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🎉 June’s Here! Let’s Get Out and Play, FoCo

🎉 June’s Here! Let’s Get Out and Play, FoCo

From art walks to beer weeks and food trucks galore, June in Fort Collins is your ticket to summer fun. Let’s dive in!

What's Happenin' Team
June 02, 2025

What’s Happenin’ in FoCo: June Edition

Hey FoCo! June’s finally here and she’s rolling in with sunshine, live music, local bites, and more events than your calendar can handle. We’ve pulled together your early-bird guide to help you plan ahead—no FOMO allowed.

🍻 Fun Fact Trivia

Which historic structure is considered the oldest building in Fort Collins?

Hit reply or tap your pick—answer below!

🌞 June in Full Bloom: Your FoCo Fun Guide!

June has arrived, and she’s bringing all the good vibes—sunny days, endless events, and local eats that’ll have you coming back for seconds. Here’s your early-bird scoop to make sure you catch every beat, bite, and beautiful moment this month. No FOMO on our watch!

🎨 Arts & Culture

First Friday Art Walk

Downtown Fort Collins Art Week (June 6-15): Explore exhibits, workshops, and art tours celebrating FoCo’s creative spirit.
First Friday Art Walk (June 6): Stroll, sip, and see what our galleries have been working on.
Taste of Fort Collins (June 7-8): Local eats, community vibes, and headliners like Neon Trees and Fitz & the Tantrums.

KRFC’s Birthday Bash (June 8): Live music at Odell Brewing—free fun for everyone!

🍻 Sips & Bites

Fort Collins Beer Week

Fort Collins Beer Week (June 16-22): 20 breweries, 23 collab brews, and endless cheers.

Fort Collins Foodie Walk (June 20): Local flavors and neighborhood gems await your taste buds.

🌿 Outdoor Faves & Festivals

FoCo Food Truck Rally

FoCo EcoFest & Xeriscape Garden Party (June 14): Green thumbs unite! Sustainability and gardening tips for all.
FoCo Pride (All month long, kicks off June 1): Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with events and festivities across the city.

FoCo Food Truck Rally (Every Tuesday night): Good eats, live beats, and sunsets at City Park.

🎶 Live Music & Theater

830 North

The Mishawaka Amphitheatre: From Yonder Mountain String Band to Drive-By Truckers, June’s lineup is epic.

Lincoln Center: From Pride and Prejudice to Beauty and the Beast, catch top-tier performances all month.
Comedy Fort & The Aggie: Laughter, jams, and everything in between—check their lineups for a good time.
Washington’s: Rock out with legends like Stephen Marley, ZOSO, and MarchFourth.

Magic Rat & 830 North: Local jams and up-and-coming bands bringing the heat.

Wherever you find yourself this June, grab your shades, your friends, and your sense of adventure. Let’s make it a month to remember!

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

📅 Monday, June 2

🆓 Free Events

Recovery Happy Hour 📍 Odell Brewing Company | ⏰ 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | 🎟️ Free

🎙️ New Material Night! (recurring Monday) 📍 The Comedy Fort | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free

🎶 Open Mic at The Lyric (recurring Monday) 📍 The Lyric | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free

🎲 Beer & Bingo (recurring Monday) 📍 Maxline Brewing | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free

🧠 Weekly Trivia with Geeks Who Drink (recurring Monday) 📍 Slyce Pizza Co. | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free

🎤 Karaoke Club (recurring Monday) 📍 The Lyric | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free

🍻 Industry Night (recurring Monday) 📍 Peculier Ales | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free

📅 Tuesday, June 3

🆓 Free Events

🎤 Open Mic Night (recurring Tuesday) 📍 Horsetooth Tavern | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | 🆓 Free

🎲 Weekly Bingo (recurring Tuesday) 📍 Slyce Pizza Co. | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free

💃 Zumba – A fun, music-driven workout in a welcoming space📍 The Movement Apothecary, 7–7:55 PM (Recurring Tuesdays)

Camp Fire Sale! 25% Off Summer Camp 📍 Kennedy Mountain Campus - DU | ⏰ 5:30 PM–8:30 PM | 🎟️ Free | An open house to explore and sign up for discounted youth summer camps.
Themed A24 Trivia 📍 1020 E Lincoln Ave | ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 🎟️ Free | Movie buffs, come show off your knowledge of A24 films in this fun trivia night.

💵 Ticketed Events

Capture the Cache Exhibition Opening Reception 📍 Fort Collins Welcome Center | ⏰ 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 🎟️ $30 | Kick off the “Capture the Cache” exhibit with drinks, mingling, and history.

🌈 That’s a Wrap!

Auntie Stone Cabin

Here’s to long days, warm nights, and endless fun. Enjoy your Monday and keep that sunny FoCo spirit shining all week long!

—Your What’s Happenin’ Crew ☀️🍹

✅ Answer: B) Auntie Stone Cabin

Lovingly preserved by local women’s groups, this little log cabin was originally built in 1864 by Elizabeth “Auntie” Stone, one of Fort Collins’ earliest pioneers — and it still stands today as a symbol of community spirit and historic preservation.

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