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April Happenings at Aims Community College

Aims Community College invites the community to our upcoming public events. Join us for these upcoming events on Aims campuses. Events are free unless otherwise noted.

People looking at pictures and paintings at Aims art show

FAFSA Fest | April 1 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Welcome Center Ballroom | Greeley Campus
Join the Aims and University of Northern Colorado Financial Aid teams for FAFSA Fest. Those looking to start or continue their educational journey can get hands-on support applying for financial aid. There are also opportunities to explore community resources and enjoy free food. Students, parents, friends, and family are welcome. Come get the help you need and make paying for school easier.

Tax Help Colorado  | April 4 & 11 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Cornerstone Building | Greeley Campus
Aims Community College offers free tax preparation and e-filing assistance through the Tax Help Colorado program. Individuals and households with 2025 annual incomes of less than $70,000 can participate at no cost and receive assistance from IRS-certified Aims students and community volunteers. Sites are operated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Community Lab Open House | April 9 & 10 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Applied Technology & Trades Center | Greeley Campus 
Aims’ Community Lab is pleased to announce an open house. The event includes demonstrations of 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting, stained-glass crafting and soldering. The Community Lab is sponsored by the Industrial Technologies and Energy Studies program and is free to all Aims students, faculty, and staff, as well as to all members of the community. Please join us for an exciting two days of activities.

Aims Student Art Show | April 10 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Loveland Campus 
Join the Aims Loveland Campus for the opening exhibit of the Aims Student Art Show. We will highlight the amazing talent of our student body. This year's theme is Shapes and Figures. We asked students to show us who has inspired them and what has shaped them as people and artists. Discover the incredible artistic talent of the Aims student body and meet the artists during this reception. Student artwork is open to the public and will remain open from April 10 through June 5. Light refreshments will be served.

The 25 Ingredients of Fascism | April 13 | noon-1:30 p.m. |Welcome Center Ballroom A | Greeley Campus
Aims History Professor Dr. Michael Booker will examine the topic by offering a framework for identifying the recurring social, political and psychological elements that gave rise to fascist authoritarian political movements in the 20th and early 21st centuries. This presentation will explore how fascism emerges from a volatile mix of nationalism, propaganda, scapegoating, anti-intellectualism and the personality cult of a seemingly infallible leader. A complimentary lunch is provided while supplies last. This event is part of the Holocaust Memorial Observances of Greeley & Northern Colorado.

Aims Community Theater Presents Side Show | April 17–26 | Ed Beaty Hall Theater | Greeley Campus | $15
Aims Community Theatre (ACT) presents its spring 2026 production of Side Show, the Tony-nominated musical based on the remarkable true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton,  conjoined twins who rose from a carnival sideshow to the heights of vaudeville stardom. With a soaring score and an unforgettable story about acceptance, connection and what it means to belong, Side Show runs two weekends, April 17–26.

  • Friday, April 17 | 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 18 | 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 19 | 1 p.m.
  • Friday, April 24 | 7 p.m.
  • Saturday. April 25 | 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 26 | 1 p.m.

Get More Information

For more information about events at Aims Community College, visit events.aims.edu. For accommodations, contact Student Accessibility Services at accommodations@aims.edu or (970) 339-6565.