“For my ’15 Years of Liberation’ event earlier this month, I gathered with friends to celebrate all the ways I’ve changed my life for the better since leaving an abusive marriage…”
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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.
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!
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.
Free Community Events Pack End-of-Summer Calendars
Summer isn’t over yet! Fort Collins and surrounding communities offer many free and low-cost events and activities. Here are a few to check out.
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