Never miss a thing in Northern Colorado! Here is a list of fun things to do near you this weekend!
Thursday, July 22
Live Music: Sounds of Summer⎪Rusty 44 is playing! Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join on the lawn, next to Mary’s Mountain Cookies, for live music, great shopping and delicious dining throughout the summer! 6:30-8:30pm. Front Range Village Center, 2720 Council Tree Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
Summer Concert Series⎪The Pryde (Classic Rock) will be playing from 6:30-8:30pm. Boardwalk Park, 100 N 5th St, Windsor, CO
Winery Patio Concerts⎪Join on their winery patio every Thursday, from 5-7pm for live music from local artists! Cross-Eyed Possum will be playing. The OBC Wine Project, 824 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Paradise Lost Art Show⎪Featuring a breadth of mediums including paintings, wall hangings, installation, and embroidery, the exhibition invites viewers to analyze their relationships with nature. Paintings span from untouched landscapes to those seen through screens and windshields. Merit and demerit badges reframe and modernize the traditional “Leave No Trace” ideals. Wall hangings with topographical imagery map the human impact on the natural world. Installation work creates a space for viewers to examine the dichotomies between the human desire to preserve the wilderness and to enjoy it.
Exhibition dates – July 14-August 1, 2021. Hours – 1-5pm, Wednesdays – Sundays. Art Lab, 239 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO
Friday, July 23
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. Timber Picnic Area at Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Dr, Bellvue, CO
Crab Boil on the Roof⎪Join for a crab boil on the rooftop featuring Little Latitudes Catering. Join for an afternoon of Seafood, Music and Incredible Views of the Rocky Mountains. Reserve your table on the rooftop today! Each table will receive their delicious boil right to the middle of your group’s table. You will receive crab cracking and dipping utensils, a choice of a non-alcoholic beverage and complimentary views of the gorgeous Rocky Mountains.
Each ticket will be sold as a table for your group, that way you don’t have to share with any strangers. Did we forget the alcoholic beverages? Don’t worry there will be a beer and wine bar set up on the roof for additional drink purchase. 6-10pm. Desk Chair Rooftop, 201 E 4th St, Loveland, CO
Saturday, July 24
Larimer County Farmers’ Market⎪9am-1pm. Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO
Ice Cream in the Park⎪I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Hope to see you at the event for ice cream, fun and games. 1-3pm. Boardwalk Park, 100 North 5th Street, Windsor, CO
Yoga on the Lawn⎪Join Yoga Pod for the Free Yoga On The Lawn Summer Series. Let’s move together under the Colorado skies and start our Saturday morning off on the right foot. 🌼 Join Patti Sterns, Yoga Pod Instructor, for a 75 minute all level vinyasa yoga class. Flow breath to movement in this challenging but accessible practice. Some knowledge of yoga is recommended but everyone is truly welcome. 🌎 Bring a mat, towel, water, and make sure to wear your sunscreen. Masks are optional and we will maintain our social distance. There is plenty of space on the lawn for everyone. 🤸🏽♂️ 8-9:30am. East Lawn Foothills Shopping Center, 3300 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
Bonsai Basics⎪Bonsai Tree, Pot, Soil, and plant set up is $35 or 55 depending on the size of plant set up chosen. Have you been interested in the art of Bonsai? Want to take one home but not sure where to start? They have the perfect class for you! Enjoy some adult beverages and cheese while we take you through the basics! They will be providing all of the supplies and products that you will need in this incredible class and have their expert, Doc to take you through the exciting process of picking your Bonsai tree, creating the perfect environment, and building your set up to take home with you! Don’t worry – they are also going to be discussing how to care for your new Bonsai tree! From watering to fertilizing, and pruning to transplanting – they will ensure that you are ready for your new hobby! Class starts at 5:45pm. Fossil Creek Nursery, 7029 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Fainting Goat Yoga⎪Their classes are with baby fainting goats! They are super social and love to interact with you! 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 their classes. During class they guide you through an all-levels practice while the goats roam throughout the yoga class area to interact and socialize. 11am-12pm. Barnyard Buddies, LLC., 3650 North Co Road 3, Loveland, CO
Greeley Arts Picnic⎪Greeley’s Annual Summer Tradition is back in 2021!
Join us for handmade arts & crafts vendors, music on 2 stages all weekend long, delicious food, cold drinks, beer garden, kid’s crafts, and more! 9am-5pm. Lincoln Park, Greeley, CO
Park Yoga⎪Outdoor yoga in the park in Midtown Fort Collins! Join from 10-11am for park yoga with the beautiful scenary of Spring Park conveniently located off Spring Creek Bike Trail. This park yoga is donation based, open to all levels (and ages) and vinyasa style. They recommend at least $8 per person to pay for the certified instructors time. Please bring your own mat and water. Spring Park, 2100 Matthews Street, Fort Collins, CO
Feisty Spirits 8 Year Anniversary Party⎪Celebrate Feisty Spirit’s 8th anniversary. They will be offering a Fox and Crow cheese pairing with a flight and cocktail (reservations required). Plus the option to get a bottle of their special anniversary Better Days Bourbon Cask Strength release at a discounted price. Feisty Spirits Distillery, 1708 East Lincoln Avenue #1, Fort Collins, CO
Tie Dye & Pints⎪Buy Any Breckenridge Beer Pint and Tie Dye your very own Breckenridge T-shirt. From 3-6pm. Loveland Tap & Tavern, 237 E. 4th Street
Loveland, CO
Sunday, July 25
Sacred Salt Ceremony – Full Moon⎪Need a energy overhaul? Want to create some Full Moon Magic?
Join for a fun and transformative Sacred Salt Ceremony from 1-3pm. Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House, 316 Willow St, Fort Collins, CO
Summer Music Sets⎪They are so excited to bring back local musicians to the Odell Brewing Patio Stage this spring. Join every Sunday from 3pm-5pm for live music and a pint. Sarah Slaton & The Great Perhaps will be performing. Odell Brewing, 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins Farmer’s Market⎪10am-2pm. 1001 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO
2021 FoCo Fondofest⎪The FoCo Fondo is a daring gravel cycling adventure that starts and finishes at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado. Choose family-friendly 12- or 25-mile routes and make those end-of-summer memories together. Or challenge yourself with the rolling 50-mile route or the ultimate Bite the Bullet 100-mile gravel fondo. Post-ride, enjoy the FondoFest festival full of food trucks, vendors, bike-demos, live music, and activities for the kids. A portion of profits go to support after-school and summer programs through Safe Routes to School, an FC Bikes program. *Mileage is approximate, pending final permits. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO
National Wine + Cheese Week⎪Sip back and relax! They will be celebrating National Wine + Cheese Day (July 25) with a very special pairing: from July 25 – July 31, order a bottle of wine and enjoy a complimentary cheese sampling! The Emporium, 378 Walnut Street, Fort Collins, CO
DIY Drink + Creative Workshop⎪Join at Loveland Aleworks! Come grab a pint or two and make a unique handcrafted sign. Choose from a variety of pre-made designs that will add a unique touch to your home decor.
Choose from a cute vintage truck with 12 shapes for each holiday and season (12-inch round), 3D Gnome Sweet Gnome (12-inch round) with 8 different shapes, Hello Summer (12-inch round), the “Grateful, Thankful, Blessed” trio, Farmhouse Bear Sign, Split Monogram Name Sign, or any design in our gallery. One FREE brew is included with ticket purchase. 2-5pm. Loveland Aleworks, 118 W 4th St, Loveland, CO
Fort Collins Marketplace Car Show and Family Fun Fest⎪Bring the whole family out for the Car Show and Family Fun Fest! Free activities include:
*Car Show with Disc Jockey Cruisin’ Dave
*Mini Golf
*Balloon Artists
*Kids Crafts
*Kids Arm Tattoos
10am-2pm. Fort Collins Marketplace, 3601 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
FoCoMX Drive & Jive: Fiesta Colorado and Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra⎪Fiesta Colorado Dance is the one of most recognized Dance Companies of Colorado. The mission is to educate, perform & preserve Mexican & Spanish dance traditions. The company received the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2006. Show starts at noon. Holiday Twin Drive In, 2206 South Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO
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