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Downtown Fort Collins is where arts, history, culture, and business come together. Enjoy local shopping, dining, and entertainment in downtown!
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Since our inception in 1981 by a vote of district property owners and residents, the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has been guided by our Plan of Development and our Mission: to build public-private investment partnerships that foster economic, cultural, and social growth in the central business district. Since 2020, its Business Marketing & Communications Program has been championing small-business and community initiatives that strengthen the heartbeat of downtown. We're more than promoters. We're advocates, storytellers, and collaborators dedicated to creating meaningful change. Every business promotion and campaign we launch, and every connection we build, is rooted in the belief that when local businesses thrive, the entire community benefits. Guided by our deep affection for historic Old Town and its incredible landscape of business and neighborhoods, we bring heart, grit, and purpose to everything we do. Supporting this vibrant urban hub isn't just our job, it's our passion.

11/03/2026

The countdown is on! This Friday, November 6, 2026, Downtown Fort Collins transforms into a winter wonderland. ✨

Bundle up and join your community in Old Town Square as we count down to the moment the holiday lights illuminate our historic streets. Come early to stroll the brick sidewalks, support local businesses for shopping and dining, and experience the Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™.

Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony At a Glance:
🗓️ Friday, November 6, 2026
🎺 Live music by Guerrilla Fanfare from 5:30 - 7 pm
💡 Lights turn on at approximately 6:30 pm

Plan your evening and discover more downtown holiday happenings; visit the Holiday Hub link in our bio! 🔗 (Be sure to download the winter lights scavenger hunt to see if you can spot all 12 colored bulbs hidden throughout downtown!)

The annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony is presented in partnership with the City of Fort Collins (), Downtown Development Authority, and Downtown General Improvement District, with special thanks to sponsor Fort Collins Connexion ().

🎥: 2023

11/01/2026

Old Town Spree is officially here! Support local favorites this holiday season and win. 🎉

The holiday season in Downtown Fort Collins just got a little brighter, with your chance to win one of four $100 Downtown Fort Collins gift cards every week.

How to join the spree:

🎁 Explore & Support Local: Shop or dine at any of the 48 participating downtown businesses between November 1 and December 31. Whether you are finding unique gifts, grabbing lunch with friends, or picking up a warm beverage, you will receive an entry card featuring a unique code with qualifying purchases.

📱 Enter Online: Scan the QR code on your card and enter your code along with your contact information. It only takes a few seconds.

✉️ Follow Along on Mondays: Keep an eye on our social channels and your inbox every Monday, when we announce our four weekly winners.

🔁 Keep Exploring: Every visit throughout November and December gives you more opportunities to win weekly prizes, plus entry into the drawing for one of five $250 grand prizes at the end of the promotion.

Find full details and the complete directory of participating businesses at OldTownSpree.com. (Link in Bio.)

10/30/2026

Support the small businesses that make Downtown Fort Collins shine this holiday season! Starting this Sunday, November 1, when you shop & dine at the 48 participating Old Town Spree businesses, you can earn entry codes toward weekly prizes:

• 4 weekly winners of a $100 Downtown Fort Collins Gift Card
• 5 grand prize winners of a $250 gift card drawn in January

Ready to explore? Map your shopping adventure and enter your codes at OldTownSpree.com.

📸1 & 3: DDA
📸2: Pipeline Production House

10/28/2026

Morning coffee hits different when Old Town is sharing the sky with both the sun and the moon. Hard not to stop in your tracks for this view. ☕🏙️🌔☀️

10/25/2026

Mark your calendars for a magical night in Old Town! Enjoy the annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony, where over 65,000 lights transform our streets into a winter wonderland.

Make it a full evening out by visiting local shops & restaurants, exploring the Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™, and kicking off your holiday shopping with Old Town Spree.

🗓️ Friday, Nov. 6
⏰ 5:30 - 7 pm (Lights turn on around 6:30 pm)
📍 Old Town Square

Presented in partnership with the City of Fort Collins (), Downtown Development Authority (), & Downtown General Improvement District, with special thanks to sponsor Fort Collins Connexion ().

Learn more & plan your evening at the link in bio! 🔗

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10/23/2026

Can you feel it? The holidays are just around the corner! 🛍️ That means Old Town Spree™ begins in a little over a week. Shop, dine, and support 45+ local downtown businesses this November and December, and you could win one of four $100 Downtown Fort Collins Gift Cards drawn each week!

🔗 Visit the complete list of participating businesses and more info:
https://downtownfortcollins.com/shop/old-town-spree

📸1 & 2: Pipeline Production House 📸 3: DDA

10/23/2026

Fridays are better when they start with toddler Halloween costumes. 👻

If you’re looking for a fun, safe, and daytime-friendly way to celebrate Halloween with your little ones, Tiny Tot Halloween is back in Downtown FoCo!

📍 Downtown Fort Collins

🗓️ Friday, October 30

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🅿️ FREE PARKING in the downtown parking structures!

Over 70 downtown shops and restaurants are handing out goodies, so bring your tote bags and take a stroll with us.

👉 Tap the link in our bio for the full list of participating stops!

10/13/2026

Grab your food-loving crew and take a delicious stroll through Downtown Fort Collins this Friday! 🍽️

Check out some of the mouthwatering highlights from last month's Fort Collins Foodie Walk™.

Then explore the full lineup of 14 participating culinary destinations this month and plan your tasting route! 🥂

10/09/2026

The cuteness is coming! Get those costumes and plastic pumpkin totes ready; Tiny Tot Halloween returns to Downtown Fort Collins on Friday, October 30, from 10 am - 1 pm! 🎃👻

Bring the whole family for a morning of fright-free trick-or-treating, fun photo ops, and plenty of sweet treats thanks to the generosity of over 70 participating downtown businesses!

📲 Swipe through for some costume inspiration from years past!
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 am - 1 pm
📍 Location: Downtown Fort Collins
👶 Who: Costumed tots & their parents or guardians

Plan your sweetest route and check out the full list of participating businesses at https://downtownfortcollins.com/play/tiny-tot-halloween

Address

19 Old Town Square, Suite 230
Fort Collins, CO
80524

Telephone

+19704846500

Website

http://www.downtownfortcollins.com/, https://linktr.ee/downtownfoco

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