Family events in Larimer County, CO

Pre-kindergarten children can enjoy a lively storytime with interactive, lengthier tales along with songs and movement. The session concludes with a craft for a creative finish.

This weekly surprise film screening features a mystery pick chosen by staff, members, and others. The selections lean quirky and unexpected, and admission is free. Purchasing concessions supports the series and helps keep it free for everyone.

This free self-defense seminar welcomes kids ages 4 to 15 and focuses on building confidence and practical skills to handle bullying. Taking place at a gym in Fort Collins, it features two simultaneous groups so participants can learn in an age-appropriate setting, with one session for ages 4 to 6 and another for ages 7 to 15. No prior martial arts experience is required. Children should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle.

Terrific Toddler Storytime offers a lively, high-energy session created for little ones. Toddlers can wiggle and move while enjoying engaging stories that nurture development, plus lots of singing and dancing.

At Dunning Gallery, a 50th anniversary retrospective looks back at the Big Thompson Canyon flood of 1976, which claimed 144 lives between Loveland and Estes Park and affected thousands across the region. The story of the canyon before, during, and after the disaster is presented through photographs, maps, recovered objects, and recorded firsthand accounts. The exhibit also focuses on the cooperative spirit that emerged in the aftermath, highlighting how local organizations and neighbors worked together in recovery. A public opening reception accompanies the exhibition. It offers space to honor those who were lost and to reflect on the resilience that followed.

Polaris' annual Fun Night offers a family friendly evening with games, food, and engaging activity rooms. The event features a student bake-off, a chili cook-off, and a silent auction. Tickets are available, with options to volunteer or to enter the bake-off or cook-off. Proceeds support student learning adventures and help teachers.

A non scary, kid friendly version of an annual haunted house welcomes children to walk through and collect treats. The event runs alongside the Pumpkin Festival in Downtown Loveland, allowing families to pair trick or treating with the festival. Two Kids Day opportunities are offered, designed especially for younger visitors and their families.

An adoption event is taking place at Pet Supplies Plus, featuring animals that are spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped, and screened with appropriate veterinary tests. To begin the process, submit an adoption application through the rescue’s website. After approval, your application stays valid for a year. Approval also lets you place a no obligation hold on a specific animal for the event, ensuring you can meet and decide before other applicants. Approved applicants may connect with foster caregivers to learn more about an animal’s personality. Applications are not processed during adoption events, so plan to apply in advance. Reviews typically take about one to two business days, and an approved application is required to interact with animals at the event.

Dish Creamery will serve frozen yogurt at the Wellington Business Center Trunk or Treat in Wellington, CO, featuring classic vanilla and chocolate with another flavor to be announced. Service will continue a little beyond the main festivities for anyone stopping by afterward. Complimentary stickers will be given to all trick or treaters.

MINI of Loveland hosts the 3rd Annual Halloween Drive-In Movie, with A Minecraft Movie lighting up the big screen. Watch from a MINI for an autumn night at the movies, complete with complimentary popcorn, candy, and other treats. Costumes are encouraged for all ages, and admission is free.

A family friendly Halloween celebration on the Promenade features Colorado’s largest bubble tower, face painting, balloon twisting, adoptable pets, local vendors, live music, classic cars from Colorado Cars & Coffee, police cars and a fire truck. Special appearances include Slapshot from the Colorado Eagles and the Ghostbusters of Colorado United. Trick or treating is available at participating mall shops, and each child can receive a free pumpkin and a trick or treat bag while supplies last. Visit the main booth to pick up the children’s trick or treat bag, then explore the Promenade with trick or treating and a ghost scavenger hunt. Costume contests for pets, children, and groups take place during the event, and guests and pups are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. The event participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project, with teal pumpkins marking stores and booth vendors that offer allergen free items for trick or treaters. One in 13 children has a food allergy, and many popular candies contain nuts, milk, egg, soy, dyes, or wheat. RSVP for a chance to win prizes, with winners drawn the week of the event and on site pickup available. All activities are participate at your own risk, and dogs must be on a leash at all times.

Dish Creamery Frozen Yogurt pops up at Rise Artisan Bread Bakery in Berthoud for a year-end finale, marking the last pop-up of 2026. Flavors available include vanilla, chocolate, and cookie dough.

Preschoolers can enjoy a music-centered program at the Berthoud Community Library. Musical Moments supports early learning with playful activities and singing. It is created especially for young children.

Learn and practice gentle movement and flexibility while getting an introduction to foundational Aikido principles. The class welcomes participants of all ages and experience levels. It is designed to be accessible, offering a supportive space for children, individuals with mobility challenges, and those new to martial arts. This session takes place at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Fort Collins.

Bouncing Baby Storytime welcomes little ones under two for brief stories, bounces, songs, and finger and foot play rhymes to enjoy alongside their caregivers.