Kick off the holiday season the Saturday following Thanksgiving with a nighttime parade of twinkling lights followed by a tree lighting ceremony in Lincoln Park.

A nine-day winter wonderland featuring decorated trees and special events for all ages. (Don’t miss the Whoville Holiday or the Spirits of the Season whiskey tasting!)

One of the largest farm shows and agricultural expositions in the country, hosted right here in Greeley!

Grab your green gear and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day downtown with a parade, entertainment and plenty of family activities.

Headlining superstars and UNC student musicians come together for this festival that’s the largest of its kind in the country.

Enjoy picnicking on the grounds of the Centennial Village and meet the museum’s spring babes (calves! lambs! piglets! chicks!) in this charming seasonal event.

Greeley’s Cinco de Mayo Festival to commemorate Mexican culture is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the state.

Celebrate free fishing weekend in the state of Colorado (no license necessary!) with a fishing derby for ages 5+ in Sanborn Park. A Greeley community favorite.

As they say, the Blues Jam “ain’t nothin’ but a party!” Help keep the blues alive when you enjoy 12 hours of outdoor music on two different stages at the Island Grove Regional Park.

Head downtown any Friday in the summer for our city’s weekly block party! Live music, face painting, to-go drinks, and more.

Hosted on the University of Northern Colorado campus, this brand-new annual event celebrates Juneteenth with music, food, and a vendor fair featuring Black-owned businesses in Greeley.

The rodeo. A demolition derby. Carnival rides, corn dogs, and country music. Don’t miss the famous 12-day Western heritage festival that closes with an Independence Day parade and fireworks.

Two full days of arts-in-the-park, highlighting both performing and visual art and artists from across Northern Colorado.

Your classic county fair held in a top 10 agricultural production area in the country? A must! Enjoy animal shows, all-ages entertainment, community barbecues and more.

Free outdoor concerts every Tuesday in July, located at the Garden Theatre on the University of Northern Colorado campus.

A celebration of history and our nation’s heritage featuring live performances and reenactments.

Halloween comes early with Greeley’s Monster Day costume contests, music, and face painting all supporting the Don’t Be a Monster anti-bullying initiative.

5 days of shows, including 3 all-breed shows and over 24 breed specialties.

Yes, Potato Day! Head to the Centennial Village for entertainment and a potato bar to pay homage to the town’s agricultural roots (and preferred root vegetable).

In September, head to Aims Community College bright and early for a magical sunrise event. Professional pilots from Colorado Balloon Club set up, inflate and launch hot air balloons for bundled up fall crowds.

Experience cultures with all your senses—music and dance, food, craftmaking, and more—as we celebrate the diverse cultures embedded in the fabric of Greeley’s community.

A little bit of Munich flavor in downtown Greeley. Enjoy German beer, German dancing, and German foods presented by our local brewers.

Wear your best costume and head to Centennial Village Museum for trick-or-treating through the historical buildings. Plus, carnival games, a not-so-scary haunted house, costume contests, and wagon rides.

The Friday before Halloween, downtown Greeley businesses located in and around 9th Street Plaza open their doors for safe, all-ages trick-or-treating.