We’ve got a busy weekend here in the Fort! In addition to the Northern Colorado MTB Festival, FC Moves is hosting Open Streets this Sunday, September 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Manhattan Ave and Troutman Pkwy (between Horsetooth and Harmony- just West of the Mason path.) The event is free.
Activities include a wellness hub, Chat with a City Council hub, live music, Music petting zoo with School of Rock, “Touch a Truck” and a misting tent with Poudre Fire Authority, Interactive booth simulating life experiences living with disabilities by Awesome in Action, helmet decorating with Bike Fort Collins, Skating footwork with FoCo Roller Derby, Bubbles, Free Myofascial work and Kinesiology Taping with Adapt Sports Therapy, Chalk the Block, doggie ice cream with Poudre Pet and Feed and more. Full schedule and info below.
At Open Streets, participants can expect 1-2 miles of car-free, family-friendly streets. Participants are encouraged to Ride the Route and explore areas called “Activity Hubs”- temporary clusters of activity provided by local businesses and organizations. Open Streets routes are generally considered walkable and bikeable, and include attractive neighborhood elements such as parks and other key destinations like churches, schools, and commercial centers.
Open Streets events aim to show participants that travelling by bike, foot, scooter, and other active, car-free transportation modes can be comfortable, easy, and a healthy alternative to driving. Activity Hubs are strategically located throughout the event route to encourage movement along the entire route, although participants can also visit only a portion of the route for a fun-filled, relaxed experience. Each Hub is unique: they could include live music, local food trucks, health- and wellness-inspired activities, and participant-made art! The possibilities are endless at Open Streets.
Where: Manhattan Ave/Troutman Pkwy from Horsetooth Rd. to Starflower Dr. and Wabash St. from Manhattan Ave to Benthaven St.
When: Sunday, September 24, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE for participants! Participants will have the opportunity to listen to free, live music, engage in free, participatory arts and culture activities, enjoy our Wellness Hub with a workout by a local fitness provider every hour, and connect with local organizations and businesses that each host free activities. We will have Food Trucks and dessert at each Activity Hub!
More Information:
Music Line-up:
10:00a.m.- Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dance Fusion
11:00a.m..- Back to the Mountain
12:00p.m.- Walraven
12:00p.m.- The Deadend Dixie Band at Manhattan Ave/Troutman Pkwy intersection
1:00p.m.- Wes Watkins Band
2:00p.m.- Veronica May
Wellness Hub:
10:00a.m.- Tai Chi
11:00a.m..- Yoga with Yoga Pod
12:00p.m.- HIIT Class with Dr. Sonja Gedde- RAC
1:00p.m.- FoCo Salsa
2:00p.m.- Line Dancing with Brandon Rockers
Chat with a Council Member:
Horsetooth/Manhattan Ave- Hub #1
11:00-1:00 p.m. – District2/Pignataro
12:00-1:30 p.m. – District4/Peel
1:30-2:30 p.m. – District3/Canonico
Enjoy additional activities like; Music petting zoo with School of Rock, “Touch a Truck” and a misting tent with Poudre Fire Authority, Interactive booth simulating life experiences living with disabilities by Awesome in Action, helmet decorating with Bike Fort Collins, Skating footwork with FoCo Roller Derby, Bubbles, Free Myofascial work and Kinesiology Taping with Adapt Sports Therapy, Chalk the Block, doggie ice cream with Poudre Pet and Feed and more!
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