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.
Friday, September 16
Little Wet-Felted Bowl⎪Come learn the basics of wet felting from Deb Tewell. We will learn dimensional wet-felting techniques as we create this sweet little bowl. Measuring approximately 3” across, it is perfect for holding rings or just sitting on a shelf. Appropriate for teens and beyond. 10am-12:30pm. Blue Moose Art Gallery, 4032 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Clydesdale Camera Days⎪Say CHEESE for Clydesdale Camera Days at the Fort Collins Biergarten on September 16th! 
4PM: Biergarten & Stables Open
5PM-7PM: Photos with a Clydesdale
8PM: Biergarten Closes
You’ll have the opportunity to:
– Take individual and family pictures with one of our world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
– Experience the lifestyle of our Clydesdales as you walk through the stables, see our wagons, and view the Clydesdale stalls!
– Browse our Gift Shop & grab a beer at the Bar! The Biergarten, 2685 Busch Dr. Fort Collins, CO
Music on the Lawn: Blue Krewe⎪Grab your lawn chair, blankets and dancing shoes for this FREE, fun, family-friendly community event in the heart of MIDTOWN! Music on The Lawn features local bands from all over Northern Colorado. Enjoy food from surrounding restaurants, sip some suds and enjoy the tunes! 215 East Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins, CO
Fire Pit Fridays at the Fort Collins Biergarten⎪Join us one Friday a month for Fire Pit Fridays at the Fort Collins Biergarten! Bring the whole family for live music, local eats, disc golf, corn hole, and some drinks! Doors open at 3:30.
The disc golf course will be open during the event.
No reservation or tickets required to attend. Music from Taylor and Food from Waffle Lab. The Biergarten, 2685 Busch Dr. Fort Collins, CO
Foodie Walk⎪The Fort Collins Foodie Walk is “a culinary tour of tasty proportions!” Come educate your taste buds during this monthly self-guided Downtown foodie tour featuring new and exciting taste experiences from Downtown culinary shops on the 3rd Friday of each month. It’s FREE and everyone is welcome! 5-8pm. Old Town Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, September 17
6th Annual Goatoberfest⎪Can’t travel to Germany for Oktoberfest? We’ll bring the celebration to you. Get ready to party like a real German! Join us at our Midtown location for our 6th Annual Goatoberfest on September 17th starting at 11:00 am! We’ll have a ton of food specials and the Festbier will be flowing. Check out the specials below! Gilded Goat Brewing Company, 3500 S College Ave #194, Fort Collins, CO
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
Day for Kids!⎪Day for Kids is a national celebration of the life-changing work that happens at Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation. This northern Colorado event is FREE for youth and families and will feature booths and activities from local organizations. Youth will have the opportunity to engage in learning through various games at each booth. Activities include Colorado Eagles’ locker room tours, face painting, inflatables, and much more!
This year’s event is in partnership with the Budweiser Events Center and the Colorado Eagles. 10am-2pm. Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO
Park Yoga at Spring Park!⎪Join every Saturday 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.
In respect of the teacher and time for prepping the class we recommend at least an $8 donation. Their outdoor yoga classes are a great for all levels, including beginners. Please bring your own mat and water. Spring Park, 2100 Matthews Street, Fort Collins, CO
Acrylic Pouring Clocks⎪Come make your own one-of-a-kind fluid art clock with the help of Fort Collins artists Carolyn Snyder, owner of Pour Decor, and Sarah Sypian.
Stop by Backyard Tap to learn fluid art techniques and create your own clock, which you will make by pouring on a vinyl record! Ticket cost is $55, which includes everything you need to make your own clock (including the clock mechanism kit) and a beer or beverage of your choice (of an equal or lesser value)! Additional clocks can be made for $20 per clock. 1-3pm. Backyard Tap, 323 North Railroad Avenue, Loveland, CO
Timnath Fall Festival ⎪Come to the Timnath Community Park on Saturday, September 17th from 11 am to 3pm for the Timnath Fall Festival! This don’t-miss event will feature live music from Green House Band and Venture Still, an artisan market, local Colorado beer, food trucks, a photo booth, a variety of free activities and crafts for the whole family, and much more. We’ll also be raising money for the Children’s Speech & Reading Center.
Check out some of the activities, food trucks, and artisan market vendors below – we can’t wait to see you at this one-of-a-kind Timnath event! Timnath Community Park, 5500 Summerfields Pkwy, Timnath, CO
Annual Historic Homes Tour⎪Poudre Landmarks Foundation’s annual Historic Homes Tour returns to in-person on Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This late-summer event opens five private residences and two historic city-owned properties to tour guests. This year’s tour is a Midcentury Modern extravaganza featuring five lovingly restored and decorated homes of the era, plus the city-owned 1879 Avery House and 1883 Water Works! The tour centers around the charming Midcentury Fort Collins neighborhood on Meeker Dr. and Buckeye, near the original Water Pik building. The neighborhood is south of E. Pitkin St. between Pitkin and Prospect. The Avery House is accessible from the Mountain Avenue trolley. Guests visit the homes and travel between tour properties at their own pace and in any order. Knowledgeable docents guide attendees through each location, pointing out architectural features, historical highlights, and details about how each home has been preserved and upgraded over the years.
Tickets
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on tour day, with tickets available for purchase at several tour locations on the day. Advance tickets are available online now at poudrelandmarks.org and will be available at the following local outlets beginning August 13.
Loveland Chocolate Festival⎪For those who LOVE chocolate! A Full Day of Chocolate Sampling, Shopping and Entertainment! Meet some of the BEST local, regional and national chocolatiers!
Chocolate Truffles * Chocolate Fudge * Chocolate Martinis * Chocolate Bon Bons * Chocolate Bars * Chocolate Cookies * Chocolate Brownies * Chocolate Drinks * Chocolate Cupcakes * Chocolate EVERYTHING … PLUS: Toffee * Candy * Savory Treats * Loads to sample and buy! The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO
Sunday, September 18
Petals, Poses, and Polaroids!⎪Jordan Grace Creative and CC’s Flowers are teaming up to bring you an experience you are likely to savor. Jordan teaches at multiple studios in Fort Collins and always knows how to create an encouraging and welcoming enviroment for one to move and be freely! The event will include a fun and energizing yoga class, bottomless mimosas, a custom mini floral arrangement for you to either build onto or take home and enjoy as is, and plenty of momentous polaroids as a sweet keepsake! 10-11:30am. CC’s Flowers, 1957 Jessup Drive, Fort Collins, CO
Bohemian Nights Presents Global Sounds in the Square⎪Join us in Fort Collins’ Old Town Square on Sunday, September 18th as Bohemian Nights presents Global Sounds in the Square. The concert kicks off at 1 PM and we’ll be celebrating music from around the world until 6:30 PM. Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO
Barre & Wine ⎪Join Grace & Power Fitness in our beautiful barrel room for a fun, full-body workout that’s great for beginners and barre pros alike. Then reward yourself afterward with a delicious glass of select wine – included for free with each ticket! Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center, 5500 W U.S. 34, Loveland, CO
Fort Collins Farmer’s Market⎪10am-2pm. 1001 E Harmony Road | Fort Collins, C
Dominga Sunday Brunch featuring Co-Stanza⎪Join us for Sunday Brunch where we will have Live Music from 1-3, Fresh Flowers from CC’s Flower Truck, and delicious brunchy food. Dominga our Mimosa Sour will be pouring for the perfect Sunday treat. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO
