Today
Kids on the Plaza: noon-2 p.m., Foundry Plaza, Second and Third streets between Lincoln and Cleveland avenues, Loveland. Free kids’ activities including lawn games with city of Loveland Parks & Recreation; splash pad, arts and crafts and giveaways. Today’s theme is Downtown Pedal Party with simple tune-up services for kids, bikes and a free Zumbini class. downtownloveland.org.
Promenade Kids Day 2026: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland. Free arts and crafts, face painting, games, a DJ, scavenger hunt, prizes giveaways and more. RSVP at eventbrite.com.
Open Mic Night: 6:30-9 p.m., 120 Bar and Grill, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Free, the120barandgrill.com.
Vinyl Night at Sky Bear: 7:30-9 p.m., Sky Bear Brewery and Pub, 272 E. Fifth St., Loveland. Hosted by bartender Aaron, who’s bringing his eclectic vinyl collection from the ’70s to today. Tunes chosen by the audience. skybearbrewery.com.
Sober Poet Society Monthly Writing Series: 6 p.m., The Love Shack, 120 E. Fourth St., Loveland. The session is for those in recovery with any level of writing experience. The session will offer writing prompts and opportunities to share what you write. $10 per session or $40 for five sessions. RSVP to [email protected]. loveshackmocktails.com/events.
Bingo: 6 p.m., Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St., Loveland. Free, lovelandaleworks.com.
Texas Hold’em: 6-9 p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. If you are new to the game, come and learn. Free, 970-619-8138, bigtbrewery.com.
An Amusement Park in Loveland? A Sunset Guided Walk: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, Oxbow Natural Area, 1140 Rossum Drive, Loveland, on the east side. An interpretive guide will lead the walk through the natural area, which once was the site of an amusement park in Loveland. Wear closed toe shoes and dress for the weather and some wandering. Bring a water bottle along with sunscreen and insect repellent. Register at offero.cityofloveland.org.
Memory Café: 1-2:15 p.m., Chilson Senior Center, Cherry Room, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. Dementia Together, a nonprofit organization, presents the interactive themed social gathering for people with mild to moderate cognitive impairment and their care partners and friends, with reminiscing, games and music. Registration required, dementiatogether.org.
Lunch Lab: 10:45-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland, 12:30-1 p.m. Monday-Friday Mehaffey Park, 3285 W. 22nd St., Loveland, and 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Willow Bend Park, 2538 E. First St., Loveland. Lunch Lab is a Food Bank For Larimer County food truck for kids that provides free and healthy lunches for kids through Aug. 14. No sign up or ID required. foodbanklarimer.org/lunch-lab.
Baby and Toddler Storytime: 10:15-10:45 a.m., outdoors at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 3 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Preschool Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m., outdoors at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Poker Night: 6-9 p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. Free, 970-619-8138, bigtbrewery.com.
Chess Games: 1-4:30 p.m., Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. The community is welcome to drop in to play chess with others in the Senior Center Recreation Lobby. Free, 970-962-2783.
Drop-In Table Tennis: 1:30-4 p.m., Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. 970-962-2783.
Homeward Alliance Family Resource Navigator: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Office hours to help families and individuals with housing and rental assistance, obtaining documents, employment navigation and assistance applying for public benefits. Website: homewardalliance.org.
Walk-In Book Donations Accepted: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, The Sorting Place, 1010 W. 10th St., Loveland. The Friends of the Library is accepting books, puzzles, games, DVDs and CDs for its next Used Book Sale. friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org.
Lagoon Summer Concert Series — Sugar Britches: 6:30-8:30 p.m., west lawn of the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University, 1101 Center Ave. Mall, Fort Collins. High-brow honky-tonk. Food trucks and info booths on site. Pets welcome. Free, lagoonseries.com.
“Musical Tales — Books Come to Life”: 10-11 a.m., Poudre River Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., Fort Collins. The Koa String Quartet and the Floreo String Quartet will present a free, interactive concert adventure for kids and families. Free, offthehookarts.org.
Live Music — March to August: 5-7 p.m., Odell Brewing Company, 800 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins. odellbrewing.com/locations/fort-collins.
The Gateway Show: 7:30 p.m., The Comedy Fort, 167 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Comedians tell jokes, get stoned and then attempt to tell more. Ages 21-plus. comedyfortcollins.com.
“Dinner in Slantland” Exhibit: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St., Fort Collins. An exhibit of oil paintings by Annie Briggs and wood sculptures by Stephen Grant. Runs through June 21. Free, visitftcollins.com/events.
Upcoming
Loveland Historical Society — James Madison Program: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Madison will be portrayed by Kurtis Kelly, professional storyteller and performance speaker. Madison was a patriot and scholar who believed ideas could shape empires and who knew liberty required structure. Free and open to the public. lovelandhistorical.org.
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