WEEKEND HYPE — Top Highlights
Fort Collins is in full seasonal mode — lights, markets, concerts, and the city’s biggest holiday warm-up weekend. Here are the top highlights you shouldn’t miss:
Foothills Tree Lighting Celebration — Santa’s arrival + free carriage rides
Fort Collins Foodie Walk™ — Downtown tasting tour
NOCO Singers Fall Concert — Beautiful choral music at St. Luke’s
The Makers Hive Market — 20+ local vendors and free admission
Full details are in the Weekend Planner below.
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THE PULSE — What’s Happening Now
The Power Trail under-pass project at Harmony Road is officially under construction as of Nov. 12, enabling safer pedestrian and cyclist access via a new underpass. Fort Collins+2Fort Collins+2
The city’s newsletter highlights the launch of the city-wide “OurCity” community conversation platform, offering residents a central hub for input on budget, transportation and recovery efforts. Fort Collins+1
The city announced a closure of the trail segment on the Fossil Creek Trail between Trilby Road and Carpenter Road owing to stream rehabilitation work. Fort Collins
The event calendar for the week includes the city’s Boards & Commissions Open House on November 17, giving residents an opportunity to engage in local government process. Fort Collins+1
SPOTLIGHT STORY — People or Places to Know
Power Trail Harmony Crossing Project
The city of Fort Collins has embarked on a major infrastructure upgrade with the Power Trail Harmony Crossing project, designed to close the connectivity gap between Golden Meadows Park and Keenland Drive. The highlight of the initiative is a new under-pass beneath Harmony Road, allowing uninterrupted and safe access for pedestrians and cyclists along the Power Trail. The project underscores the city’s commitment to enhancing non-motorized mobility and networked pathways across neighborhoods. Construction began November 12 and is a tangible step forward for active transportation infrastructure in Fort Collins. Fort Collins+1
This investment not only improves usability of the trail system, but supports Fort Collins’ broader ambition to integrate walking and biking into daily transit choices, improve connectivity between parks and neighborhoods, and reduce friction for active-commute options. With construction underway, residents can look forward to an elevated trail experience and enhanced safety features at a key arterial crossing.
REAL ESTATE CORNER — Fort Collins Market Snapshot
1909 Pawnee Dr | Fort Collins, CO 80525
Type: Single-Family Home
4,080 sq ft | 5 Beds | 5 Baths
Highlight: Large, updated home in southeast FoCo with expansive interior space.
🔗 View on Zillow ZillowIf interested, please contact Ryan Jenkins from Grey Rock Realty- (970) 689-0824
4357 Vista Lake Dr | Fort Collins, CO 80524
Type: Single-Family Home
4,197 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths
Lot: 1.622 acres (approx.)
Highlight: Single-family home on a large lot of over 1.6 acres.
🔗 View on Zillow ZillowIf interested, please contact Ryan Spencer with Group Harmony 970-214-0263
401 W Mountain Ave #301 | Fort Collins, CO 80521
Type: Condo
2,157 sq ft | 2 Beds | 3 Baths
Highlight: Condo unit with over 2,100 sq ft in central Fort Collins.
🔗 View on Zillow ZillowIf interested, please contact Gus Bergs with RE/MAX Alliance-Loveland- 970-308-4733
Market snapshot: The average home value in Fort Collins is approximately $554,176, down about 1.1% over the past year. Zillow
WEEKEND PLANNER — What to Do This Week
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly
Bloom Holiday Event! (DRB Homes)
Saturday, Nov 22 • 12:00–3:30 PM
Family holiday kickoff with Santa photos, a hot chocolate bar, and mini photo sessions at 3222 Conquest St, Fort Collins.
🔗 EventbriteFoothills Tree Lighting Celebration
Saturday, Nov 22 • 5:00–9:00 PM
Holiday celebration at Foothills with Santa’s horse-drawn carriage arrival, free carriage rides, performers, photos with Santa, DJ, and kids activities.
🔗 Eventbrite
WEEKEND PLANNER — What to Do This Week
🍸 Adults & Nightlife
Fort Collins Foodie Walk™
Friday, Nov 21 • 5:00–8:00 PM
Self-guided tasting tour through Downtown’s specialty food shops.
🔗 Visit Fort CollinsNOCO Singers Fall Concert 2025 – Saturday
Saturday, Nov 22 • 7:00 PM
Evening choral concert at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
🔗 Eventbrite
WEEKEND PLANNER — What to Do This Week
🆓 Free & Low-Cost Picks
The Makers Hive Market at Foothills
Sunday, Nov 23 • 12:00–5:00 PM
Indoor market with 20+ local vendors. Free admission.
🔗 Eventbrite
💛 FEEL-GOOD FOCO
Local Holiday Drives Kick Off Across Fort Collins
Multiple nonprofits and neighborhood groups are launching their seasonal donation drives, collecting winter gear, pantry staples, and toys for local families. These efforts support thousands of residents each year and showcase the community’s generosity heading into the holiday season.
❄️ SEASONAL PSA
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Stay alert for early-season freeze conditions.
City crews note that sidewalks and multi-use trails may experience overnight icing — take caution during morning commutes.
🔗 Fort Collins (winter advisory pages)
PET CORNER — Meet Bernie, Your FoCo Mood Booster of the Week
Bernie is the kind of office visitor everyone hopes walks through the door — cheerful, patient, and proudly carrying his favorite toy everywhere he goes. He’s a small, fluffy bundle of friendliness with big brown eyes and a tail that never stops moving.
He spends his days greeting people, spreading joy, and checking in on anyone who looks like they could use a moment of calm. Whether he’s offering his favorite toy or quietly sitting beside a chair, Bernie’s goal seems simple: make the day a little lighter for everyone he meets.
A perfect reminder of why we love highlighting pets — the right furry friend can turn even a busy weekday into something warm.
THE WRAP-UP
Thanks for staying connected. We’re staying on the front lines of Fort Collins’ progress — from trails to civic engagement. Together, we’re connecting the people, places, and progress shaping Fort Collins today.
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