NOCO Magazine

Featuring Southern-inspired fare and programming designed to foster connection, The Caldwell aims to bring together students, locals and visitors The Caldwell, a new bar and restaurant located within Fort Collins’ newest hospitality destination, The Buxton Hotel, announced their grand opening, bringing a fresh food and beverage destination to Fort Collins rooted in hospitality and connection.

Zero Zero Two hosted the PPA Challenger Series: The Fracas, bringing 320 registered players and more than 500 spectators to the club for a weekend of professional pickleball. The vibrant energy, live-streamed matches, onsite vendors and club cafe added to what felt more like a festival than a tournament. Zero Zero Two Head Pro Eli Steiner added a home-court gold medal to the weekend’s highlights, winning men’s doubles alongside pickleball Hall of Famer Kyle Yates. Photos by Jacob Guidry.

The City of Fort Collins Disability Advisory Board is accepting nominations for the 2026 Community Recognition Awards. These annual awards recognize individuals, businesses and agencies in Fort Collins who work to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. Nominations are open through Friday, Aug. 28. Any person, business or agency is eligible for consideration. There is no Fort Collins residency requirement, but recognized work must have been done within Fort Collins.

“The World, Reassembled: Reflections of Self” invites visitors to discover contemporary assemblage and installation art throughout the mall This summer, shopping becomes an opportunity for artistic discovery as Foothills Mall and Louise Cutler Studio present “The World, Reassembled: Reflections of Self,” an immersive exhibition transforming vacant storefront windows into a public art experience featuring contemporary assemblage and installation art. Running July 10-Sept.

Cheyenne Frontier Days has been named the 2026 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Fair/Rodeo of the Year, one of the country music industry’s highest honors recognizing excellence in presenting live country music. The award will be presented during the 19th ACM Honors Aug. 19 in Nashville, Tennessee. The annual ACM Industry Awards recognize organizations that make significant contributions to country music through outstanding live entertainment experiences.

Jessup Farm Artisan Village will host Paws & Pints from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, inviting the community to enjoy a pet-friendly morning filled with adoptable puppies, local pet businesses, family-friendly activities and specials throughout the village. The event is designed to celebrate the bond between pets and their owners while supporting local animal organizations and businesses.

Free festival features live music, family fun, river education and watershed restoration Six local nonprofits are partnering to host the 12th annual Poudre RiverFest, a community festival that celebrates the Cache la Poudre River, promotes ecological restoration and helps Northern Colorado residents better understand the river corridor and the role it plays in the community. The free, family-friendly festival takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins.

Town partnered with school to recognize title winners from past and present State champion high school athletes from Wellington’s past, present and future now have a public marker of their accomplishment after the recent unveiling of a new road sign near Wellington Middle/High School (WMHS). The result of a partnership between WMHS and the Town of Wellington, the sign was unveiled during a short ceremony June 9 on the west side of N.

Grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects AARP today announced 13 organizations throughout Colorado will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants.

Plantiness founder Monica Aragon continues her mission of spreading kindness, creativity and connection through plants Six years ago, Monica Aragon was stocking shelves at King Soopers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, witnessing firsthand the stress, fear, isolation and uncertainty many people in her community were experiencing. At the same time, she was navigating grief after losing her father following a long battle with brain cancer.