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🌿 Plant Lovers Rejoice + A Fort Collins Trivia Challenge

🌿 Plant Lovers Rejoice + A Fort Collins Trivia Challenge

35,000 plants, one big garden party, and a local trivia question you might not guess right. Tap in for this weekend’s best.

What's Happenin' Team
May 16, 2025

Fort Collins Is in Full Bloom—Are You Ready to Dig In?

We’re calling it: this is the most FoCo weekend of spring. The sun’s out, your patio beer is perfectly chilled, and the city’s biggest plant sale is blooming at The Gardens on Spring Creek. Over 35,000 plants are ready to find new homes—plus there’s goat yoga, live music, and even a Led Zeppelin tribute on deck.

And just for fun? We’ve got a trivia challenge that’ll test how well you really know Fort Collins.

Let’s grow.

🧠 FoCo Trivia Time

Which Fort Collins museum blends hands-on science with local history—and even has a 360° digital dome theater?

☑️ Tap to vote—we’ll reveal the answer in the outro!

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Hike of the Day: Dixon Reservoir Loop

Easy loop around the water at Pineridge Natural Area. Perfect for a morning walk, some quiet birdwatching, or a casual bike ride. Great views, chill vibes, and good pup energy (leash required).

🍳 Craving: Little on Mountain

Tiny spot, huge flavor. This farm-to-table gem does brunch, supper, and all things seasonal. No host, no fuss—just top-tier eats and local love.

🌱 Spring Plant Sale Blooms at The Gardens

📍 May 17–18 | The Gardens on Spring Creek | Free (Reservation Required)

Green thumbs, assemble! Fort Collins’ biggest plant party is back this weekend, and it’s growing fast—literally. The Spring Plant Sale at The Gardens on Spring Creek is bringing more than 35,000 locally grown plants to one place, from veggie starts and herbs to perennials and pollinator favorites. Whether you’re curating a wildflower wonderland or finally starting that balcony tomato garden, this is the spot to stock up.

Spring Plant Sale

Here’s the dirt:

🌿 Saturday, May 17 is for the serious plant hunters—timed tickets, limited capacity, and first dibs on the good stuff.

🌼 Sunday, May 18 is for the chill crowd—one ticket gets you in anytime, but stock might be slim by then.

🎟️ Heads up: Tickets are free but required for entry. Every adult needs one, even if you’re just tagging along to carry pots.

👉 Grab your tickets here →

🌸 What Is The Gardens on Spring Creek, Anyway?

Tucked along Centre Ave., this 18-acre botanical garden is a local gem. Think blooming demonstration gardens, a seasonal Butterfly House, hands-on education programs, and community composting. It’s not just a place to admire pretty plants—it’s where Fort Collins gets inspired to grow. If you’ve never been, this weekend’s sale is the perfect excuse to explore.

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

🎭 Friday, May 16

🆓 Free Events

🎶 Fourth Fridays at All Sales Vinyl (recurring Friday) 📍 All Sales Vinyl | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Suggested $

💵 Ticketed Events

Boa 📍 Aggie Theatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $35 Sat 5/17

Head for the Hills – 19th Annual Pickin’ on the Poudre 📍 Mishawaka Amphitheatre |⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ GA $34 / VIP $59.50

Emma Willmann📍 The Comedy Fort | ⏰ 6:00 PM

Farewell Co-Stanza: 2-Day Pass📍 The Coast | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $29.87

Saturday, May 17

🆓 Free Events

🎶 Live Music Saturdays (recurring Saturday) 📍 Breckenridge Brewery | ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free

Pop-Up Book Event with Crowded Shelf📍 William Oliver’s Publick House | ⏰ 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | 🎟️ Free

Live Music w/ Luke Hann Zolo + Friends📍 Breckenridge Brewery | ⏰ 4:00 PM–6:00 PM | 🎟️ Free

💵 Ticketed Events

Old Town Square Baby Goat Yoga📍 Old Town Square | ⏰ Times vary | 🎟️ $35

Ten Years Gone: Led Zeppelin Tribute📍 Aggie Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $20

The Sugar Britches are Back!📍 Tavern at Red Feather Lakes | ⏰ 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

Sunday, May 18

🆓 Free Events

🎤 Open Mic @ The Atrium (recurring Sunday) 📍 The Atrium | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free

♠️ Poker Night at Peculier Ales (recurring Sunday)📍 Peculier Ales | ⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free

💵 Ticketed Events

Baby Goat Yoga📍 2637 Midpoint Dr, Ste E | ⏰ 9:30 AM–12:00 PM | 🎟️ $20

💌 That’s a Wrap!

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

The Spring Plant Sale isn’t just about greenery—it’s about getting your hands dirty, soaking up the sun, and dreaming up a backyard paradise. Whether you leave with a trunk full of perennials or just some fresh garden inspo, we hope it plants a little joy in your weekend. 🌱✨

—Your What’s Happenin’ Fort Collins crew 💛

🧠 Trivia Answer: C) Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

This isn’t your average museum. It’s a place to push buttons, play with sound, explore Northern Colorado’s roots, and dive into science—all in one spot. Pro tip: Don’t miss the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater!

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