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17 fun and festive events in Greeley, Windsor, Loveland and around NoCo taking place the first week of July

17 fun and festive events in Greeley, Windsor, Loveland and around NoCo taking place the first week of July

Get ready to fire up your grill and watch some fireworks as we head into the Independence Day holiday.

This week’s Go+Do list of events includes local fireworks shows and parades, an music and arts festival in Longmont, Night on the Town in Loveland and more.

Do you have an event coming up that you think would be a perfect addition to the weekly Go+Do list? Send the date, time, a description of the event and other pertinent information to Tamara Markard at tmarkard@greeleytribune.com for consideration.

Saturday, July 2

1. The Independence Day Community Celebration hosted by the city of Fort Collins is set for 7:30 a.m. at City Park, 1500 W. Mulberry St. with a 5K run/walk, golf tournament, parade, free trolley rides and more. The free event is open to all ages. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3HFnbdz.

2. Join High Country Harley-Davidson for an All American Blast from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3761 Monarch St. in Frederick. The free event will feature a food truck, cold drinks, music and a contest for the most patriotic bike. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the dealership at (303) 833-6777.

3. Exercise your singing chops at Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. at Rule105 Brewing, 4731 W. 10th St., Unit G. Hosted by Don Graham, adults ages 21 and older are invited to perform for customers. Not a singer? Then relax with a beer and enjoy the entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, contact Rule105 Brewing at (970) 301-4575.

4. Guerrilla Radio, a Rage Against the Machine tribute band, and Sabotage, a Beastie Boys tribute band, will be performing at 6 p.m. at Spirits Music Hall, 1 N. Parish Ave., Johnstown. Both groups will be playing fan favorites and top singles from both bands. The show is open to adults age 21 and older. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3yoNBNH.

Sunday, July 3

5. Indie rock band, Wildermiss, are scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. at Washington’s FoCo, 132 Laporte Ave. The band is comprised of Emma Cole on vocals and synth bass, Joshua Hester on guitar and Caleb Thoemke on drums. All ages welcome to attend. Tickets are $18 per person for general admission. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3OnQhAt.

Monday, July 4

Happy Independence Day from the Greeley Tribune!

6. The Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade will step off at 9 a.m. at 10th Avenue and 19th Street by the University of Northern Colorado and make its way toward Lincoln Park. The parade will feature a variety of marching bands, floats, equine entries and more. The parade is one of the most popular community traditions so you’ll want to get out early to find your spot. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3QPBfp2.

7. The annual Greeley Stampede fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. with amazing professional fireworks lighting up the sky of Weld County. This year Stampede organizers have a little something extra planned in celebration of the event’s 100th occurrence. People of all ages can watch the fireworks show from inside the Greeley Stampede grounds or surrounding areas. For more information on the Greeley Stampede fireworks show, go to www.greeleystampede.org.

8. Head on over to Loveland for the July 4th Festival at 3 p.m. at North Lake Park, 2750 N. Taft Ave. The event will feature a kids’ zone, vendors, food and drinks, live music, a cornhole tournament and more. Fireworks are scheduled to launch at 9:15 p.m. Admission is free and all ages are invited to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3xVc1N5.

9. Celebrate Independence Day at Boardwalk Park with live music from the 101st Army Band and fireworks. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the fireworks show at 9:20 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers for a fun evening under the stars and overlooking the lake. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3bfA9Cw.

10. The Estes Park 4th of July Celebration kicks off with the Steam-to-Electric Coolest Car Show beginning at 9 a.m. at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way with over 100 vehicles. At 7 p.m. the Estes Village Band will be performing for free at the Performance Park Amphitheater, 435 W. Elkhorn Ave. Fireworks over Lake Estes begin at 9:30 p.m. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3HP0un9.

Tuesday, July 5

11. Concert Under the Stars: Denver Brass is scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. at the UNC Garden Theatre between 10th Avenue and S. 8th Avenue in Greeley. The free concert will feature the one-of-a-kind brass chamber ensemble comprised of 14 professional musicians from around Colorado. The concert is open to all ages. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3njA6Z7.

Friday, July 8

12. The Windsor Family Campout is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St. The fun family event invites adults, teens and children to bring out a tent, sleeping bags and other camping gear for an evening of fishing, paddle boats, campfires, movie and more. The cost to attend is $12 per person and registration is required. For more information, or to register, go to https://bit.ly/3R0QgEy.

13. The 16th annual Loveland Loves BBQ, Bands and Brews will take place at 4 p.m. at 700 Railroad Ave. with five bands, over 10 beer vendors, food vendors and more. Admission is free and proceeds from the event benefit local charities such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County, House of Neighborly Services and Loveland Sertoma. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.lovelandlovesbbq.com.

14. Country western artist Kimmi Bitter will be performing at 9 p.m. at Stella’s Pinball Arcade and Lounge, 802 9th St. The San Diego native blends traditional country and soul with her own West Coast take. Adults age 18 and older are welcome to attend. Tickets are $15 per person for general admission and reserved tables range from $40 to $120. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3NrMukm.

15. Night on the Town is set to take place at 5 p.m.  along 4th Street in downtown Loveland. Local retail shops, restaurants, bars and more will be hosting sales as well as providing live music, snacks and specials. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3u0k5Lq.

16. The town of Severance is hosting its second concert in the Summer Concert Series at 5:30 p.m. at Community Park, 100 Waterfowl Way with a performance by Frank Ray. Attendees can also enjoy food, raffles, vendors and more. The concert is free and open to all ages. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3OMa0cP.

17. Rhythm on the River Music and Arts Festival kicks off at 5 p.m. at Rogers Grove Park, 220 Hover Road, Longmont. The festival will feature live music, mobile arcade and glow games, an outdoor adventure land, local vendors and more. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3u75uxY.

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Late May events in the Loveland area: music, Memorial Day and more

Late May events in the Loveland area: music, Memorial Day and more

Concerts, Memorial Day observances and more will fill the calendar in the Loveland area through the end of May.

Limp Bizkit

American rock band Limp Bizkit will bring its  “Still Sucks Tour.” to the Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26.

The Grammy-nominated band has sold 40 million records worldwide, and has been led, since its inception, by front man Fred Durst.  The band includes original members: Durst — vocals; John Otto — drums; Sam Rivers — bass and backing vocals; Wes Borland — guitars and backing vocals; DJ Lethal — turntables, sampling and programming.

The AEG Presents concert also will feature special guests Yung Gravy, Dying Wish and Wargasm UK.

Tickets are $59.95-$99.95, available at  budweisereventscenter.com and at the Budweiser Events Center box office.

Nate Bargatze

Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will perform at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland on Saturday, Oct. 8, on his Raincheck tour.

The Tennessee performer’s comedy is both clean and relatable, and he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan and had his own Comedy Central Presents show in 2011.

He also teamed up with All Things Comedy to release his weekly podcast, “Nateland,” which tackles the meaningless issues that we face day-to-day to give listeners a mental break from fighting the good fight. New episodes release every Wednesday.

Tickets will start at $43.75 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, online at budweisereventscenter.com or in person at the Budweiser Events Center.

Memorial Day Block Party

Calvary Derby Hill will host its annual Memorial Day community block party at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, at Derby Hill Park, 2730 Courtney Drive, Loveland, with free food, games, a bounce house and an obstacle course. Big-Time Music will perform live music.

The church will provide hot dogs and hamburgers; attendees are encouraged but not required to bring a favorite side dish or dessert.

Admission is free.

For details, contact Dave, derbyhilloffice@thecalvary.org.

Oil and Gas Forum

Our Community Values will host a Zoom forum called “Adverse Health Effects From Oil and Gas Extraction” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26.

Two local doctors will present data to help listeners understand the health risks associated with oil and gas extraction.

To participate, visit shorturl.at/cjqBZ or go to Our Community Values Facebook page for the link.

Spring Birding

Heart-J Center will offer a Spring Birding program at 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 28, at Sylvan Dale Ranch, 2939 N. County Road 31D, Loveland.

Join local birding experts to learn the ins and outs of Colorado birding.

Cost is $10. Register at conta.cc/3Mv1Chc.

Field of Honor

The second annual Field of Honor will take place at 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, May 27-29, and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 30, at Spring Canyon Park, 2626 Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins.

A display of 500 flags will honor military, community and personal heroes.

For details, contact the Fort Collins Breakfast Rotary Club at 970-217-8589 or fcbreakfastrotary@gmail.com or visit bit.ly/3sKmE3v.

Veterans Ceremony

A ceremony will honor World War II veterans at noon Sunday, May 29, at the Veterans Plaza at Spring Canyon Park, 2626 Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins.

Pre-ceremony events will begin at 10 a.m. and include displays, booths, re-enactors, vintage vehicles, a display of 40-plus remote control model airplanes and a display of 500 flags.

The ceremony will include presentation of colors, Taps, missing man table, internment of soils in the Victory Garden, a World War II guest speaker and a flyover.

All World War II veterans will be seated on the stage. Any family or friend of a World War II veteran who has died is welcome to bring a picture of their veteran to hold and be honored.

For details, contact Brad Hoopes at 970-631-2027 or email brad.hoopes@rememberandhonor.com.

‘Cinderella’

Contemporary Dance Academy will present “Cinderella” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins.

The  fairy tale story of Cinderella will be told through dance.

Tickets are $15-$20.

In-person and livestream options are available.

For details, call 970-221-6730 or visit lctix.com.

Veterans for Peace

The Northern Colorado Chapter of Veterans for Peace will hold an event at 2-4 p.m. Monday, May 30, in Old Town Square in downtown Fort Collins, by the clamshell/stage.

Veterans of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan will give short speeches and readings of select quotes, and a bell will commemorate the solemn nature of the day at the end of talks.

For details, visit www.vfai.org.

Colorado Run

The 43rd annual Colorado Run will take place Monday, May 30, at Spring Canyon Park, 2626 Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins.

The race includes a Totally Tough 10K Run/Walk/Ruck starting at 8 a.m. and a Flat and Fast 5K Run/Walk starting at 8:15 a.m.

The 10K course runs along the Horsetooth Reservoir and the 5K stays at Spring Canyon Park.

Cost is $40-$55.

Register at bit.ly/3wBkh4r.

Twilight Garden Series

Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County, the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department of Colorado State University and the Gardens on Spring Creek will offer the Twilight Garden Series.

The series includes four evenings of lectures by horticulture experts from the community, held outdoors, rain or shine, with refreshments and door prizes. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning promptly at 6 p.m.

The first lecture will be on Spring Gardens on Tuesday, May 31, at The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins. Alison O’Connor, Colorado State University Extension ,and Amy Lentz, Boulder County Extension, will discuss bulbs; master gardener Jon Weiss will discuss protecting your plants from the elements; and Beverly Shaw with Plant Select will discuss perennials.

The Summer Gardens lecture will be held Tuesday, June 21, at the Colorado State University Annual Flower Trial Garden, 1401 Remington St., Fort Collins. Tony Koski, Colorado State University, will talk about turf; Andrea Vanderbilt, Teach Me to Grow, will talk about vegetable pests and problems; and Jim Klett and Sarah Mendus of Colorado State University will talk about the latest and greatest perennials.

A second Summer Gardens lecture will be held Tuesday, July 19, at the Colorado State University Annual Flower Trial Garden, 1401 Remington St. Jim Klett of Colorado State University and Alison O’Connor of Colorado State University Extension will discuss shade trees; master gardener Jon Weiss will discuss patio vegetable gardens; and Shannon Mason, Colorado State University, will discuss using perennials for cut flowers.

The last lecture, on Fall Gardens, will be Tuesday, Aug. 23, at The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave. Amy Lentz of Boulder County Extension will talk about trending houseplants; Mary Miller of Gardens on Spring Creek will discuss celebrating vegetable diversity; and Bryan Fischer of Gardens on Spring Creek will discuss underused perennials.

Attend each event for $10. Preregistration is encouraged.

For details or to register, visit fcgov.com/gardens/twilight-garden-series.

Memorial Day Ceremony

In honor and remembrance of military personnel laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery and elsewhere, American Legion Post 109 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m., Monday, May 30, weather permitting.

The ceremony is a free public event and the cemetery is located on the southwest corner of Colo. 392 and Colo. 257, Windsor.

The ceremony will include comments and the placement of the memorial wreath by the American Legion, remarks from Mayor Paul Rennemeyer, and participation from local Windsor Boy Scouts.

American Legion Post 109, 624 Ash St., Windsor, is open to the public and will host a brunch following the ceremony, with ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and coffee for $5 per person, free for veterans and children under 5.

For details, visit facebook.com/AmericanLegionWindsor109.

Bike Night

The Windsor Police Department and Optimist Club of Windsor will host Bike Night at 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. Fifth St., Windsor.

The free community event focused on bicycle safety features a youth biking obstacle course, safety stations and giveaways on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All of the activities take place at the Windsor Lake parking lot located off of Birch Street.

For details, visit windsorpd.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=51.

Friday Fests

Weekly Friday Fests start May 27 at Ninth Street Plaza, 802 Ninth St., Greeley.

“Go-cup” service starts at 6 p.m. and live music usually begins around 6:30 p.m.
Attendees can bring lawn chairs and food in, but cannot bring in alcoholic beverages.

The lineup will feature:

  • May 27: Cordovas.
  • June 3: Greeley Blues Party Band opening and Greeley Blues Jam Kickoff with Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal.
  • June 10: Stampede Kickoff with Jesse Cornett & The Revolvers.
  • June 17: My Blue Sky.
  • June 24: The Custom Shop Band.
  • July 1: 101st Army Hot 7 jazz and rock bands.
  • July 8: Chicano Heat.
  • July 15: Musketeer Gripweed.
  • July 22: Hazel Miller and The Collective.
  • July 29: Arts Picnic Kickoff with Funkiphino.
  • Aug. 5: Stone Beat Invasion.
  • Aug. 12: Pamlico Sound.
  • Aug. 19: Dave Beegle and the Jurrasicasters.
  • Aug. 26: Kelsey Jo and the Wildcards.
  • Sept. 2: Block Party & UNC Celebration Night.
  • Sept. 9: Chain Station.
  • Sept. 16 Mexican Independence Day.

Admission is free.

For details, call 970-356-6775 or visit greeleydowntown.com/special-events/friday-fest.

Sister Hazel

Sister Hazel will perform at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 27-28, at the Stanley Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park.

The band has hits in both adult alternative and country music genres.

Tickets are $35.

For details, visit  bit.ly/3FoiYcX.

Art Market

The 22nd annual Art Market will take place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, May 30, in Bond Park in downtown Estes Park.

Artists from Colorado and surrounding states will display a variety of fine arts and crafts, including functional pottery, paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, art glass, wood crafts, fiber art, metal crafts and more.

The Art Market is wheelchair accessible and admission is free.

The show is presented by The Art Center of Estes Park.

For details, call 970-586-5882 or visit artcenterofestes.com.

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Don’t get caught with an empty basket: Events, activities and ideas to make Easter for family, friends a memorable one

Don’t get caught with an empty basket: Events, activities and ideas to make Easter for family, friends a memorable one

Easter is the Christian holiday that celebrates the day Jesus returned from the dead after being hung on a cross. The holiday is often the marker that kicks off spring gardening and that warmer weather is on the way.

While Easter Sunday is the big day, the holiday is a weeklong affair, known as Holy Week, comprised of certain events and traditions in the Christian religion.

The week begins on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, and culminates on Resurrection Sunday, or Easter Sunday.

Throughout the week, Christians will often take part in a variety of ceremonies that include feet washing, gathering palm fronds and abstaining from eating meat.

Good Friday and Easter Sunday services will be taking place across Weld and Larimer counties as well as around the Denver Metro area.(Photo credit Tina Marie Photography)

Christians typically describe Easter as a foundation of their faith and reason behind the belief that Jesus has risen, fulfilling the prophecies recorded in the Old Testament.

Religious or not, the holiday is often filled with family, friends and food.

If you aren’t singing “Here comes Peter Cottontail,” that may be because you don’t know about all the fun and festive events, activities and services taking place in celebration of the holiday.

So take a moment to check out this list of events and Easter services that are taking place before and during the Easter Weekend, or some activities that you can do at home to celebrate the Easter holiday.

Egg hunts for kids and adults, visits with the Easter Bunny and snuggling baby animals are just a few of the Easter events taking place around Weld and Larimer counties. (Greeley Tribune file photo)

Easter Events

Easter egg hunts aren’t just for kids. Adults are invited to take part in The Great Grown UP Golden Egg Hunt beginning Monday online. Hosted by Northern Colorado Credit Union, adults age 21 and older will solve daily clues to win one of two prizes. The event is free to play and more information including rules and a game card can be found by going to https://bit.ly/3NM5J9K.

Dust off your Easter baskets and head over to the Fort Collins Marketplace Easter Event at noon Saturday at College Avenue and Horsetooth Road. Participating merchants will be handing out eggs filled with goodies as supplies last. Festivities will include face painting, balloon twisting, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more. The event is free and open to all ages. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3DN7mzy.

The Ranch Event Complex is hosting a Spring Craft and Gift Show at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15 through 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. In addition to craft and art vendors, attendees can take part in an Easter egg hunt and toss and a chance to win $1,000 in cash. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3u7aUcq.

Westview Church of Christ is hosting a free Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at 4151 W. 20th St., Greeley. All ages are invited to come enjoy games, prizes, food, candy and a visit from the Easter Bunny. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3qZ1m1u.

Head over to Sweet Heart Winery at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for Easter Wine and Chocolate Pairing at 5500 W. Highway 34, Loveland. The event will feature four wines paired with decadent chocolate from The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The event is open to adults age 21 and older and tickets are $41.94 per person. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3JawPnA.

A community egg hunt is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at Bromley Farm, 1594 E. Bromley Lane, Brighton. The event will feature three different egg hunts by age group, crafts, egg coloring, baby animals, gunny sack races and more. The free event is open to all ages. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3KcrhKn.

Enjoy an Easter brunch and snuggle time with a variety of farm animals at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 17 at Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary, 8640 Dahlia St., Henderson. Attendees of all ages are invited to enjoy food from Way Veg and mix and mingle with piglets, lambs, calves and more. Tickets are $27.24 per person. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3x0cKOp.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wiley Roots Brewing Co. is set for noon Saturday, April 16 at 625 3rd. St., Greeley. Adults age 21 and older are invited to take part in collecting five eggs with the purchase of a full pour. Around 500 eggs will be hidden around the brewery for participants to find and win prizes. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3u4eQuB.

The Great Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt at Village at the Peaks is taking place daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1250 S. Hover Road, Longmont. Participants will hunt for 60 hidden painted eggs for a chance to win prizes such as gift cards, free meals and $1,000 in cash. For more information, or to print out a game board, go to https://bit.ly/3Kcw6mX.

Celebrate Easter with the White Horse Inn at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 17 at 2750 8th Ave., Garden City. Festivities will include $10 hoppy shots bingo boards, free pool, a golden egg hunt, and eggs filled with prizes. The event is open to adults age 21 and older. For more information, contact the White Horse Inn at (970) 356-5386.

Good Friday and Easter Sunday services will be taking place across Weld and Larimer counties as well as around the Denver Metro area. (Photo credit Anton Petrus)

Easter Services

If you are looking for a Good Friday, Easter Sunday or even a Saturday service to attend, there is no shortage of churches in Greeley, Windsor, around Weld and Larimer counties and beyond.Whether you are looking for a sunrise service, a kid-friendly event or a Spanish service, check out these offerings that are set to take place.

The 75th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rock Amphitheater is scheduled to take place in-person at 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. Doors open at 4:30 a.m. with the service beginning at 6 a.m. Participants are advised to arrive early and dress warm. Seats can be reserved by going to https://bit.ly/3j4Qfzz. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3fpz37m.

Celebrate Good Friday with Windsor Community Church at 6:30 p.m. at 700 Automation Drive. Easter Sunday service will take place at 10:15 a.m. at Windsor High School, 1100 Main St. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.windsorchurch.org.

Connections Christian Church is hosting a Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m. an Easter Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Roosevelt High School, 616 N. 2nd St., Johnstown. All ages are invited to attend. For more information, go to www.connections.cc.

Journey Christian Church will be offering four different Easter services — 6 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.— Sunday at 4754 W. 31st St., Greeley. The 6 a.m. service will take place outside, so attendees are urged to dress for chilly weather and bring a lawn chair. All ages are welcome to attend any of the four services. For more information, go to www.journeychristian.org.

Easter at Christ Community Church is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at 1301 15th St., Greeley. All ages are invited to attend. For more information, go to www.cccgreeley.org.

Grace Community Church is offering Easter Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday at 2033 W. S. 1st St., Johnstown. The 10:15 a.m. service will feature Children’s and Youth ministries. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.graceconnect.com.

Greeley Vineyard Church will be hosting three Easter Sunday services — 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. — at 1015 9th Ave. All ages of new and returning members are welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.greeleyvineyard.org.

Easter at Restoration Church is set for 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Hotel, Conference Center and Spa, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland. All ages are invited to enjoy singing, prayer and more. For more information, go to www.restorationchurch.online.

Traverse Christian Church will be holding Easter service at 9 a.m. Sunday at 810 Automation Drive in Windsor. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.traversechristian.com.

Celebrate Easter with City Lights Church at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Sunday at 4100 20th St., Greeley. Services are open to all ages and will include Crumbl Cookies, a children’s service and a photo area. For more information, go to www.citylights.church.

Chocolate bunnies and eggs as well as other Easter candy and goodies can be found at local supermarkets and stores including King Soopers, WalMart and Target. (Photo credit Tomas Anderson)

Easter activities

Of course, you can always opt to celebrate the holiday at home with family and friends. Here are some fun and creative activities that will make your Easter celebration one for the memory books.

Guess the number of jelly beans is a fun and easy indoor game for all ages. Simply fill up a jar with vibrant colored jelly beans (be sure to count them while filling) and ask each family member and guest to give their best guess. The winner closest to the number without going over receives the entire jar as a prize.

Go with an old school game of egg and spoon races. You can use hard boiled or raw eggs, depending on how much mess you want to clean up and a metal or wooden spoon. Races can be individual or a relay style to kick the competition up a notch.

Make Easter easy by hosting a potluck lunch with friends and family. Ask each guest to bring a side dish, salad, dessert or other item. Pick up some to-go containers at the Dollar Store to pack up and share the leftovers with the crowd.

Like gingerbread houses during Christmas, get the kids and teens involved in building Peeps houses. You can use graham crackers for the walls and roof and frosting to glue it all together. Lay out a variety of decorations such as jelly beans, sprinkles, colored frosting and other candies.

Instead of spending the afternoon in the kitchen cooking the traditional ham or lamb, do a late afternoon picnic with finger foods, sandwiches, chips and dip, fruit and other easy to transport food items. Bring a blanket, some fun books to read to the kids, a couple of outdoor games and enjoy the holiday in the sunshine.

It isn’t really Easter without coloring eggs. Make the project easy by setting up egg coloring outside on the lawn or driveway. Bring out the sidewalk chalk for a full day of coloring and creativity for family members of all ages.

Not really a fan of boiled eggs? Then opt to decorate cupcakes. You can make or buy vanilla cupcakes and decorate them with vibrant colored sprinkles and sugar, marshmallows, food coloring, candies and other fun edible items. For a great vanilla cupcake recipe, check out The Pioneer Woman at https://bit.ly/37iMQdC.

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Blarney on the Block, Harry Potter themed events and painting classes for kids make this week’s list of Go+Do events in Greeley, Loveland and beyond

Blarney on the Block, Harry Potter themed events and painting classes for kids make this week’s list of Go+Do events in Greeley, Loveland and beyond

Break out the green attire and “Kiss Me I’m Irish” pins in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. While the official holiday falls on a Thursday, many businesses around Greeley and Loveland are kicking off the fun early with parades, green beer, concerts and more.

Check out some of these 19 events taking place in Greeley, Loveland, Windsor and around NoCo for the week of March 12-18.

Do you have an event coming up that you think would be a perfect addition to the weekly Go+Do list? Send the date, time, a description of the event and other pertinent information to Tamara Markard at tmarkard@greeleytribune.com for consideration.

Saturday, March 12

1. The Colorado Model Train Museum is hosting Literacy Day featuring Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express at 10 a.m. at 680 10th St. The event will include fun eye-spy games, butter beer and different model trains and settings. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors age 65 and older, $6 for kids age 12 and younger and children age 3 and younger are free. For more information, go to www.cmrm.org.

2. It’s St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Greeley at Blarney on the Block kicks off at 2 p.m. with a parade, the McTeggart Irish Dancers, go-cup services and more along the 9th Street plaza. All ages are invited to attend the free event and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3sRwoK2.

3. Join the city of Brighton to celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Main Street in downtown. The event will include games, shopping, a Diagon Alley and more. The event is free and all ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3ClIFJw.

4. Swing on over to 477 Distilling at 7 p.m. for some live music from the Briana Harris Quartet at 825 9th St., Unit B. Harris, a saxophonist and songwriter, Spencer Zweifel on keys and Domi Edson on bass will perform a variety of rock covers, jazz and original music. The free concert is open to adults age 21 and older. For more information, call the distillery at (970) 451-5768.

Monday, March 14

5. Art History with the Masters Pastel Drawing Workshop is set for 12:30 p.m. at the Greeley Family Funplex, 1501 65th Ave. The class, open to kids ages 7-12, offers five days of fun exploring the history of art and creating projects. Class admission is $120 for the entire week. For more information, or to register for the class, go to https://bit.ly/3tFewRJ.

6. Adult Progressive Skills Art Class: Painting Water with Watercolors is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave. The two-part class will teach attendees how to paint water using watercolors. Watercolor painting experience required. The class is open to adults age 18 and older and the fee for the class is $90 for non-members and $72 for museum members and students. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3IVPC6I.

Wednesday, March 16

7. The Greeley Morning Gardening Club is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. at the Greeley Forestry Department, 2631 52nd Ave. Court. The club, founded in 1956 by local gardeners and community volunteers, hosts a variety of projects and events throughout the year, including the Greeley Garden Tour. The club is open to adults age 18 and older. For more information, go to www.greeleygardenclub.com.

8. Enjoy an evening of self care with friends at 5 p.m. at Black and Blues Music and Brews, 423 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. The event, open to adults age 18 and older, will start with a guided meditation followed by a intention workshop. There is no cost for admission, however tips and donations are appreciated. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/34kKXfs.

9. The Moxi Theater is hosting Powerman 5000 at 7:30 p.m. at 802 9th St. in Greeley. The Boston-based underground band will be joined by The World Over, Heartsick Heroine and Killing Creation for a night of hard rocking heavy metal and electro-metal music. All responsible ages with a valid photo ID are welcome to attend. Tickets are $18 per person for general admission. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3sPh68l.

10. Celebrate Hump Day with wine and chocolate pairings at 5:30 p.m. at Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 W. Highway 34 in Loveland. The event will feature different Sweet Heart wines partnered with chocolate from The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The event is open to adults age 21 and older and tickets are $35 per person. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3ITzZNc.

Thursday, March 17

11. Before heading into work, take part in the 2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Drive-Thru from 7-9 a.m. at 2131 9th St. in Greeley. Hosted by Meals on Wheels of Greeley, the breakfast will feature potatoes O’Brien, sausage, eggs, cheese and gravy along with a fruit cup, muffin and milk all for a suggested donation of $10. All ages are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to info@mealsonwheelsgreeley.com by March 13. For more information, contact the nonprofit at (970) 353-9738.

12. Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at one of Colorado’s oldest and longest running Irish Pubs — Clancy’s Irish Pub, 7000 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Festivities begin at noon with live music, five bars, traditional Irish food, bagpipes, Irish dancers and more. The event will run through Saturday. Admission is $2 per person and all proceeds will be donated to The Colorado Humane Society. All ages are invited to attend. For more information, go to www.Iloveclancys.com.

13. Business owners of all ages are invited to attend Business After Hours at 5 p.m. at Re/Max Alliance, 1275 58th Ave., Greeley. Bring some business cards and meet and socialize with other local business owners during the free event. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3tH2gjL.

Friday, March 18

14. The Windsor Gardener is hosting Lucky Sip and Shop from 5-7 p.m. at 6461 State Highway 392 for adults age 21 and older. Guests can enjoy tasty drinks, shopping and exploring everything the shop has to offer. Admission is free. For more information, contact The Windsor Gardener at (970) 686-9771.

15. St. Patrick’s Day continues with a performance by The Stubby Shillelaghs at 8 p.m. at the Moxi Theater, 802 9th St. Members of the Greeley Celtic folk band will don their kilts to bring audience members a fun time filled with original and classic music. All responsible ages with a valid photo ID are welcome to attend and tickets are $15 per person for general admission. Reserved tables are available for $50 for two people and $100 for four people. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3hOmqT6.

16. Start the weekend off on a high note by seeing live, professional comedy at 8 p.m. at Syntax Distillery and Cocktail Bar, 700 6th St., Greeley. Hosted by Tobias Livingston, the show will feature different comics that are sure to keep audience members laughing and entertained. There is no cost to attend the show and adults age 21 and older are invited. For more information, contact Syntax Distillery and Cocktail Bar at (970) 352-5466.

17. Celebrate the opening of the Tipsy Cricket by attending the tavern’s ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. at 205 4th St., Windsor. The event will feature light snacks and beverages compliment of the Tipsy Cricket. The event is free and all ages are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the Tipsy Cricket at (970) 460-9123.

18. Wagon Wheel Skate Center is hosting Full Moon Rock’n’roll Adult Skate from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at 14501 Brighton Road, Brighton. Enjoy skating, a free photo booth and more. The event is open to adults age 18 and older and admission is $10. For more information, go to www.skatewagonwheel.com.

19. Break out your Colorado Eagles jersey and swag and head over to the game at 7:05 p.m. at the Budweiser Event Center, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. The Eagles will be taking on the Stockton Heat. All ages are welcome to attend the game. Tickets range from $21 per person to $56 per person depending on seat choice. For more information, go to www.coloradoeagles.com.