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 […]
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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 […]
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Nation’s Sweetheart City: Loveland, Colorado
This post was updated January 17, 2019 to include current information and recommendations. Valentine’s Day is the most romantic holiday of the year no matter where you are in the United States, but in the Sweetheart City, the single day is turned into a full month of celebration. Home to the […]
Your 2017 Guide to 14 Northern Colorado New Year’s Eve Events
New Year’s Eve means saying goodbye to 2017 and saying hello to the brand new year — but not before we revel in all that Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Estes Park have to offer! That lineup includes concerts, parties, themed cooking classes, dance extravaganzas, and even a rodeo competition. Ranging […]
The Best Fort Collins Locations to See Christmas Lights
Northern Colorado is a beautiful winter wonderland during the holidays. The landscape is blanketed in snow, the Colorado sun makes everything glow, and when night falls, the lights illuminate our neighborhoods. To help you get in the holiday spirit, we rounded up a few of our go-to spots for light […]