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Hey, Greeley neighbors! The Stampede is wrapping up its 104th-year celebration with a massive finale weekend. Here is what’s on the radar:

Family

• Saturday: The Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade in the morning, followed by a massive fireworks display over Island Grove after dark.
• Sunday: The Stampede wraps up with the legendary demolition derby.
• Centennial Village Museum's "Celebrating Milestones: 250 Years of the United States," Sat–Sun noon–6pm, special Stampede-weekend hours

Live Music

• Dierks Bentley closes out Stampede Friday night. 
• Corb Lund plays two nights at the Moxi Theater, Fri–Sat 8pm (doors 7pm).

Free

• Blake Whiten at Island Grove, Thu 10:45pm
• Downtown Greeley Friday Fest + First Friday Art Walk, Fri 5–8pm / 6–10pm

Weird & Wonderful

• Underground Comedy Showcase: David Testroet, Stella's Pinball Arcade, Thu 8pm (18+)

Date Night

• CO150 Film Fest: A League of Their Own, Kress Cinema, Sun 1:30–4pm

🚗 Worth the Drive This Weekend:

• Berthoud: Kick off the weekend early at the 3rd of July Festival @ Waggener Farm Park (Friday, 5 PM – 9 PM) with a beer garden, lawn games, and 30+ food trucks.
• Fort Collins: Catch the classic City Park Fourth of July celebration, featuring the FireKracker 5k in the morning and a massive professional fireworks finale over Sheldon Lake at dusk.
• Windsor: Bring a blanket to Boardwalk Park at Windsor Lake for family-focused activities, food trucks, and fireworks over the water at dusk.

What events are you hitting’ up?

I put together a full guide to all the Independence Day activities happening all over NOCO. Check it out in the first comment. 

Stay curious, and have a safe and happy Fourth of July!!! 250th, heck yeah. 

Hey, sweet city neighbors! The Fourth is back on the water this year, and we’ve got a packed weekend of celebrations, community festivals, and brewery fun. Here’s what’s on the radar:

• Friday: Mosaic Lamp Workshop at The Artisan Shop and Studio 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• Saturday (The 4th): July 4th Festival @ North Lake Park.

  • Lions Club BBQ (11 AM – 5 PM).
  • Buckhorn Train rides (12 PM – 8 PM).
  • Loveland Concert Band @ Hammond Amphitheater (8 PM).
  • Fireworks Finale @ North Lake Park: Big show over the water at dusk (approx. 9:17 PM).

• All Weekend: Loveland Aleworks is hosting their 14th Anniversary "Red White & Brews" celebration with a full lineup of live music.

• Sunday: Good Old-Fashioned 4th of July Cookout @ Big Thompson Brewery (4 PM – 8 PM).

🚗 Worth the Drive This Weekend:

• Berthoud: Kick off the weekend early at the 3rd of July Festival @ Waggener Farm Park (Friday, 5 PM – 9 PM) with a beer garden, lawn games, and 30+ food trucks.
• Fort Collins: Catch the classic City Park Fourth of July celebration, featuring the FireKracker 5k in the morning and a huge professional fireworks finale over Sheldon Lake at dusk.
• Greeley: Head to the Greeley Stampede for their massive Independence Day fireworks display at Island Grove after the parade on the 4th.
• Windsor: Bring a blanket to Boardwalk Park at Windsor Lake for family-focused activities, food trucks, and fireworks over the water at dusk.

What events are you hittin’ up?

I put together a full guide to all the Independence Day activities happening all over NOCO. Check it out in the first comment. 

Stay curious, and have a safe and happy Fourth of July!!! 250th, heck yeah. 

Hey, Fort Collins Crew! It’s the big one. We’ve got a massive holiday weekend ahead with the classic City Park Fourth of July celebration, mountain music, and plenty of ways to enjoy this hot summer air. Here is what’s on the radar:

Fort Collins Holiday Lineup:

• Friday: 
  • First Friday Art Walk in Old Town 6 pm – 9 pm.
• Saturday (The 4th): 
  • FireKracker 5k @ City Park Pool (7:30 AM).
  • City Park All-Day Celebration: Elevations Credit Union Family Fun Zone, Touch-A-Truck, “Walk Through History” exhibit, food trucks, and live music (Robin Lewis Band, Salsa Forte, The Pamlico Sound).
  • Fireworks Finale @ Sheldon Lake: Professional show at dusk (approx. 9:35 PM).
  • The Great FoCo Water Balloon Toss @ The Exchange (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM).
• Sunday: 
  • Catch The Merry Wives of Windsor (closing performance) @ Center for Creativity (7 PM).
  • Gin Blossoms play Washington's on Laporte :) Sunday night if you want live music once the holiday crowds clear out.

🚗 Worth the Drive This Weekend:

• Loveland's fireworks are back over Lake Loveland after a year off. Lions Club BBQ, concert band, fireworks around 9:17pm.
• Greeley Stampede's finale on the Fourth, with what's billed as Colorado's largest Independence Day parade and fireworks over Island Grove after dark.
• Firestone's all-day 4th at Firestone celebration: morning parade, makers market, food trucks, fireworks at 9:30pm.
• Gin Blossoms play Washington's up in Laporte Sunday night if you want live music once the holiday crowds clear out.

What events are you hitting up? 

I put together a full guide to all the Independence Day activities happening all over NOCO. Check it out in the first comment. 

Stay curious, Fort Collins! And have a safe and happy Fourth of July!!! 250th, heck yeah. 

Hey Windsor! June is flying by, and this weekend is packed with events right here around the lake and downtown, plus some awesome Father's Day activities just a short drive away. Here is your quick scannable weekend itinerary:

Windsor Weekend Events Lineup:

• Saturday:
  • Red, White & Brew Race with miles.Beyond @ Tiho's Tequila Bar & Restaurant. A patriotic-themed fun run to jumpstart your Saturday—run first, brew/breakfast after!
  • Grand Opening of Windsor Lake Gifts. Stop by to check out a brand new local storefront opening up right by the water.
  • Bootcamp for Backpacks @ Official Fitness. A community fitness fundraiser supporting local school backpack donations.
  • Pooches in the Park: Doggies & Donuts @ 100 North 5th Street. Bring your pup down for a sweet morning meetup.
  • Altered Ego playing live @ The Grainhouse (6 PM - 9 PM).

🚗 Worth the Drive This Weekend:

• Verboten’s 5th Street Block Party (Loveland): Slide over to downtown Loveland on Saturday (1 PM - 10 PM) for an epic all-day street party with great beer, live bands, and a stellar local crowd.
• Father's Day Dad Bod Competition (Fort Collins): Take Dad up to Breckenridge Brewery in Fort Collins on Sunday afternoon (4 PM - 6 PM) for their hilarious, tongue-in-cheek celebration of the classic dad physique.

Happy Father's Day, Dads!!!

What events are you hitting up?

Oh, and as always, find more goodies in the first comment :) 

Hey FOCO! Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s going on around town this weekend, plus a highlight on some cool local ecological spots you can check out.

This Week's Local Spotlight: Did you know Colorado is home to over 1,000 native bee species (more than the entire eastern US)? Over 400 of them are right here in Larimer and Weld. If you want to see an urban habitat project in action or support the local rescue squad, check these out this weekend:

• The Nectary Pollinator Garden: A continuous nectar highway tucked right behind the Library District Administrative Center (301 E. Olive St). Great spot for a weekend stroll or some nature journaling.

• Copoco’s Honey: (2020 N College Ave) John and Ben Gilmore's shop has been a cornerstone for 20+ years. Swing by on Friday or Saturday for raw, unfiltered local honey, or to learn about their swarm rescue work.

Fort Collins Weekend Events Lineup:

• All Weekend: 

  • Foothills Juneteenth Celebration @ Foothills Shopping Center (12 PM - 8 PM Fri/Sat) - Vendors, music, and community programming.
  • Fort Collins Foxes Baseball Homestand @ Foxes Baseball Club.

• Friday: 

  • Fort Collins Foodie Walk @ Downtown FoCo (5 PM - 8 PM) - Self-guided culinary crawl.
  • Music at the Mothership: DJ Williams @ New Belgium Brewing (5 PM - 7 PM).
  • Comedy Night w/ The Comedy Brewers @ The Lyric (8 PM).

• Saturday: 

  • Larimer County Farmers' Market @ 200 W. Oak St (9 AM - 1 PM).
  • Plantiness Tattoo Party @ Breckenridge Brewery (2 PM - 8 PM).

• Sunday (Father's Day): 

  • 2nd Annual Dad Bod Competition @ Breckenridge Brewery (4 PM - 6 PM) - Celebrate the best dad bods in town with a cold pint.

🚗 Worth the Drive This Weekend:

• Loveland Pride & Block Party: Head south on Saturday for Loveland Pride at Hammond Amphitheatre (11 AM - 4 PM) and Verboten Brewing's 5th Street Block Party running all day long.
• An Evening with Mountain Grass Unit: Catch a killer riverside bluegrass set up in the canyon on Friday night at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre in Bellvue (8 PM).

What events are you hittin' up? Stay curious, FOCO! 

Oh, and as always, find more goodies in the first comment :) 

Hey, sweet city neighbors! Big weekend ahead of us with plenty of downtown action, community celebrations, and ways to get outside. Here’s what’s on the radar from Friday through Sunday:

Loveland Weekend Events Lineup:

• Friday: 

  • Ice Cream & Treats Festival @ The Foundry Plaza (4 PM - 9 PM) - Local dessert vendors taking over downtown.
  • Live Music: Dueling Pianos @ Sweet Heart Winery (6 PM - 8 PM) - Request-driven show on the patio.
  • Love Shack Comedy @ The Love Shack (8 PM) - Stand-up paired with craft mocktails (all the laughs, no hangover).

• Saturday: 

  • LOVELAND PRIDE @ Hammond Amphitheatre (11 AM - 4 PM) - Come out to show up and show out for our annual community Pride celebration.
  • Verboten's 5th Street Block Party @ Verboten Brewing (1 PM - 10 PM) - All-day outdoor block party with live tunes and fresh pours.
  • Baby Goat Yoga @ 3650 N County Rd 3 (10 AM - 11 AM) - Downward dog with actual kids.

• Sunday (Father's Day): 

  • Acoustic Afternoon: Jared Jenzen @ Verboten Brewing (3 PM - 5 PM) and the Loveland Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park (9 AM - 1 PM) to prep your Sunday dinner.

🚗 Worth the Drive This Weekend:

• Foothills Juneteenth Celebration: Make the quick trek up to Fort Collins on Friday or Saturday for the massive two-day community market, music, and celebration at the Foothills Shopping Center (12 PM - 8 PM).
• Starship feat. Mickey Thomas: Head up the canyon on Saturday night to catch a classic rock powerhouse playing the iconic, historic grounds of The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park (7 PM).

What events are you hitting up? Stay curious, Loveland!

Oh, and as always, find more goodies in the first comment :) 

The Wool Market and a couple of family musicals share the stage this weekend. Enjoy your weekend, Estes!

Family

• Mary Poppins Jr. @ EPHS Auditorium — Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm. The Fine Arts Guild stages the family musical.

Outdoors

• Wool Market @ Estes Park Events Complex — Sat–Sun 9am–4pm. Sheep, fiber, and the people who turn one into the other.

• Bettie Course: Via Ferrata @ KMAC Guides, Kent Mountain Adventure Center — Sun 9am–2pm. Fixed cables, guided climb.

Live Music

• Jason Hicks (Blue Canyon Boys) Acoustic @ The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern — Sat 5–8pm.

• Live Music with Joseph Lingenfelter @ Inn on Fall River — Fri 5–9pm.

Free

• Face of Fiber Show & "Journey Through Colors and Textures" @ Art Center of Estes Park — Fri 11am–5pm.

Worth the Drive

• Connecting Communities: A Poudre River Trail Celebration (Fort Collins) — Sat 10am–1pm. Grand opening for the new 45-mile trail.

• Sleeping Beauty in the 21st Century @ The Lincoln Center, Magnolia Theatre — Fri–Sat 7pm. A modern take on the classic ballet. (Worth checking: this one's in Fort Collins, listing here for Estes readers planning the drive.)

Enjoy your weekend, Greeley!

• Downtown Greeley Friday Fest @ Downtown — Fri 6–10pm. Live music up and down downtown.

• Greeley Farmers' Market @ Lincoln Park — Sat 8am–12pm. Get there early.

• Greeley Pride 2026 @ Aims Community College Welcome Center — Sat 12–5pm. Vendors and performances.

Worth the Drive

• Connecting Communities: A Poudre River Trail Celebration (Fort Collins) — Sat 10am–1pm. The trail now runs all the way here to Island Grove, grand opening Saturday.

• Live at The Gardens: The Fabulous Thunderbirds (Fort Collins) — Sat 6pm. Gardens on Spring Creek's summer concert series kickoff.

• KRFC's 23rd Birthday Bash @ Odell Brewing Company (Fort Collins) — Sat 11am–8pm. Local bands and beer, hosted by Fort Collins' community radio station.

We send the full Northern Colorado events list every week. It's always free and linked in the first comment.

Car show season is officially here. Enjoy your weekend, Loveland!

Outdoors

• FORE Golf Tournament benefiting Alternatives to Violence @ The Old Course at Loveland — Fri 8am–2pm. A round for a cause.

Live Music

• LoCo Country @ The Boot Grill — Fri 8pm. Live country, two-step optional.

• Live Music with TAKAT, Appalachian Acoustic @ MeadKrieger, Old Norse Mead — Sat 6:30–8:30pm.

Family

• 2026 Sweetheart City Car Show @ Immanuel Lutheran Church and School — Sat 9am–2pm. Chrome, paint jobs, lawn chairs. A summer staple.

• Fitness on the Plaza @ The Foundry Plaza — Sat 8–10am. Free outdoor session downtown.

Date Night

• Date Night Pottery @ The Artisan Shop and Studio — Fri 6:30–8:30pm. Clay, wheels, and whatever happens.

Worth the Drive

• Connecting Communities: A Poudre River Trail Celebration (Fort Collins) — Sat 10am–1pm. The 45-mile trail's grand opening, Bellvue to Greeley.

• Yonder Mountain String Band @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue) — Sat 8pm. Bluegrass riverside.

We send the full Northern Colorado events list every week. It’s always free and linked in the first comment.

Big weekend for Old Town, and the Poudre Trail completion ceremony is happening! Enjoy your weekend, FOCO!

Live Music

• Yonder Mountain String Band @ Mishawaka Amphitheater (Bellvue) — Sat 8pm. Bluegrass jam veterans, riverside.

• Live at The Gardens: The Fabulous Thunderbirds @ Gardens on Spring Creek — Sat 6pm. Blues-rock kicks off the summer concert series.

Outdoors

• Connecting Communities: A Poudre River Trail Celebration @ 5500 Summerfields Pkwy — Sat 10am–1pm. Grand opening for the newly completed 45-mile trail, Bellvue to Greeley.

• Scratch & Ride Horseback Experience @ Tattered Saddle — Sat 10–11:30am. Grooming and riding for first-timers.

Date Night

• 2nd and 4th Friday Swing Dance @ Club Tico — Fri 6–10pm. The CCC-built lodge in City Park.

Free

• Hawaiian Shirt Day @ Mythmaker Brewing — Sat 12–6pm. No explanation needed.

Weird & Wonderful

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ The Lyric — Fri 9pm. Midnight movie chaos, audience participation included.

Worth the Drive

• 2026 Sweetheart City Car Show (Loveland) — Sat 9am–2pm. Chrome, paint jobs, lawn chairs. A summer staple at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School.

• Wool Market (Estes Park) — Sat–Sun 9am–4pm. Sheep, fiber, and the people who turn one into the other, at the Events Complex.

We send the full Northern Colorado events list every week. It’s always free and linked in the first comment.

Greeley is headlining this week! So much to do:

• Greeley Blues Jam Music Festival @ Island Grove Regional Park — Friday & Saturday, 11am–10pm. One of Colorado's longest-running blues festivals. National and regional acts, outdoor stages, free to attend. If you've never been, this is the year to go.

• First Friday Art Walk @ Downtown Greeley — Friday, 5–8pm. Galleries, record shops, a climbing gym, a cinema, a distillery, and a jazz jam at the Armory all open and activated. The Creative Arts Center opens Continuum, a new Pride Month exhibition this month.

• Downtown Greeley Friday Fest — Friday, 6–10pm. Food, music, people, summer. Same neighborhood, same night.

• Greeley Archers 4th Annual 3D Archery Shoot @ Greeley Archers Outdoor Range (Evans) — Saturday, check-in 8am. Outdoor 3D targets, a real archery club, a genuinely different Saturday morning. Free to register online.

• Greeley Farmers' Market @ 7th Street north of Lincoln Park — Saturday, 8am–noon.

• Patriotic Stained Glass for Beginners @ Greeley Creative District — Sunday, 1–3pm.

Worth the Drive

• Poudre River Trail — The full 45-mile trail is now connected, Bellvue to Island Grove right here in Greeley. You can hop on at Poudre Ponds or at Island Grove. Best it's ever been.

We send the full Northern Colorado weekly list every week. It's free.

In Town:

• Gii Astorga @ Mighty River Brewing — Saturday, 6–9pm. Live music on a Saturday night in Windsor.
• Not really an event, but, the Poudre River Trail is now complete end to end! The final gap between Timnath and Windsor was just closed with a new bridge over the Greeley No. 2 Canal. Eastman Park on the Windsor side has parking right at the trail.

Worth the Drive:

• Greeley Blues Jam @ Island Grove Regional Park (Greeley) — Friday & Saturday, 11am–10pm. One of Colorado's longest-running blues festivals, free to attend, about 20 minutes east.
• First Friday Art Walk @ Downtown Greeley — Friday, 5–8pm. Galleries, a jazz jam, a new Pride Month exhibition at the Creative Arts Center. A good excuse to head east.
• Vintage Market Days @ Blue Arena / The Ranch (Loveland) — Fri–Sun. Three days of vintage, antique, and handmade goods. Short hop south.

We send the full Northern Colorado weekly list every week. It's free.

Before the weekend rundown: the Eagles are in the Western Conference Finals! series tied 2–2! Game 5 tonight in Chicago and then 6 and 7 are at Blue Arena on June 7 and 8. Check where things stand before you make plans, but this is pretty exciting stuff! 

Events

• Colorado Medieval Festival @ The Savage Woods — Fri–Sun, 10am–6:30pm (Sat & Sun). Armor, tournaments, period craft, and the particular joy of watching people commit fully to a bit.

• Vintage Market Days @ Blue Arena / The Ranch — Fri–Sun. Three days of vintage, antique, repurposed, and handmade goods.

• HPEC Open Nursery Day @ High Plains Environmental Center — Friday, 9am–noon. Native plants, knowledgeable staff. Free.

• Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Sun Catcher @ The Artisan Shop & Studio — Sunday, 1–4pm. Cut glass, copper foil, solder. Leave with something that glows. Beginner-friendly, all supplies included.

• HPEC Volunteer Saturday Morning Garden Club — Saturday, 9am–noon. Hands in the dirt, good company, real work.

• Meet the Artists Week 6 @ Loveland Museum — Saturday, 2pm. Free, local, worth the trip.

• Comedian Zane Lamprey @ Crooked Beech Brewing — Saturday, 7–9:30pm. Travel and drinking culture comedian with a real following.

• Cycle Wise Safety Workshop @ North Lake Park — Saturday, 9–11am. Free bike safety for riders of all ages.

• Bike & Trails Day @ Loveland Farmers Market, Fairgrounds Park — Sunday, 9am–1pm. The farmers market gets a trails and cycling overlay. Browse the stalls, talk trails.

Worth the Drive

• Railroad Earth 25th Anniversary @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue) — Friday & Saturday, show 8pm. Two nights at the Mish.

• Greeley Blues Jam @ Island Grove Regional Park (Greeley) — Friday & Saturday, 11am–10pm. Free, one of Colorado's longest-running blues festivals.

• Community River Day @ Picnic Rock Natural Area (Bellvue) — Sunday, 9am–1pm. Diversify Whitewater puts on a free river education day. Instruction, gear, good people.

We send the full Northern Colorado weekly list every week. It's free.

A lot going on in Old Town and beyond this weekend. Enjoy!!!

• First Friday Art Walk @ Downtown Fort Collins — Friday, 6–9pm. Galleries, studios, shops. Wander with no particular agenda.

• Plant Allies Project Showing @ Petrichor Collective — Friday, 6–9pm. Community art rooted in botanical relationships. Worth a stop on your First Friday route.

• Demo Day: Ride & Try E-Bikes & Camper Trailers @ 1230 Blue Spruce Dr — Saturday, 10am–4pm. Free to try, no purchase required. If you've been e-bike-curious, this is how you find out.

• Make & Mend @ Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising — Saturday, 10am–3pm. Textile repair and sustainable making at CSU's design museum. Free.

• Book Signing with Jessica Leigh @ Old Firehouse Books — Saturday, 1–2pm. Folkloric romance — love stories tangled up in Appalachian myth and mountain magic. She's a Colorado resident.

• The Collective Market @ Dandelions & Rust — Saturday, 10am–3pm. Local makers and vendors. A Saturday morning errand you don't mind running long.

• Larimer County Farmers' Market @ 200 W. Oak St. — Saturday, 9am–1pm.

• NBB Silent Disco @ New Belgium Brewing — Saturday, 8–11pm. Three channels, one dancefloor, headphones on.

• Wolverine Farm Benefit Show w/ Girl Haggard @ Wolverine Farm Publick House — Sunday, 6–8pm. Fort Collins' beloved literary gathering spot hosts a benefit show.

• Organ Week Concert: Joel Bacon and Jason Moy @ Griffin Concert Hall, UCA — Sunday, 7:30pm. A serious organ recital at CSU's concert hall. Unusual and worth your Sunday night.

• HR of Bad Brains @ Aggie Theatre — Sunday, 8pm. The front man of one of punk and reggae's most important bands. If you know, you know.

Worth the Drive

• Railroad Earth 25th Anniversary @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue) — Friday & Saturday, show 8pm. Two nights at the Mish for one of Colorado's most beloved acts. Twenty-five years in.

• Greeley Blues Jam @ Island Grove Regional Park (Greeley) — Friday & Saturday, 11am–10pm. One of Colorado's longest-running blues festivals. National and regional acts, free to attend.

We send the full Northern Colorado weekly list every week. It's free!

Happy Memorial Day, Windsor! It’s gunna be beautiful out there. Enjoy!

14th Annual Front Range Wine Festival @ Windsor’s Main Park — Saturday, 11am–5pm. Colorado and regional wines, outdoor setting, Memorial Day weekend. 

Worth the Drive: 

The Disco Biscuits are at the Mishawaka all weekend up in Bellvue.

Boulder Grass @ City Star Brewing in Berthoud — Fri, 6–8:30pm — Bluegrass out of Boulder, poured in Berthoud.

Live Nordic Music w/ Sun & Moon Dance + Nicolette Andres @ MeadKrieger in Loveland— Saturday, 6:30–8:30pm. Nordic music at a mead hall. Perfect vibes.

This week, we also mapped every Farmers Market around NOCO. Check it out along with the full Memorial Day weekend event list! It’s free in the first comment.

Happy Memorial Day, Greeley! It’s gunna be beautiful out there. Enjoy!

Greeley Farmers' Market @ Lincoln Park — Saturday, 8am–12pm. Go early. Award-winning, agricultural, and already in full swing for the season.

Intro to Blacksmithing: Belt Hook @ Greeley Farmers' Market — Saturday, 10–11am. Learn the basics of blacksmithing and make something you'll actually wear. At the market, which makes it even better.

Houseplant Bingo @ Alkynes of Vines — Sunday, 1–2pm. Bingo where the prizes are houseplants. Greeley does things its own way and we respect it.

Linn Grove Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony — Monday, 9–10:15am. One of the region's longest-running Memorial Day observances. A quiet, meaningful way to start the day.

Worth the Drive: 

The Disco Biscuits are at the Mishawaka all weekend up in Bellvue. If that's your thing, the canyon is the right place for it.

Boulder Grass @ City Star Brewing in Berthoud — Fri, 6–8:30pm — Bluegrass out of Boulder, poured in Berthoud.

This week, we also mapped every Farmers Market around NOCO. Check it out along with the full Memorial Day weekend event list! It’s free in the first comment.

Happy Memorial Day, Loveland! It’s gunna be beautiful out there. Enjoy!

Twilight Hikes: Crepuscular Critters @ Devil's Backbone — Friday, 7:30–9pm. Guided evening hike timed for the animals that come out at dusk. Register ahead.

HPEC Native Bee Class & Survey @ High Plains Environmental Center — Saturday, 10am–12pm. Learn to ID native bees and help survey the population. One of the better Saturday mornings you can have.

Live Nordic Music w/ Sun & Moon Dance + Nicolette Andres @ MeadKrieger — Saturday, 6:30–8:30pm. Nordic music at a mead hall. That sentence is the whole pitch.

Saturday Morning Outdoor Sound Journey @ Old Canal Park — Saturday, 9–10am. A sound bath outside in a park. Grounding in the most literal sense.

Date Night Pottery @ The Artisan Shop and Studio — Friday, 6:30–8:30pm. Clay, good company, something to argue about on the drive home.

Halfway There: A Bon Jovi Concert Experience @ Rialto Theater — Saturday, 7:30pm. A tribute act in a beautiful old theater. You know the words already.

Worth the Drive: 

The Disco Biscuits are at the Mishawaka all weekend up in Bellvue. If that's your thing, the canyon is the right place for it.

Boulder Grass @ City Star Brewing in Berthoud — Fri, 6–8:30pm — Bluegrass out of Boulder, poured in Berthoud.

This week, we also mapped every Farmers Market around NOCO. Check it out along with the full Memorial Day weekend event list! It’s free in the first comment.

Happy Memorial Day weekend, FOCO! It’s gunna be beautiful out there. Enjoy!

Swan Song — Colorado Contemporary Ballet NoCo @ Bas Bleu — Saturday, 7pm. The company is closing. This is the final performance.

The Crooked Rugs + Jesus Christ Taxi Driver + Slow Caves + Bitchflower @ Aggie Theatre — Friday, 7pm. Four acts, one good night. Stacked indie bill.

Spring Edible & Medicinal Plants Walk @ Golden Poppy Herbal — Saturday, 10am–12pm. Two hours learning what's growing underfoot. Useful.

The Collective Market @ Dandelions & Rust — Saturday, 10am–3pm. Local makers, handmade goods, no agenda.

Larimer County Farmers' Market @ Courthouse Lot — Saturday, 9am–1pm. This is the 50th anniversary season and it's gunna be a good one.

Darren Garvey w/ Sydney Clapp & Nathaniel Riley @ Wolverine Farm Publick House — Friday, 6–9pm — Intimate acoustic show.

Memorial Day Exhibition: Liberty 250 @ Veterans Plaza — All weekend. A quiet hour to pay your respects.

Worth the Drive: 

The Disco Biscuits are at the Mishawaka all weekend up in Bellvue.

Boulder Grass @ City Star Brewing in Berthoud — Fri, 6–8:30pm — Bluegrass out of Boulder, poured in Berthoud.

This week, we also mapped every Farmers Market around NOCO. Check it out along with the full Memorial Day weekend event list! It’s free in the first comment.

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!