The best things in life are free.

If you live in Fort Collins, that means you can catch the best concerts, outdoor movies, yoga classes and beer tasters.

Take your pick from these offerings — a guide to free things to do in Fort Collins.

Music

1. Downtown Sessions Concert Series

When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6

Where: Old Town Square

These Friday evening concerts boast a diverse line-up, featuring small- to medium-sized Colorado musical acts on the Old Town Square Stage. Most recently, Matt Skinner Band and The Patti Fiasco graced the stage. The remaining 2017 acts will roll out at downtownfortcollins.com.

2. Lagoon Summer Concert Series

When: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 2

Where: CSU Lagoon on the Lory Student Center's west lawn

For more than two decades, summer nights, sweet tunes and the CSU Lagoon have gone together. Bring a picnic, blanket and lawn chairs to this weekly Wednesday night fixture. Mojomama, The Coteries and Wendy Woo Band round out this year's series. For more information, visit lagoonseries.com.

3. Noontime Notes Concert Series

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 8

Where: Oak Street Plaza

Take your Tuesday lunch breaks to the next level with these intimate, weekly concerts tucked away in Old Town. Catch acts like The Seers, House of Joy Duo, Moors & McCumber and Dale Cisek Duo as they round out the summer series. For more information, visit downtownfortcollins.com.

4. Thursday Night Live

When: 7 p.m. on Thursdays through Aug. 3

Where: Old Town Square

See some of the state's established and emerging bands as Bohemian Nights presents Thursday Night Live in Old Town. For a lineup, visit bohemiannights.org.

5. Ben & Jerry's FAC Concert Series

When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 21 and Aug. 18

Where: Old Town Square

Enjoy these concerts put on by Fort Collins' Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop. The Coteries will perform July 21 and indie band Write Minded will close out the series August 18.

Movies

6. Outdoor Movie Night in Old Town

When: Starting at dusk, Tuesday through Aug. 15

Where: Old Town Square

Enjoy free fun for the family with these weekly outdoor movie nights in the Square. A new, family-friendly film is shown each week as movie-goers munch on free popcorn. Featured movies include "The Princess Bride" on July 11, "Field of Dreams" on July 25, "Ghostbusters" on Aug. 1 and "The Sandlot" on Aug. 15. For more information, visit downtownfortcollins.com.

7. Family Fun Night at Jessup Farm

When: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 13 and Aug. 10

Where: Jessup Farm Artisan Village, 1957 Jessup Dr.

Enjoy an evening of vendors, free music, entertainment and an outdoor movie at the Jessup Farm Artisan Village.

Art

8. First Friday Gallery Walk

When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month

Where: Various locations in Old Town

Take yourself on a monthly self-guided walking tour as downtown Fort Collins' art galleries open their doors for free viewing on new displays.

9. Art in the Square

When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6

Where: Old Town Square

Peruse everything from eclectic paintings and sculptures to glasswork, photography and woodwork at this annual outdoors showcase, featuring free live music.

10. Fort Collins Museum of Art free admission days

When: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14, Sept. 16, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 and January 6

Where: Fort Collins Museum of Art, 201 S. College Ave.

11. CSU museum exhibitions

When: Times vary

Where: The Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, 1400 Remington St., and Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, 216 E. Lake St.

Both the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art and Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising are free and open to the public, offering looks at anything from Japanese prints to historic wedding apparel. The Gregory Allicar Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Avernir Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fitness

12. Free Yoga in the Village

When: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sundays through August

Where: Jessup Farm Artisan Village, 1957 Jessup Dr.

13. Beer

Head to one of Fort Collins' big dog breweries for free tours, which include free samples of beer.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

When: Tours go from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Where: 2351 Busch Dr.

Anheuser-Busch tours leave every 45 minutes. Reservations are not required for groups of less than 15. For more information, visit budweisertours.com.

Odell Brewing Co.

When: Daily tours are at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Where: 800 E. Lincoln Ave.

Online reservations for an Odell Brewing tour can be made by midnight the day before at odellbrewing.com. Walk-in spots are limited.

New Belgium Brewing

When: 90-minute tours go from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Where: 500 Linden St.

Reserve spots at newbelgium.com.

Funkwerks

When: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Where: 1900 E. Lincoln Ave.

For the families

14. The search for Waldo

When: Through July

Where: Various locations in Old Town

Want something free and fun to try with the kiddos? Head out in Old Town to hunt for Waldo. Old Firehouse Books has strategically placed the famous children book character from "Where's Waldo" throughout 25 local businesses. If you find him, you can win prizes like buttons, book coupons and more. You can pick up a "Find Waldo Local in Fort Collins" passport at the bookstore and stop by July 31 for a free party celebrating the end of the search.

15. Monday outdoor series

When: 10 a.m. July 17 and 24

Where: Old Town Library

Enjoy a morning of puppets, children's music and more.

16. Thursday evening family series

When: 7 p.m. July 20 and 27

Where: Council Tree Library

Try a series of family-friendly events, varying from a LEGO brick bonanza on July 13 to a family-style "Chopped!" competition on July 20.

17. Free trolley rides

When: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Where: Boarding locations include the depot near the City Park tennis courts, Shields Street and Mountain Avenue, Loomis Street and Mountain Avenue, and Howes Street and Mountain Avenue.

Take the Fort Collins trolley — Birney Car 21 — for free on July 14 and 15, courtesy of Big Al's Burgers and Dogs.

18. Water Works tours

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month through October (September tour date will be Sept. 16)

Where: 2005 N. Overland Trail

Take a trip back in time with these hour-long tours of the 1883 Water Works facility, which features a Gothic-style pump house built with sandstone from old-time quarries.

19. Annual Flower Trial Garden at CSU

When: Anytime

Where: 1401 Remington St.

Flowers are in full bloom at Colorado State University's Annual Flower Trial Garden, which serves as a horticulture research testing ground and display area enjoyed by the whole community. Stroll through the rows of annuals and take in the sea of colors.

For the foodies

20. Fort Collins Foodie Walk

When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the third Friday of every month

Where: Downtown Fort Collins

Take your taste buds on a culinary tour through 13 different foodie businesses with the monthly Fort Collins Foodie Walk. Several shops offer free tastings, samples and demonstrations as well as monthly specials. For more information, head to downtownfortcollins.com.