Fort Collins celebrated the long-standing tradition known as Pooch Plunge, a holiday described on the City of Fort Collins website as a "nationally recognized swim day that has been a favorite in the Fort Collins community for 15 years."
While classes may now be in session, the weather is still nice, Horsetooth has yet to freeze over and a trove of summertime adventures can still be had. Here are a few end-of-summer activities.
Gameday at CSU will continue to celebrate music and community with free, pre-game concerts open to the public with the second season of Stadium Sessions.
As someone who uses the internet in perhaps an unhealthy amount, the 'furry' community has always fascinated me in that it seemed like such a niche interest. It still manages to garner a noticeably large online following as well as occasional mainstream media coverage. So, I asked myself: How actually common is this community?
The charm of Harry Potter and Star Wars is that it can be enjoyed without the realization of a generation gap. What once our parents used to enjoy in their youth, can be relished by us alike in this modern age.
Last weekend marked the sixth annual Fort Collins Fringe Festival, setting a stage and a spotlight to local artists delivering an array of performances showcasing many local talents including theater, film, dance, music and visual art. The festival featured about 90 performances by over 180 different local artists in five venues across Fort Collins.
Fort Collins Day Pride had a turnout of approximately 350 participants at Fossil Creek Lake on Saturday, July 14.
"That was nearly double last year’s turnout," said Casey Peifer, President...
Food trucks are gaining popularity and for good reason. On-the-go restaurants offer new types of cuisine and culinary experiences streetside.
Fort Collins is paving the way for these new foodie...
The summer days are dwindling. The time to plan an elaborate trip abroad is running out. Luckily, Colorado is a wondrous state that embodies all sorts of different atmospheres and views regardless of time.
With guaranteed tears pouring into your popcorn, the 94-minute film caters to the compassionate, loving part of ourselves that is far too often swept to the side in our adult lives, in our childhood, and in our contemporary world.
Maiya Kreamer, Life & Culture Editor • August 31, 2026
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