🧨 WEEKEND HYPE — What’s Up in Loveland
The first weekend of January is quieter, slower, and honestly better if you know where to look. Fewer crowds. More locals. Here’s what’s worth leaving the house for.
Public Skate at the Loveland Ice Rink — Stretch the legs and shake off the holidays
Live Music Night at Verboten Brewing — Winter beers + local bands
First Friday Art Walk (Downtown Loveland) — Galleries, studios, walkable vibes
Winter Wildlife Walk at Devil’s Backbone — Big views, quiet trails
How do you usually spend the first weekend of the year in Loveland?
🌎 THE PULSE — Outside & Around Loveland
Centerra Ice Rink remains open for public skate sessions throughout winter and is one of the easiest cold-weather activities in town.
https://icerinkattheshops.com/Chapungu Sculpture Park stays open year-round and feels especially calm during winter months.
https://chapunguatcenterra.com/Devil’s Backbone Open Space trails are open with winter conditions. Expect packed snow and wind along the ridge.
https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/devils-backboneDowntown Loveland holiday lighting typically stays up into early January along 4th Street and Railroad Avenue.
https://visitlovelandco.org
🍽️ RESTAURANT & BREWERY SPOTLIGHT
Dark Heart Coffee Bar
Bright space, strong coffee, and an easy spot to reset routines after the holidays.
https://www.darkheartcoffee.com
Verboten Brewing & Barrel Project
One of Loveland’s most reliable winter hangouts with indoor space built for cold weekends.
https://verbotenbrewing.com/
Loveland Aleworks Pourhouse
Comfort food energy with beers that fit the season.
https://www.lovelandaleworks.com
SPOTLIGHT STORY — Why First Fridays Still Matter in Loveland
Downtown Loveland’s First Friday Art Walk continues to quietly anchor the city’s creative scene. Winter versions of the event feel more personal. You talk to artists. You linger. You’re not rushing for parking.
First Friday connects local galleries, studios, and pop-up spaces across downtown, keeping foot traffic alive after the holidays and supporting small businesses during a slower season. For residents, it’s a low-pressure way to get out of the house without committing to a full night out.
For shops, breweries, and restaurants nearby, it creates natural spillover. People wander. They stop. They stay longer. Loveland’s creative economy benefits from consistency more than spectacle, and First Fridays deliver exactly that.
REAL ESTATE CORNER — Loveland Market Snapshot
4572 Hayler Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538
1,994 sq ft | 5 Beds | 3 Baths
Highlight: Spacious 5-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in a desirable Loveland neighborhood, conveniently located near a local elementary school. This well-maintained property offers a functional layout with one bathroom on each floor and large windows that bring in natural light across all three levels.
🔗 View on ZillowIf interested, please contact Heather Rich [email protected] from Home Navigators Realty
Buildable plan: Chelton, Riano Ridge : The Grand Collection, Loveland, CO 80538
3,162 sq ft | 5 Beds | 4 Baths
Highlight: Showcasing Lennar's Next Gen® design, this two-story residence is ideal for multigenerational households. The main home features an open layout on the first level and three bedrooms, including the owner's suite, on the second. The private suite has its own separate entrance, living room, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.
🔗 View on ZillowIf interested, please contact Lennar
Call: (970) 900-3033
808 Kaitlyn Cir, Loveland, CO 80537
1,109 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths
Highlight: Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home on an oversized, fenced corner lot. The bright kitchen features a large pantry and convenient main-floor laundry. Spacious primary suite offers a private ensuite bath for comfort and privacy. Relax on the covered front porch, enjoy the expansive backyard, or cool off indoors with central A/C. Ideally located near shopping and the neighborhood park.
🔗 View on ZillowIf interested, please contact Megan Wachtman 970-217-7977 from Group Centerra
FEEL-GOOD LOVELAND — Animal Love Spotlight
Looking to brighten your winter? The NOCO Humane (Larimer Campus in Loveland) is always a great place to check for adoptable pets seeking a forever home. NOCO Humane+1
Meet Chicken Wing! He’s a friendly guy who is looking for a home. He can be very energetic so he would love to go jogging or hiking with you. He may enjoy living with another dog and he can't wait to meet you!
❄️ SEASONAL PSA
Cold snaps stress pipes, roofs, and furnaces. A quick home check now beats a surprise repair later.
😂 HUMOR BREAK
🗓️ WEEKEND PLANNER
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Public Skate
Jan 2–4 · Loveland Ice Rink
https://www.cityofloveland.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/ice-rink
Affordable winter fun that works for all ages.
Chapungu Sculpture Park Walk
Daily · Chapungu Sculpture Park
https://www.chapungusculpturepark.org
Easy outdoor time without committing to a long hike.
🍸 Adults & Nightlife
Live Music Night
Jan 3 · Verboten Brewing
https://www.verbotenbrewing.com
Local bands and winter beer energy.
First Friday Art Walk
Jan 2 · Downtown Loveland
https://visitlovelandco.org
Gallery hopping without the pressure.
🆓 Free & Low-Cost Picks
Devil’s Backbone Winter Walk
Free · Open Space Access
https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/devils-backbone
THE WRAP-UP
Loveland doesn’t need a massive agenda to have a good weekend — pick one light walk, one good meal, and one moment outside the house. That’s the whole mission.
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Until next week,
Loveland Konnx