This Weekend: All-You-Can-Eat Mac & Cheese, Art Walk, Great Plates

I got you with the all-you-can-eat Mac & Cheese huh? Hey, no judgement here! Lots of foodie events happening this weekend, plus painting, running, and art!

Check out the BEST events happening this weekend!

1. First Friday Art Walk

Friday 6 PM –  9PM                                        Downtown Fort Collins

First Friday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community in Downtown Fort Collins on the first Friday of each month from 6 – 9 pm. From fine to funky, First Friday Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage novices and art aficionado of all ages, interests and backgrounds.

Details here.

2. Great Plates of Downtown

March 1 – March 14 (Times Vary)                 Downtown Fort Collins

From March 1st through March 14th, the Great Plates of is a celebration of the Downtown dining community and highlights restaurants offering dinner specials! In addition, 100% of donation proceeds from this community culinary celebration benefit the Food Bank for Larimer County. Now in its 14th year, the promotion has become the Food Bank for Larimer County’s largest fundraiser with over $106,000 being donated in 2018.

Details here.

3. 7th Annual Run Fur Fun 5k

Saturday 10 AM – 12 PM                                New Belgium Brewing

Join us for this family friendly (your pups too) 5k!
Dog-friendly. Sponsor booths with giveaways. Contests & prizes. Pancake breakfast by Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. 1 FREE New Belgium Brewing beer. Stroller friendly race!

Details here.

4. Family Fun Saturdays

Saturday at 2 PM – 4 PM                                Lincoln Park Library

Learn how to play the ukulele.

Details here.

5. Family Painting

Saturday 10 AM – 12 PM                                Pinot’s Palette

Parents/grandparents will have a fun time painting with their child/grandchild these cute and colorful turtles!

Details here.

6. ChurnUpGood

Saturday 12 PM – 2 PM                      Old Town Churn

ChurnUpGood is a monthly tradition of building community amongst one another while helping our neighbors in need. Once the ice cream is ready, a team will deliver the taste of homemade love to the Fort Collins Rescue Mission! Come churn up good with us!

Details here.

7. Race to End Hunger

Saturday 9 AM – 2 PM                        Weld Food Bank

This is the 5th Annual Race to End Hunger to raise money for Weld Food Bank.

Details here.

8. Distillery Magic Camp

Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM                        Tower 56 Distilling

Paul Noffsinger from the Mystery Collection will be teaching a day long beginners magic camp. The magic camp will include card tricks, coin tricks and other illusions that can help you entertain your friends and family. Along with the camp, you will have an opportunity to tour the Tower 56 Distillery, taste their spirits and receive a crash course in cocktail making.

Details here.

9. Whiskey and Jazz

Saturday 6 PM – 10 PM                      Tower 56 Distilling

A weekly whiskey and jazz concert at tower 56. This week its Julie Koenig and Bobby Wiens.

Details here.

10. Mac & Cheese Cook-Off

Sunday at 1 PM – 4 PM                      Loveland Tap and Tavern

Join us for our first ever Mac & Cheese Cookoff!
Who doesn't love the taste & comfort of this creamy, cheesy meal? And we're certain everyone has their own take on this Classic Noodle Concept. Buy your ticket and get your first beer free and all the Mac and Cheese you can eat!

Details here.