LOVELAND
Poker Run
The fifth annual High Plains Honor Flight Poker Run will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson, 4250 Byrd Drive.
The event raises money for the High Plains Honor Flight, which celebrates America’s veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials. The purpose is to ensure that each veteran receives the “Welcome Home” that many never received. The trip to visit the memorials in Washington, D.C., is at no cost to the veterans.
High Plains Honor Flight is a 100% volunteer 501 (c)(3) organization with all proceeds used to honor veterans. Each flight, HPHF takes 120 veterans to Washington, D.C.; the current cost of a flight is $250,000.
For details, visit facebook.com/events/2159030658234142.
World Labyrinth Day
All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. Taft Ave., will hold a World Labyrinth Day Walk for Peace — Walk as One at One at 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
Whether you are familiar with labyrinths or new to the idea of non-maze labyrinth paths, all are welcome to learn more and take part.
All Saints Episcopal Church will offer an introductory workshop and open walk in celebration of the 18th annual World Labyrinth Day and joining in a rolling wave of peace around the world.
The event will be held on the lawn of All Saints on the All Saints Community Labyrinth. There will also be an indoor labyrinth available to walk in inclement weather or if preferred.
At 12:30 p.m. a welcome and introduction to walking a labyrinth is planned. The open walk begins at 1 p.m. The community can come and walk anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. with guidance and support.
For details, visit allsaintsloveland.org.
‘Pippin’
Northern Colorado Performing Arts will present “Pippin the Musical” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 and May 8-9, at the theater at 575 N. Denver Ave.
The young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment, finding it not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.
Parental discretion is advised for ages 13 and younger.
Tickets are $16-$18 in advance or $18-$20 at the door.
For details, visit nocopa.org.
Kentucky Derby Party
A Kentucky Derby Party will take place at 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at 477 Distilling,123 E. Fifth St.
Experience the thrill of the track with a VIP Stakes Ticket, granting exclusive access to our private back room for handcrafted signature cocktails, a souvenir glass, reserved luxury seating, and a look at the new, hidden Speakeasy Lounge.
While the tasting room remains open to the general public all day, only VIP ticket holders can enter the winner’s circle for private lounge access.
Tickets are $45, available at 477distilling.com.
Kentucky Derby Party
Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St., will host a Kentucky Derby Party at 3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
Dress in your best Kentucky Derby attire – think bold hats, sharp suits, seersucker and Southern flair.
Admission is free.
For details visit lovelandaleworks.com.
City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge ID Party will take place at noon-2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., in the Gertrude Scott Meeting Room.
Join other nature lovers and staff from Open Land & Trails for a fun ID Party and help each other to identify the observations made during the City Nature Challenge Bioblitz.
The City Nature Challenge is a playful quest to see which city can document the most species in support of scientific research and biodiversity conservation. Participants will capture photos and recordings of wild flora and fauna April 24-27 and contribute valuable data to the worldwide citizen science effort.
Light refreshments will be served.
For details, visit offero.cityofloveland.org/calendar.
Nominations Sought
The League of Women Voters-Larimer County is seeking nominations for women in Larimer County who are working to expand/protect voting rights for all eligible voters, protecting women’s rights and creating a world where gender doesn’t limit opportunities.
Nomination forms are available at lwv-larimercounty.org/wed and are due by June 1.
Selected women will be recognized at a celebration of Women’s Equality Day at 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at The Forge Event Center in Loveland.
The public is invited to attend and tickets will be available for purchase in June.
Dances of Universal Peace
Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation will hold Dances of Universal Peace at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the church at 745 E. Fifth St.
The event blends sacred phrases, live music and movement from various traditions to create a unifying experience. No experience is required, and childcare is available.
A $20 suggested donation helps support the event.
For details, email revdana@namaquauu.org or visit namaquauu.org.
BERTHOUD
Laugh! for a Cause
Laugh! for a Cause will take place at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Grace Place, 375 Meadowlark Drive.
The community will come together to hear comedian Kevin Fitzgerald and to support single-parent families in the Longmont and surrounding areas.
Best known for his appearances on Animal Planet’s “Emergency Vets,” Fitzgerald blends sharp wit with real‑life adventures from around the world — from traveling with wildlife conservation teams to stories from behind the scenes in comedy clubs.
Tickets are $75.
For details, visit pearlpromise.org/laughforacause.
Garden Plant Sale
Berthoud Local will hold its annual Community Garden Plant Sale at 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 2, at Pioneer Park’s Community Garden at the intersection of East Indiana Avenue and Southeast Second Street.
The sale will feature a variety of annuals, heirlooms, herbs, handcrafted garden trugs (baskets), handcrafted wooden items and more
Proceeds will support the Community Garden and the Berthoud Local mission. Berthoud Local is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves and fosters local food-focused projects with a focus in farming, gardening, the environment, humane and healthy farm animal treatment and supporting pollinators.
For details, visit berthoudlocal.wixsite.com/berthoudlocal/programs.
Stillwater Derby
The Stillwater Derby to benefit programming for veterans and their families will take place at 3:30-8 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Grace Place, 375 Meadowlark Drive.
The event includes watching the Kentucky Derby, hat-making, mint juleps, a catered dinner and live and silent auctions.
Tickets are $75, available at givebutter.com/c/stillwaterderby2026.
JOHNSTOWN
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will be held at 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Downtown Johnstown.
The family-friendly event offers cultural appreciation and entertainment.
For details, visit visitdowntownjohnstown.com/cincodemayojdda.
FORT COLLINS
Trolley Returns
The Fort Collins Trolley returns for its 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, running noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays through Sept. 27.
A beloved Fort Collins tradition, the trolley was fully restored to its original 1919 style starting in 1977 and has been carrying passengers through Old Town since 1984.
The historic streetcar travels a former heritage route between the Trolley Depot at City Park, 1501 W. Oak St., and Old Town, departing every 30 minutes with the last car leaving City Park at 4:30 p.m.
Fares are $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and children, and free for children under 3. Credit and debit cards are accepted at the City Park depot; all other stops are cash only.
For details, visit fortcollinstrolley.org.
Fort Collins Symphony
The Fort Collins Symphony (FCS), under the direction of Maestro Wes Kenney, will present the final concert in its Signature Concert series, “Rhythms of Diversity and Energy” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia.
The program will feature Michael Torke’s “Run,” Daniel Freiberg’s “Jazz Clarinet Concerto: Latin American Chronicles” and Aaron Copland’s iconic Symphony No. 3.
A Maestro’s Musings Pre-Concert Lecture will be offered at 6:30-7 p.m. before the concert.
The concert offers both in-person and live-stream attendance options.
Portuguese-Canadian clarinetist Wesley Ferreira will be featured artist, performing with the symphony on Freiberg’s piece.
Adult tickets are $29-$83, and students and children $10.
Both in-person and livestream options are available.
Prior to the show, there will be a Composer Talk with CSU professor Dr. K. Dawn Grapes at 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St. Admission is free.
An Open Rehearsal will give people a chance to learn firsthand what it takes for an orchestra to bring live music to the stage. The free session will be at 7-8:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Lincoln Center.
For details, call 970-221-6730 or visit lctix.com.
‘The Odyssey’
The Debut Theatre Company presents “The Odyssey” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, and 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3, through May 16, with additional 1 p.m. performances on Saturdays, May 9 and May 16, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St.
Join Odysseus and his rag-tag crew of loyal sailors as they risk life and limb on the stormy seas to find their way back home. Follow along as they encounter monsters and mortals, a cyclops and sirens, whirlpools and the underworld.
The family-friendly production features puppets of all sizes and over 60 mortal and mythological characters performed by 16 young actors.
Tickets are $15, available at lctix.com.
Donation Drive
Neighbor to Neighbor, in partnership with a volunteer group from Leadership Fort Collins, will host a community donation drive at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, to support the launch of a new lending library for its residents.
The donation drive will take place at Neighbor to Neighbor, located at 1550 Blue Spruce Drive in Fort Collins.
Northern Colorado community members are invited to donate new household items that will help stock the lending library and provide practical resources for individuals and families to rent out.
Community members can support the initiative by donating new household items at the May 2 event, purchasing items from the project’s Amazon Wish List, sharing the event with their networks, or connecting organizers with businesses and organizations interested in contributing.
The lending library is a project of the 2025-26 Fort Collins Area Chamber Leadership Fort Collins program.
For details, visit n2n.org/lending-library-donation-drive-may-2nd or contact Leadership Fort Collins participant Tiana Kennedy at christiana.n.kennedy@gmail.com or 970-420-3316.
Denim & Diamonds
The Wild Rose Mustang Advocacy – Denim & Diamonds Gala will take place at 6-10 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Rio Grande Restaurant’s Agave Room, 149 W. Mountain Ave.
Wild Rose Mustang Advocacy Group will host the event featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, music, program, silent and live auctions and drawing for a gold pendant.
Using natural horsemanship, Wild Rose trains mustangs in Colorado.
Its summer youth program will take applications this spring for local youth trainers to work hands on with 12 mustangs.
Tickets are $75-$100.
For details, visit wildrosemagic.org.
‘Fashion Reframed’
The opening reception for the annual Department of Design and Merchandising Fashion Show, “Fashion Reframed,” will be held at 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Lory Student Center – University Ballroom and Lounge, 1101 Center Ave. Mall.
This year’s show will feature original garments and products designed by DM students in the Apparel Design and Production and Product Development capstone courses. These pieces highlight students’ design aesthetics, construction skills and innovation.
Cost is $75 for the VIP Reception and Fashion Show, and $15 for students.
General admission to the fashion show only is $25.
For tickets, visit csutix.universitytickets.com.
Kids Clothing Swap
A free Kids Clothing Swap NoCo will be held at 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at City Park, 1500 W. Mulberry St.
Bring gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories (ages newborn to 10 years old). Sort the items on the clearly marked tables by size, then grab a bag and start shopping.
Those who want to participate are asked to RSVP at bit.ly/3Qq9t6N.
Autism Resource Fair
The 2026 Fort Collins Autism Resource Fair will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court.
The free event is designed to provide information and support for the autism community in and around Fort Collins.
Enjoy activities for people of all ages including arts and crafts, games, social meetups, character meet and greets, parent supports, food trucks and more.
World-famous scientist and bestselling author and advocate Dr. Temple Grandin will give a talk in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater. She will also be available to autograph books during the event.
Autism Spectrum Disorder-trained students from Colorado State University are available for childcare assistance under faculty supervision at no cost so that families and caregivers can interact with providers.
For details, visit facebook.com/events/1246920030855237.
WINDSOR
Down & Derby
Down & Derby with Noco Unify will take place at 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at The Grainhouse, 1781-B RainDance National Drive.
The Down & Derby party celebrates the pageantry and excitement of the Kentucky Derby with food, beverages, games, live music, dancing and more.
The event is for ages 21 and over.
Tickets are $225, available at downandderbyparty.com.
Historic Preservation
To kick off Historic Preservation Month, the town of Windsor will hold Coffee with the Commissioners at 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Windsor Lake Coffee inside Peculiar Ales, 301 Main St.
The informal event gives residents and business owners the opportunity to meet members of the Historic Preservation Commission, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and learn more about the commission’s work to preserve and celebrate Windsor’s historic sites. Commissioners will be available to answer questions, share current initiatives and connect with residents interested in local history and preservation efforts.
The Historic Preservation Commission is a volunteer-based commission composed of town residents who work to preserve the town’s historic character.
For details, visit windsorgov.com/HistoricPreservation.
Mural Grant Tour
The 2026 Mural Grant Tour Kickoff will take place at 4-5 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Art and Heritage Center, 116 Fifth St.
Get a tour of mural grant projects, meet partners and learn more about the application process. For details, visit windsorgov.com/calendar.aspx?EID=7644.
GREELEY
‘Hadestown’
“Hadestown” will be staged at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave.
Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, it intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.
Tickets are $53-$104.
For details, call 970-356-5000 or visit ucstars.com.
Cinco de Mayo
The annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will be held at noon-5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the downtown Greeley entertainment district.
Celebrate Mexican culture with a fun-filled day for the whole family, with activities for all ages, vendors, food trucks, a car show and live music on the Ninth Street Plaza.
For details or car show registration, visit greeleydowntown.com/events/cinco-de-mayo.
Greeley Philharmonic
The Greeley Philharmonic will present “Beethoven to Bernstein” at 7-9 p.m. Saturday. May 2, at Monfort Concert Hall at Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave.
The program will include Beethoven’s “Fidelio Overture,” Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” Vaughan Williams’ “Serenade to Music,” which pays homage to Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” and Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms.”
In-person and livestream options are available.
Tickets are $50-$65, available at greeleyphil.org.
ESTES PARK
Duck Race
The Estes Park Duck Race will take place at 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
Ducks will be dropped in the Big Thompson River in two flights at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Performance Park on West Elkhorn Avenue and will proceed to a finish line next to the Estes Park Visitor Center.
There will be live music at both the start and finish lines.
Hundreds of prizes will be awarded to the fastest ducks.
Ducks cost $25 each with $23 donated to selected nonprofits.
To purchase a duck, visit adopt.epduckrace.org.
