Otter Shop and Walrus Ice Cream Host B.Y.O.B. Weekend

Bring your OtterBox to Walrus Ice Cream this weekend for four scoops of ice cream during the B.Y.O.B. event in Fort Collins.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Fort Collins families can bring their favorite tumblers and their sweet tooth to Old Town this weekend as Walrus Ice Cream and Otter Shop team up for the 2nd Annual B.Y.O.B. — Bring Your OtterBox — event. The all-day celebration runs Sunday, February 15, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Walrus Ice Cream, 125 W. Mountain Ave. Guests who bring any size OtterBox tumbler can have it filled with four scoops of house-made ice cream for $10.

Why it matters

Events like this continue to highlight the creative partnerships between locally owned businesses in Fort Collins, drawing residents and visitors into Old Town for a full day of community fun.

The details

Beyond the ice cream deal, the event adds a festive, family-friendly atmosphere to downtown Fort Collins. Visitors can stop by a photo booth at the Otter Shop, take part in arts-and-crafts activities at Walrus Ice Cream, and meet Ollie the Otter and Wally the Walrus, who will be greeting guests between 2 and 5 p.m. along Mountain Avenue.

  • The 2nd Annual B.Y.O.B. event will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • The event will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The players

Walrus Ice Cream

A local ice cream shop in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Otter Shop

A local business in Fort Collins, Colorado that is partnering with Walrus Ice Cream for the B.Y.O.B. event.

Ollie the Otter

A character who will be greeting guests at the event.

Wally the Walrus

A character who will be greeting guests at the event.

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The takeaway

This event showcases the vibrant local business community in Fort Collins, with two beloved local brands - Walrus Ice Cream and Otter Shop - coming together to offer a fun, family-friendly experience that celebrates the city's unique character and draws people to the heart of Old Town.