Recreation

Date: Sunday, July 1  l  3-6:30 p.m.
Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
Cost: $7; free if individuals volunteer for the event

Celebrate ability and diversity with the Journey of Hope riders from Pi Kappa Phi who are stopping through town during their transcontinental ride. Experience Paralympic and adaptive sports, visit with city leaders and athletes from the community and enjoy a light meal. 
Volunteers are needed for wheelchair rugby, adaptive bocce ball, and a park improvement project. Volunteer at the event here: engage.fcgov.com/d/aro.
Contact Becca Heinze for additional information at YmhlaW56ZUBmY2dvdi5jb20=, 970.224.6125.

Join us in celebrating America's independence by participating in the 4th of July parade. Create an entry that captures the patriotism of the 4th of July, and you could win one of the following awards: Most Patriotic, Most Spirited, Most Creative, or Best Overall.

Submit your Parade Application online by Friday, June 29, 2018. For more information regarding this year's parade entries, click here.

The City of Fort Collins and presenting sponsor Blue Ocean Foundation are proud to host the 2018 4th of July Community Celebration. Independence Day in Fort Collins will include a morning parade, evening musical performances at City Park, and the traditional fireworks display over Sheldon Lake at City Park.

Location: Senior Center
Cost: $5

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with local bands setting the stage at 6 p.m. each night. Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Center or online. 

• Friday, June 8: The Movers and Shakers
• Friday, July 13: The Tom Petty Project
• Friday, August 17: The Fab 4

Date: Sunday, August 26  l  4-6 p.m.
Location: City Park Pool
Age: All
Cost: Pre-sale tickets $8 for one human and one dog/Day of tickets $10 for one human and one dog; $2 tickets for additional humans

At the end of summer, dogs will take over City Park Pool. Enjoy a fun-soaked afternoon with man's best friend. Tickets may be purchased beginning August 13 at Mulberry Pool or EPIC.

Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles. Recreation needs you to assist in creating a magical night for Fort Collins' Potter fans. Participate in castle decorating, Quidditch pitch set up, charms and potion class scheduling, and more. For more information on volunteering contact Lisa Freeman at bGZyZWVtYW5AZmNnb3YuY29t or 970.416.2528. 

Hogwarts Halloween is open to witches, wizards, and muggles in grades K-8 on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20 from 6-9 p.m. at Northside Aztlan Community Center.