Fort Collins Colorado Events

There are always some special activities taking place in Fort Collins Colorado and the neighboring communities you’ll want to put on your calendar. Be there for the annual Taste of Fort Collins, the Brewers Festivals and the different 5k runs and sporting events. Colorado State University CSU Ram’s football is a crowd pleaser, as well as events at the Lincoln Center and Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra. Don’t forget the “NewWestFest” held in late summer…. There is something for everyone in Fort Collins Colorado!

If you’re looking for events on a specific day, use our Colorado Events Calendar in the sidebar.

“Wild Shots” Photography by Local Wildlife -

When: April 11, 2012 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins,CO 80526, USA

Photographs of local wildlife taken by self-triggering cameras at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area will take center stage at a public presentation Wednesday evening, April 11th, 2012. The cameras were initially set up as part of a research project, and have been quietly clicking away day and night since 2009, revealing wild animals in their natural[continue reading...]
Survival Secrets: Spring Break “Break” -

When: March 16, 2012 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Where: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, 10184 W County Road 32c, Loveland,CO 80538, USA

On Friday March 16th - get outside for Spring Break—Survival Secrets at Bobcat Ridge! This year’s annual Spring Break “Break” at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area in Fort Collins will feature survival secrets of various wildlife, plants, and pioneers. Families will travel the one-mile accessible trail to the cabin, and visit with enthusiastic Master Naturalists at[continue reading...]
4th Annual JourneyQuest 5K Run/Walk SpringFest -

When: March 25, 2012 (all-day)

Where: Fort Collins Club, 1307 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins,CO 80525, USA

This 4th annual Fort Collins Club fundraising event has grown to an all-day festival of events; The JourneyQuest "SpringFest" is on March 25th and includes the 5K run/walk, a kids fun run, the CIRCLE of Hope walk for brain injury survivors, a racquetball tournament and barbecued rib competition. All the proceeds from this day of[continue reading...]
Sharin’ O’ the Green 5K -

When: March 17, 2012 (all-day)

Where: Odell's Brewing Company, 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins,CO 80524, USA

The “Sharin' O' the Green 5K” race is scheduled for March 17, 2012 in Fort Collins. Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in downtown Fort Collins. The course is fast, flat, USTAF certified and chip timed. There will even be a fun run for the little leprechauns 12 and younger to race in the[continue reading...]
Natural Areas Volunteer Open House -

When: February 22, 2012 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Where: FC Community Room, 215 N Mason St, Fort Collins,CO 80524, USA

Fort Collins has a wonderful opportunity for those who want to be a part of the Natural Areas Program. Anyone interested in getting involved as a volunteer is invited to the Natural Areas Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. You will hear from active volunteers about why they love natural areas and learn[continue reading...]
Stargazing at Fossil Creek Reservoir -

When: February 10, 2012 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Fossil Creek Reservoir Open Space, 3340 Carpenter Rd, Fort Collins,CO 80528, USA

On February 10th, come to Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space and view the skies with telescopes provided by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society. Dress warmly and bring something to sit on. Free, no registration required. For cancellation information due to weather, visit www.ncastro.org. Hours: Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space is open daily from[continue reading...]
Make a Difference By Recycling Your Christmas Tree - FORT COLLINS – Help save landfill space by recycling your Christmas tree instead of throwing it in the trash! This holiday season, residents of Fort Collins and Larimer County will once again have the opportunity to recycle their post-holiday, undecorated Christmas trees. From December 26, 2011, through January 17, 2012, residents will be able to[continue reading...]
Astronomy Watch – Lunar Eclipse - Come to Fossil Creek Reservoir in Fort Collins on Saturday December 10, 2011 in the early hours of the morning to see the Lunar Eclipse. The viewing will be conducted by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society so the visitors can appreciate the science involved with the eclipse of the moon. Please dress warmly and bring[continue reading...]
Refurbished Laptop Project to Benefit Local School District - Fort Collins, CO – In a novel approach to diverting electronic waste from landfill disposal, the City of Fort Collins is partnering with Greenback LLC to collect laptops computers at the Rivendell Recycling Center. The new, bright green collection box, designed with a special slot opening for depositing laptop computers, was recently installed at the[continue reading...]
Meet the Fish of Fort Collins - On Friday, December 16th you can meet the fish of Fort Collins. Have you ever been curious about who resides in the many waterways around town? Learn from an expert, Sean Seal, Research Associate with CSU’s Larval Fish Lab. We will be looking at the variety of fish commonly found in and around Fort Collins. [continue reading...]