Good Day
Fort Collins
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Sept 24, CSU held Feria de Flores at the Lory Student Center Plaza as part of Latinx/é Heritage Month, where students made bouquets and learned about the historic Colombian flower festival using vibrant blooms to celebrate culture+ the event set a tone for more campus events later this month. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University is launching a new Accessibility Center — directed by inaugural senior director Amy Taylor, who will start on Oct. 13 — to combine services from the Student Disability Center, the Assistive Technology Resource Center, and aspects of the Institute for Learning and Teaching. The center will improve access for students with disabilities in response to updated state and federal laws. Colorado State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins City Councilmember Melanie Potyondy will host an informal community listening session (10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11) at the Harmony Library Community Room located at 4616 S. Shields; residents are invited to attend and share ideas on local issues. City of Fort Collins
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State football made major changes by benching its starting quarterback and shifting play-calling, and the Rams will face SDSU in their conference opener as they work to fix their offensive struggles—SDSU enters the game with strong momentum and a focus on defense. Colorado State University
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Megan Hamilton Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — Not specified — Experience the unique funk sounds of Minneapolis producer and vocalist Megan Hamilton.
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New Belgium Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run
7:30 a.m. — New Belgium Brewing Company — Half Marathon: $70+ & 5k: $40+ — Run scenic trails along the Poudre River and enjoy a celebration with live music and local brews.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing III
6-9 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course Fee Required — Enhance your skills in capturing the human form through an intensive figure drawing class.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost mentioned — Experience a night of vibrant international folk dances in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Sons of Habit Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience the musical journey of Sons of Habit, a band rooted in their Kentucky origins.
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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Lyric — Tickets required — Experience the magic of a live tribute to The Beatles in a unique candlelight setting.
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Learning to Paint en Plein Air with Oils
8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not provided — Learn to capture the beauty of nature with oil paints in the fresh air under expert guidance.
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The Addams Family Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — The Lincoln Center — Tickets required — Experience the delightfully dark and comedic world of the Addams family in this lively musical.
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The Addams Family
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Lincoln Center Performance Hall — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy a spine-tingling performance of The Addams Family.
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Fall 2025 Putters & Pints Mini Golf League
7-9 p.m. — Old Town Putt — $50 per team — Compete weekly for prizes and glory in a fun mini golf league with local brewery specials.
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Charming & Adorable Bungalow in East Fort Collins!
Really lovely little 2-story bungalow near shopping and restaurants, easy access to all of Fort Collins or the highway. 2 bed, 2 bath, 1948 total square feet (unf basmsent), 1 car detached garage. Perfect for lock and leave! $487,500!
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