Upcoming Events

• FoCo Fall Fest, Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, Old Town Square
• CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend, October 16 through 18 with Festival on the Oval on Friday and the home football game on Saturday evening
• Homecoming 5K, Saturday morning, October 18 on the Oval
• Moonlight Market, Friday evening, October 17 in Old Town Square
• Rocky Mountain Raptor Program demonstration, Sunday evening, October 19
• CSU President's Fall Address and University Picnic, Wednesday, October 8 on the Oval

FoCo Fall Fest returns to Old Town Square for a two day community bazaar that highlights more than 80 local makers, breweries, and food vendors. Expect two music stages, a kids zone with fall activities, and a lively street market atmosphere. Downtown streets around the square will be pedestrianized for the event, so plan to walk from nearby garages or use rideshare options rather than driving through Old Town. Colorado State students, families, and long time residents will find a strong mix of small business booths and nonprofit tables offering easy gift shopping and seasonal eats.

Colorado State Universitys Homecoming and Family Weekend runs across Thursday through Saturday and concentrates public activity on Friday October 17 and Saturday October 18. Friday features the Festival on the Oval, Friday Night Lights pep activities and the lighting of the A. Saturday brings the Homecoming 5K on campus in the morning followed by tailgates and the Rams football game against Hawai'i with a 5:00 p.m. kickoff. If you are a prospective home buyer or renter coming for campus visits, plan for fuller hotels and steady foot traffic in the Midtown and Old Town neighborhoods on game day.

Moonlight Market on Friday October 17 and the Rocky Mountain Raptor demonstration on Sunday October 19 are great family friendly options if you want shorter outings. The Market runs in the evening and emphasizes local artisans and prepared food, while the raptor program typically stages an educational show demonstrating local birds of prey and conservation messaging. The CSU President's Fall Address and University Picnic on Wednesday October 8 provide an accessible community event on the Oval that is especially useful for families and neighbors connecting with campus resources.

Transit and Roadwork

Plan travel carefully from October 8 through October 19. Transfort will implement service adjustments beginning October 13 that reduce frequency on several routes and suspend or alter weekend service on others; if you normally rely on specific routes, check alternative options and earlier departures on festival and homecoming days. The City will also close sections of streets around Old Town Square for FoCo Fall Fest and post no parking signs in the event footprint; cars left in signed zones may be towed. Separately, a culvert replacement will close Mountain Vista Drive between Timberline and Giddings beginning October 15, with an expected multi month duration for heavier work. For daily commutes consider allowing extra time, using park and ride locations, or shifting errands to off peak hours during the event weekend.

Schools and District News

Local school information nights and campus drives continue through mid October. Liberty Common School is holding a public information night on October 13 for families exploring enrollment and curricular philosophy. On the Colorado State campus the seasonal CANS Around the Oval food drive runs through October 15, a good opportunity for residents who want to combine attending an event with supporting local food security programs.

Local Weather Outlook

Expect classic Front Range autumn conditions for the October 7 to October 20 window with cool nights and crisp daytime temperatures, daytime highs commonly in the 50s and 60s and overnight lows often in the 30s and 40s, with a modest chance of light rain or high elevation snow early or late in the period; dress in layers for outdoor events and bring a light rain jacket for evening markets and activities.