The latter part of September is filled with Oktoberfest and Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, as well as other fun and fall events in Greeley, Loveland and northern Colorado.
Check out these 23 unmissable events happening the week of September 17-23.
Saturday, September 17
1. Loveland’s Oktoberfest begins at 10 a.m. at Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave. The free event will feature a variety of different beers, German food, live music, games and more for all ages. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RDDeg5.
2. Doing a fall purge and have documents that need to be shredded? Then go to the free shred day from 9 a.m. to noon at First FarmBank, 2939 65th Ave. in Greeley. The Shred Monster Truck will be on site to shred up to two bags or boxes of documents per person. For more information, contact First FarmBank at (970) 346-7900.
3. The Poudre Landmarks Foundation hosts its 38th annual Historic Homes Tour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring five private residences and two historic city properties. The tour will focus on the Midcentury Fort Collins neighborhood at Meeker Drive and Buckeye. The cost to participate in the self-guided tour is $25 in advance and $30 the day of the tour. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to www.poudrelandmarks.org.
4. Youth of all ages are invited to participate in NoCo Slammin’ Famine at 8:00 am and 3:30 pm at The Ranch Events Center, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. Volunteers attending the event will help pack mobile food packages that will be sent to children in need around the world. Registration is required to participate and can be done by going to https://bit.ly/3xgGeGZ.
5. Kids Day will take place at 10 a.m. at the Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland. The free event is hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County and is open to families with children of all ages. The event will have stands and activities from different organizations. No registration is required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RSIOuD.
6. The Timnath Fall Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Timnath Community Park, 5500 Summerfields Parkway. The event will include food trucks, activities for all ages, a craft and vendor market, balloon artists, a beer garden, bounce houses and more. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3QBgxI1.
7. Satisfy your sweet tooth by attending the Loveland Chocolate Festival at 11 a.m. at The Ranch Events Center, 5280 Arena Circle. The festival will feature a variety of different local, regional and national chocolatiers. Attendees can sample chocolate truffles, cookies, brownies, cupcakes and more. All ages are welcome to attend. Admission is $10 for general admission with $10 for 10 tasting tickets or $20 for 24 tasting tickets. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3qsCSgp.
8. The University of Northern Colorado is hosting a Mexican Independence Day Car Show from noon to 5 p.m. at 1410 20th St., Greeley. In addition to a variety of different makes and models of cars and trucks, the show will feature more than 15 vendors, tacos and trucks. There is no cost to attend and all ages are welcome. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3L5KDSX.
Sunday, September 18
9. The second annual Fall Fest is scheduled from noon to 4 pm in downtown Johnstown. The festival will include a DJ, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, vendor booths, pumpkin decorating, a corn hole tournament and more for all ages. There is no cost to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RZUJqO.
10. The Delorean Car Show and Back to the Future Day will take place at noon at Totally 80’s Pizza, 2567 S. Shields St., Unit 4C, Fort Collins. The event is free and all ages can attend. For more information, call Totally 80’s Pizza at (970) 867-5309.
11. Head to the Mile High Flea Market for Michelada Fest 2022 at 11 a.m. at 7007 E. 88th Ave., Henderson. The event will feature matches from Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling, music by DJ Raul and handmade Micheladas. All ages are welcome and admission is $3 per person ages 12 and up and children 11 and up are free. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3BzUfCk.
12. The Estes Park Sunday Summer Jazz Series will end at 2pm at Performance Park, 435 W. Elkhorn Ave. with Ritmo Jazz Latino. The Denver sextet features vocals from Cristine Barbosa and music from accomplished artists, all performing various styles of Latin jazz. The concert is free and all ages can attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3BAAU3Z.
13. Join local musician Gii Astorga for Sunday Funday Music at 2pm at TightKnit Brewing Co., 813 8th St. in Greeley. In honor of the National Month of Hispanic Heritage and Mexican Independence Day, Astorga will perform all in Spanish. The free concert is open to all ages. For more information, contact TightKnit Brewing Co. at (970) 397-6146.
14. Join The Lyric for Pig Roast – Deconstructed Dinner Series at 5pm at 1209 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. The event will feature produce from Stubborn Root and pork from Jodar Farms, as well as fresh appetizers, specialty desserts and beer from Horse and Dragon. Gora Gora Orkestar will provide live entertainment. Tickets are $60 per person 21 and older and include dinner and entertainment. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3L59u9v.
Tuesday, September 20
15. Gulo Gulo Writing Workshop and Open Mic is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Wolverine Farm Publick House, 316 Willow St., Fort Collins. The event provides a non-competitive space for writers of all skill levels to participate and share their work, as well as participate in a free writing workshop with host Thomas Ivory, Jr. No registration is required and all ages can attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RF4ElD.
16. Head to Cheyenne to pick up fresh produce, baked goods and more at the Farmers Market at 3pm at 1400 E. Dell Range at the JC Penny’s end of the Frontier Mall. Admission is free and all ages are welcome to come and see what the farmers market has to offer. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RKaT80.
Wednesday, September 21
17. The Poudre Party is scheduled for 5:30pm at 8313 W. F St. from Greeley. The event is the annual fundraiser for the Poudre River Trail Corridor and will feature hors d’oeuvres, spirits, auction items and entertainment. A special presentation will show information about the Red Barn Master Plan and the new facilities. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3xdwSLZ.
Thursday, September 22
18. Are you a real estate agent looking for new ways to respond to potential buyers and sellers? Then you might want to attend Using TikTok to Your Advantage in Real Estate at 12:30 pm at the Greeley Area Realtor Association, 1620 25th Ave. The class will teach attendees how to generate leads, customer-centric posts, and branding tips using the popular social media platform TikTok. The free class is presented by Dakota Kutz of NFM Lending and is open to all levels of real estate agents. Registration is required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3B9u2ZQ.
19. The Colorado State University Symphony Orchestra will present the A Dark and Stormy Night concert at 7:30 p.m. at Griffin Concert Hall, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. The concert will feature Symphony no. 3 by Florence Price and Symphony no. 5 in C minor by Beethoven. All ages are invited to attend. Tickets are $14 for adults 18 and older, $12 for seniors 62 and older, $4 for youth 17 and younger, and there is no charge for CSU students. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3RTdCvX.
Friday, September 23
20. The Windsor Gardener hosts the Oktoberfest Sip and Shop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 6461 State Highway 392, Windsor. The event, open to adults 21 and older, will feature different beers, shopping and one-night-only specials. No registration is required to attend. For more information, contact The Windsor Gardener at (970) 686-9771.
21. Join Artisan Market and Studio for Tie-Dye Friday: Make your own Tie-Dye shirt from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 138 Moraine Ave., Estes Park. The class will teach participants of all ages how to create vibrant and colorful tie-dye creations using different colors and techniques. Entry is $20 per person for one shirt, $35 per person for two shirts and $50 per person for three shirts. For more information, or to register, go to https://bit.ly/3BynV2r.
22. Guerrilla Radio, a Rage Against the Machine tribute band is scheduled to perform with Porno Addiction and Grunge Lite at 8 p.m. at the Aggie Theater, 204 S. College Ave. in Fort Collins. Tickets range from $15 to $18 per person and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RBobDJ.
23. Comedian Brandt Tobler is scheduled to appear at 7 p.m. at The Lincoln Cheyenne, 1615 Central Ave. Tobler returns to his hometown to celebrate his 45th birthday and will be joined by some special guests for a fun night of comedy. Tickets are $35 per person for a reserved table of four and $25 for a reserved seat. Parental guidance is recommended. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RFOlF6.
