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One local thing Saturday morning, and a big regional weekend if you're up for some short drives. (Please add any Windsor events in the comments. I'm always looking for new Windsor specific event sources!!!

Saturday in Windsor:

Treasure Island Demonstration Garden Clean-Up, 9am–noon. Community volunteers, good cause, get your hands in the soil before the season really hits.

Worth the drive this weekend:

Loveland: 

Venardos Circus at Centerra all weekend. Sunday playoff hockey at Blue Arena — Eagles vs. Coachella Valley, Calder Cup Game 3, 6:05pm.

Fort Collins: 

Foodie Walk through Old Town Friday night (5–8pm). 

Larimer County Farmers Market Saturday morning. 

Magic Sunset Series at Magic Rat Sunday afternoon.

Bellvue: 

Head for the Hills at the Mishawaka, Saturday night. 20th anniversary of Pickin' on the Poudre, original lineup. 

We pull together the full Northern Colorado weekly curated event list every Tuesday(ish). Free. Link in first comment if you’re interested!

Greeley's market is back and there's plenty going on across the region if you're up for a short drive.

Saturday:

Greeley Farmers' Market at Lincoln Park, 8am–noon. Full spring stride. Go early for the good stuff.

Worth the drive this weekend — and there are a few:

South to Loveland: 

Venardos Circus at Centerra all weekend (no animals, real circus skill)

Sunday afternoon the Colorado Eagles are in Calder Cup playoff action at Blue Arena — Game 3 vs. Coachella Valley, 6:05pm.

Into Fort Collins: 

Foodie Walk through Old Town Friday 5–8pm. 

Farmers Market at 200 W. Oak on Saturday morning. 

Aaron Foster doing stand-up at Bas Bleu Saturday night.

Up the canyon to Bellvue: 

Head for the Hills at the Mishawaka Saturday night — 20th anniversary of Pickin' on the Poudre with the original lineup.

We pull together the full Northern Colorado weekly curated event list every Tuesday(ish). Free. Link in first comment if you’re interested!

Loveland's got a full card this weekend. Here's the short list:

All weekend: 

Venardos Circus is set up at Centerra — no animals, real skill, boutique touring production. Worth checking out with or without kids.

Friday: 

Summer Kickoff at Loveland Yards kicks off the season. 

LoCo Country at Tom Davis Saloon starts at 8pm if you want a proper Friday night.

Saturday:

HPEC Restoration Ecology class runs 9am–noon — free, and useful if you want to understand what's happening to the land around you. 

VOC is doing farm prep with Loveland Youth Gardeners the same morning. 

Flattop Rider Trio plays Loveland Aleworks 6–8pm. 

Timberline Liquor is doing a mystery allocation draw at 3pm for rare bottles.

Sunday: 

Flavors de Mayo Foodie Walk runs 3–6pm through downtown — Latin-inspired food and drink at local spots. 

And playoff hockey: Colorado Eagles vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds

Calder Cup Game 3 at Blue Arena. Doors at 5, puck drops at 6:05. Get loud.

Worth the drive: 

Head up to Bellvue Saturday evening — Head for the Hills plays the Mishawaka for the 20th anniversary of Pickin' on the Poudre. 

The Fort Collins Foodie Walk runs 5–8pm through Old Town. Walkable, local restaurants, no reservation needed. Good way to start a Friday.

We pull together the full Northern Colorado weekly curated event list every Tuesday(ish). Free. Link in first comment if you’re interested!

Another big weekend, FOCO. Here's what's happening:

TONIGHT (Friday): 

The Fort Collins Foodie Walk runs 5–8pm through Old Town. Walkable, local restaurants, no reservation needed. Good way to start a Friday.

Algorhythm (members of Stick Figure and SOJA) at the Aggie at 7pm. If you're a reggae fan, you know this one.

Saturday: 

The Larimer County Farmers Market is back at 200 W. Oak, 9am–1pm. Go early. 

Aaron Foster "Mostly Jokes" at Bas Bleu at 8pm if you want a proper Saturday night out.

Sunday: 

The Fort Collins Symphony is doing an intimate chamber concert at 2pm. 

Larimer Chorale has a French choral program at CSU at 4pm. 

And if Sunday afternoons need a little rescued, Magic Sunset Series with Alfredo Muro at Magic Rat starts at 1:30pm.

Worth the drive this weekend: 

Head up the canyon to Bellvue Saturday night — Head for the Hills is playing the Mishawaka for the 20th anniversary of Pickin' on the Poudre with the original lineup.

We pull together the full Northern Colorado weekly curated event list every Tuesday(ish). Free. Link in first comment if you’re interested!

Good weekend, Greeley, and Happy Mother’s Day, Moms!!!

Short list this week, but a solid one.

🌸 For the Moms

Greeley Farmers' Market @ Lincoln Park — Saturday, 9am–12pm — The weekly market is back in season. Local produce, local makers, the whole thing. Go early.

Second Saturday Brewer Tour @ WeldWerks Brewing — Saturday, 12–1:30pm — Behind-the-scenes at one of Colorado's most decorated breweries. A genuinely good afternoon if she likes good beer.

(The newsletter also has some less-cliche outings and ideas for the mom’s if you are interested.)

🎵 Worth the Short Drive

The Odyssey @ The Lincoln Center (Fort Collins) — All Weekend — Local youth theater doing Homer's epic. Fast, imaginative, worth the drive up 25.

If you like this kind of thing, we pull together events from Greeley to Estes every Tuesday(ish). Free, no fluff. Link in the first comment.

Good weekend, FOCO. 

Happy Mother’s Day, Moms!!!!

Lot going on. Here are some things you might wanna do:

🌸 For the Moms

Mothers Day Brunch & Bubbles @ Farm Fusion — Saturday, 11am — Garden setting, seasonal menu, actual bubbles.

Made with Love: Mother's Day Brunch @ Cafe Vino — Sunday, 10am–2pm — One of Fort Collins' best tables, dressed up for the occasion.

Mother's Day Market @ The Movement Apothecary — Sunday, 2–5pm — Local makers, wellness goods, gifts you'll actually feel good about giving.

Treats for Two: Mother's Day Chocolate Tasting @ Global Village Museum — Saturday, 3pm — Chocolate paired with culture. A genuinely lovely afternoon.

(The newsletter also has some less-cliche outings and ideas for the mom’s if you are interested.)

🎵 Music Worth Staying Up For

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings @ The Lyric — Sunday, 6:15pm — Biggie and Tupac rendered by a string quartet in candlelight. Yes, really, it works.

Miguel Avina Trio @ New Belgium Brewing — Friday, 5–7pm — Free live music at the brewery that put Fort Collins on the map.

🎭 Stage & Arts

The Odyssey @ The Lincoln Center — All Weekend — Homer reimagined by local youth theater. Epic in scope and surprisingly moving.

10x10 Exhibition @ 7 Old Town Square — Saturday, 6:30–10pm — Ten artists, ten pieces, one night. Part of Fort Collins Art Week.

Compass Comic Con @ Compass Community Collaborative School — Saturday, 10am–6pm — Fan convention run by the school community. Costumes enthusiastically welcomed.

🦅 Truly Special

Spring Open House @ Rocky Mountain Raptor Program — Saturday, 12–4pm — Rarely open to the public. Look a hawk in the eye.

🥾 Get Outside

Foothills Summer Farmers Market @ Foothills Shopping Center — Saturday, 10am — First one of the season. Go find the person who sells the good jam.

If you like this kind of thing, we put together the full Northern Colorado weekly roundup every Tuesday(ish). Free, no fluff. Link in the first comment.

Good weekend, Loveland! Here are some things you might wanna do:

🌸 For the Moms

Mother's Day High Tea @ Sweet Heart Winery — Saturday, 10am — Tiny sandwiches, good wine, someone you love. Don't wait on this one.

Mother's Day Brunch @ Sunrise Ranch — Sunday, 10:30am–12:30pm — A beautiful ranch setting that earns the drive.

A Sweet Toast to Mom! @ MeadKrieger — Sunday, 12–6pm — Mead, afternoon light, and a genuinely low-key way to celebrate.

Face Vocal Band @ Rialto Theater — Sunday, 2pm — Award-winning a cappella group. No instruments, full impact. A great afternoon out.

(The newsletter also has some not-so-cliche outings and ideas for the moms if you're interested.)

🦅 Truly Special

Spring Open House @ Rocky Mountain Raptor Program — Saturday, 12–4pm — This facility is rarely open to the public. Meet the educational ambassador birds, see what goes into saving raptors. Bring the kids.

🎵 Live Music & Fun

ABBA Euphoria Returns @ Rialto Theater — Saturday, 7pm — ABBA tribute in a beautiful old theater. Resistance is futile.

Dueling Pianos Official Road Show @ Grimm Brothers Brewhouse — Saturday, 7:30pm — High-energy, request-fueled, the crowd participates whether they planned to or not.

Colorado Eagles vs. Henderson Silver Knights — Game 4 @ Blue Arena — Saturday, 5pm — Calder Cup Playoffs, Round 2. This one matters.

🌿 Get Outside

Run for the Trees @ Mehaffey Park — Saturday, 9:30am — A 5K that plants trees. Most efficient run in town.

HPEC Guided Interpretive Walk @ Houts Reservoir — Saturday, 9–10:30am — Walk with restoration ecologists who know what they're looking at.

If you like this kind of thing, we put together the full Northern Colorado weekly roundup every Tuesday(ish). Free, no fluff. Link in the first comment.

Good Weekend, Windsor! It’s gunna be a beaut! Here’s a few things you might enjoy:

🎨 Friday

2026 Mural Grant Tour & Kickoff @ Art & Heritage Center — Friday, 4–5pm — A walking tour of Windsor's mural grant projects followed by a reception with light refreshments. Free and open to all. A good way to see what's going up on your walls.

WhipKey Music @ Mighty River Brewing — Friday, 6–9pm — Live music to close out the week.

🍺 Saturday

Ten Cent Prophet Trio @ Mash Lab Brewing — Saturday, 4–7pm — Live music at one of Windsor's best taprooms. Perfect Saturday afternoon window.

Reminisce Live @ Mighty River Brewing — Saturday, 6–9pm — Live music to carry the evening.

Worth the drive:

14th Annual Hootenanny! @ City Star Brewing (Berthoud) — Saturday, 12–8:30pm — Four live acts, food trucks, beer releases, flash tattoos. City Star turns 14. Twenty minutes south and worth every one of them.

Blues Behind Bars @ Chipper's Lanes, 830 N. College — Saturday, 8pm — Since 2009, this non-profit has toured Colorado prisons and collaborated with inmates to write original music. Free entry. Reserve online and your first Odell draft is on the house.

Erica Rhodes @ The Comedy Fort (Fort Collins)— Friday & Saturday, two shows nightly — Fresh off AGT. Sofia Vergara called her the best comedy act she'd ever seen on the show. Ages 21+.

If you love this kind of thing, we put together the full Northern Colorado weekly roundup every Tuesday(ish). Free, no fluff, just NOCO. Link is in the first comment.

Greeley's got a headliner this weekend and a full Cinco de Mayo stretch. Here's the list.

🎭 Don't Miss

Hadestown @ Monfort Concert Hall, UNC — Sunday — Tony Award-winning musical. One of the best things to hit a Greeley stage this season. 

🎉 Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo @ 8th Street Plaza — Friday, 4–10pm — Food, music, community. Greeley's big celebration.

Cinco de Mayo @ Downtown Greeley — Sunday, 12–5pm — The party continues.

🎨 Arts & History

First Friday Art Walk @ Downtown Greeley — Friday, 5–8pm — Galleries open, downtown alive.

A Great Frontier Odyssey: Sketching the American West @ Greeley History Museum — Friday, 10am–4pm — Historic field illustrations of the West.

Our History, Our Voice: Mexican American History Project @ Greeley History Museum — Friday, 10am–4pm — Community history from the people who lived it.

🎓 Friday Night

Country Swing Dance Lessons @ 1535 8th Ave — Friday, 6:30–8:30pm — Two-step your Friday.

UNC Bear Fest @ Downtown Greeley — Friday, times vary — UNC's annual community celebration.

Worth the drive:

Blues Behind Bars @ Chipper's Lanes, 830 N. College — Saturday, 8pm — Since 2009, this non-profit has toured Colorado prisons and collaborated with inmates to write original music. Free entry. Reserve online and your first Odell draft is on the house!

Hootenanny! @ City Star Brewing (Berthoud) — Saturday, 12–8:30pm — Four live acts, food trucks, beer releases. City Star turns 14.

Down & Derby Party @ Fort Collins — Saturday, 2pm — Kentucky Derby watch party benefiting at-risk youth across Larimer and Weld counties. 21+.

As you probably know by now :) if you love this kind of thing, we put together the full Northern Colorado weekly roundup every Tuesday(ish). Free, no fluff, just NOCO goodies. Link is in the first comment.

Good weekend to be in Loveland. It's gunna be a beaut! Here's the shortlist:

🎵 Live Music

Billy Currington @ Blue Arena — Friday, 7:30pm — Country radio staple, live at the Ranch.

Hillbilly Demons @ Tom Davis Saloon — Friday, 7pm — Honky-tonk at Loveland's favorite saloon.

Dori Jo Duo @ Loveland Aleworks — Saturday, 6–8pm — Live music, local beer, Saturday evening sorted.

Dominick Antonelli @ MeadKrieger — Saturday, 6:30–8:30pm — Mead and live music. The combo holds.

🐦 Saturday Morning

HPEC Monthly Bird Banding & Bird Walk @ High Plains Environmental Center — Saturday, 9–11am — Watch scientists band birds up close. One of NOCO's most underrated Saturday mornings.

🎨 Arts & Markets

Gold Rush in Leadville @ Loveland Museum — Saturday, 10am–4pm — Colorado's most legendary boom town, brought to life in Loveland.

Mollie McGee's Spring Market @ Pedersen Toyota Center — Saturday & Sunday, 10am both days — One of NOCO's favorite seasonal markets.

Spring Used Book Sale @ McKee Building — Friday 3–7pm, Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday Fill-A-Bag Day 11am–3pm — Load up.

🏇 Derby Day

Kentucky Derby Party @ 477 Distilling — Saturday, 2–6pm — Hats, horses, something strong in hand.

Run for the Hops: Derby Day @ Grimm Brothers Brewhouse — Saturday, 2–6pm — Watch the race with a craft beer. Very correct.

🌿 Other Good Stuff

Rondell Sheridan @ Rialto Theater — Friday, 7:30pm — Stand-up comedy at one of NOCO's best stages.

Zero Proof Showcase @ The Love Shack — Saturday, 12–6pm — Six hours of craft mocktail culture done right.

Spore Swap & Chat @ Orion's Apothecary — Saturday, 2–4pm — Mushroom people, swapping cultures and knowledge.

Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop @ Loveland Aleworks — Sunday, 1–3pm — Build one. They're not alive. Still delightful.

Special Olympics @ Mountain View High School — Sunday, 8:30am–4pm — Come cheer.

Worth the drive:

Blues Behind Bars @ Chipper's Lanes, 830 N. College — Saturday, 8pm — Since 2009, this non-profit has toured Colorado prisons and collaborated with inmates to write original music. Free entry. Reserve online and your first Odell draft is on the house.

Hootenanny! @ City Star Brewing (Berthoud) — Saturday, 12–8:30pm — Four live acts, food trucks, beer releases. City Star turns 14.

As you probably know by now :) if you love this kind of thing, we put together the full Northern Colorado weekly roundup every Tuesday(ish). Free, no fluff, just NOCO goodies. Link is in the first comment.

Good weekend, FOCO. Looks like its going to be beautiful out there! Here are a few things you might just enjoy:

🎵 Live Music

Langhorne Slim with Laney Jones & Graveyard Choir @ Aggie Theatre — Friday, 8pm — Folk-rock royalty with a full supporting bill. Arrive early.

Benjamin Tod & the Inline Six @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue) — Friday, 6pm — Americana at one of Colorado's best outdoor venues. Season opener energy up the canyon.

Poudre River Irregulars Traditional Jazz @ Avogadro's Number — Friday, 4–7pm — Old-school jazz on Avo's patio. This is what Friday afternoons are for.

Whiskey Pickles @ Gilded Goat Brewing — Saturday, 6–8pm — Great band name. Great brewery.

🎭 Arts & Stage

The Odyssey @ The Lincoln Center — Fri–Sun — Homer's epic with puppets, a cyclops, and 16 young actors. Fast, imaginative, family-friendly. $15.

Erica Rhodes @ The Comedy Fort — Friday & Saturday, two shows nightly — Fresh off AGT. Sofia Vergara called her the best comedy act she'd ever seen on the show. Ages 21+.

Fort Collins Symphony: Rhythms of Diversity and Energy @ The Lincoln Center — Saturday, 7:30pm — Penultimate concert of the season.

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) @ CSU University Theatre — Sunday, 2pm — Final performance. All 37 plays, two hours, three actors.

🎨 Art Week Fort Collins

Art Week Fort Collins @ Downtown — Fri–Sun — Murals, galleries, installations all weekend. First Friday Art Walk kicks it off Friday, 6–9pm.

🎸 Good Cause

Blues Behind Bars @ Chipper's Lanes, 830 N. College — Saturday, 8pm — Since 2009, this non-profit has toured Colorado prisons and collaborated with inmates to write original music. Free entry. Reserve online and your first Odell draft is on the house.

🍺 Just Fun

NBB Prom 2026: Rom-Com Prom @ New Belgium — Saturday, 8–11pm — Dress up. Dance. New Belgium does prom right.

Down & Derby Party @ Fort Collins — Saturday, 2pm — Kentucky Derby watch party with live music, dancing, and a Mint Julep welcome cocktail. All proceeds benefit at-risk youth across Larimer and Weld counties. 21+.

Big Brew Day @ Brew Fort — Saturday, 10am–4pm — National homebrewing day. Watch, learn, taste.

Worth the drive:

14th Annual Hootenanny! @ City Star Brewing (Berthoud) — Saturday, 12–8:30pm — Four live acts, food trucks, beer releases, flash tattoos. City Star turns 14.

Hadestown @ Monfort Concert Hall (Greeley) — Sunday, 7pm — Tony Award-winning musical. Worth the drive south.

As you probably know by now :) if you love this kind of thing, we put together a full Northern Colorado weekly roundup every Tuesday(ish). Free, no fluff, just NOCO goodies. Link to this weeks is in the first comment.

Good weekend to be in Loveland. Here's what might be worth your time:

🎨 Arts & Culture

35th Annual Colorado Governor's Art Show Opening @ Loveland Museum — Opens Friday night, runs all weekend — One of the state's most celebrated art events kicks off right here. Don't miss it.

Loveland Choral Society: An American Songbook @ Rialto Theater — Saturday, 3pm — Final showing. The songs that shaped a century, sung live downtown. A good Saturday afternoon.

🏃 Get Outside

NOCO Half Marathon & 10K @ Boyd Lake State Park — Saturday, 7am — The lake, the legs, the finish line beer you've been thinking about since mile 4. Go cheer if you're not running.

City Nature Challenge — Bioblitz @ Everywhere in NOCO — All weekend through Monday — Document the wild things living alongside us. Birds, bugs, plants, fungi — upload to iNaturalist. Genuinely fun if you spend any time outside.

🛠️ Make Something

Introduction to Metal Repousse @ The Love Shack — Saturday, 10am–12pm — The ancient art of shaping metal with your hands. Turns out it's incredibly satisfying.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop @ The Artisan Shop & Studio — Saturday, 2:30–4:30pm — Cut. Grout. Glow. Take it home.

Hat Burning Workshop @ The Artisan Shop & Studio — Sunday, 1:30–3:30pm — Wood-burning on fabric. Your hat, your design.

Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Sun Catcher @ The Artisan Shop & Studio — Sunday, 2–5pm — Cut glass, bend lead, make light.

Dot Painting for All Skill Levels @ Pinspiration Loveland — Sunday, 2–4pm — Meditative, colorful, no experience required.

🎵 Live Music

Eric Golden Band @ Tom Davis Saloon — Saturday, 8pm — Live country rock at Loveland's beloved honky-tonk. Two-step your Saturday away.

Jace: Acoustic Emo Classics @ The Love Shack — Saturday, 9:30pm — Your middle school feelings, live and acoustic, late on a Saturday. You know you want to.

Tappy Hour with Full Expression @ The Love Shack — Friday, 6–8pm — Live music, craft mocktails, low key, high quality. Easy Friday.

🥊 Something Different

Sparta AVM 17 @ Blue Arena / The Ranch — Saturday, 5pm — Live combat sports. Not a quiet Saturday night.

5th Street Block Walk @ Verboten Brewing & NoCo Cat Café — Sunday, 3pm — A neighborhood stroll connecting two of Loveland's best stops. Cats at the end.

For the Love of Pickles — Pickle Fest @ Loveland Aleworks — Saturday, 12–8pm — Briny, crunchy, very NOCO. No further explanation needed.

Worth the drive:

FoCoMX 2026 @ Downtown Fort Collins — Saturday, all day — Day two of Colorado's largest music festival. 450 bands, dozens of venues. Worth the 20 minutes north if you don't have a plan yet.

UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival @ University of Northern Colorado — Saturday, 4:30pm final day — Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Wayne Bergeron. Legitimately world-class and 30 minutes south.

If you love this kind of thing, we put together the full Northern Colorado weekly roundup every Tuesday(ish). Free, no fluff, just NOCO. Link is in the first comment.