EPIC Facility Closure 8/4-8/10
Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) will be closed for routine maintenance Monday, August 4, through Sunday, August 10. The facility will reopen to the public on Monday, August 11. Please consider visiting one of the other recreation facilities during this time. View all facility hours at fcgov.com/recreation/facility-hours.
Northside Aztlan Gym & Walking Track Closure
The gym and walking track at Northside Aztlan Community Center is closed through approximately Tuesday, October 7 for updates and improvements. We encourage you to visit one of our other recreation facilities during this time. View all facility hours at fcgov.com/recreation/facility-hours.
Mulberry Pool Facility Closure 8/11-17
Mulberry Pool will be closed for routine maintenance Monday, August 11, through Sunday, August 17. The facility will reopen to the public on Monday, August 18. Please consider visiting one of the other recreation facilities during this time. View all facility hours at fcgov.com/recreation/facility-hours.
Happy Youth & Family Programs Registration Day!
For the fastest service, online registration is recommended. Due to limited staff availability, phone calls may not be answered on registration day. Voicemails will be returned within 24 hours.
Featured Events#
Upcoming Events#

Paralympic Program & Equipment Expo
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 10 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Fort Collins Senior Center
Activity Number: 402561-01 | Registration is welcome but not required
Cost: No Fee
Test out adaptive equipment and participate in Paralympic sports. Experience a GRIT Freedom Chair (for hiking), adaptive cycles (including handcycles), Wheelchair Rugby, Paralympic Boccia, Wheelchair Tennis, Adaptive Pickleball, Wheelchair Racing, Wheelchair Lacrosse, Cardio Boxing and Drumming.
ARO will debut brand-new adaptive sports equipment made possible by a $25,000 grant from The Hartford during the Grant Ceremony at 4:45 p.m.

Farm 40th Anniversary Celebration
Date & Time: Saturday, September 13 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
Cost: No Fee
Celebrate The Farm’s 40th anniversary with a special day out at The Farm, featuring food trucks, fun farm games, live music, visiting the animals and line dancing!

Try-cycle: Discover the Joy of Bicycling at Any Age
Date & Time: Thurs., September 25 | 9-11 a.m.
Location: Fort Collins Senior Center
Cost: Free
Age: 50 & up
Whether you’re an experienced rider or just curious, try out a variety of bicycles including: traditional bikes, e-bikes, adult tricycles and bikes designed for comfort, stability or added mobility support. Friendly instructors are available to offer guidance and answer questions, while safety tips and helmet fittings will ensure you feel confident and secure. The event also offers a relaxed, social atmosphere with refreshments and helpful community resources. Learn how cycling can enhance your health, independence and overall enjoyment, no matter your experience or ability level.

Line Dance Shindig
Date & Time: Sat., September 27 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Club Tico
Cost: $25
Activity number: 406438-01
Join in the fun at Northern Colorado’s premier line dance event attracting dancers from around the state and beyond! This year’s featured instructor is Jo Thompson Szymanski, a five-time International Line Dance Instructor of the Year and the very first Line Dance Hall of Fame inductee. Dances from absolute beginner to intermediate levels will be taught, leaving plenty of time for open dancing. Pre-registration is required. Note: Snacks provided. Please bring your own lunch.

Northern Colorado New Horizons Swing Band
Date & Time: Sat., October 18 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Fort Collins Senior Center
Cost: Free
Enjoy the sounds of the Northern Colorado New Horizons Swing Band at the Fort Collins Senior Center! This lively group of senior adult musicians bring the golden era of big band jazz to life with infectious energy and charm. Composed of retirees, they gather weekly to rehearse and perform classic swing tunes from the 1930s and 1940s, and even some more modern songs.

Treatsylvania
Dates & Times:
Fri., October 24 | 5-7 p.m.
Sat., October 25 | 5-7 p.m.
Sun., October 26 | 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Location: The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
Cost: $9
Age: Newborn-10 years
At this non-spooky Halloween event, treat your little ghosties to a stroll through the barn and down trick-or-treat street to collect candy. Tickets available starting Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7 a.m. Tickets are only needed for participating children. Adults and other children may attend for free without a ticket.

Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Date & Time: Fri., November 7 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Old Town Square
Age: All
Cost: Free
Kick off the holiday season in Old Town Square with the illumination of the annual lights! Trees throughout Old Town will be illuminated with thousands of LED bulbs through February. Lights turn on at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Veterans Day Breakfast
Date & Time: Tues., Nov. 11 from 7-10 a.m.
Location: Fort Collins Senior Center
Cost: Free
Enjoy a morning of food, song and patriotism to celebrate those who have honorably served our country. Presented by the Kiwanis Poudre Golden K Club of Fort Collins and the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department. Posting of the colors begins at 8 a.m. with service songs to follow.

Holiday Artisan Market
Date & Time: Fri., Nov. 28 & Sat., Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Fort Collins Senior Center
Cost: Free
Find uniquely crafted holiday gifts at this premier craft fair. More than 100 artisans and crafters gather to share handmade creations with visitors.

Winter S.O.A.P Troupe Show
Date & Time: Fri., December 12 | 1:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Location: Fort Collins Senior Center
Cost: $10
Be entertained this winter with S.O.A.P. (Slightly Older Adult Players) Troupe. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Fort Collins Senior Center or by calling 970-221-6644. Note: Space is limited to 200.

Live Involved
Date & Time: Wed., January 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Fort Collins Senior Center
Age: 18 years & up
Cost: Free
Enrich life with new social connections. Check out all that Northern Colorado has to offer through different hobby and interest groups, volunteerism, social opportunities, activities, and breakout presentations.