Hello Fort Collins! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Music on the lawn, adoptable kittens and puppies, and a riverfront retreat + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local search success matters: SourceOne Digital Solutions and the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce will host Lunch & Learn June 25 to boost business visibility on Google Maps and AI Search. Seating is limited -- see what the session covers.
Summer concert series returns: Music on the Lawn at Foothills kicked off during Juneteenth weekend and continues all summer with live bands, vendor markets, a beer garden, and activities from 6 to 8 p.m -- get all the details.
Regional consulting expands: EPS Group acquired Fort Collins-based TST, Inc. Consulting Engineers, a 48-year fixture in Northern Colorado, adding resources for Front Range projects with existing project teams remaining in place -- learn how the firms align.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Plant joy on wheels: Chez Flora Houseplant Co. runs a colorful mobile shop stocked with thoughtfully chosen houseplants and locally made goodies, plus a rotating selection inside Kansas City Kitty Boutique in Old Town. Follow for science-backed care tips, then snag a new leafy roommate when the plant bus pops up.
Mini golf, big vibes: Old Town Putt is your rainy-day or triple-digit backup plan, tucked inside The Exchange with nine indoor mini golf holes, interactive darts, a private arcade room, and a legit full bar. Rally the crew, talk a little smack, and see who can sink putts better than they send emails.
Slide into the weekend: If you need an easy win this week for fresh-air time, Twin Silo Park packs a farm-themed playground with Fort Collins’ tallest slide, dedicated pickleball courts, a BMX track, paved trails, community gardens, an orchard, and a dog park... so you can wear out kids, pups, and yourself.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐸 Kids Camp Day 3: Tree Frog @ Painting with a Twist | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:00 AM – Day 3 of Kids Camp goes full Tree Frog, a creativity binge with art, games, and plenty of groove. Expect paint-splattered masterpieces, new friends, and a lot of hopping, while you enjoy coffee that stays hot, and a quiet house.
🎨 Kids Summer Art Camp @ Pinot's Palette | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid’s inner unicorn is cranky or glittery, this Fairy Tales art camp at Pinot’s Palette gives them one painting and one craft, plus face painting, and you some blessed quiet. Ages 6 to 12, supplies included, water bottle required, snacks optional.
🎨 Kid's Art Class: Drawn to the Line @ Blue Moose Art Gallery | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – Kids are slowing down to study flowers in this contour drawing class, then finishing with black dyed glue, ink, and flair. Quiet, focused, and surprisingly zen, they leave with a frame-worthy piece, and you might actually finish a hot coffee. Ages 10 and up.
🧼 Kid's Class Felted Soap and Washcloth All in one! @ Blue Moose Art Gallery | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Let your 9 to 12-year-olds wet felt real sheep wool around a humble bar of soap to make a washcloth combo, no glitter required. It is satisfyingly old-school, looks sharp in the guest bath, and might even inspire voluntary hand-washing.
🐶 Adoption Event @ PetSmart | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Animal Friends Alliance pops into PetSmart Fort Collins every Saturday in June with adoptable kittens and puppies. Swing by, swear you’re only browsing, then let a tiny tyrant pick you. Pre-approved folks get early access, and events can wrap once everyone finds a lap.
🥁 Drums Along the Rockies @ Colorado State University | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Stadium season calls for brass and precision drill as drum corps storm the Front Range. Blue Devils, Phantom Regiment, Troopers, Genesis, and hometown Blue Knights, plus Rocky Mountain Brassworks and Troopers Legacy Corps, deliver halftime on espresso. Your inner band kid will forgive the decibels.
🥕 Timnath Farmers Market @ Colorado Feed & Grain | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Market day in Timnath means 25-plus local vendors at the Farmers Market, pretending you only needed lettuce, and leaving with artisanal pickles, a hand-thrown mug, and the perfect piece of home décor. Vendors rotate all season, so regulars find something new, and people-watching is prime.
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07 — The Fort Collins report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 46%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 83%
A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. This house is wildThis 4-bed, 3-bath riverfront retreat in southeast Fort Collins owns land on both sides of the Cache la Poudre River, a rare setup with private water access, fishing, tubing, and wildlife watching at hand. Two enclosed sunrooms add flexible living space, while mature trees, open views, and room for gardens, gatherings, and gear keep the outdoor fun flowing year-round.
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