November is upon us, and this month’s calendar is filled with events that will put you in the holiday spirit as well as live music nearly every night of the week. Here’s a look at just some of what’s on tap for the month ahead. For a full listing of events taking place in Fort Collins this month, visit our online event calendar.

 

Events and Festivals

Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony

College and Mountain Holiday lights downtown

See 22 blocks of downtown illuminated with thousands of strands of lights in alleyways, along sidewalks, and within treetops in Downtown Fort Collins. The impressive display of low-energy and sustainable LED lights can be enjoyed anywhere along College Avenue, the northern boundary of Laporte Avenue, and continuing south to Magnolia Street. Trees will be lit along Walnut Street, Linden Street, Pine Street, Old Town Square, Oak Street Plaza, and Mountain Avenue as well. Lights turn on November 1st, and will remain on until February 2024!

Brewers Open 2024

Get ready for a day of fun and philanthropy! Join Old Town Putt on Sunday, November 10th for our Brewers Open—an exciting mini-golf tournament featuring eight local Northern Colorado breweries. Not only will you enjoy some friendly competition, but you'll also help support Realities for Children. Each brewery will design a unique challenge at one of our mini-golf holes, making the course even more fun and engaging! Check out their event page for more information!

Turkey Trot

The Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run, Northern Colorado’s largest four-mile event, returns on Thursday, Nov. 28. The race starts at 9 a.m. Register by Nov. 24. No registration is required for the free kids run that begins at Oak Street Plaza and Mason Street.  The Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day run has partnered with RamStrength. RamStrength supports local cancer survivors by providing financial assistance for basic needs, scholarships, programs, and services.

Performing Arts: Theater & Live Shows

The Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center Exterior

At The Lincoln Center this month, you'll find a variety of can't-miss performances! From the musical comedy Reefer Madness that runs through the whole month of November to Grammy winners Room Full of Teeth, The SpongeBob Musical, and Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas, make sure to get to The Lincoln Center this month. Check out their full schedule for more information and to purchase tickets.

 

Live Music and Concert Series

The Lyric

Head to The Lyric on November 14 to check out the Candlelight Concert Series featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and more! More information can be found on The Lyric's website.

Live on the Lanes at 830 North

830 North combines bowling and music with a packed lineup for the month of November. With a combination of free and paid shows, you're sure to find something you like! Be sure to hit Letdown. on November 14 or Stylie & Giant Walking Robots on November 22. Check out their event calendar for their full music schedule.

Rock out at The Aggie

Aggie Theatre Concert

The historic Aggie Theatre, a live music institution in Fort Collins for over 100 years, plays host to several great shows this month. Check out their website for more information. Highlights include Dogs in a Pile, The Brothers Comatose, Livingston on November 20th, and Atlus with Jehry Robinson.

Tunes at Washington's and The Armory

Washington’s is a historic 900-person venue in Old Town Fort Collins and regularly hosts big names. Catch Aimee Mann, Blind Pilot, and Big Head Todd & The Monsters this month! The Armory is a more intimate 200-person capacity venue with state-of-the-art acoustics. Be sure to see Don Flemons, Erica Brown's Big Mama Thornton Project, Dar Williams! Check out the full line up at the Bohemian Live Music website.

Rhythms at the Rat

Concert at the Magic Rat in the Elizabeth Hotel

Magic Rat, located in Old Firehouse Alley adjacent to The Elizabeth Hotel in Old Town, offers swinging sounds on tap weekly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions. All of these fun concert events are free to enjoy. Check the calendar for all shows taking place throughout the month and current updates.

 

Other Can't Miss Events

Live Comedy at The Comedy Fort

Hosting regular open mic nights, nationally renowned comedians, and burlesque shows, The Comedy Fort is Fort Collins's only comedy club and home to events all month long that you can find here. Be sure to catch Alvin Williams, JC Currais, and Ben Roy!

Fort Collins Holiday Market

Holiday Market November 16 10-4pm featuring Around FoCo, NoCo Apothecary, Blue Ash Pottery, PAGEFIFTYFIVE, Tankerchiefz, Voulez-Vous BonBon, Silverthaw Jewelry, Four Sisters Candles

Join us for the first annual Holiday Market at the new Fort Collins Welcome Center. Support local makers and start your holiday shopping early! The event is being held November 16 from 10am to 4pm.

Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art WalkTM

Art Walk

Put your walking shoes on and head out on the Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art WalkTM on November 1! The First Friday Art Walk is a free monthly, self-guided tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community in Downtown Fort Collins. With 30 participating businesses all over the downtown area, art walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionados of all ages, interests and backgrounds. 

Fort Collins Foodie WalkTM

The Fort Collins Foodie WalkTM happens the 3rd Friday of every month, the Foodie Walk gets you into businesses that provide food or food related products, like spices, cooking supplies, cheese, and olive oil! It's a great way to discover new recipes, products you can't live without, and new places to patronize. This free event runs from 5pm to 8pm and features interactive opportunities and seasonal flavors all in an exciting tasting experience!

Ram Talks at the Fort Collins Welcome Center

Person standing on stage talking to a crowd with "ram talks" on screen

Join us at the new Fort Collins Welcome Center on Wednesday, 11/6 and Wednesday, 11/20 from 5-6:30pm for our new speaker series "Ram Talks". We are super excited to present this series that will be a mashup of Colorado State University expertise and active community conversation, unleashing the creative insights and eye-opening shakeup that comes from taking a fresh look at the world around us. Bring your curiosity and energy and spend every 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening with us! Click on the links below for the full event details.

11/6 Ram Talk with Brian Tracy: "Muscles Alive! Your electric muscles are movers and sensors"

11/20 Ram Talk with Ken Reardon: "CSU's super-laser technology and the quest for fusion energy"