Things to do this weekend in Estes Park, free
Friday October 2 10 events
morning
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
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.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 11:30 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.
Jon Pickett (Chain Station) Acoustic
Jon Pickett performs solo as a singer-songwriter and one-man band, blending bluegrass with a range of musical influences.
MusicThe Rock Inn Mountain TavernFreeuntil 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.
Friday Night Live Music
Live music features Share The Road, Neilson & Nicholson, Random & True and guest artists.
MusicAmerican Legion Post 119Freeuntil 8 p.m.
Queen of Hearts Drawing
CommunityAmerican Legion Post 119Freeuntil 7 p.m.
Karaoke Night
A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.
NightlifeLonigansFreeuntil midnight
Saturday October 3 8 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.
Saturday Cafe
A coffeehouse-inspired gathering offers handmade caffeinated or decaffeinated drinks, books and games, with space for small projects and conversation.
ArtsSeed & Sage StudioFreeuntil noon
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.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.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 3:30 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.
Karaoke Night
A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.
NightlifeLonigansFreeuntil midnight
Sunday October 4 8 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.
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
Teen Books & Boba- Falling for Books
Teens meet over boba to discuss books set in fall or featuring Halloween, spooky settings and autumn themes.
AlteatudeFreeFor teensuntil 11:30 a.m.
afternoon
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teens can learn Dungeons & Dragons through imaginative play and teamwork, with snacks and refreshments.
GamesRaven's RoastFreeFor teensuntil 4 p.m.
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.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
evening
Geoff Clark Acoustic
Geoff Clark performs solo guitar and vocals, blending Americana, alt-country, folk and rock with Irish drinking songs.
ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain TavernFreeuntil 8 p.m.
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.
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 2 open
to Dec 16
Open Mic Night
Musicians, poets and other performers take the mic at a live open mic hosted by local musician Max Miller.
MusicAvant Garde AleworksFree
to Dec 29
Vinyl Night
Guests can bring records to have them played during a taproom vinyl session.
CommunityAvant Garde AleworksFree