š Fort Collins Goes Green this Weekend - Copy (Mar 20, 2026)
š¤ The Night FoCo Tells Its Stories
Happy Friday, FoCo !
Not every night out is about loud music or packed patios. Sometimes, itās about slowing down, leaning in, and hearing something real. This weekend, thereās an event that might just stick with you longer than any headline act. Keep readingā¦ this oneās different.
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š½ļø Cravings: Khon Thai Restaurant
One of Fort Collinsā go-to Thai spots with big portions, bold flavors, and a cozy, welcoming feel. From creamy curries to stir-fried favorites and noodle soups, everything here feels made with care. Itās the kind of place you leave full and already planning your next visit.
š 2900 Harvard St, Fort Collins ā° 11 AM ā 3 PM / 4 PM ā Close š° $20ā30
Stories That Hit Different in FoCo š¤
You went for a hike. Life went off-road.
Fresh air. Good intentions.
Then suddenlyā¦ a wrong turn, a realization, a raccoon sighting, or maybe even a life shift you didnāt see coming.
Thatās the spirit behind Fort Stories ā a live storytelling night where your neighbors take the mic and share real, unscripted moments from their lives. No actors. No filters. Just raw, human stories that happened somewhere between the trailhead and everything that came after.
š Sunday, March 22
ā° 6:30 PM ā 8:00 PM
š Fort Collins Welcome Center (Old Town)
šµ Suggested Donation: $5
This monthās theme: Happy (And-Not-So-Happy) Trails
Expect stories about:
The hike that changed everything (for better or worse)
Getting completely lostā¦ and finding something unexpected
Dogs making smarter decisions than their humans
That exact moment someone realized: āIām not who I was before this.ā
And the best part?
š You can just listenā¦ or you can share your own story.
Itās one of those rare nights that feels less like an event and more like a room full of people remembering what it means to be human.
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š A Classic Fort Collins Weekend
Parades, costumes, running shoes, live music, and plenty of green ā St. Patrickās Day weekend in Fort Collins is all about celebrating together.
Whether youāre cheering at the parade, running the 5K, or raising a pint in Old Town, next Saturday is shaping up to be one of the most festive weekends of the month.
See you in the crowd, FoCo. SlĆ”inte! š»
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