Here is your list of fun things to do around Fort Collins and Northern Colorado this weekend! There are a lot of events this weekend for both kids and adults!
If you have an upcoming event you would like to have featured, email Anne at anne@luxurymountainliving.net.
Thursday, October 13
Winery Patio Concert ⎪Join every Thursday from 5-7PM for live music on our winery patio! Every week we’ll have a local musician for you to enjoy while you’re sippin’ on wine or beer from Odell Brewing. The OBC Wine Project, 824 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Jewelry Making⎪Come make some unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry with the help of Fort Collins artists Carolyn Snyder, owner of Pour Decor, and Sarah Sypian.
Stop by Backyard Tap for a drink and make a fun, new piece of jewelry for yourself or as a gift for someone else! Pick from different colors and designs, as well as jewelry/accessory pieces like earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets, keychains, and purse/bag hooks. Backyard Tap 323 Railroad Avenue Loveland, CO
Bow Wow Film Festival⎪Join Project V.E.T.S., a Colorado-based non-profit, as they host the Bow Wow Film Festival. It’ll be a great evening celebrating the joy of dogs. Short films all dedicated to dogs and their loyalty, love and crazy antics will be featured in the Film Festival. You will laugh AND cry. Proceeds will benefit Project V.E.T.S. and their work with animals in need. 6-9pm. The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
CSU Homecoming Weekend⎪They are beyond excited to welcome alumni and Rams fans back to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022! Mark your calendars for Oct. 13-15, and start planning now for all the memories to be made. You can visit the “Event” tab above for a complete list of activities, as well as links to register and more information. There will not be a parade this year; however, we look forward to showcasing our campus and community partners along the Oval during this year’s Festival on the Oval. More details in the link above.
Friday, October 14
Suave Nights at Los Muertos⎪Get ready for a hot night of dancing!
We are excited to partner with Los Muertos Urban Kitchen & Cantina to create a new dance event.
We’ll start with a mixed level bachata class at 8pm. Followed with music by DJ Javi until midnight playing a hot mix of bachata and salsa.
Cover is $10 for class and the social
Cover is $5 for the social only
Los Muertos Urban Kitchen and Cantina, 1027 W Horsetooth Rd #111, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, October 15
Larimer County Farmer’s Market⎪The market is a growers-only market, which means that all products offered must be grown, produced, or made by our local vendors. We are proud to include around 100 vendors per market season. Vendors offer a wide variety of items including fruits, vegetables, coffee, flowers, baked goods, art, and crafts. 9am-1pm. Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO
Outdoor Market and Sale⎪Last outdoor market of the season featuring amazing local artisans outside and over 80 vendors inside! 10-6pm. Vintage Marketplace, 6520 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 8
Harvest Festival 2022⎪Come and join us for Fossil Creek Nursery’s FREE Harvest Festival on October 15th from 11AM – 2PM!
They will be having Back Yard Bird’s food truck and drinks from Bright Side Coffee! Not to mention live music, free hayrides, free game booths with candy prizes, free face painting, pumpkin painting, costume contests (with a grand prize including tickets to Gardens on Spring Creek’s PUMPKIN PARADE), and SO much more! Fossil Creek Nursery, 7029 South College Avenue #A Fort Collins, CO
5th Annual Poudre Pour⎪The Poudre Pour features live music from Sugar Britches, The Wendy Woo Band and Last Call Romance on our main stage.
Guests will sample beers from 16 brewers and select their favorite to be designated the People’s Choice for the festival.
Food trucks from all over northern Colorado will be on-hand.
Our Children’s Village features a stage for music and storytellers, hands-on water activities, the Town of Windsor Museums, the Windsor Caboose, rides on a vintage firetruck and participation in our River Investigators scavenger hunt for prizes! Windsor History Museum 100 North 5th Street Windsor, CO
Thriller Flash Mob⎪It’s time for our 5th annual THRILLER flash mob!
Join us on Saturday, October 15th, at 3:00PM in Old Town Square for this free community event that’s fun for the whole family! Learning the dance is simple!
Watch our YouTube tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF7vjdX1KZk&t=3s
Come to our optional practice session at the studio (1517 S. Lemay Ave) on October 15th at 1:30PM. The flash mob will start at 3:00PM in Old Town Square!
This is a FREE community event; the more the scarier! Bring your friends, family, and your Halloween-obsessed neighbor. Costumes are highly encouraged! Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO
High Hops Brewery 10th Anniversary Party ⎪We are thrilled to celebrate with you! (FREE ENTRANCE- No need to register, just come on in!)
Join us all day for:
- Beer Mosas
- Hop Shots
- Beer Slushies
- and Live music from “Frail Talk”
- 5-7pm. High Hops Brewery 6461 Colorado 392 Windsor, CO
The Barbarian Feast at Grimm Brothers Brewhouse⎪Are you ready for a beer dinner experience unlike any other? Join us for The Barbarian Feast and we’ll treat you to frosty lagers, crusty bread, and platters piled high with fire roasted meats and vegetables. Dress in your finest barbarian garb and don’t forget to bring your own knife, because no other utensils will be allowed. Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, 623 N Denver Ave, Loveland, CO
Scotch Tasting⎪Join us at the 1879 Avery House as we welcome Drew Veesy and Wilbur’s Total Beverage for a bespoke Scotch tasting! 6-9pm. The 1879 Avery House 328 W. Mountain Ave. Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, October 16
Spray Painting Workshop⎪Spray paint lessons for the community! $80 for a 2 hour private lesson with local Street Artist, Max/Hyze! + supplies & lunch are included. The Gearage 142 Remington Street Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins Farmer’s Market⎪10am-2pm. 1001 E Harmony Road | Fort Collins, CO
Maxline Brewing Fall Market⎪Start your Holiday Shopping with local artisans. Noon-6pm. Maxline Brewing 2724 McClelland Drive ##190 Fort Collins, CO
Holiday Handmade Greeting Cards⎪Making your own holiday greeting cards is a beautiful gift for friends and family. In this class we will use a variety of techniques: embossing, die cutting, stamping to make pine trees, snow, branches, and elegant stars. Sharen will create a kit for each student filled with everything needed to make three cards and you will choose your own holiday greeting to adorn the front. This is a great class for beginners and experienced students alike. You can purchase more card kits for individual cards after class. Let us help you create handmade art to share this beautiful season. 2-4pm. $25. Blue Moose Art Gallery, 4032 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Harvest Flower Crowns⎪Come on down to The Crooked Stave to build your very own Flower Crown while you enjoy the afternoon sipping on some delightful craft brews!
The Bloom Team will be available from 1 – 4pm to lead you through the process of creating your beautiful crown. These will be made to dry well, so you have a long-lasting piece of art! All materials included as well as one free draught pour! Crooked Stave Fort Collins Taproom, 225 Pine Street Fort Collins, CO
The Spooky Art Mart⎪Join The Saturday Art Mart and Emporium Sports Bar for The Spooky Art Mart, a Halloween-themed art market and showcase.
over 25 local visual artists
giveaways
costumes
live music from AM Pleasure Assassins, Funscreen, and The Little Black Bottles
5-8pm. The Emporium Sports Bar, 925 S Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins, CO