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The Mish Is Calling 🌲 Makers + Music Weekend

4/9/2026 • What's Happenin' Team • Fort Collins
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🌲 A Weekend at The Mish Hits Different

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Happy Friday, FoCo !

There’s something about heading up the canyon that instantly feels like a reset. Fresh air, river views, and just enough adventure to make it feel like a mini getaway. Keep reading—because this weekend at The Mish might be your best plan yet.

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🗳 Now Voting: Fort Collins’ Best Breweries

Pastries had their moment. Now it’s beer time.

We’re opening voting for FoCo’s best breweries — a city that knows its craft. Classic pours, small batches, and taprooms that feel like home.

Got a spot you swear by?

👉 Vote and help crown FoCo’s best.

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🍽️ Craving: The Moot House

Cozy, classic, and built for lingering. The Moot House serves up elevated pub fare—think fish & chips, pretzel rolls, and sticky toffee pudding—paired with a solid lineup of local beers. Add in fireplaces, a welcoming vibe, and a great patio, and it’s an easy go-to for both casual nights and low-key date spots.

📍 South College Ave ⏰ Opens 11 AM 💰 $20–30

🌲 The Mish Takeover: Makers, Music & Canyon Vibes

🌲 The Mish Takeover: Makers, Music & Canyon Vibes

If you needed an excuse to head up the canyon… this is it. Mishawaka Amphitheatre is stacking your weekend with a mix of local creativity and live music that feels very Fort Collins—just with better views. Whether you go for a chill daytime stroll or stay for the night energy, this is a full-on Mish weekend.

🌼 Spring Maker’s Market (Saturday + Sunday) — FREE

This is your sign to shop local and actually enjoy it. The Spring Maker’s Market brings together Northern Colorado artists, jewelry makers, and creatives for a weekend of one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see anywhere else. Set right along the river, it’s less “market errand” and more “wander, discover, repeat.”

✨ Expect:

  • Handmade goods, art, and unique gifts

  • Chill riverside browsing vibes

  • A perfect excuse to spend the day in the canyon

👉 Bonus: This is just the kickoff—markets will continue throughout the summer, so consider this your preview of what’s to come.

🎶 Space Bacon @  Avogadro’s Number

 (Saturday, 8PM) — $23

When the sun goes down, the energy shifts. Head back into town for a night with Space Bacon, a Brooklyn-based jam band known for blending electronic, improv, and experimental sounds into something totally unpredictable. It’s the kind of show where you show up curious… and leave fully converted.

🎧 The vibe:

  • High-energy, genre-bending jam session

  • Standing room, close-up experience

  • Perfect for a spontaneous night out

✨ The move: Market by day, music by night.

✨ The vibe: Canyon calm → late-night chaos (the good kind).

What's Happenin' in Fort Collins

Friday, April 10

Beef Wellington Cooking Class - Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins | 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Ticketed
Blast N Scrump: Second Fridays at Scrumpy’s - 215 N. College Avenue, Fort Collins | 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Ticketed
Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi - Colorado State University School of the Arts, Fort Collins | 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Saturday, April 11

Doodle Pop - The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins | 2:00 PM | Ticketed
Kid's Cooking Camp: Spaghetti and Meatballs - Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Ticketed
Spring Maker's Market - Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Bellvue | | Ticketed

Sunday, April 12

Local Community Market - The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Ticketed
Scandinavian Baking Class - Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins | 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Ticketed
The Masters Cocktail Experience - Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Want more? See the full calendar → Fort Collins Event Calendar

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💘 Date Spot in Fort Collins

Fort Collins dates hit that sweet spot between charming and adventurous. Wander Old Town Fort Collins for coffee, shops, and easy people-watching, or keep it classic with a picnic at City Park. Craft beer lovers can settle in at New Belgium Brewing, while outdoorsy pairs can chase sunset views at Horsetooth Reservoir.

👉 Vote and we’ll share the top picks—chosen by locals—in an upcoming issue. 💌

👋 Catch You in the Canyon

Whether you’re browsing handmade goods by the river or vibing to a late-night set, this is one of those weekends that feels very Fort Collins. Forward this to your canyon crew and make a plan. Got an event we should feature? Send it our way—see you this weekend!

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See you, Monday!

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