The month of September is going out as quickly as it came in! With October and all the creepiness just around the corner, celebrate the end of September by heading out to a variety of events and activities in and around Weld and Larimer counties, as well as across the state and up to Cheyenne.
Check out some of these 19 events happening the week of September 24-30, 2022 for all ages.
Saturday, September 24
1. Join Aims Community College for the Great Aardvark Boat Balloon Release at 6:30 am at 5401 W. 20th St. from Greeley. The free event will feature professional pilots from the Colorado Balloon Club. Attendees will have the opportunity to chat with the pilots and watch the crews as they assemble the balloons for take off. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RNIJsK.
2. The High Plains Environmental Center is hosting an end-of-season native plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon at 2698 Bluestem Willow Drive in Loveland. The sale will feature a variety of different native and perennial plants that use much less water and are adapted to the region’s climate. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3DukpaP.
3. The 6th Annual End of the Trail Kite Festival will begin at 11am at the Pine Bluffs Recreation Center, 1200 S. Beech, in Pine Bluffs, WY. The free event will feature semi-professional kite flyers from the American Kitefliers Association and the Rocky Mountain Kite Association, vendors, bounce houses, crafters and artisans, flight demonstrations and more. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3BH5icL.
4. The 11th annual Chuckwagon Dinner to benefit Tower 21 is set for 6 p.m. at The State Armory Event Center, 614 8th Ave., Greeley. The event will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, a silent auction and a performance by magician Ryan Beyer. Tickets are $35 per person for dinner and the show and $15 per person for dessert and the show. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3eSLKcF.
5. The Pikes Peak Regional Airshow returns to Colorado at 7 a.m. at the Colorado Springs Airport, 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway. The event will feature a children’s zone, food and concession stands and performances by the Grumman F7F-3n Tigercat Aerobatics team, a bomber parade, a US Navy EA-18G Growler demonstration and more. All ages are welcome and tickets range from $15 to $125 per person, depending on age and package. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to www.pprairshow.org.
6. Wild Wonderful Weekend: Certified Wild Zone is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. at The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland. Kids of all ages and their families can participate in a scavenger hunt, live music, exhibits and hands-on demonstrations, games and more. The event will close with a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. There is no cost to participate in the activities, however, the concert is $10 per person ages 13 and older. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3dcpgmi.
7. The Party and Food Trucks, organized by the Latino Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 2 to 7 pm at Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave. in Longmont. The event will feature food trucks, vendors, music and more for all ages. The free event is open to all ages. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3RG94su.
8. The 2022 Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival is scheduled for 4pm at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton. Attendees will have the opportunity to decorate and throw water lanterns, as well as enjoy live music, food trucks and vendor booths. Admission is $59.48 per person ages 15 and older and $18.07 for children ages 8-14. Each ticket includes entry to the event, a water lantern and a marker to decorate your lantern. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3QKI7m0.
Sunday, September 25
9. The City of Loveland Farmers Market will take place from 9 am to 1 pm at Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave. The market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, handmade goods, dairy, flowers and more. All ages are welcome and entry is free. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3LgSFZd.
10. Angélique Kidjo will perform for the Live at The Gardens concert series at 6:30 pm at 2145 Center Ave., Fort Collins. Kidjo is a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist and one of the most important international voices today. Guests should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Admission is $50 per person. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3S3F75p.
Tuesday, September 27
11. FoCo Roller Derby is hosting a recruit night at 7pm at The Brewhouse, 255 S. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Adults 18+ are invited to come out to learn about the various open positions, the derby’s mission and vision, practice schedule, team and more. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact join@focorollerderby.org.
Wednesday, September 28
12. The James Disney/Erik Stensland: Double Vision exhibit will be on display from 10 am to 5 pm at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave. The exhibition will include paintings and photographs of the Rocky Mountains created by the artists. All ages can see the exhibition. Admission is $7 per person ages 13 and up. Children 12 and over are free. For more information, go to www.thelovelandmuseum.org.
13. The Fort Collins Farmers Market will be held at 10 a.m. at Harmony and Lemay in front of Ace Hardware. The free market will feature a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3UavP9F.
Thursday, September 29
14. Myth Maker Brewing partners with Flingin’ Pots for Make and Paint Gnomes at 6:30pm at 1035 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins. The class, open to adults 21 and older, will teach attendees how to create a clay gnome that can be painted with a variety of different colored ceramic paints. Tickets for the class are $45 per person and include all supplies, shooting services and a drink tab. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to
15. The CSU Jazz Ensembles concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Colorado State University School of the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. Jazz Ensembles I and II, under the direction of Wil Swindler and Shilo Stroman, will perform a variety of pieces and styles of music. Admission is $14 for adults 18 and older, $12 for seniors 62 and older, $4 for youth 17 and younger, and CSU students are free. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3eMKqYG.
Friday, September 30
16. Flatland Cavalry with Grady Spencer and The Work is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. at the Grizzly Rose, 5450 N. Valley Highway, Denver. Adults over 18 are invited to attend. Tickets are $20 per person for general admission. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3xnLiJy.
17. Join Mountain Cowboy Brewing for an Oktoberfest celebration at 11 a.m. at 318 Fifth St., Frederick. The event will feature beers and craft beers, games, dancing, a traditional sausage grill and music from the Rhinelanders. Entry is free. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Bk6od2.
18. The Colorado Tattoo Convention begins at noon at the National Western Complex, 4665 Humboldt St., Denver. The event will include tattoo contests, live tattoo sessions, vendors, a fashion show, a car show, food trucks and more. All ages are welcome to attend. Admission is $25 per person for a day pass and $45 per person for a weekend pass. For more information, go to www.coloradotattooconvention.com.
19. Taylor Shae Duo will take the stage at 8 pm at the Magic Rat, 111 Chestnut St., Fort Collins. An award-winning singer-songwriter born and raised in Colorado, Shae is known for her bluesy sounds for a fresh take on the Americana genre. Admission to the concert is free and open to adults 21 and over. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Bky815.
