Halloween in Northern Colorado means ghouls and zombies and haunted stories from Fort Collins Tours. But it’s not all bone-chilling frights this October! In Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley, our communities come together to celebrate the kid-friendly fun that Halloween brings as well—from pumpkin carving to pet costume contests. […]
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10 Reasons We’re Excited for Fall in Northern Colorado
NOTE: This article was updated in October 2020 to include current information and recommendations. We can fall in love with fall no matter what city we find ourselves in. After all, pumpkin pie, apple cider and corn mazes are things we can enjoy anywhere. But we have a few strong reasons […]
25 Races to Run in Northern Colorado this Fall | Trail Races, Half Marathons, 5Ks + More
The great outdoors and the love for our community are just a couple of the things that make Northern Colorado one of our favorite places on the globe. Our region’s racing events are a combination of both and offer a year-round calendar that is packed with costumed runs, trail challenges, […]
14 Events Over Labor Day Weekend 2018 in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Windsor
Labor Day means the kids are back in school and summer is officially winding down, but in Northern Colorado, it also means some of the year’s most exciting events are coming to town! And, when we say “most exciting events,” we mean it. This year’s Labor Day weekend event guide […]
15 Fort Collins Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Going to Dinner
If you’ve been following along on Northern Colorado Speaks very long, you can probably tell we’re a little obsessed with NoCo food. We love small business and local eats and when they come together for an outstanding restaurant experience, we’re all about it. So, when you’re looking for dinner date […]
Your Guide to the 29th Annual Colorado Brewers’ Festival in Fort Collins, Colorado
The Colorado Brewers’ Festival is held in Fort Collins every summer. In 2015, it was named the best festival in the state at the Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence, and it is now the fourth longest-running beer festival in the nation. In 2018, the festival is celebrating its 29th year […]
The Ultimate Guide to Spending a Summer in Northern Colorado
Summer in Northern Colorado is magic. There’s no other way to describe it (trust us, we tried). Fueled by Colorado sun and long, summer days, our communities celebrate the season with all our favorite things: annual events, outdoor recreation, craft beer and local food. Whether you’re a longtime resident or […]
13 Northern Colorado Summer Concert + Movie Series to Attend This Year
Summer in Northern Colorado means our love for bands, festivals and community can be showcased every single week. The region’s summer concert series and movie series feature the best of our local community so we can enjoy the summer the best way we know how: with free NoCo celebrations! Our […]
10 Events Happening Over Memorial Day Weekend 2018 in Northern Colorado
For our Memorial Day weekend guide for 2019, check out 9 Events Happening Over Memorial Day Weekend 2019 in Northern Colorado. Memorial Day is a special holiday honoring the people who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. Offering a day without work, school and other obligations, Monday, May 28th […]
The 16 Essential Summer Festivals in Northern Colorado
Summer in Northern Colorado is the ultimate festival season. With a few annual events that are celebrating more than 20 years and some that are still under ten, we have a great mix of tried-and-true favorites as well as exciting new kids on the block. This year, we rounded up […]
20 Events to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2018 in Fort Collins
For more than two decades, Fort Collins has been the St. Patrick’s Day destination for residents all over the Northern Colorado region — thanks in large part to the free, annual Lucky Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Old Town Irish Party hosted by Wilbur’s Total Beverage. The parade and […]
11 Open Mic Nights in Fort Collins and Loveland | Music, Comedy + Poetry
As the home of bikes, beers and bands, Fort Collins and its surrounding communities produce some of the best shows, the best creators and the best musicians in the country. Sure, we may be a little biased, but check out 20 Northern Colorado Bands You Should Be Listening To and […]