Things to Do: Holiday Markets and More
Bring on craft fair and holiday festival season, some of my favorite shopping of the year.
From vintage-styled markets to old-school church craft shows, lovers of hand-crafted goods have plenty to peruse in November and December.
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Things to do in Northern Colorado: Events Calendar
October 2024 events in Greeley, Loveland, Fort Collins and the Northern Colorado region
Wednesday, Oct. 30
- The Price is Right Live brings the classic show to life at Blue Arena in Loveland. Just like the long-running TV show, contestants play the hit games for big prizes. More info and tickets.
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November 2024 Northern Colorado calendar of events
Friday, Nov. 1
- Fort Collins' Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony includes entertainment and lighting from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2
- Spirits and 'Grass bluegrass music and spirit sampling event at the Estes Park Events Complex, with Wood Belly, Deer Creek Sharp Shooters, Elle Michelle's Grateful Holler, Ragged Union and Brandywine and The Mighty Fines.
- The Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market opens its 18th season at Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins. Booths are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Today's theme is Día de Muertos.
Friday, Nov. 8
- Dayspring Christian Academy welcomes Michael W. Smith, a renowned Christian musician, to Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley for its 50th Legacy of Light Celebration. Tickets and info at http://ucstars.showare.com/MichaelWSmith
- November Foodie Walk in downtown Loveland with progressive fall flavors shared throughout downtown. $40. Info and tickets.
Saturday, Nov. 9
- Sparta 104 Combat Sports Show brings bare-knuckle boxing to Blue Arena. Info and tix.
- A Christmas Carol Gala benefitting the Wellington Community Services Center. Event includes a home tour featuring 35 uniquely decorated holiday trees, a chef-carved prime rib dinner, a silent auction with exclusive items and experiences and a paddle raise fundraiser to directly support the Community Services Center. Tickets start at $125.
- 2024 Fall Fest Craft Show comes to margarita alley in downtown Loveland, 117 E. Fourth St, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fifteen vendors are expected.
- 11th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Fair at Drake Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 802 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins. Unique and creative gifts by Northern Colorado artists and crafters, including pottery, jewelry, photography, crochet and fabric crafts, jams and jellies, artisan coffee beans, baked goods, wood-turned and laser gifts, soaps and lotions, trail mixes and more. Free admission.
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Sunday, Nov. 10
- Ginger and Baker Thanksgiving Market with local vendors in the teaching kitchen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The restaurant is at 359 Linden St., Fort Collins.
Monday, Nov. 11
- Loveland Veteran's Day Parade at 11:11. The route is Railroad to Fourth, west on Fourth to Garfield, north on Garfield to 13th St., then west on 13th to Dwayne Webster Park (also called Cannon Park). A ceremony will follow at the northeast corner by the Memorial Statue.
Tuesday, Nov.12
- Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, 7 p.m. at Greeley's Union Colony Civic Center. Tickets $38-$58. Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox "Life in the Past Lane World Tour" blends modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits with the original styles that put American popular music on the map: ragtime, swing, big band, country/western, doo-wop and soul. Postmodern Jukebox is equal parts time-traveling musical variety show and career-launching talent platform, featuring a cast of performers from their wildly popular YouTube channel.
Nov. 15-17
- Vintage Market Days fill The Ranch's exhibition halls with vintage-inspired art, clothing, jewelry, home decor, food, plants and more. Hours are 10 to 4 each day. Tickets and info.
Nov. 22-24
- The Applewood Arts Festival returns to The Ranch in Loveland with its Holiday Festival. Applewood also has November events in Arvada and Centennial. The festival focuses on handmade goods.
Opening Friday, Nov. 22
The Denver Christkinlmarket runs from Nov. 22 to Dec. 23 in Denver's Civic Center Park, 101 E. 14th Ave. The market is an authentic, German-style holiday market, which is host to local and European craft and food vendors, and tons of entertainment. Hours are 11-7 Sundays-Wednesdays and 11-9 Thursdays-Satrudays. Festivals run until 10 p.m. Thursdays-Satrudays.
December 2024 holiday events and more things to do in Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley and NoCo communities
Tuesday, Dec. 3
- Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play!, 6 p.m. at Union Colony Civic Center—tickets $47-$77. Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals – including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from "SuperKitties" and Ariel from "Disney Jr.'s Ariel" – but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from "Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends" find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?
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Wednesday, Dec. 4
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, 7 p.m. at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley, Colorado.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Third Annual Winter Craft Fair with more than 50 Colorado artisans at the Berthoud Recreation center at 493 Eighth St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15
- Holiday Open House and Boutique at The 1879 Avery House, 328 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins. Celebrate a Victorian Christmas at the free Holiday Open House and Boutique 1-4 p.m. Free tours, too. Shopping in the historic Carriage House, located behind Avery House at 108 N. Meldrum St.
Sunday, Dec. 15
- Ginger and Baker Holiday Market with local artists in the teaching kitchen from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant is at 359 Linden St., Fort Collins.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
- K99 New Year's Eve Bash at The Ranch, following the Extreme Rodeo Challenge. The party is open to anyone looking to ring in the New Year.
January 2025 events across Northern Colorado
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3-4
- The AMA Arenacross Championship, the nation's top indoor motorcycle race series, comes to Blue Arena. Tickets and more info at The Ranch.
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25
- Toughest Monster Truck Tour rides into Loveland's Blue Arena. Tickets and info.
March 2025 things to do in Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley and more
Wednesday, March 5
- Jeff Dunham brings his Artificial Intelligence tour to Blue Arena in Loveland.
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Tuesday, March 9
- Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour hits the court at Blue Arena in Loveland. Tickets and info.
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