I cannot wait for the weekend and all the fun things to do! You can help make a difference with Farm Day, check out some live music and jump on your bike and head to the breweries to raise money for our parks. Whatever you do make it a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, May 20
StoryWalk Storytime with Miss Andrea⎪Walk in Windsor to celebrate the installation of a new book! Let’s wander along the StoryWalk path together and enjoy a storytime reading of From Head to Toe by Eric Carle. A take-and-make craft will be provided at the end of storytime for you to take home and enjoy! They encourage all attendees to wear a mask at this outdoor event and also request that individuals socially distance from those they did not come with. This program requires registration, please sign up once for your family. Eastman Park, 7025 Eastman Park Dr, Windsor, 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
Film Festival benefitting ARC of Larimer County⎪Join ARC for independent short films that ReFrame Disability and challenge stereotypes.$20 per car (Members of The Arc of Larimer County receive $10 off) Space is limited to allow for social distancing. The Arc of Larimer County’s annual film festival works to dispel stereotypes about individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event features a variety of short films from a variety of filmmakers. Some films are humorous, some are serious, but all work to spread awareness. Holiday Twin Drive In, 2206 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO
Friday, May 21
Charcuterie Board 101⎪Join for a fun night of food, friends and learning! They are excited to share how to create a beautiful charcuterie board for your next event! Tickets include all supplies, instruction, a board to take home and beverages! Grab a few friends and come hang out with everyone at Charley & CO! Charley & CO. 2310 W 17th St, Greeley, CO
Undiscovered Loveland: Small Business Vendor Fair⎪Stop by and meet some of Loveland’s best business. These are not your typical vendors. These are the small businesses you didn’t know were here in Loveland. Crafters | Health & Beauty | Home Services. FREE to the public. 3-7pm. 2008 Blue Mesa Ct, Loveland, CO
Friday Night Kickoff Party, and Cornhole Tournament⎪Come help Fort Collins Pond Hockey Association kickoff the 1st Annual 3v3 Indoor Pond Style Tournament at CB and Potts with a kickoff tournament and cornhole tournament. CB and Potts will have their fabulous Smoker/BBQ/Bar trailer ready to serve great food and drinks.The Cornhole Tournament will comprise of 32 (2 person) teams competing for cash prizes. You can register for the tournament at the link above. Come use your two free drink tickets from the hockey tournament, get yourself some great BBQ, and enjoy the festivities. There will be free raffles, live auction on some cool items, 50/50 raffles, and other fun games. 5pm-11pm. C.B. & Potts, 1441 E Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Country Night⎪Grab your cowboy hats and join for Country 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! 9pm-midnight. Betta Gumbo, 277 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO
Live Music Series featuring Cody Jeffryes⎪Join for their Friday Live Music Series happening every Friday from 5-7pm! New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, May 22
Composting 101⎪Composting 101 class at Horse & Dragon Brewery! Come learn about composting and grab a beer! Discover what compost is, why it is beneficial, what composting is, how to compost yourself, and get composting FAQ’s answered! Class will start at 11am at Horse & Dragon Brewery. They will also have their nutrient dense, food scrap compost for sale at this event! Horse & Dragon Brewery, 124 Racquette Dr, Fort Collins, CO
Centerra Community Yoga⎪Lakes of Centerra Community Vinyasa Flow class. They will plan on holding class in the green space directly next to the park by the clubhouse. Bring a mat, towel + water. Start is around 9:30am + Flow for about an hour. All levels welcome! Donation based, if you feel inclined donate via Venmo @Jeremy-Shannon-Piker . Suggested donation ranges from $10-$30. This practice is about building community + connection, come prepared to breathe + build some beautiful energy! The Lakes at Centerra, 4555 Long Pine Lake Dr, Loveland, CO
Pollinator Plant Swap⎪The Pollinator Plant Swap is an opportunity to give and receive plants, especially native plants that support our pollinator population.Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register with Audubon Rockies at the link above. They welcome donations of almost* any plants, including native and non-native flowers, trees, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, other edible plants & seeds. Please label each plant that you bring using plant tags or masking tape with as much information as possible including common and scientific name, if known. Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center, Natural Resources Building, #223, Fort Collins, CO
Cruise 4 Brews⎪Grab some friends and go for a bicycle tour of Loveland’s great craft breweries to help support the Loveland Parks & Recreation Foundation!Who: You and a group of friends! (Costumes are encouraged!) What: A bicycle tour of Loveland’s great craft breweries. When: May 22nd Check-in: 10am-12pm at the parking lot behind Loveland Aleworks. Groups depart at 12pm.Where: Start at Loveland Aleworks back parking lot. DJ Kieran Murphy will be spinning tunes at check-in. The Extra Mile will be here providing bicycle safety checks and tire inflations. (Schedule a bicycle tune-up PRIOR to the event at theextramileoutdoorgear.com) Groups will then head to a different brewery and rotate throughout the day on a designated route. Discounts & prizes along the way!Tickets: $30 and include a free breakfast from the Ball Joint & discounted pints throughout the day at the participating breweries. There will be a final close out event at Sports Station with $7.50 You Call It jumbo beers, raffle items, and a costume contest.Why: Proceeds from tickets sales will benefit the local Loveland Parks & Recreation Foundation. Bikes & beers for a good cause!
Raku Workshop – Fire & Smoke⎪Flingin Pots is excited to share low-firing process that is inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku involves removing pottery from a kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colors in glazes and clay bodies and produces brilliant metallic blues, purples, coppers, red and yellows Note: Rake ware is not foodsafe. Flingin Pots, 2614 Pleasant Valley Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Ravensdale Farm Presents: Jen Hartswick and Brendan Bayliss DUO! Join on Ravensdale 4 acre Farm in Laporte for the Jen Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band) and Brendan Bayliss (Umphrey’s McGee) Duo! This is a VERY special show with LIMITED TIX available! This event WILL sell out, so grab em’ quick! There is a bike-in entrance and FREE parking on site (included in the ticket price of ALL events).All attendees MUST wear masks, in transit (from your car to your “home base”), it is VERY important to them FIRST and foremost to make this a SAFE event! You can take masks off to dance, hang, etc, but let’s do our part for OUR community! You can be 20 feet or 200 from folks, choose what you are comfortable with. Picnic style, so BYO drinks, food, chairs, and blanket, and anything else you need. Kids are FREE but your responsibility, please leave furry kids (dogs) at home! They cannot have additional dogs here because of our 100 chickens, thanks! Ravensdale Farm, 3232 Arrowhead Rd, Laporte, CO
Larimer County Farmers’ Market⎪Join every Saturday from 9am to 1pm for local food and local fun! 200 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Live Music: Pickin’ Pear⎪Folk duo that creates an original mix of modern American music. “Fun! Fun! Fun!” – Gomer Pyle PFC. This is a free show. 6pm. Avogadro’s Number, 605 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, May 23
Sunday Funday⎪Join us every Sunday for Sunday Funday! Live music, cornhole, and much more. This is the perfect way to kick off the Spring and Summer! Noon-9pm. Betta Gumbo, 277 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO
Sundays at the Farm⎪Come join us for some fun work days at the farm!Over the next four weeks, we invite you to spend some time, learn, experience and share your skills with us in the fresh mountain air at Vibrant Life Farms.We are planning on creating an herbal medicine wheel and meditation space, working on some living art projects and planting crops and trees – we welcome all who would like to participate.All peoples and ages welcome. Come for a few hours or come for the whole day. One day or every Sunday. Noon-7pm. Vibrant Life Farm, 3315 Glade Rd, Loveland, CO
Sunday Brunch Series featuring Veronica May⎪Join for their Sunday Brunch series with Dominga the mimosa sour! They will have live music from Veronica May from 1-3pm and the Human Bean coffee truck will be here with coffee and pastries till 4. So come relax on their patio and get those Sunday Funday vibes to take away those Sunday scaries. Noon-4pm. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO
Creatures of the Night Campfire⎪Come enjoy S’MORES provided by the Friends of Lory State Park and learn about the creatures that we have roaming around after the park closes. 7pm at Soldier Canyon Picnic Area. Free with valid park pass. Spots are limited, please call to reserve 970-293-1623.
Comedy Brewers Improv Show ⎪”Brewed in Fort Collins Colorado in 2013, this bold improv pack is at the top of its craft. Similar in style to “Whose Line is it Anyway,” the Comedy Brewers put on a high-octane improv comedy show where each performance is unique and made up on the spot from audience suggestions. Featuring Fort Collins’ most seasoned improv comedians, it’s a fast, hysterical, and highly interactive show that has been proven to be the most fun allowed by Colorado law. The Comedy Fort, 167 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
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