Get ready for a fun last weekend of February and the start of March in Fort Collins! We have a great mix of outdoor learning opportunities, museum visits, and a fantastic farmer's market happening this Saturday and Sunday.
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Saturdays: Winter Farmers Market
Foothills Mall
A great indoor stop Saturday morning for local goods and people-watching.
Weekend Toons @ The Lyric - Fort Collins
The Lyric Cinema Café
Free cartoons on Sunday morning to kick back and relax.
Old Town All Ages Storytime
Old Town Library
A calm, free story session perfect for the youngest library patrons on Sunday.
· February 28
4FREE : Head out to Coyote Ridge to learn how local animals and plants handle the cold Colorado winter. This is a perfect way to explore nature before the real spring rush begins.It's a specific, timed educational walk perfect for families looking to get outside on Saturday morning.
FREE : Use spotting scopes provided by volunteer naturalists to view the bald eagles spending their winter near Fort Collins. This is a fantastic, quiet wildlife viewing opportunity.It offers a unique, scheduled wildlife viewing event that still feels somewhat hidden compared to regular park visits.
STRETCH FOR THE GOLD KIDS YOGA : If your kids need to burn off some Saturday morning energy, this kids yoga class in the Windsor area is an option. Good way to focus movement before lunch.It's a dedicated Saturday morning kids activity focused on movement.
: The Museum of Art is running its Winter 2026 Exhibitions all weekend long. This is a great cultural stop if the weather doesn't cooperate on Saturday or Sunday.It's a broad museum offering that spans the entire weekend.
· March 1
3FREE : If you need a low-key, inexpensive Sunday morning activity, The Lyric is showing cartoons for free. It's a great way to start the day or warm up before lunch.It's explicitly listed for Sunday and is FREE, making it an excellent budget-friendly indoor option.
: The Little Shop of Physics is a classic spot for hands-on science learning at CSU. Stop by on Sunday to see what demonstrations they are running this week.It's a highly specific, kid-focused science event running on Sunday.
: This food promotion fundraiser kicks off on Sunday! While the main focus is dining, it's a perfect time to take the family out for a special, value-priced meal downtown.It starts on Sunday, March 1st, making it a great way to kick off the new month with dining out.
Also On· anytime this weekend
6FREE : Get your weekend shopping done at the indoor Winter Farmers Market at Foothills Mall. You can support local producers and grab fresh goods before heading home.It's a great indoor market option for Saturday morning that supports local businesses.
: Explore historical fashion focusing on sailor influences and American women's attire. Museums are always a solid indoor weekend choice.It's an exhibition running this weekend at an Avenir Museum, offering a cultural indoor activity.
FREE : Check out this free exhibition on campus featuring posters from CSU in the 1970s. This is a great stop if you are near the university.It is confirmed as FREE and located on the CSU campus, running both days.
: If your kids enjoy slightly spooky stories and local history, this Saturday evening ghost tour through Old Town is an entertaining way to spend the night.It's a recurring Saturday night event perfect for families with slightly older kids who enjoy history and ghost stories.
FREE : Start your Sunday morning gently with a free storytime session at the historic Old Town Library. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.It is a free, structured morning activity for the youngest audiences on Sunday.
FREE : Another library option for Sunday morning fun is the All Ages Storytime over at Harmony Library. These recurring events are usually well-attended.It's a free library event occurring Sunday, giving parents two distinct library options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Fort Collins this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-Mar 01) you can find free activities like the Saturdays: Winter Farmers Market, the Eagle Watch at Fossil Creek, the Old Town All Ages Storytime, and Weekend Toons at The Lyric.
Are there any outdoor activities planned for Saturday?
Yes! Check out the Winter Wildlife Adaptations walk at Coyote Ridge Natural Area in the morning, or the Eagle Watch event at Fossil Creek Reservoir in the afternoon.
What can teens do on Saturday afternoon?
Teens aged 13-18 are invited to the TAC212 Field Trip, which takes them to join the Eagle Watch program at Fossil Creek Reservoir from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
