Fort Collins Events Newsletter: June 2019

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events, so you don’t have to!

Fun days to celebrate in June

• June 3 – National Doughnut (Donut) Day
• June 16 – Father’s Day
• June 21 – Summer Solstice
• June 24 – Take your dog to work day

For those seeking some family fun

Old Town Car Show
June 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
View hundreds of hot rods, custom cars, vintage motorcycles, muscle cars, antique cars and classic trucks. The show is family-friendly and free for spectators.

Summer Splash
June 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Old Town Square, Fort Collins
Make a splash and enjoy the sunshine at the 4th Annual Summer Splash in Old Town Square. Free and fun for the whole family, this event features toys on the splash pad, face-painters, oversized coloring books and more!

Big Splash at the Waterworks
June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
2005 N. Overland Trail, Fort Collins
Take a journey into the past and discover how Fort Collins’ first water treatment facility began delivering our most precious resource to an eager town in 1883.

Wildflower Hike
June 15, 8-11 a.m.
Red Mountain Open Space
Join Larimer County naturalist, Janet Sitas, for a wildflower hike at Red Mountain Open Space. Learn what’s in bloom and other fun facts about Colorado native wildflowers.

For those who enjoy that active Colorado lifestyle

Fire Hydrant 5k
June 1, 7-11:30 a.m.
3501 E. 71st St., Loveland
Help homeless pets in need at Larimer Humane Society’s annual Fire Hydrant 5K & Paws on the Promenade Expo. This fun, family-friendly event is the biggest canine party of the year, complete with a dog-friendly 5K walk/run, a pet expo featuring more than 70 vendors, dog contests and demonstrations, and a new Kid’s Zone!

19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction, Hosted by the Loveland Lions Club
June 6, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Olde Course in Loveland
*Patient sponsored event!* Tee up for a great cause and having a swingin’ time playing golf for charity! For details, call 970-290-5489.

Father’s Day 5K
June 16, 5:30-11 a.m.
215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins
The 23rd Annual Father’s Day 5k is a favorite local race of the summer! Come out and celebrate all the Dads in your life with a family-friendly 5K followed by a post-race party filled with food and live music!

Fort Collins Bike to Work Day
June 26, 6:30-9:30 a.m.
All of Fort Collins!
Bikes, fun and free food? Join us for the Fort Collins Bike to Work Day! Ride to work and enjoy free food and giveaways from any of the 50 sponsored breakfast stations.

For the Foodies (& those who love to grow food too!)

Taste of Fort Collins
June 7-9
Washington Park, Fort Collins
A three day family-friendly food and music festival perfect for your active lifestyle.

Foodie Walk
June 21, 5-8 p.m.
Various restaurants in Old Town Fort Collins
Educate your taste buds on this monthly, self-guided Old Town foodie tour of 12 culinary shops. Occurs on the third Friday of each month, is FREE and everyone is welcome!

Colorado Brewers’ Festival
June 28-29
Canvas Stadium
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Colorado Brewers’ Festival with 100+ beers, 50+ Colorado breweries, live music and entertainment, artisan exhibitors and food options.

FoCo Food Truck Rally
Every Tuesday through Sept. 24, 5:30pm to dusk
Fort Collins’ City Park
Enjoy live music, vendors and delicious and unique eats from your favorite food trucks!

For art, music and theater lovers

Downtown Sessions Concert Series
June 7, 6-9 p.m.
Old Town Square, Fort Collins
A Friday evening concert series on the Old Town Square Stage that features a diverse line-up of small-medium sized Colorado musical acts. June kicks off with the Great Salmon Famine and Guerrilla Fanfare. Join your neighbors for a great night of live music and dancing!

First Friday Art Walk
June 7, 6-9 p.m.
Downtown Fort Collins
A monthly self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community in Downtown Fort Collins. From fine to funky, First Friday Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionado of all ages, interests and backgrounds.

Lagoon Concert Series
June 19, 6-8:30 p.m.
Colorado State University
If you’re craving live music and the best mobile eats from around town, come hang out by the CSU lagoon for local bands and food trucks galore!

Owens Dental News

The Owens Dental team is proud to announce that we recently joined ClimateWise. A program of Fort Collins Utilities, ClimateWise helps businesses reduce their environmental impact through energy and water conservation, waste reduction, alternative transportation and social responsibility.

You may already know, but we are a paperless office! We use digital Xrays, 3D images and almost all paperwork is done electronically. We also recycle, bike to work and use energy-efficient LED lighting. Now we’ll be partnering with this Fort Collins Utilities program to find even more ways to reduce our use!

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Are you or someone you know planning something fun for July? We always welcome submissions. Wishing you and your families a wonderful spring!

– The Team at Owens Dental