Good morning, Fort Collins.

Officials said the April 30 date posted on social media is premature as the trail nears its soft opening this spring with a planned celebration on June 13; the final one-mile segment is almost finished while work on fences and a pedestrian crosswalk continues.

The Cougar Run Fire likely started when an ember escaped from an air curtain burner — used in local fuel reduction treatments — prompting evacuations in Berthoud on April 8 and burning 3.5 acres before firefighters contained it by 10 a.m. with no injuries or property damage.

Wear It Again, Sam is a vintage clothing shop in Old Town that preserves history with authentic vintage clothing from the 1990s and earlier — a unique spot where owner Kim Sewald said every day brings a new discovery for local patrons.

Fort Collins residents can join a chainsaw safety and maintenance workshop on April 14 (limited to 40 participants) at the Marriott, where instructors will cover proper equipment use and safety techniques.

The course runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $35 with lunch.

Homeowners can shrink their grass lawns with water-wise designs as Colorado faces a record drought.

Local experts recommend checking HOA rules and rebates before removing lawn areas, prepping soil, installing drip irrigation, and choosing drought-tolerant plants to conserve water.

Crews contained a grass fire in the 400 block of Willox Lane in north Fort Collins that burned about 2.5 acres as firefighters stayed on scene to extinguish hotspots and prevent rekindling amid rising spring fire dangers.

Colorado State University released its annual forecast on April 9, predicting a below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.

Updates will be issued on June 10, July 8 and Aug. 5 (the forecast notes an expected El Niño pattern may further reduce activity).

A planned rail service connecting Denver & Fort Collins is moving forward as the Colorado Front Range Passenger Rail project advances, with more details expected soon.

CSU softball swept San José State in a conference doubleheader on Wednesday, April 8, winning both games 5-2.

The Rams built early momentum into Mountain West play and will face Fresno State on Saturday, April 11.

Heliotrope Concert

7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — $15.66 — Experience the indie rock vibe of Heliotrope from the thriving Fort Collins music scene.

Art Play Date/ Crafternoon #14

1-3 p.m. — Always Be Creating — Free entry — Create art in community while enjoying snacks and conversation.

Dar Williams in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Fort Collins Armory — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the musical storytelling of Dar Williams and Ruth Theodore with themes of reflection and co-creation.

Earth Day Fort Collins Celebration

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Odell Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with live music, a vibrant market, and community cleanup activities.

Sundays of Sound - Gong Journey

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Rocky Mountain Restore & Stretch LLC — Cost not specified — Experience deep relaxation and transformation through the resonant tones of large healing gongs.

Black Violin Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative fusion of jazz, hip-hop, funk, and classical music by Black Violin.

The Brudi Brothers Live

8-11 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the dynamic Americana sounds of Seattle's favorite buskers, The Brudi Brothers.

Slow Caves Live at FoCoMX 2026

6:15-10:15 p.m. — Washington’s — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant night with Fort Collins' own indie rock band, Slow Caves.

Chicago Live Performance

2-7:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic musical 'Chicago' live in Fort Collins.

Heart Attack Man Live Concert

5-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Check for ticket details — Experience an electrifying live show by Heart Attack Man while enjoying a vivid atmosphere.