Things to do Father's Day weekend in Fort Collins, Windsor
Whether your dad is an avid gardener, classic car fan or wine aficionado, there are plenty of ways to make him feel special this Father's Day weekend in Fort Collins.
Take your pick from these seven things to do in the Fort Collins area on (and leading up to) Father's Day weekend.
Painting with Pops
Where: High Hops Brewery and The Heart Distillery, 6461 Highway 392, Windsor
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11
As a little pre-Father's Day treat, sip on a cocktail while painting your own ceramic whiskey cup with your dad. The cups — provided and fired by Chill Potz — will be ready in time for Father's Day. Tickets to this 21-plus event cost $50 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com.
Music at the mall
Where: Foothills mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 16
Start your Father's Day weekend with the big kickoff to Fort Collins' Juneteenth celebration at Foothills mall. Musical duo The Reminders are bringing their soulful sounds and root music to the mall's east lawn, with festivities kicking off at 6.
Winery patio concert
Where: The OBC Wine Project, 824 E. Lincoln Ave.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16
If you're wanting to cheers to Dad earlier in the weekend, head to The OBC Wine Project for their weekly Friday evening patio concert and $10 wine flights. Live music will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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A garden stroll
Where: Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave.
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18
Take a casual and educational stroll through the Gardens on Spring Creek with one of its garden ambassadors this Father's Day weekend. Each tour focuses on something different in the Gardens, highlighting various elements in the sprawling city-run botanical garden. Garden strolls are included in admission to the Gardens on Spring Creek and free for members.
Father's Day 5K
Where: Foothills mall
When: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 18
It's off to the races this Father's Day. Foothills mall will play host to the annual Father's Day 5K run/walk, which also features a kids one-mile race. Online race registration closes at 5 p.m. June 16. Last-minute registration will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. June 17 at the pre-race packet pickup or on race morning. For more information, visit greeneventscolorado.com/fathersday.
A Father's Day Volkswagen car show
Where: Foothills mall
When: 11 a.m. Sunday, June 18
Peruse classic Volkswagens at this free Father's Day car show inside Foothills mall and in the parking lot north of its Cinemark Movie Bistro.
A trolley ride
Where: City Park trolley depot, 1501 W. Oak St.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 18
Celebrate dad with a spin on Fort Collins' trolley tracks. The Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society will once again be offering free rides for dads on its pair of historic streetcars this Father's Day. The trolleys depart from the City Park Depot every 30 minutes. Typical fares are $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children ages 3-12.
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This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Things to do Father's Day weekend in Fort Collins, Windsor
