Big Splash at the Water Works
June 13: Poudre Landmarks Foundation hosts its annual celebration commemorating the first delivery of water to the town of Fort Collins in June 0f 1883. Historic building tours, live music, entertainment, demonstrations, water trivia, games and more are included, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free, accepting donations for the nonprofit’s mission to protect the architectural and cultural heritage of the Fort Collins area. Fort Collins 1882-83 Water Works, 2005 N. Overland Trail, 970-221-0533,
City of Boulder’s Summer Festival
June 6: The Boulder Public Library and Parks and Recreation departments present the annual family-friendly outdoor festival with a variety of hands-on activities focusing on education and nature, 1-4 p.m. Entertainment including music, a magic show, a climbing wall and face painting is also included. Free. Visit the website for more details and a summer calendar of events. Main Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., 303-441-3100,
Road to Puppy Bowl
June 6: The Dumb Friends League, the ASPCA and Animal Planet have again partnered for the second annual “all-star adoption event” offering free adoptions for cats and dogs 1 year and older, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit the website for more information and to register. Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St.,
Running of the Weiners dachshund races
June 13: Dachshund owners must register their dogs by June 10 for the fourth annual benefit for the Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic. The fee is $5 per dog (up to three dogs) and $2 for additional dogs. The fee is waived for any rescue groups that would like to race a dachshund that is available for adoption. All dogs must be current on their rabies vaccinations and be kept on a leash. Doors open at 11 a.m. and competitors may begin checking in at noon (there is no race-day registration). Dog races will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Hosts Big Beaver Brewing Co. and Climb Hard Cider Co. will also donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to the FCCRSNC. Climb Hard Cider Co., 245 S. Madison Ave., Loveland, ,
Spring Artisans Community Event Spectacular
June 6: “It’s Time to Shoppe till you Drop, Knit till you quit!” is the theme for Bags by CAB’s — Yarne Shoppe’s sixth annual showcase of local designers, entrepreneurs and designers, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gentle Spirit Alpaca Farm, Denver’s Dress Up Knits and Wild Woman Designs are among the participants. Door prizes and discounted yarn is also included. Free. Guests are welcome to bring a baby blanket and booties to be donated to Denver Health Foundation’s Newborns in Need program. 1635 Tremont Place, 720-473-2598,
