The best arts & culture spots in Larimer County

Whether your kid keeps twirling through the kitchen or you’ve secretly wanted to try ballet again, Henry Academy of Dance trains with the Vaganova method, offers thoughtful levels from ages 3 to adult, and runs touring and performance companies that hit Northern Colorado stages.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 28, 2026

Whether your kiddo loves ballet or hip hop, Immersion Dance Center teaches ages 3-18 with real technique, a clear class syllabus, and plenty of fun. From jazz and tap to lyrical, tumbling, and a Competitive Company with guest artists, it’s a home base for confident movers worth a peek this week.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 6, 2026

, running through September 13, 2026. Swing by for Wonderlab August 10 to 14, plus talks, tours, and workshops that actually spark ideas.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 4, 2026

Contemporary Dance Academy keeps Fort Collins on its toes with classes for all ages in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary/lyrical and pointe. Go Recreational or Fast Track, then earn stage time with Clara and the Nutcracker and the Spring Production... perfect motivation to actually stretch this week.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 13, 2026

Just down the road, 1883 Water Works lets you wander Fort Collins’ first public works project, complete with a Gothic Revival pump house, vintage apple orchard, and cottonwoods along historic irrigation ditches. Catch a tour or open house and nerd out on local water history and the Overland Trail.

From the Cheyenne newsletter, October 8, 2026

The Studio Fort Collins keeps things fun and age-appropriate while actually teaching real technique, with classes from ballet and hip hop to acro and musical theater. Whether your kiddo wants a once-a-week rec class or to level up with Performance Teams or The Studio Company, this place builds skills and confidence.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 15, 2026

Starlight Studio is Northern Colorado’s premier alternative dance studio, with weekly burlesque, belly dance, and striptease classes for all levels, plus Studio Night Showcases, full-length variety shows, and private parties.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 4, 2026

From first steps at age 2 to pre-professional polish, High Country Conservatory of Dance has shaped Northern Colorado dancers since 1999 with nurturing instruction across ballet, jazz, tap, clogging, hip hop, and contemporary.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 17, 2026

Unity Dance Space is big on inclusivity and serious about fun, with classes for all ages and abilities plus private lessons for adults, wedding dances, and quinceañeras. If you or your kiddo craves challenge, their competitive program builds technique, grit, and friendships... then there’s just the joy of moving.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 22, 2026

Loveland Historical Society keeps our past alive with the Milner-Schwarz Farmhouse Museum, a restored 1873 brick home, plus a charming miniature garden railroad and community gardens. They also offer guided tours at the Mariano Medina Family Cemetery, where local lore gets real and our pioneer roots feel a lot closer.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 7, 2026

Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures is serving up folk art, fine art, artifacts, and musical instruments that connect Fort Collins to the world, including Work & Wonder, a behind-the-scenes peek through September 18. Bonus this week, International Trivia and Wine Night: Wonders of the World on August 25.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 20, 2026

Full Expression! A Dance Collective is a community-minded studio where movement meets advocacy, built for anyone with that fire to move. Expect in-person classes and training, performances and events, and a focus on creating genuinely safe, equitable spaces that invest back into our arts community.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 7, 2026

Milner-Schwarz House is Loveland’s oldest surviving brick home, restored with the City and the Loveland Historical Society. Wander the gardens, find the miniature railroad and windmill, then learn how Germans-from-Russia beet growers and early ranching families helped shape our town.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 14, 2026

Kickstart your week with Of a Feather opening August 19, then come back for Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing on August 26 at Gregory Allicar Museum of Art. Rotating exhibitions, Music in the Museum, film screenings, and Family Day hit that sweet spot between brain food and pure fun.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 10, 2026

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery mixes local history with interactive science you can actually poke at, plus a 360° Dome Theater for immersive shows that beat your living room. Pro tip, when field trips swarm in the mornings, swing by after lunch for a calmer wander and surprise inspiration.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 26, 2026

Trimble Court Artisans is a co-op gallery showcasing unique work from over 50 local Colorado artists, a Fort Collins staple since 1971. Pop in this week to catch Blooming Echoes by Danyelle & Jared Butler, then find that just-right piece your living room has been hinting at.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, August 30, 2026

Planted in 1932 from a descendant of Cambridge’s famed Washington Elm, The Washington Elm Tree is one of the few of its kind still standing, and it’s right here in Loveland. Take a quiet minute, show the kids, soak up a Revolutionary War legend without leaving town.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 4, 2026

Whether you're dusting off old piano skills or your kid wants to rock the kit, Loveland Academy of Music has personalized lessons in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, viola, cello and bass taught by skilled artists and experienced teachers.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 11, 2026

Whether you nerd out on local history or just love pretty architecture, 1879 Avery House delivers an up-close look at Victorian Fort Collins with a Queen Anne tower, sandstone details, and guided stories about Franklin Avery shaping our wide streets, early banking, and water projects.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 20, 2026

From dress and textiles to interior furnishings, Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University rotates thoughtful exhibitions each academic year across four galleries, digging into how they are made, used, and why they matter, with a 20,000-piece collection locals can keep rediscovering.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 1, 2026

Skip the grand gestures and let your everyday win live on at the Loveland Love Locks Sculpture. Add a lock, snap a pic, and watch the artwork grow with our community... it’s a small, sweet way to mark birthdays, new jobs, or just making it through Monday.

From the Loveland newsletter, September 29, 2026

From the 1879 Avery House to the 1883 Water Works, Poudre Landmarks Foundation keeps Fort Collins history tangible with docent-led tours, a new exhibit on Victorian domestic life, a historic walking tour, and even picturesque event rentals that turn Old Town into your backdrop.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 12, 2026

Loveland Museum mixes rotating, genuinely solid art shows with a permanent local history exhibit so you can get your culture and your context in one stop. They’re accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and run adult art classes where supplies are included.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 21, 2026