Loveland
- Sculpture in the Park (August)
- Valentine Re-Mailing Program
- Summer Concert Series at Hammond
- Art in the Park Festival
- Winter Wonderlights at Chapungu
Northern Colorado Events
Your Family Guide to Local Activities & Celebrations
Year-Round Family Fun in NoCo
Northern Colorado, comprising Larimer and Weld counties, is a vibrant region where small-town charm meets modern living. From Loveland's art scene to Windsor's lake activities, Greeley's agricultural heritage to Fort Collins' innovation, our communities offer year-round celebrations that bring families together.
Community Spotlights
Greeley
- Greeley Stampede (June-July)
- Friday Fest all summer
- Arts Picnic in Lincoln Park
- Monster Day Festival
- Festival of Trees
Windsor
- Windsor Lake Concert Series
- Harvest Festival (Labor Day)
- Water Valley Holiday Lights
- Windsor Wonderland
- Hoedown Hill Winter Sports
- Main Street Market
Northern Colorado's Biggest Events
Summer Festivals
- Greeley Stampede - Colorado's largest rodeo
- Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest - Fort Collins
- Loveland Corn Roast Festival
- Windsor Harvest Festival
- Taste of Fort Collins
Arts & Culture
- Loveland Sculpture Shows
- High Plains Chautauqua - Greeley
- Fort Collins Studio Tour
- Opera Fort Collins performances
- First Friday Gallery Walks
Family Traditions
- Holiday Lights across NoCo cities
- Pumpkin patches and corn mazes
- Easter egg hunts in every town
- Fourth of July celebrations
- County fairs - Larimer & Weld
Lesser-Known Local Treasures
Small Town Celebrations
- Severance Days Festival
- Timnath Day
- Wellington Easter Egg Hunt
- Johnstown BBQ Day
- Berthoud Day
Unique Experiences
- Centennial Village Museum events
- Baby Animal Days at Centerra
- Windsor Lake Pelican Festival
- Loveland Cherry Pie Festival
- Fort Collins Ghost Tours
Seasonal Events Calendar
Spring (March-May)
- Windsor Lake Opening Day Celebration
- Greeley's Friday Fest Season Kickoff
- Fort Collins Colorado Marathon
- Loveland Art Studio Tour
- NoCo Hemp Expo - Ranch Events Complex
Summer (June-August)
- Greeley Stampede & Rodeo
- Windsor Lake Concert Series
- Loveland Cherry Pie Celebration
- Larimer County Fair & Rodeo
- Weld County Fair
Fall (September-November)
- Windsor Harvest Festival
- Greeley's OktoBREWfest
- NoCo Fall Harvest Markets
- Fort Collins Tour de Corgi
- Loveland Fire & Ice Festival
Winter (December-February)
- Hoedown Hill Sledding & Snow Sports
- Garden of Lights - Fort Collins
- Windsor Wonderland
- Loveland Sweetheart Festival
- Greeley Festival of Trees
- Winter Farmers Markets
Agricultural Events & Markets
Farmers Markets
- Larimer County Farmers' Market - Saturdays
- Windsor Farmers Market - Thursdays
- Greeley Farmers' Market - Year-round
- Loveland Farmers Market - Tuesdays
Farm Events
- Fritzler Farm Park Corn Maze
- Something From The Farm - Fort Collins
- Windsor Pumpkin Patch
- Greeley's Houston Gardens Tours
Windsor's Premier Recreation
Golf Destinations
- Pelican Lakes Golf Club - 27 holes along the Cache la Poudre River
- RainDance National - New championship course with mountain views
- Highland Meadows Golf Course - Family-friendly course
- Junior golf programs and tournaments
Windsor Lake Activities
- Summer Concert Series at the Boardwalk
- Paddle board and kayak rentals
- Swimming beach and playground
- Fishing and boating permits
- 2.5-mile trail around the lake
Major Event Venues
The Ranch Events Complex
- Larimer County Fair & Rodeo
- Year-round trade shows
- Indoor arena events
- Free parking, accessible facilities
Island Grove Regional Park
- Greeley Stampede grounds
- Farmers' Market location
- Multiple event spaces
- Historic venue since 1869
Winter Recreation
Hoedown Hill
- Free sledding hill in Windsor
- Beginner-friendly ski and snowboard slope
- Surface lift for easy access
- Night lighting for evening sessions
- Perfect for first-time snow sports
- Equipment rentals available
