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Fort Collins
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado RattleCam is streaming a rattlesnake mega den on private property in Larimer County as snakes emerge from hibernation today. The high-definition camera offers close views of rattlesnake features as part of a project by Cal Poly (Central Coast Snake Services and Dickinson College). The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CDOT will begin chip-seal work on a 4.8-mile section of Highway 60 between U.S.-287 and I-25 on May 18, which will cause intermittent traffic delays during weekday work hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers may face up to 15-minute delays through late June. North Forty News
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25th Anniversary Party and Walk Kickoff Party!
Home Instead of Northern Colorado is celebrating 25 years of serving older adults in our community with a public event at Odell Brewing Co. on Saturday, May 17 (noon–4 p.m.). Rather than throwing ourselves a party, we're using the milestone to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado — an organization that supports many of the families we've cared for over the past quarter century.
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25th Anniversary Party and Walk Kickoff Party!
Home Instead of Northern Colorado is celebrating 25 years of serving older adults in our community with a public event at Odell Brewing Co. on Saturday, May 17 (noon–4 p.m.). Rather than throwing ourselves a party, we're using the milestone to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado — an organization that supports many of the families we've cared for over the past quarter century.
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TOPS Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Montreal's TOPS as they perform tracks from their ambitious new album 'Sugar At The Gate'.
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Purity Ring Live with mmj
8:00-9:30 PM — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience Purity Ring's new concept album inspired by RPG adventures.
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Grant Farm Reunion Show
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket price TBD — Celebrate Tyler Grant's 50th birthday with cosmic Americana beats from Grant Farm.
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The Crooked Rugs Live
8 PM - 2 AM — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of indie rock with local favorites and special guests.
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Tab Benoit Concert
7-10 p.m. — Washington’s — Tickets available — Experience the soulful Delta swamp blues of Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit.
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Big Shrimp Performance
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — $ — Third Turn brings their unique three-piece jam sound to the Aggie Theatre.
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School of Rock FoCo LoCo Fest - Night 1
12:00am — Aggie Theatre — $20 — Get ready to rock at the FOCO LOCO festival in Fort Collins.
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Paws & Poses Puppy Yoga
10 a.m. — The Gallery at Gallipott — Donations support Animal Friends Alliance — Stretch and snuggle with adorable pups while supporting a great cause.
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Ed Carroll Wheels for Meals Car Show
8-11 a.m. — Ed Carroll Volkswagen — Free entry — Celebrate 40 years of car shows while supporting Meals on Wheels in Fort Collins.
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