Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony will take place on November 7 in Old Town Square (with live music by Guerilla Fanfare Brass Band from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and a short ceremony at 6:30 p.m. as the lights turn on) to kickoff the holiday season. Street closures (beginning at 3:30 p.m.) will help manage the expected heavy traffic around the event area. City of Fort Collins
- ➤ Students allege that after CSU ended its volunteer program in 2024, its red-eared slider Bruno—known as Mr. Turtle—was left in low, unclean water and later moved to Colorado Gator Farm; the university insists he was well cared for and moved to a large, certified habitat. Advocates are pressing CSU to adopt clearer policies and track care for non-research animals. North Forty News
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The Makers Hive Market
12-5 p.m. — Shop Foothills — Free admission — Explore handmade goods from local artisans and enjoy a cozy fall atmosphere.
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Fall Dirt Pile Cyclocross Bike Race Series
4-7 p.m. — New Belgium Brewing Company — Online registration only — Enjoy an exciting series of cyclocross races hosted by SendTown Bike Club in the heart of Fort Collins.
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Melvin Seals Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the musical journey of Melvin Seals, a key figure in the jam band scene.
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Canyon Concert Ballet - Dracula
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling ballet rendition of the classic tale of Dracula, complete with live orchestra and stunning choreography.
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Inside The Mind Concert
7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — $21.94 — Experience the powerful sounds of Stylie, an American reggae band known for their heavy riddims and emotive lyrics.
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Canyon Concert Ballet: Dracula
4-5:30 p.m. — Lincoln Center Performance Hall — Tickets from $60 — Experience the hauntingly beautiful ballet adaptation of Dracula in a captivating performance.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administration I Training
November 3-7 — Digital Workshop Center — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills with in-depth training covering system administration essentials and comprehensive lab exercises.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost specified — Enjoy weekly recreational folk dancing with a relaxed atmosphere and diverse cultural dances.
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Shai Hulud Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intense sound of Shai Hulud and Denial of Life in a live performance.
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The Pickin' Pear Live at Avogadro's Number
7-10 PM — Avogadro's Number — Ticket info not provided — Experience a modern folk sound blending banjo and ukulele.
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