This weekend in Larimer County, CO

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.

Explore color on wool in a hands-on workshop led by instructor Christine Schneider. Participants will learn three different ways to dye roving and practical techniques to prevent felting. Each person will dye one pound of roving, enough to spin yarn for a vest or a small sweater. All essentials are provided by the instructor or West Wind Fibers, including dyes with necessary auxiliaries, printed guidance, and the fiber itself. The workshop fee is $125, with a $35 materials fee. Enrollment is limited to eight participants, and at least five registrations are required for the workshop to proceed. Early registration is encouraged. About the instructor: Christine has been immersed in fiber arts since childhood. She taught herself to knit in sixth grade, discovered weaving at camp in eighth grade, and in high school learned to spin while further developing her weaving skills. Largely self-taught, she has long experimented with color and technique, beginning to dye wool for her own sweaters around 1978 and continuing to refine her process. She plans projects first, then tailors dye methods to match her vision, and sees experimentation as central to growth and the joy of working with color.

At Avogadro's Number in Fort Collins, Italian speakers and learners of every level come together for conversation and camaraderie. Practice a bit of Italian, meet people with a shared interest, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Explore three time-honored kitchen skills at Berthoud Community Library. Beginners will work through the entire sourdough journey, learning starter care, how dough behaves, and techniques for shaping and scoring loaves that can fit any schedule with tools already at home. The fermentation segment covers making kimchi or sauerkraut using garden or market vegetables, offering a straightforward process that may benefit gut health with a little patience. The pickling portion focuses on quick methods that do not require a water bath, adding bright, tangy flavor and helping extend the life of vegetables such as cucumbers and radishes. Instruction is led by Stacy Hanna for sourdough, Vickie Dunn for fermenting, and Emmy Ingham for pickling. The cost is $10.

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.

Old Souls brings live music to Estes Park, led by Jenu Six and Chantal Lynn. Hailing from the North Georgia mountains, the duo carries a dive bar sound shaped by country roots and long stretches on the road. Their set turns weathered miles and ghostly memories into songs for seekers of something real, reaching honky tonk angels and sinners alike. It is raw storytelling with road-worn melodies, a reminder that the spirit behind these songs keeps on going.

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.

Spooky Singles Social at The Neighbor Fort Collins offers an offline night designed for singles to connect in a relaxed setting. Expect casual mingling, guided conversations, party games, a costume contest, and a DJ with an open dance floor. It is open to those interested in friendship or romance, especially anyone tired of ghosting and ready to meet face to face. Tickets are required and capacity is limited. Each ticket includes substantial appetizers, structured connection opportunities, eligibility for spooky giveaways, and a few fun surprises.

The DOSE, a psychedelic comedy show presented by Mishawaka, brings an immersive blend of stand-up, music, and visuals to Avogadro’s Number. Returning after a sold-out year, this edition features a curated lineup of national comedians with creator and host Steven Gillespie, known from Conan and Amazon Prime. The experience begins with a DJ set that pairs sound and visuals with vendors and live flow arts, continues into the comedy showcase with the DJ weaving in throughout, and concludes with an after-show dance party. Designed to set the mood for open minds and plenty of laughs, the night also invites festival performers such as jugglers, dancers, hula hoopers, and practitioners of sound baths to share their skills during the pre-show. Tickets include General Admission at $25 online or $30 at the door with first-come seating upon arrival, and VIP seating at $35 online only that guarantees spots in the first three rows. Groups selecting VIP can secure seats together by purchasing in a single order.

Karaoke takes center stage at Scrumpy’s, welcoming power ballad pros and group chorus enthusiasts to step up and sing their favorites. Hard cider is pouring, and a lively crowd is ready to cheer on every performance, from showstopping to delightfully off key.

This farmers market takes place on Sundays and Wednesdays and features a broad mix of local vendors. The Sunday market showcases Agustina's Mexican Foods LLC; Alpine Roots; Aspen Glo Tallow; Black Cat Bagel; Bridger Creek Coffee; By My Mother's Side; C & R Farms LLC; Canine Candy Biscuits; Chef Bonjour/PretzelCraft; Chef Sarah's Family Favorites; Colorful Colorado Creations; Crawford's Cottage; Dad's Wooden Spoon; Doughology; Eden Valley Farm; Elevated Elderberry; Esmeralda's Tamale House; Fisherman's Pride Seafood; Frosting; Happy Pupperz; Healthy Harvest; Herbal Mocktails; Homestead Ranch LLC; In A Pickle; Jimmie Lee's Chocolate; KC Fresh Flowers; Little Kettle Corn Co; Miller Farms; Morning Fresh Dairy; Morton's Organic Orchards; MouCo Cheese; Pain Wizard LLC; Papa Joe's Local Honey; Pope Farm's Produce; Stopini Pasta Sauce; Sunray Natural; Sweet European Treats Inc; The Bigglesworth Sausage Company; The Bread Chic; The Connelly Creamery & Coffee; Wagner Land & Cattle; What the Fudge Co., LLC.; Whiteside Honey LLC; Wild Wiggens Homestead; Willow Creek Mushrooms; Yummy Yummy Products LLC. Wednesdays feature C & R Farms; CASA of Larimer County; Chef Bonjour/PretzelCraft; Chef Sarah; Colorado Early Colleges; Doughology; Eden Valley; Esmeralda's Tamale House; Healthy Harvest; Homestead Ranch; In a Pickle; King Pappys BBQ Sauce; Miller Farms; Morning Fresh Dairy; MouCo Cheese; Nina's Icees; Pain Wizard; Press Love Flowers; Sowing Seed Microgreens; Sunrise Ranch; The Bagel Cache; The Bigglesworth Sausage Party; The Bread Chic; The Jelly Lady; Trailhead Cookies; Trees, Water, People; Voulez Vous Chocolates; Whiteside Honey; Willow Creek Mushrooms; Yummy Yummy Products.

Fill-A-Bag Day makes it easy to refresh your shelves on a budget, with pricing set by the bag or by container. Browse a wide mix of pre-owned books, plus vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, games and more, all offered at low prices. Proceeds support the Friends of the Loveland Public Library and help grow library programs and services. Arriving early can help with the best selection. The broader sale also features a members-only preview session, with memberships available at the door, and a day open to the public.

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.

Fort Collins gets a visit from a lobster roll food truck with easy, contactless ways to order. Use the mobile app to order ahead and skip the line, then pick up at the designated window. App ordering opens a few hours before each truck event after the previous stop finishes, and it is available for same-day posted events only. If mobile ordering is limited or unavailable, place your order directly at the truck window. Payments are accepted via all major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Earn points toward free food through the app’s loyalty program, either by ordering in the app or by scanning your loyalty card at checkout.

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.

Create a seasonal nightscape at Studio Vino in Loveland, Colorado with an all-ages, instructor-led painting session. Participants will paint a silhouetted scarecrow beneath a luminous moon and a swirling night sky in rich blues, turquoise, and green, with bare branches, tiny bats, and a shadowed field. A Studio Vino artist provides step-by-step guidance, from building the moon’s glow to adding the final silhouettes, and no prior painting experience is required. Personalize the colors and details to make the artwork your own. The experience includes guided instruction in a relaxed, welcoming studio setting. Pricing is $29 per adult and $19 for children 10 and under.

King Orchard, Clay K, Mad Girl Love Machine, K8ie, Taylor Shae, Robin Lewis, and Who’s Dev come together for a singer songwriter showcase. Now in its sixth outing, the event highlights a range of acoustic sets from both new and returning performers, with art vendors on site. The focus is on up close performances and community connection, creating space for honest, vulnerable expression.

Geeks Who Drink brings a relaxed pub quiz to the Lyric lobby, pairing good company with brain teasing fun. Each game features seven rounds with eight questions per round, mixing formats that include audio and visual challenges. Topics span geography, pop culture, science, sports, and music, so both obscure facts and broad knowledge can shine. Teams may include up to six players, and solo participants can be matched with a group. Winning teams receive a gift certificate to The Lyric.