For kids this weekend in Estes Park, free
Friday October 2 4 events
morning
Fire Station Storytime
A storytime with a children's librarian and volunteer firefighters is followed by a close look at fire engines and emergency equipment.
StorytimeOffsite EventFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:15 a.m.
evening
FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove
An art walk offers gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets, live music and hands-on art experiences.
FestivalsVarious LocationsFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.
Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie
Max Wagner and Stu MacAskie play live jazz alongside gallery artwork, art demonstrations and show openings.
ArtsEarthwood CollectionsFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 7 p.m.
Buster & The Boomers Live Music
A live band performs alongside a Queen of Hearts raffle, with food and drinks available.
FestivalsAmerican Legion Post 119FreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.
Saturday October 3 4 events
morning
Teen Maker Mornings- Solder a Light-Up Animal
Teens learn basic soldering while making a light-up animal or jack-o'-lantern, with projects for beginners through experienced makers.
MakerspaceFreeFor kids and teensuntil noon
Elk Fest
A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.
FestivalsBond ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
afternoon
Saturday Kids Club: Halloween Science with Mark
A spooky Halloween science lab for young mad scientists shows boiling water and dry ice creating ghostly fog, shrieking metals and bubbling monster potions.
MakerspaceFreeFor kidsuntil 2 p.m.
evening
Sean Flynn Acoustic
A roots-based guitarist plays groove-focused music that puts the song first.
ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain TavernFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.
Sunday October 4 3 events
morning
Elk Fest
A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.
FestivalsBond ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
afternoon
Sunday Fun-day!
Denny Driscoll performs while guests can enjoy wine, wine slushies, a food and charcuterie menu, and paella made on site.
ArtsSnowy Peaks WineryFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 5 p.m.
evening
Sunday dinner live music
A family-friendly event combines storytelling and live music with food and craft cocktails.
NightlifeLonigansFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.