Free Thursday evening concerts on the outdoor stage in Old Town Square, put on by the Bohemian Foundation through the summer. All local and regional bands. The square fills with lawn chairs and families.
The city's own calendar lists arts, recreation, and outdoor programs across the year, beyond the big festivals. A practical place to plan a week. Updated by the city departments that run the programs.
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Drake Road Farmers Market
802 W. Drake Fort Collins, CO 80526 Northwest corner of West Drake Road and Worthington. Off street parking for vendors and customers.
On the first Friday of each month, downtown galleries and shops stay open late for a self-guided art walk. A companion Foodie Walk does the same with tastings. An easy way to wander Old Town after dark.
A two-week dining event each spring where downtown restaurants offer special menus, often with a portion going to a local cause. A good excuse to try several Old Town kitchens. Runs in early March.
The county farmers market runs Saturday mornings from mid-May through the end of October, with local produce, meat, bread, and flowers. A weekly ritual for a lot of households here. Easy walking from Old Town.
A summer concert series on the lawn at the Gardens on Spring Creek, with a mix of national and family acts. Bring a blanket and a picnic. A relaxed evening among the flowers.
A free Thursday evening concert series at Boardwalk Park in neighboring Windsor, just southeast of Fort Collins. Cover bands and local acts by the lake. A popular short drive for a summer night out.