🌄 Brunch, Bikes, Brews & Views: Your Ultimate Fort Collins Weekend

From rooftop cocktails to mountain hikes and patio beers—here’s how to weekend like a FoCo pro.

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What's Happenin' Team
July 04, 2025

🎉 Your Weekend, Upgraded: Fort Collins Edition

Hey there, FoCo,

Whether you’ve got friends in town or just need a reset yourself, this guide has you covered. Think fresh air, good eats, bike rides, and a bit of jazz—plus just enough brewery-hopping to keep things interesting. Pick and choose your adventure, or go all in for the ultimate Fort Collins weekend.

Scroll for brunch spots, mountain trails, patio beers, and laughs that roll into Sunday night.

🧠 Fort Collins Trivia Time

Where can you find the oldest building in Fort Collins, Auntie Stone’s Cabin?

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🏡 Fort Collins Fun Fact: The Oldest Building in Town

Auntie Stone’s Cabin is the oldest building in Fort Collins—and it’s still standing proud in the Heritage Courtyard at Library Park. Built in the 1860s, this cozy two-story cabin is a glimpse into the city’s early days and now lives on as part of the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery’s Heritage Park.

A Fort Collins institution for over 50 years, Avo’s is part music venue, part chill hangout, part sandwich spot—with a side of patio perfection. Grab a beer, order a steak or veggie burger, and soak up the vibes (and maybe a set from a local band). It’s classic FoCo, no frills, just good energy.

🥐🍻 Fort Collins Sunday Funday (and Saturday Too): The Ultimate Weekend Plan

Long weekend? Local staycation? Out-of-town guests to impress? We’ve got your guide to a weekend that hits all the Fort Collins highlights—from morning hikes to late-night laughs.

Here’s your build-your-own-adventure itinerary:

☕️ Mornings Made for Slow Starts

  • Crepes + Coffee at La Creperie – Classic, cozy, and French enough to feel fancy.

  • Old Town Stroll – Window shop, gallery hop, or camp out at a coffee shop and people-watch.

  • CSU Flower Trial Gardens – In bloom? Bring a picnic. Not in bloom? Still worth a lap.

🥾 Get Outside (Then Earn Your Beer)

  • Arthur’s Rock (Lory State Park) – A short, steep hike with summit-worthy views.

  • Horsetooth Rock Trail – More popular, more iconic. Bring water, bring a friend.

  • Bike Spring Creek to Poudre Trails – Rent wheels and cruise the foothills.

  • Trail Ridge Road (if open) – Road trip vibes + Rocky Mountain National Park magic.

🍽️ Patio Feasting & Fancy Bites
🍺 Breweries, Bingo & Bike Tours

  • New Belgium Brewery Tour – Still iconic, still free (reserve ahead).

  • O’Dell’s Patio Hang – Big beer energy with live music often on deck.

  • Bike & Brewery Tour – Join a guided ride or DIY your own route.

  • Check Brewery Calendars – Many host trivia, bingo, yoga, and music.

🎭 When the Sun Goes Down…

🗓 What’s Happenin’ in Fort Collins: Event Listings

🎭 Friday, July 4

📅 FireKracker 5k📍 Sheldon Drive & City Park Drive | ⏰ 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM | 🎟️ Ticketed

🎬 Jurassic World Rebirth on the Outdoor Screen📍 1209 N College Ave | ⏰ 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

📅 Friday Fun!📍 1921 Jessup Drive | ⏰ 5:00pm | 🎟️ Ticketed

🎨 NoCo Swing Dance at Fort Collins First Friday Art Week📍 7 Old Town Square, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80524 | ⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

🎨 First Friday Art Walk ™📍 19 Old Town Square, Suite 230 | ⏰ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

🎵 Poudre River Irregulars Traditional Jazz on Avo's Patio📍 605 S Mason Street | ⏰ Recurring monthly | 🎟️ Ticketed

Saturday, July 5

📅 A Day of Fun in Red Feather Lakes📍 1078 Ramona Drive | ⏰ 8:30am until 2:30pm | 🎟️ Ticketed

🎨 Jokechella 9📍 167 N College Ave, Fort Collins | ⏰ 4:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

📅 The Catcalls at Horsetooth Tavern📍 4791 W County Rd 38E | ⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

🎨 Scars and Stripes Fashion Show📍 1209 N College Ave, 1209 N College Ave | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

📅 Christine Alice at The Tavern!📍 1078 Ramona Drive | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

Sunday, July 6

🎵 Live Music by Matthew Wilburn Skinner📍 1078 Ramona Drive | ⏰ 1:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

📅 House on Tap📍 1020 E Lincoln Ave. | ⏰ 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

📅 Scratch & Ride Horseback Experience📍 108 eiger road | ⏰ 8:30am | 🎟️ Ticketed

🎵 Live Music Sundays📍 800 E. Lincoln Avenue | ⏰ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

Want more? See the full calendar → Fort Collins Event Calendar

Weekend, Upgraded  💛

Whether you go full outdoor-adventure or stick to sipping and strolling, Fort Collins weekends are what summer dreams are made of. Got a local fave we didn’t mention? Hit reply and help us keep the guide growing!

 ✅ Answer:  C) Heritage Courtyard

“She may be tiny, but Auntie Stone’s Cabin still holds up—literally—at the Heritage Courtyard!”

—Your What’s Happenin’ Fort Collins crew 💛

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