Pastels on 5th will take place at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in the 200 block of East Fifth Street.
The free, family-friendly festival brings together artists, businesses and vendors to transform downtown Loveland into a sidewalk art gallery while raising funds for Alternatives to Violence..
There’s also live music, kids art area and a Marketplace filled with food and artisan vendors.
Learn more at https://pastelson5th.org.
The Loveland Chocolate & Cheese Fest will be held at 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Pedersen Toyota Center at The Ranch, 5280 Arena Circle.
The event will feature new vendors and samplers with chocolate products and a variety of cheeses.
Admission is limited to 1,200 people per session.
Tickets for sampling are $10 per dozen. Admission for the first two sessions is $10 and the final one is $6. VIP passes to enter at 10 a.m. or any time during the event are $59. Kids 10 and under are free.
For details, visit COchocolateFests.com.
The Loveland Orchestra presents the first concert of the 2025-26 season, “Victory,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Drive.
At 7 p.m., Conductor Luciano R. Silvestri Jr. begins the evening with a discussion of the music in the program.
The season’s theme is “By Air, By Land, and By Sea,” in which each concert will feature music with air, land and sea depictions. The concert will begin with “Victory at Sea” by Richard Rodgers, which features music from the NBC series and film about World War II. The concert will continue with Holst’s famous piece “The Planets,” which will be divided in half by a 15-minute intermission. The concert will end with the famous “1812 Overture” by Tchaikovsky, which celebrates Russia’s defense against Napoleon.
Tickets at the door are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children 12 and under. Packages of six tickets are $80 for adults and $50 for students. They are also available online at lovelandorchestra.simpletix.com. Processing fees may apply.
The Loveland Orchestra consists of over 60 musicians, amateur and professional, from Loveland and the surrounding area. To audition for the orchestra, visit lovelandorchestra.org.
Downtown Loveland’s Night on the Town event will take place at 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.
The theme for the night is Harvest Festival.
Downtown art galleries will hold openings and events, and businesses offer events and specials as well.
For details, visit downtownloveland.org/nightonthetown.
The Big Ivory Tickles Dueling Pianos Tour comes to Loveland with a stop at 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Grimm Brothers Taproom + Kitchen, 815 14th St. SW B100.
Why clap politely when you can scream, laugh, sing and fist-pump your way through the greatest circus-piano-chaos show on Earth?
Tickets start at $28.52, available at eventbrite.com.
A Regional Fine Art Show will open Friday, Sept. 12, at Lincoln Gallery, 429 N. Lincoln Ave.
Centerra will celebrate 25 years with Wild Wonderful Weekend, a festival of wildlife, music, food and nature-inspired fun Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14.
The festival includes The Wild Zone at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Chapungu Sculpture Park, 5995 Sky Pond Drive.. Explore wildlife with presentations from the Butterfly Pavilion, Rocky Mountain Raptor Center, People and Pollinators Action Network, Fort Collins Audubon Society, Loveland Youth Gardeners, and special guest The Colorado Bird Lady. Enjoy guided tours of Chapungu Sculpture Park and the High Plains Environmental Center, live music, inflatable axe-throwing, a Jungle Dash fun run, and a scavenger hunt. Admission is free for all ages.
The Harvest Jamboree will be at 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Kinston Hub, 6402 Union Creek Drive. Dance under the stars with the Eric Golden Band, take a horse-drawn hayride, test your skills on a mechanical bull, stargaze, and indulge in s’mores and local food truck treats. Proceeds benefit the High Plains Environmental Center.
A Farm-to-Table Brunch will be at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at High Plains Environmental Center, 2698 Bluestem Willow Drive, with brunch, live acoustic music and native birds. Tickets are $49.87 and reservations are required.
For details, visit centerra.com/wild-wonderful-weekend.
A Sensory Friendly Concert with Graham Good and the Painters will be held at 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Avery’s Modern Teahouse, 5685 McWhinney Blvd.
Enjoy a sensory friendly environment with the local musical group, presented by Elevate Music The concert is free. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Learn how to make your garden a wildlife haven with Master Gardener Kaitlyn Parkins at 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at High Plains Environmental Center, 2698 Bluestem Willow Drive.
Learn how to attract birds, butterflies, and other critters to your yard while helping the environment.
An End of Summer Rooftop Live Music will be held at 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at desk chair workspace, 201 E. Fourth St.
The lineup features Christine Alice at noon, Brendan Forrest with special guest Lily Akers at 2 p.m. and Hush Your Mouth at 5 p.m.
Before the Elk Meadow Trail at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, 10184 County Road 32C, opens this fall, Fort Collins Natural Areas needs volunteers to help put on the finishing touches.
The new 1.75-mile trail will open to the public on Oct. 11.
Volunteer sessions are planned at 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Sept. 13, and again on Friday, Sept. 19.
Natural Areas will provide gloves, tools and snacks. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long sleeves/pants and sun protection, and bring a water bottle. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.
Loveland Open Lands and Trails will hold an Informational Open House for Nature-based Field Trip Volunteers at 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at River’s Edge Natural Area, 960 W. First St., at the main picnic shelter.
Learn about volunteering for field trips with local school district students. Helping nurture the next generation of nature stewards is a great way to give something back to your community.
Field trips occur in September and October, take the winter off, and start up again for April and May. Many volunteers give a half day (2.5 hours) to a full day (5 hours) once a week through the field trip season.
Are you an empty-nester? Need a reason to get outdoors? Would you like to learn more about Colorado’s wildlife or native plants? Are you a former teacher ready to have outdoor time with small groups of students? This volunteer opportunity may be for you.
Those interested are asked to register at offero.cityofloveland.org/calendar.
Reach out with questions to [email protected].
A free Gospel Music Festival will take place at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Buckhorn Church, 8762 N. County Road 27.
Featured acts will be Barry Ward at 11 a.m., Betwixt ‘n Between at noon, Jacob Austin Band at 1 p.m., Buckhorn Drive at 2 p.m and Ward again at 3 p.m.
The 22nd annual festival will be held outdoors at the Buckhorn Church Amphitheater, rain or shine.
Baked goods, ice cream, chips and beverages will be for sale. Burgers and hot dogs will be sold at 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair for seating.
Ward also will lead worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. He is a devout Christian, and has been named Male Performer of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists, the International Western Music Association and the Country Gospel Music Association.
For details, call 970-667-2308 or email [email protected].
Encore! Encore! will present “Spirit Level” opening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia.
Jack, a famous mystery author, ruined his chance to enter heaven through the pearly gates by confessing to be an atheist. His loving wife, Susie, gave up paradise to return to Earth with her husband — a fact that she’s going to make sure he remembers for literally the rest of eternity. They’ve settled into a rather dull non-life, entertaining themselves by messing with the easily perplexed estate agent and any potential renters he brings around. But when young couple Simon and Flic start renting the cottage, it’s the ghosts that find their world turned upside-down.
The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13, and Sept. 19-20, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21.
Tickets are $18.50-$22.50, available at 970-221-6730 or lctix.com.
Soprano Anna Christy will perform at 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Organ Recital Hall at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St.
Praised by the New York Times as “nimble of voice, body and spirit,” Christy has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera and Santa Fe Opera.
An Education Abroad Fair will be held at 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Lory Student Center Main Ballroom, 1101 Center Ave. Mall.
Meet faculty and staff leading study programs around the world.
OpenStage Theatre Company’s 2025-26 season starts with “Misery” by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, opening Nov. 1 at the Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, 417 W Magnolia.
The play runs through Nov. 29.
The season will continue with “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie on Jan. 10-Feb. 7 at the Lincoln Center; “The Cottage” March 21-April 18 at the Lincoln Center, and “The Merry Wives of Windsor, June 6-July 11, outdoor at The Park at Columbine Health Systems.
EnergyFest will take place at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Powerhouse Energy Campus, 430 N. College Ave., No. 425.
The event is open to the community and will feature fun activities for all ages, including tours of the Powerhouse, the mobile classroom, paper rockets, face painting, a race car built by CSU students, Walrus Ice Cream and more.
Tours of the Powerhouse will start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and CSU cybersecurity commercial test vehicle demonstrations will be at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Open Streets will be held at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, along Lady Moon Drive from Le Fever Drive to Shallow Pond Drive.
The free, family-friendly event will transform the street into a vibrant, car-free space. Enjoy live music, including performances on a youth stage, interactive arts and culture activities, and programming hosted by local organizations and businesses. Grab a bite from a variety of food and dessert trucks as you explore the route by foot, bike, or scooter.
For details, visit fcgov.com/openstreets.
FoCo POP will present Cirque FLIP Fabrique in a free farewell-to-summer show at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Edora Park, 1420 E Stuart St.
A nostalgic nod to ’70s and ’80s summer camps, this high-energy circus features breathtaking acrobatics and retro vibes.
For details, visit engage.fcgov.com/Calendar.
Hero Fest 2025 will take place at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Front Range Village, 2720 Council Tree Ave.
The free event will celebrate local first responders and help them build connections to the communities they serve.
It is sponsored by Canvas Foundation, and includes free food from local food trucks, bounce houses, Kids Zone, Face painting, a live DJ, emergency vehicles to explore, first responders from across the region, and more.
For details, visit canvascares.org/events/2025-noco-hero-fest.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, with a special day of activities at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at 600 N. Sherwood St.
There will be live music at 11 a.m.-1 p.m., line dancing at 10:30-11 a.m., Stick Horse Rodeos at 11:30 a.m-12:45 p.m. and 1-1:45 p.m. and a chance to learn the history of the farm.
Food trucks will be present, and there will be cake cutting and cupcakes at 12:45 p.m.
The 41st annual Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour will take place at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.
The self-guided tour offers a peek behind the doors of several historic Fort Collins homes.
For details, visit poudrelandmarks.org.
Fort Collins Pagan Pride 2025 will take place at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Fort Collins City Park, 1500 W. Mulberry St.
The day will include workshops, entertainment, vendors, food and more.
Through education, activism, charity and community, Foco Pagan Pride promotes tolerance and understanding between people with different belief systems.
For details, visit facebook.com/FortCollinsPaganPride.
The 27th annual Pasta in the Rockies to benefit Habitat for Humanity will take place at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1709 W. Elizabeth St.
The dinner will feature salads, drinks, gourmet pasta with homemade sauces/meatballs, and homemade desserts. Vegan and non-meat versions will be available. Music provided.
A freewill offering is requested, and 100% of the donation is tax-deductible and goes directly to the Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity.
For details, call 970-223-0493 or email [email protected].
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon will perform in the Live at The Gardens series at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave.
The Count Basie Orchestra is directed now by Scotty Barnhart.
Tickets are $60-$74, available at lctix.com.
The Healing Warriors Program annual Swing4Vets Charity Golf Tournament will take place at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at Pelican Lakes Golf Course, 1620 Pelican Lakes Point.
The day of golfing, lunch and fun will benefit the Healing Warriors Program and programs to prevent veteran suicides.
After the tournament concludes, players can enjoy an awards lunch featuring a silent auction.
“Over the River and Through the Woods” will open the Windsor Community Playhouse season at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.
Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn’t mean his family isn’t still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job. The job he’s been waiting for — marketing executive — would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them. The news doesn’t sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around.
The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sept. 28. The playhouse is located at 561 E. Garden Drive, Unit A.
Wild Turkey Fest will take place at 9 a.m-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in Allenspark, located between Estes Park and Lyons on Colo. 7.
The new community celebration promises music, food, games, and prizes for all ages.
The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the fire station, located just off Colo. 7. Maps will be available highlighting the day’s events and placement. The breakfast will be followed by a town-wide scavenger hunt where participants can compete for the grand prize: an 8-by-eight-foot Tuff Shed.
A costume contest, turkey-calling contest, and the turkey strut are planned, along with games and activities for kids.
There also will be live music by Jon Pickett, Three Moose Morning and Marc Kriewaldt, local vendors and a farmers’ market, with turkey legs will be available.
Sign up for the contests begins at noon at the Wild Turkey Fest headquarters in downtown Allenspark. The turkey-calling contest will start at 1 p.m. At 2 p.m. the costume contest will take place. Wear any costume you like, but the winners will likely be dressed as turkeys. At 2:15 p.m. the turkey strut will begin. Contestant turkeys will flap, bob and puff for two blocks beginning at the WTF headquarters. Prizes will be awarded to the top kid (under 14) and the top adult (over 14) in each competition. Those who enter all three competitions will be entered into a special prize drawing.
Adults will be able to purchase Wild Turkey and cocktails at The Old Gallery.
Closing ceremonies and the Tuff Shed drawing takes place between 2:45 and 3 p.m.
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