Never miss a thing in Northern Colorado! Here is your list of fun events around Fort Collins this weekend!
Thursday, October 21
Themed Trivia – Harry Potter for Muggles⎪So you think you’re smarter than everyone else? Here’s your chance to prove it! From general Harry Potter knowledge to spells and places, grab your smartest friends and compete for some amazing themed prizes! Patio and taproom seating available, a phone/tablet/laptop is required. Intersect Brewing, 2160 W Drake Rd A1, Fort Collins, CO
Friday, October 22
Northern Colorado Home Show⎪The Northern Colorado Home Show is happening October 22nd – 24th at the Ranch Events Complex. Just in time to finish up your home improvement projects for fall! See the latest in home improvement, remodeling, design, outdoor living and more. Meet with local and national vendors that can help you tackle any size project! The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO
Treatsylvania⎪Children ages ten years and under receive treat bags filled with goodies – including, coupons, promotional materials, and of course, candy! Participants also enjoy a hayride, a walk through the not-so-spooky barn, and photo opportunities.For the first time, Treatsylvania tickets will be available for purchase online! If you prefer to purchase tickets in person or via phone, that option will still be available. Farm At Lee Martinez Park, 600 N Sherwood St, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, October 23
Treat Street⎪Come dressed in your favorite costume for an afternoon of spooktacular fun! While supplies last, children 12 and under will enjoy Trick-or-Treating, festive music with School of Rock Fort Collins, face painting, & more. We’ll be handing out Treat Street swag bags on main street, while supplies last. Also, don’t forget your pets! They’ll be hosting a pet costume contest in The Dog Park from 2:30pm-3:30pm. This is a FREE community event. No registration is required. 2-4pm. Front Range Village Shopping Center, 2720 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Larimer County Farmers’ Market⎪9am-1pm. Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO
Beer & Chocolate Pairing⎪They are partnering with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to celebrate the seasonal release of The Dude Abides, and are offering a tasting tray of 5 chocolates paired with 5 different flavors of our White Russian stout. Noon. Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, 623 N Denver Ave, Loveland, CO
Downtown Pumpkin Festival⎪They’ll feature local farmers market pumpkins, Loveland artists, Pumpkin Sculptures, food vendors and more! Shop farmers market stands and vendor booths throughout The Foundry Plaza and enjoy some time downtown in the crisp fall air!
Enjoy music provided by Suit & Tie DJ Professionals from 12-3pm, followed by Steve Manshel Band from 3:30-5pm!
The general event is FREE to attend. Tickets are required to Decorate Pumpkins – $12 each. Please purchase pumpkin decorating tickets in advance, they will likely sell out! Noon-5pm. Foundry Plaza, Loveland, CO
Pumpkin Patch Day⎪Come join for a family fun event of tastings from the Food ELEVATED cookbook, photo ops and more! Free! 1-3pm. On the Vine at Richmond Farms, 3611 Richmond Dr, Fort Collins, CO
The Lyric’s Annual Pig-Roast⎪The Lyric’s Annual Pig-Roast is a feast for the senses: featuring a loaded 3 course field-to-table meal brought to you by Serviceberry Catering. Attendees will be absorbed into the mystical fiction of immersive theater, interactive art installations, wild circus and aerial dance performances, and live music by Mile High Brass Band and Lucid Blues. 3pm. The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Native Seed Swap⎪Please join for their Northern Colorado Native Seed Swap. This event is free and open to the public. You do not need to provide seeds to participate in the swap! If you have access to native seeds, please put cleaned seeds in separate containers (a paper bag or envelope, or a glass jar; one species per container) and label each container with as much information as you can (the genus and species, common name(s), location collected (approximate elevation) and date/year collected. 10am-1pm. Wolverine Farm Publick House, 316 Willow St, Fort Collins, CO
Loveland Zombie Crawl⎪Bring your inner zombie out for some fun! Food trucks, DJ, face painting and more! Group photo at dusk. Starts at 4pm. Loveland Aleworks, 118 W 4th St, Loveland, CO
Spa Grand Opening⎪Come and experience Fort Collins’ only luxury spa. Swag bags and spa tours with giveaways every 15 minutes. Enjoy cocktails and hor d’oeuvres too! RSVP required. dana@foco.woodhousespas.com. Woodhouse Spa, 401 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO
Twilight Tours of Lakeview Cemetery⎪Embark on a fun evening tour of Windsor’s historic Lakeview Cemetery with a costumed tour guide from the Town of Windsor Museums for only $5 per person! Guided by lantern light, discover the exciting, unusual, and often scandalous stories of the early local pioneers who are buried in the cemetery. 4-8pm. Lakeview Cemetery, 32815 CO-257, Windsor, CO
Sunday, October 24
Puppy Meet & Greet⎪Puppy Meet & Greet’s are BACK!! Need a relaxing Sunday!?Stop by Maxline to support Bounce Animal Rescue, an amazing foster based rescue! Have a beer and hold/play with puppies from Bounce Animal Rescue!This event is free and open to the public but we encourage you to donate to Bounce Animal Rescue and enjoy a beer from Maxline! 11:30am-1pm. Maxline Brewing, 2724 McClelland Dr #190, Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins Farmer’s Market⎪10am-2pm. 1001 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Loveland Farmers Market⎪9am-1pm. Voted one of the 10 best farmers markets in the state of Colorado! Fairgrounds Park, 700 S Railroad Ave, Loveland, CO
Pint for Pint Blood Drive⎪Give a pint of blood to get a pint of ice cream at our UC Health Blood Drive on Sunday, October 24, from 9:30AM-4PM! FYI: They will also be having blood drives on November 6 & December 3 from 9:30AM-4PM! Use the link below to register for any date and time slot. No walk-ins will be allowed — There are limited spots, so the sooner you sign up, the better! FYI, be sure to eat a good meal prior to donating; Then eat some of your FREE ice cream after to help your body recover! Please plan for your appointment to take a total of 30-45 minutes. Old Town Churn, 234 N College Ave suite D, Fort Collins, CO
Crafts on Craft Fair⎪Come enjoy some Colorado-made crafts and some Colorado craft beer! Starts at noon. Peculier Ales, 301 Main St Unit A, Windsor, CO
Butter and Bubbles: A Sparkling Pairing Dinner⎪Join us October 24th at 5:30pm for Butter and Bubbles, a sparkling wine pairing dinner. Chef Ryan’s cuisine will be expertly paired with six sparklers from five different regions, showcased and explained by our resident champagne experts from Republic National Distributing. Tickets are $100 (tax and tip included) and available by calling or stopping by The Bistro. Menu available on the ticketing link. Bistro Nautile, 150 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO
