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Fun Things To Do This Month!
It's happening in Northern Colorado! Visitors, residents and guests, here are a few fun things to do in
October...
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First Friday Gallery Walk ~ Fort Collins
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 Friday,
October 1
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Fort Collins
Website: http://www.fortcollinsarts.org
Come downtown on this first Friday and stroll along the streets to visit our numerous art galleries.
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CSU Homecoming Parade ~ Fort Collins
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 October 15, 2010
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Oak, Howes and the CSU Oval
The parade will begin at the corner of Oak and Howes and will travel south on Howes to the CSU Oval.
The Grand Marshall of this year's parade is John R. Stulp, a graduate of CSU and Commissioner of the Colorado
Department of Agriculture.
10/16: CSU Homecoming 5K
Annual homecoming race with a free kid fun run with Cam the Ram.
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Museum Terror Tours ~ Fort Collins
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 October 22-23 & October 29-30
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Tours depart from the Museum
Website: http://www.fcmdsc.org
Ghosts, murders, bloody accidents…hear about Old Town’s true tragedies and lurid legends during the 10th Annual Terror Tours! Painstakingly researched through interviews with Old Town residents and business owners as well as through written accounts preserved at the Local History Archives, the Museum has documented the many cases of gruesome, paranormal and bizarre incidents in Fort Collins history. Dress in costume and join us for a hauntingly good time! Recommended for ages 16 and up due to content.
Terror Tours depart from the Museum beginning at 8:00 pm. The tours last 1 hour and leave every 15 minutes from the Museum. The last tour leaves at 10:00 pm. Advanced tickets cost $4 per person and will be on sale beginning Friday, October 15. Tickets are good only for the date and tour time listed on them. Tickets purchased the day-of the tour are $5. Tours are limited to 20 individuals and tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. No refunds available. For more information contact the Museum at 416-2705, ext. 1.
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A Night On The Town ~ Loveland
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 October 8, 2010
Downtown Loveland
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Year round event where the downtown Loveland galleries, shops and restaurants invite people in for featured artist's receptions, live music, and an overall block party like atmosphere for a night of art, shopping and dining.
2nd Friday of every month!
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Film: Jaws ~ Loveland
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 October 16, 2010
The Rialto Theater Guild presents
Jaws
Saturday, October 16, 7 pm
The thriller that changed how you think about open water celebrates its 35th anniversary. Enter the contest to win a realistic 7-foot inflatable shark during this benefit for the Rialto Theater Guild.
Tickets: $5 Buy Tickets
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Halloween Family Fun Festival ~ Loveland
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 October 30, 2010
Peters Park, next to the Museum/Gallery
Dress up the family and head into town for some Halloween fun!
In its 9th year, the Loveland Museum/Gallery is celebrating the annual Halloween Family Fun Festival, while downtown businesses celebrate the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating. Join us in Peters Park next to the Museum/Gallery on Saturday, October 30 from 10 am – 2 pm for this fun-filled community event, with downtown trick-or-treating running simultaneously.
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Homecoming Spectacular ~ Greeley |
 October 1, 2010
Time: 7:30–9:30 a.m.
Location: Union Colony Civic Center
Join us in “Bringing Education to Life” at the first annual Homecoming Spectacular on Friday, October 1 at 7:30 pm at the Union Colony Civic Center in downtown Greeley. The evening will be a combination of entertainment from the College of Performing and Visual Arts and the induction of the 2010 Honored Alumni. Performances will include UNC Jazz Lab Band 1, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Pride of the Rockies Marching Band and a special performance by the Chorale Aires. Tickets are just $10 and are available at the PVA Box Office, the UC Box Office and at the UCCC Box Office. Students are free with a valid student id. This event is open to faculty, staff, students and the community. For more information, contact the Alumni Association at 970-351-2551.
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Greeley Farmers' Market at the Depot ~ Greeley
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 Every Wednesday in October
Time: 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: The Depot
We all love fresh fruit and vegetables, and we all love to see local farmers prosper and grow. So the best way to do both is check out the local farmers' market every Saturday this summer at the Depot! Delicious, healthy food is only a short drive away! EBT and debit cards accepted.
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Halloween Carnival Trick or Treat Street ~ Greeley |
 October 29, 2010
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Family FunPlex
The City of Greeley and High Plains Library District are teaming up to offer a Halloween Carnival with candy booths and games for youth. A costume contest with prizes will be held for these age groups: 0-3 yrs; 4-7 yrs; 8-12 yrs.
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Oktoberfest ~ Windsor
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 October 2, 2010
Location: Community Recreation Center
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $4/person; FREE for ages 13 and under
Come join the Oktoberfest Celebration on October 2 from 4pm – 8pm at the Community Recreation Center! There will be plenty of German food to enjoy, carnival games for the kids, drinks served by the Lions Club of Windsor, as well as dancing and music featuring Ronnie Eckhart & the Dutch Hop Music Makers and The River Boys.
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"Windsor Downtown Now and Then" Walking Tour ~ Windsor
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 October 15, 2010
The Windsor Historic Preservation Commission would like to invite you to the ‘Windsor Downtown Now and Then’ walking tour. Bring the family and come downtown for a walking tour of the historic buildings in downtown Windsor! Tour presenters will be stationed along the self-guided tour path to share stories about the original uses of the buildings, the people who worked there, significant architectural features of the buildings and other interesting facts. Many of the downtown businesses will also be staying open late and participants of the event will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize!
The tour will be held on Friday October 15th, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The tour will be begin at the Windsor Eye Care and Vision Center (historic Yancey Building), 515 Main Street. Please email Elizabeth Fields, Associate Planner or call 674-2409 with any questions.
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Chamber's Halloween Trick or Treating ~ Windsor
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 October 30, 2010
Location: All over Windsor Chamber Businesses
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Website: Chamber Event
Windsor Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Trick or Treating Promotion.
The Windsor Chamber Members open their doors to let in the little Trick or
Treaters to their place of business.
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Oliver ~ Johnstown
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 August 27-October 24, 2010
Playing at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre!
Website: http://www.coloradocandlelight.com/season.html
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse proudly presents the Tony Award-winning "Oliver!", based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Villainous, charming, wily and endearing characters abound in this family classic full of hummable songs. Will warm the hearts of your entire family!!
Oliver plays Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Dinner and show prices start at just $45.50 for adults/$29.50 for students 18 and under.
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Writer's Workshop ~ Johnstown
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 October 7, 2010
6:30pm - 7:30pm
If you are an author, blogger, journalist, poet, or anyone else who is interested in writing, join other people who share your passion, for feedback and support.
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Club & Organization Expo ~ Johnstown
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 September 13, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Glen A Jones MD Memorial Library
Get involved in your community! Organizations from Johnstown and Milliken will be giving out information on how to get involved.
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Elk Fest ~ Estes Park
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 October 2-3, 2010
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Bond Park
A celebration of all things Wapiti, the American elk that calls Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park its home. Seminars, bugling contests, elk tours, a Mountain Man encampment, Native American music and dancing, and edible products from elk.
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Surprise Sidewalk Sale ~ Estes Park
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 October 9-10, 2010
Location: Elkhorn Ave. & Vicinity
The fact that there's a sale isn't the surprise. It happens at the end of every summer season. The big surprise is what you'll find when you come.
Merchants set up tables on the sidewalks and offer special pricing on many items indoors as well.
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Halloween Weekend @ the Stanley ~ Estes Park
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 October 29-31, 2010
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of the film THE SHINING!
Friday, October 29th
8:00pm - 11:00pm: The Dennis Tobias Band
9:00pm: Private Viewing of “THE SHINING”
Saturday, October 30th
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Murder Mystery Dinner
8:00pm - 12:30am: The Shinning Costume Ball
Sunday, October 31st
8:00pm - 12:30am: The Shinning Costume Ball
Click here for more information!
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