Saturday, Feb. 25
Prepare to bid goodbye to the year’s shortest month and welcome in March by partaking in some fun events and activities for the entire family.
Check out downtown Greeley’s Freezy Daze Fest, spend an afternoon outdoors at Windsor’s Magical Forest, shop local in Loveland or take part in other events listed in this week’s edition of Go+do for Feb. 25 through March 3.
1. The town of Windsor’s annual Magical Forest event is set to take place from noon to 3 p.m. at Eastman Park South, near Seventh Street and Laku Lake Road. The popular event allows all ages the opportunity to exercise their creative muscles using old Christmas trees and a variety of tools and supplies. Come create a fort, a castle, a lodge or other structures while enjoying hot chocolate and meeting new people. The event is free and registration is not required. Attendees will want to wear clothes and shoes they can get dirty and muddy. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/3inxex2.
2. Join downtown Loveland for Shop Local Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fourth Street and Lincoln. Retailers, restaurants, bars and more will be welcoming guests to downtown to enjoy discounts and deals while supporting local small businesses. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/ 3Jujpnt.
3. The Subaru Winterfest kicks off at 9 a.m. at Eldora Ski Resort, 2861 Eldora
Ski Road, 140 in Nederland. The event features music, demonstrations, food and drinks and more. Bring the kids and dogs out for a fun day in the mountains. The event is free and registration is not required. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/3lshdiy.
4. Join The Old Town Breweries and Distilleries Tour for a fun and educational time about the wild history of alcohol in Fort Collins. Tours begin at 2 p.m. at Fort Collins Tours, LLC, 21 Old Town Square, Suite 139B. The tour, open to adults age 21 and older, will take participants to one brewery and one distillery to learn how beer and spirits are crafted as well as purchase and enjoy sample flights at each stop. Tickets are $24 per person. For more information, go to www.fortcollinstours.com.
5. Bundle up and head into downtown Greeley for the inaugural Freezy Daze Fest from noon to 5 p.m. The event will feature activities like cold yoga, country dancing and more as well as discounts and flash deals from participating retailers. The free event is open to all ages and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to attend. Come on out and see what downtown Greeley has to offer.
6. Head on over to Boulder for the 2023 Alpaca Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. The free event will feature a variety of alpacas, vendor booths, educational classes and alpaca petting areas. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3kkglcu.
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