm. The Lyric 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: Hand Turkey and Lavender Jones ⎪Join us on our giant outdoor patio for an intimate evening of music with Hand Turkey and Lavender Jones. Show starts around 5:30 PM. Bring a picnic blanket, camping chairs, or a whole dang couch to occupy in our outdoor space! Free for Lyric Members | $10 for non-members (The concert will be followed by a taped Lumineers performance on the outdoor screen. Both events are free for Lyric Members, but non-members will need to purchase separate tickets for this event and the Lumineers show if they choose to stay.)The Lyric 1209 N College Ave., Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, April 18
NOCO Half Marathon & 10K⎪ Spring is the season of renewal and running. We hope you join us for a brand new adventure that embodies the spirit of springtime at the beautiful Boyd Lake State Park! Choose from the Half Marathon (13.1 mile) or 10K (6.2 mile) for your run adventure. This course is on perfectly paved walkways with about a half mile being off road on the south loop. Beautiful lake and wildlife views and fun post race festivities. Did I mention almost no elevation gain? This is one flat course making sure you’ll set a new PR or enjoy a fun steady-paced morning run race.
“Make It Pretty” Poudre River Cleanup⎪Help keep the Poudre River pretty! Spend your Sunday morning with CPRW and Odell Brewing Co. for a Poudre River cleanup in Old Town, Fort Collins. For some extra fun, wear your favorite costume to win prizes! Advance registration is required and space is limited. Face coverings must be worn the entire time while volunteering. We will begin and end at Odell Brewing Co. in Fort Collins. Click here to download volunteer waiver.9:00 AM 11:00 AM. All attendees must register to attend and present their event confirmation at the check-in station located in front of Plenty Wellness. Odell Brewing Co, 800 East Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
NOCOBOX POP-UP MARKET⎪WOOHOO! Our first-ever, open-air pop-up market is here! Come out to safely enjoy up to 20 Northern Colorado small business artisan vendors and the Colorado sunshine (rain/snow/or shine, we will be here!) Our first-ever popup market will be hosted at the outdoor parking lot of Plenty Wellness and a neighboring art gallery. There is a city park across the street to park and walk over to the pop-up market. 12:00 PM 4:00. Plenty Wellness, 2677 North Taft Avenue, Loveland, CO
Pottery Wall Pocket ⎪Make one of several styles of pottery wall pockets for dried flowers, fresh silk flowers or plants, and clippings. All supplies are included with your class fee. Have fun choosing your design and glaze colors too. Beginners to hand-building with clay welcome! 1pm – 3pm (in person, in gallery). Blue Moose Art Gallery & Gifts, 4032 S. College Avenue, Suite #A3, Fort Collins, CO
Mobb Mountain Distillers Event⎪Mobb Mountain is excited to announce their 5 year anniversary celebration and SAVA fundraiser Event happening on Sunday, April 18th, from 2pm-6pm. Stop by for the chance to win raffle prizes, sip on craft cocktails, music, and to learn more about SAVA! Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at Mobb for purchase on site and the winner will be drawn concluding the event which will be livestreamed. Winners need not be present to win. Mobb Mountain Distillers, 400 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO
Trivia Night!⎪The most unique trivia competition in Colorado! All questions crafted and curated by host Tobias Livingston. This off-the-walls trivia battle will feature awesome prizes including drinks, gift cards to local businesses, and TICKETS to Comedy Fort shows!! Completely FREE to play. Limit 4 people per team. First question starts at 5:30. The Comedy Fort, 167 N College Ave, Fort Collins CO
The Plant Swap is still going on all month…check out the details HERE!
