Upcoming events

• The Greeley Farmers’ Market opens for the summer season May 15 and runs until October 30.

The market features a wide variety of food this month, such as arugula, spinach, romaine, sprouts, lettuce, greens, root crops, mushrooms, beef, bison, chicken, pork, bread, rolls, pies, pastries, coffee, spices, salsas, tortillas, and tamales.

Every weekend, vendors offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including fresh and in-season produce, meats, honey, bread and other baked goods, roasted chiles, and much more. Local artisans and crafters also offer great gifts and other sundries.

The experience is more than merely shopping for fresh food.  Each week includes live entertainment by local musicians. In addition, the Weld County Master Gardeners from CSU Extension are there every week to provide yard and landscaping advice.

Visitors should look for and follow signage indicating the main entrance and exit to create one-way traffic through the market to encourage social distancing.

The Arts Picnic will be held in beautiful historic Lincoln Park in downtown Greeley, Colorado.

COVID-19 may have kept us from gathering in 2020, but it will not take 2021 from us! With some social distancing and adhering to state-sanctioned and CDC guidelines to protect our guests, vendors, entertainers, and staff, the Arts Picnic is back and in full swing.

In 2019, over 150 artists/crafters and 20,000 “picnickers” from all over the United States attended this two-day event. Come to enjoy food booths, a beer garden, and live continuous entertainment on two stages. Artists and crafters sell everything from pottery and paintings, soap to sculptures and gourmet food to garden art! Shoppers can grab a cool one in the beer garden or enjoy mouth-watering cuisine from around the world in the food court including Greek, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Italian, plus good old American BBQ.

Some of the best Colorado talent is featured on two stages throughout the weekend. The Kids Creation Station will be a Take and Create, allowing mini-Monets and pint-size Picassos to create masterpieces at home.

So, mark your calendars for the 42nd annual Arts Picnic.

The Arts Picnic will be held in beautiful historic Lincoln Park in downtown Greeley, Colorado.

COVID-19 may have kept us from gathering in 2020, but it will not take 2021 from us! With some social distancing and adhering to state-sanctioned and CDC guidelines to protect our guests, vendors, entertainers, and staff, the Arts Picnic is back and in full swing.

In 2019, over 150 artists/crafters and 20,000 “picnickers” from all over the United States attended this two-day event. Come to enjoy food booths, a beer garden, and live continuous entertainment on two stages. Artists and crafters sell everything from pottery and paintings, soap to sculptures and gourmet food to garden art! Shoppers can grab a cool one in the beer garden or enjoy mouth-watering cuisine from around the world in the food court including Greek, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Italian, plus good old American BBQ.

Some of the best Colorado talent is featured on two stages throughout the weekend. The Kids Creation Station will be a Take and Create, allowing mini-Monets and pint-size Picassos to create masterpieces at home.

So, mark your calendars for the 42nd annual Arts Picnic.

Since its creation in 1996, Neighborhood Nights has been one of Greeley’s most fun summertime rituals. A free event, Neighborhood Nights gives you the perfect excuse to head out to one of our beautiful community parks, stake out a patch of grass with lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy a wonderful movie shot on an inflatable screen.

These alfresco theaters bring back memories of drive-ins and provide a great gathering space for people from all walks of life. Why spend another Friday night in front of the TV when you can be outside enjoying a balmy Colorado evening with friends and family watching a favorite flick under the stars?

Neighborhood Nights 2021 Schedule:
July 30 – Rango – East Memorial Park
August 6 – Labyrinth – Sanborn Park
August 13 – Croods: A New Age – Anna Gimmestad Park
August 20 – Sandlot – Farr Park
August 27 – Shrek – Sherwood Park

Take part in summer fun and games hosted by the CPRD’s Recreation Staff starting at 7 pm!

Worried about mosquitoes? Don’t let them spoil your fun! To help, each park location is sprayed prior to the event and sponsors have cans of insect repellent available for your use.
Films begin at dusk and are shown and closed-captioned in English.

Glass containers and dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed in Greeley parks.

Call 970-350-9406 for information.

• The Greeley Farmers’ Market opens for the summer season May 15 and runs until October 30.

The market features a wide variety of food this month, such as arugula, spinach, romaine, sprouts, lettuce, greens, root crops, mushrooms, beef, bison, chicken, pork, bread, rolls, pies, pastries, coffee, spices, salsas, tortillas, and tamales.

Every weekend, vendors offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including fresh and in-season produce, meats, honey, bread and other baked goods, roasted chiles, and much more. Local artisans and crafters also offer great gifts and other sundries.

The experience is more than merely shopping for fresh food.  Each week includes live entertainment by local musicians. In addition, the Weld County Master Gardeners from CSU Extension are there every week to provide yard and landscaping advice.

Visitors should look for and follow signage indicating the main entrance and exit to create one-way traffic through the market to encourage social distancing.

Join us for The Arc of Weld County Pool Party! We’ll have food, drinks, and live music. We hope to see you there!