My friends and I felt a bit “meh” about Independence Day and the United States’ 250th birthday.
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June 2026 Community Events & “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
I recently completed Fort Collins Rowing Association’s two-day Learn-To-Row course. Wow, what an epic adventure that was, starting with the class time: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The world is a different place at sunrise: peaceful, beautiful, and full of promise.
My rowing knowledge was limited to what I’ve seen in movies and TV; I had no idea how complex sculling technique is.
May 2026 Community Events & “Music is Love”
Read musings on the joy and community spirit of FoCoMX music festival and a curated list of inclusive community events in May.
April 2026 Community Events
Looking for inclusive events in Fort Collins? We’ve got you. Here are a few.
March 2026 Community Events & “Believe In Your Power”
Believe In Your Power. The first time I volunteered as a delegate to the Democratic State Assembly in March 2018, I was dazzled by the spectacle and cacophony at the events arena in Broomfield, Colorado.
February 2026 Community Events & “Sink or Swim”
Photo of swimming pool by Thomas Park on Unsplash by Kat Valdez/Diverse Fort Collins My sister and I took swimming lessons when we were kids but I never became comfortable with it. Despite growing up near the Pacific Ocean, I never swam in it. Never learned to surf. So it was with determination that I,Continue reading “February 2026 Community Events & “Sink or Swim””
December 2025 Community Events
Read about some of Fort Collins’ community events in December. Happy holidays!
Halloween, Día de Muertos, and November 2025 Community Events
Halloween and other events abound in late October and November! Read all about them at DiverseFortCollins.com, a website connecting people with resources and each other.
October 2025 Community Events
Flowers at Maxwell Natural Area. ©2025 Kat Valdez/Diverse Fort Collins Ready for a spooktacular October? A variety of creative projects and community events (including free and low cost) await you in Fort Collins. Here are a few. October is Hispanic Heritage Month! Books and Events to Celebrate Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month – Poudre LibrariesOct.Continue reading “October 2025 Community Events”
September 2025 Community Events
Goodbye, summer. Hello, fall fun! A variety of creative projects and community events (including free and low cost) await you in Fort Collins and the surrounding region.
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