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Tess Abney

Tess Abney is a freelance writer who was born and raised in the Quad Cities. She spends most of her time attempting to successfully raise three boys. In her free time, writing is her passion. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 21st: Groundwaves, Skygazing, Bull Riding and MORE!

OnFortCollins.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Fort Collins this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a hea…

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OnFortCollins.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Fort Collins this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Fort Collins – with more coming in every hour – we’re focu…

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2020 Virtual Father’s Day 5k

Father’s Day 5k has gone virtual! The annual fundraiser for the Brian Breck Foundation, Father’s Day 5k, will take place on Sunday Jun 21 from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. online. While we can't be to…

Father’s Day 5k ha…

Father’s Day 5k has gone virtual! The annual fundraiser for the Brian Breck Foundation, Father’s Day 5k, will take place on Sunday Jun 21 from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. online. While we can't be together in person, you still can run with your family and help support the Brian Beck Foundation. Virtual door prizes will be awarded on race day. You can enter your results in your EnMotive account. To register, please visit https://runtoyouracing.enmotive.com/events/register/2020-father-s-day-5k.   For more fun things to do in Fort Collins this week, check out the latest issue …

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Family Resource Fair

This year's summer Family Resource Fair will be held drive thru style this Saturday Jun 20 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Realities For Children (308 East County Road 30 Fort Collins). Stork Support will be…

This year's summer F…

This year's summer Family Resource Fair will be held drive thru style this Saturday Jun 20 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Realities For Children (308 East County Road 30 Fort Collins). Stork Support will be handing out pre-filled diaper bags to pregnant moms and families with newborns. Please email info@storksupportofnoco.com to receive a voucher and the link to the pre order forms. Voucher and Forms are available in English and Spanish. Stork Support will be handing out pre-stuffed diaper bags. If you are a new parent or first time pregnant, please let us know when you email us so can be on t…

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Open Admission Day at Museum of Art

Join Museum of Art Fort Collins (201 S College Ave Fort Collins) for an Open Admission WEEKEND sponsored by DaVinci Sign Systems on June 20th and June 21st! They will be open from 12-5pm but you mu…

Join Museum of Art F…

Join Museum of Art Fort Collins (201 S College Ave Fort Collins) for an Open Admission WEEKEND sponsored by DaVinci Sign Systems on June 20th and June 21st! They will be open from 12-5pm but you must reserve your spot in advance. Please note the first hour of each day is reserved for our guests who are 65+. Please register online by following the link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f4aadae22abfc1-16th1. Spots will fill up quickly so act fast!   For more fun things to do in Fort Collins this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10FortCollins. 

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Fort Collins Foodie Walk

The Fort Collins Foodie Walk is "a culinary tour of tasty proportions!" Come educate your taste buds during this monthly self-guided Old Town foodie tour featuring new and exciting taste experiences f…

The Fort Collins Foo…

The Fort Collins Foodie Walk is "a culinary tour of tasty proportions!" Come educate your taste buds during this monthly self-guided Old Town foodie tour featuring new and exciting taste experiences from 12 Downtown culinary shops on the 3rd Friday of each month. It's FREE and everyone is welcome! Fort Collins Foodie Walk takes place Friday nights from 5 – 8 p.m. in Downtown Fort Collins (19 Old Town Square Ste 230 Fort Collins).   Participating Businesses: The Cupboard Happy Lucky's Teahouse Ku Cha House of Tea Fort Collins Savory Spice Shop Nuance Chocolate …

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Tune-Out Tuesdays

Is the daily grind getting you down? Need a reset from your hectic month? Stop by the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater at FCMoD over your lunch break this Tuesday Jun 16 to treat yourself to a mid-mon…

Is the daily grind g…

Is the daily grind getting you down? Need a reset from your hectic month? Stop by the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater at FCMoD over your lunch break this Tuesday Jun 16 to treat yourself to a mid-month tune-out. Enjoy a short “Sky Tonight” astronomy presentation, then sit back and relax to soothing music and stunning 360° visions of the cosmos in the Dome. If you arrive after noon, it will be dark in the Dome. Pause upon entering to allow your eyes time to adjust to the darkness and a Dome operator will help you find a seat. Bring your lunch – food & drink are welcome in the Dom…

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FoCoMX Drive & Jive

The FoCoMA - Fort Collins Musicians Association,  Odell Brewing Co, and Sustain are bringing the Drive & Jive summer concert series to the Holiday Twin Drive-In in Fort Collins, Colorado. This ne…

The FoCoMA - Fort Co…

The FoCoMA - Fort Collins Musicians Association,  Odell Brewing Co, and Sustain are bringing the Drive & Jive summer concert series to the Holiday Twin Drive-In in Fort Collins, Colorado. This new weekly Tuesday series will feature some of Northern Colorado’s hottest musical acts. Once the sun goes down, the stage will heat up with tunes to keep you jivin’ (in your car) late into the night! Bands will perform from the main stage and will be projected to the big screen + broadcast via FM radio transmitter for fans to enjoy from the safety of their vehicle.   June Line-Up…

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Grand Opening of Stitch or Dye Auto Upholstery

Do you currently have torn or sagging headliner in your automobile? Stained, dirty or broken visors? Well, there’s a new kid on the block that can help you with that! Come celebrate the Grand Ope…

Do you currently hav…

Do you currently have torn or sagging headliner in your automobile? Stained, dirty or broken visors? Well, there’s a new kid on the block that can help you with that! Come celebrate the Grand Opening of Stitch or Dye Auto Upholstery (216 Racquette Drive Ste 7 Fort Collins) this Monday Jun 15 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. From Stitch or Dye’s Facebook page: “Just a little background so you know what you will be getting when you trust your vehicle to Mike. His mom was a tailor with her own clothing design shop. Stitching is in his blood! He started the business in Houston, Texas over 30 …

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Grand Opening of Bistro Nautile

The newest addition to Fort Collins, Bistro Nautile (150 W Oak St. Fort Collins) will be celebrating their Grand Opening this Monday Jun 15 from 4 – 8 p.m. About Bistro Nautile Bistro Nautile …

The newest addition …

The newest addition to Fort Collins, Bistro Nautile (150 W Oak St. Fort Collins) will be celebrating their Grand Opening this Monday Jun 15 from 4 – 8 p.m. About Bistro Nautile Bistro Nautile is a French-Influenced bistro owned and operated locally by three Fort Collins restaurateurs who care about food and the people that eat it. Our focus is on truly farm-fresh ingredients. Chef-owner Ryan Damasky partners with a variety of local vendors to provide the freshest seafood possible, Colorado Certified Angus Beef, Colorado poultry and local eggs, greens and vegetables, meticulously prepar…

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Cake Making & Decorating Camp

Do you have a junior chef at home that enjoys desserts? Check out The Cooking Studio’s Cake Making & Decorating Camp, which takes place this Monday Jun 15 through Thursday Jun 18 from 9 a.m. …

Do you have a junior…

Do you have a junior chef at home that enjoys desserts? Check out The Cooking Studio’s Cake Making & Decorating Camp, which takes place this Monday Jun 15 through Thursday Jun 18 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This popular cake decorating camp is for students 8 - 15 years old. We make two different kinds of cake, multiple fillings and lots of frosting. Kids make and decorate two individual cakes. Our instructor is a professional cake decorator and can teach students as many techniques as they want to learn! This camp sells out every year so reserve your spot now! Kids Club Skills Co…

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 14th: Food, Father’s Day, Family Resources and MORE!

OnFortCollins.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Fort Collins this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a hea…

OnFortCollins.com pr…

OnFortCollins.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Fort Collins this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Fort Collins – with more coming in every hour – we’re focu…

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Martian Terrarium Virtual Workshop

Join the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery online, this Wednesday Jun 10 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. for a Martian Terrarium Virtual Workshop. Are you curious about the stars? Do you wonder if there cou…

Join the Fort Collin…

Join the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery online, this Wednesday Jun 10 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. for a Martian Terrarium Virtual Workshop. Are you curious about the stars? Do you wonder if there could be life Mars? How do NASA scientists plan to search for life, and how will they bring humans to Mars to live and work? If you’re curious about these questions, and more, join us to learn about the new field of astrobiology while you make your own plant (planet) terrarium from home. Registration closes June 8. Instruction for this workshop will take place live on Zoom on June 10. All materi…

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Night Skies of Fort Collins

Join OtterBox Digital Dome Theater at FCMoD every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on Facebook Live for ‘Night Skies of Fort Collins’. Learn more about objects and patterns you can see in the night sky! Tak…

Join OtterBox Digita…

Join OtterBox Digital Dome Theater at FCMoD every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on Facebook Live for ‘Night Skies of Fort Collins’. Learn more about objects and patterns you can see in the night sky! Take a guided interactive tour to identify stars, planets, constellations, and more in the skies over Fort Collins! Afterwards, you’ll be able to go outside for yourself and be a stargazing pro! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/578584786424378/.   For more fun things to do in Fort Collins this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10FortCollins.…

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NoCo Open Air Market

Make plans to swing by the NoCo Open AIR Market this Wednesday June 10 from 12 – 4 p.m. at On To You Distinctive Consignments Shop (1324 N College Ave Fort Collins). NoCo Open AIR Market is a far…

Make plans to swing …

Make plans to swing by the NoCo Open AIR Market this Wednesday June 10 from 12 – 4 p.m. at On To You Distinctive Consignments Shop (1324 N College Ave Fort Collins). NoCo Open AIR Market is a farmer's-type market with handmade goods mixed in, that happens the first and last Wednesday of every month June-September. Social distancing and masks required. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2394557850646906/.   For more fun things to do in Fort Collins this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10FortCollins. 

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FoCoMX Drive & Jive at The Holiday Twin

The FoCoMA - Fort Collins Musicians Association,  Odell Brewing Co, and Sustain are bringing the Drive & Jive summer concert series to the Holiday Twin Drive-In in Fort Collins, Colorado. This ne…

The FoCoMA - Fort Co…

The FoCoMA - Fort Collins Musicians Association,  Odell Brewing Co, and Sustain are bringing the Drive & Jive summer concert series to the Holiday Twin Drive-In in Fort Collins, Colorado. This new weekly Tuesday series will feature some of Northern Colorado’s hottest musical acts. Once the sun goes down, the stage will heat up with tunes to keep you jivin’ (in your car) late into the night! Bands will perform from the main stage and will be projected to the big screen + broadcast via FM radio transmitter for fans to enjoy from the safety of their vehicle.   June Line-Up…

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 7th: Yoga, Dubstep, Skygazing and MORE!

OnFortCollins.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Fort Collins this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a hea…

OnFortCollins.com pr…

OnFortCollins.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Fort Collins this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Fort Collins – with more coming in every hour – we’re focu…

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Michael Kirkpatrick Sunday Live Streams

Join Michael Kirkpatrick every 2nd and 4th Sunday with Live Streams on Facebook Live! Some themed shows to look forward too: - The Cat Stevens Fun Hour - The Transitive Nightfall of Neil Diam…

Join Michael Kirkpat…

Join Michael Kirkpatrick every 2nd and 4th Sunday with Live Streams on Facebook Live! Some themed shows to look forward too: - The Cat Stevens Fun Hour - The Transitive Nightfall of Neil Diamonds - British Invasion - The Good Time Quarantiner's - Tom Petty (you missed it...played March 29th) - Quarantine Covers - Fleetwood John Mac n' Misty - A Night at the Opera - Depeche Mode for Bluegrass Mandolin - The Non-NPR Americana Hour For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2492704637501835/.   Tips are graciously accepted at …

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Drive-Through Art Show

The Fifth Exit presents Drive-Through Art Show, a Benefit for Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House this Saturday Jun 6 from 5 – 8 p.m. Follow a pleasant loop through a giant pasture and…

The Fifth Exit prese…

The Fifth Exit presents Drive-Through Art Show, a Benefit for Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House this Saturday Jun 6 from 5 – 8 p.m. Follow a pleasant loop through a giant pasture and a tiny forest. Musical creations will greet you and wish you warmth. Visual installations will tell you stories without words. Tickets are just $15 and reservations MUST be made. You can make your reservation today at https://www.wolverinefarm.org/product/the-fifth-exit-presents-drive-through-art-show/.     For more fun things to do in Fort Collins this week, check out …

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