Let the festivities begin! Not only is there endless fun to be had on the trails and in the water but you can hit the local breweries for live music and trivia contests! End the weekend with a BANG of fireworks and friends. Happy Independence Day!
Thursday, July 1
Oboz Trail Experience⎪Oboz Footwear, JAX Outdoor Gear, Poudre Wilderness Volunteers, and Brown’s Shoe Fit are inviting you to complete as many of Fort Collins’ selected trail segments as you can in one month. This Experience is designed for you to re-discover your favorite trails, learn about new or lesser-known trails, push your limits, and recreate locally! You’ll also have the chance to compete against local legends, your peers, or yourself if that’s more your style.The Oboz Trail Experience; Fort Collins is open to walkers, hikers, and runners. How many of the 101 miles of the beautiful trail system can you complete? It’s free to register and sign-up is easy.
Summer Concert Series⎪Dave Beegle & the Jurrasicasters (Rock & Roll) will be playing from 6:30-8:30pm. Boardwalk Park, 100 N 5th St, Windsor, CO
Live Music: Manuel Molina⎪Join as Bohemian Nights Presents Thursday Night Live featuring Manuel Molina from 7-9 p.m.No tickets or reservations required. Tables are available on a first come, first served basis. Your entire party must be present to be seated together. Performances are free and open to all ages (furry friends are also welcome!).Street parking is available near the brewery, as well as in the open parking lot across Linden Street. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: The Bruce Cook Blues Band fea Doc Dougherty from the Whiskey Pickles!⎪LIVE BLUES MUSIC from Lirano favorite, The Bruce Cook Band fea Doc from The Whiskey Pickles Thurs, July 1. Music starts at 6.30! Lirano Wine Bar, 3600 Mitchell Dr #5b, Fort Collins, CO
Intersect Trivia⎪So you think you’re smarter than everyone else? Here’s your chance to prove it! We will be hosting weekly trivia Thursdays at 7:00. Grab your smartest friends and compete for some weekly prizes! Patio and taproom seating available, a phone/tablet/laptop is required. Trivia is subject to be canceled due to changes in weather. Please call the brewery and check if the weather is crazy! Intersect Brewing, 2160 W Drake Rd A1, Fort Collins, CO
Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood⎪It’s hard to keep a good legend down. In this rollicking new take on the beloved folktale, Sherwood is the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. With swashbuckling adventure and a romantic heartbeat, this rip-roaring romp through Sherwood Forest brings back the youth in all of us. Join up and take aim with Robin and his band of Merry Men … and Women … as they champion the underdog and fight for justice. Laughs, romance and plenty of arrows fly in this all-out comic adventure. Through July 24. Performed in the Park at Columbine Health Systems
Outdoor Movie: Sixteen Candles⎪A girl’s “sweet” sixteenth birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible. Movie starts at dusk around 9pm. The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave., Fort Collins, CO
Friday, July 2
Old Town Fort Collins Customer Appreciation⎪Please join for their customer appreciation grab n’ go lunch on Friday, July 2! They will serve up hot dogs, hamburgers and a whole lot of fun between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bank of Colorado, 107 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: Trout Steak Revival w/ Bowregard and Sturtz⎪Doors at 6 Show at 8. Please note that this is a full capacity event where tickets are sold individually and not as tables.Shuttle reservations can be made at themishawaka.com under the Shuttle and Parking page. The Mishawaka, 13714 Poudre Canyon Rd, Bellvue, CO
GO FIGURE-1st Friday Artwalk⎪Join on July 2nd for a fantastic exhibition titled Go Figure! Presented by the members of The Merchant Room life drawing group.. All local figurative work inspired by local models and artists! Come meet the artists in person and do some late shopping and dining in beautiful Old Town Fort Collins. 6-9pm. Downtown Fort Collins
Foco Flava July 2nd Cypher⎪Muuerrrrriica! Join for a special July 2nd Old Town Cypher! We got DJ Bluchris aka Drifter on the ones and twos dropping some live tunes for us to get down to. Come out and dance or just hang out for the good tunes and vibes! 5:30-8:30pm. Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO
Music & Market⎪Their summer concert series is back and better than ever with the addition of the local Makers Market. Grab your lawn chair, blankets and dancing shoes for this FREE, fun, family-friendly community event in the heart of MIDTOWN! Music and Market features local bands and artisans from all over Northern Colorado. Shop the market, sip the suds at the beer garden & enjoy the tunes! 5-9pm. The Foothills Mall Lawn, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, July 3
Larimer County Farmers’ Market⎪9am-1pm. Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO
Yoga at City Park⎪Join Alisha for a one-hour beginner friendly yoga class in City Park between the streets of Jackson Ave and W Olive St. This class will include a singing bowl and wind chimes in the beautiful outdoor space! Come relax and spend time outside with like minded people cultivating peace and gratitude. Class is $10. 9-10am. Bring your own mat and water bottle. City Park, 1500 W. Mulberry St., Fort Collins, CO
Paddle Pinewood & Potluck⎪Come celebrate the 4th of July with a paddle and a potluck at Pinewood Reservoir. We’ll paddle around the reservoir for a couple hours before cooking and breaking out the food.
Three hundred and twenty-seven acres of public lands encircle this idyllic 100-acre reservoir. Kayaking, camping and fishing make it the ideal place for a little fun in the mountains without driving too far. Motorized watercraft are not allowed on the reservoir. Pinewood Reservoir, Loveland, CO
Live Music: Lois and the Lantern⎪Join us for live music from Lois and the Lantern on Saturday, July 3rd from 3-5pm! New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO
Fest of Ale 9⎪Join your friends for Loveland Aleworks’ 9th anniversary party in downtown Loveland. There will be multiple different beers on tap to enjoy, featuring a variety of styles. This year there will be 2 food trucks, live music, and entertaining games. 5pm-10pm Tickets will only be sold online this year. Unlimited sample pours of beers brewed specifically for this event. Hoppy, Sour, Smoothie, Slushies, & more. Vote for your favorite of the festival. Commemorative glass for everyone. Live music from Blind Alley Troubadours & the Catcalls as well as a 2 food trucks, including: Taco Man, Voodoo Cajun Kitchen. There will be local vendors selling jewelry, leather goods, henna tattoos, pottery, stickers, and wood home goods. Loveland Aleworks, 118 W 4th St, Loveland, CO
Sunday, July 4
Fort Collins Farmer’s Market⎪10am-2pm. 1001 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: Mountain Duo⎪Fourth of July Party, with Hot Guitars and Cold Beers! 2-4pm. Maxline Brewing, 2724 McClelland Dr #190, Fort Collins, CO
