Things to do this weekend in Estes Park
Friday October 2 30 events
All day
13 : The Séance at The Stanley
An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.
ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$95
Chocolate Bar Making Experience
Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.
ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory
Inspired Drop-In Art Experiences
Drop-in art projects and take-home kits let beginners and experienced artists try techniques including acrylic pouring, marbling, hydro dipping and alcohol inks.
ArtsInspired Artisan Market & StudioPrice variesFor kids and families
morning
Friday Morning Alignment: Movement & Meditation
Private sessions combine guided movement or seated meditation with breath awareness and Daoist practices to reduce stress and restore balance.
SportsDao HouseSliding Scale ~ $40 - $60/half houruntil 10 a.m.
Tarot Reading Special Day!
Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.
FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 a.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.
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.
Mini Clay Wheel Workshop
A small-group workshop offers a chance to try a mini pottery wheel and make bowls, which can later be glazed or painted.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$55For kids and familiesuntil 1:30 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug
An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 1 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug
An instructor guides participants through painting and personalizing an Oaxacan mug designed by Crafty Chica.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 1 p.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.
afternoon
Teacher Appreciation Day
A post-work gathering for Estes Park teachers features draft beer and hard seltzer.
CommunityAvant Garde Aleworksuntil 8 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug
An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 3 p.m.
Intro to Stained Glass Workshop
Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.until 3 p.m.
Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls
An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Clay hand-building - Cute Sheep
A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels lets participants create a sheep to paint or glaze after firing.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$45For kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Clay hand-building - Earrings and necklace
A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels creates custom earrings and a necklace, with painting or glazing after firing.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$45For kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Clay Hand-building Workshop - Mushroom House
A guided clay workshop uses hand molding and slab rolling to make clay mushrooms, with painting available the same day or after firing.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug
An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Wine and Chocolate Tasting
A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.
ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factoryuntil 4:30 p.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.
Live Magic at The Stanley Hotel
Magicians perform illusion in a subterranean theater beneath the Stanley Hotel.
ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$45+until 8:30 p.m.
Queen of Hearts Drawing
CommunityAmerican Legion Post 119Freeuntil 7 p.m.
Paint & Sip
A guided paint-and-sip workshop provides supplies, wine and snacks for making art in a relaxed setting; no experience is needed.
ArtsStanley Chocolate Factoryuntil 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night
A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.
NightlifeLonigansFreeuntil midnight
Paranormal Investigations at The Stanley Hotel
A hands-on paranormal investigation uses scientific methods and specialized tools to collect and document evidence of the supernatural.
NightlifeThe Stanley Hotel$125until 1 a.m.
Saturday October 3 30 events
All day
Adam Carolla Live at The Stanley
Adam Carolla performs live with sharp wit and unfiltered humor.
MusicThe Stanley Hotel
13 : The Séance at The Stanley
An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.
ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$95
Chocolate Bar Making Experience
Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.
ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory
Inspired Drop-In Art Experiences
Drop-in art projects and take-home kits let beginners and experienced artists try techniques including acrylic pouring, marbling, hydro dipping and alcohol inks.
ArtsInspired Artisan Market & StudioPrice variesFor kids and families
morning
Rut Run 5K
A scenic 5K welcomes runners, walkers and strollers of all abilities on a route with river views and possible elk sightings.
FestivalsEstes Park Running ClubFor kids and familiesuntil 10 a.m.
Tarot Reading Special Day!
Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.
FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 a.m.
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.
Mindfulness for Life
A mindfulness course teaches meditation, mindful movement and stress-management practices, with sessions on emotional reactivity, communication, self-care and finding more joy.
SportsEstes Valley Community Center$300until noon
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.
Mini Clay Wheel Workshop
A small-group workshop offers a chance to try a mini pottery wheel and make bowls, which can later be glazed or painted.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$55For kids and familiesuntil 1:30 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug
An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 1 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug
An instructor guides participants through painting and personalizing an Oaxacan mug designed by Crafty Chica.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 1 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.
National Card Making Day
A beginner-friendly watercolor class teaches simple techniques as participants create a seasonal greeting card to keep or share.
ArtsEstes Valley Community Center$40until 3 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug
An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 3 p.m.
Intro to Stained Glass Workshop
Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.until 3 p.m.
Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls
An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Clay hand-building - Earrings and necklace
A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels creates custom earrings and a necklace, with painting or glazing after firing.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$45For kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Clay Hand-building Workshop - Mushroom House
A guided clay workshop uses hand molding and slab rolling to make clay mushrooms, with painting available the same day or after firing.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug
An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Wine and Chocolate Tasting
A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.
ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factoryuntil 4:30 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.
The Haunted West & Ghosts of the West
A multimedia lecture recounts ghost-town legends and Western history, followed by a documentary screening about the Bonanza Trail.
FestivalsHistoric Park Theatreuntil 5:15 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.
Live Magic at The Stanley Hotel
Magicians perform illusion in a subterranean theater beneath the Stanley Hotel.
ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$45+until 8:30 p.m.
Paint & Sip
A guided paint-and-sip workshop provides supplies, wine and snacks for making art in a relaxed setting; no experience is needed.
ArtsStanley Chocolate Factoryuntil 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night
A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.
NightlifeLonigansFreeuntil midnight
Paranormal Investigations at The Stanley Hotel
A hands-on paranormal investigation uses scientific methods and specialized tools to collect and document evidence of the supernatural.
NightlifeThe Stanley Hotel$125until 1 a.m.
Sunday October 4 19 events
All day
13 : The Séance at The Stanley
An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.
ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$95
Chocolate Bar Making Experience
Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.
ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory
Inspired Drop-In Art Experiences
Drop-in art projects and take-home kits let beginners and experienced artists try techniques including acrylic pouring, marbling, hydro dipping and alcohol inks.
ArtsInspired Artisan Market & StudioPrice variesFor kids and families
morning
Tarot Reading Special Day!
Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.
FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 a.m.
Weekly Contemporary Worship Service with engaging kids ministry
CommunityRocky Mountain Evangelical Free Church
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.
Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug
An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$35For kids and familiesuntil 3 p.m.
Intro to Stained Glass Workshop
Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.until 3 p.m.
Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug
An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.
ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes ParkFor kids and familiesuntil 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.
Magician Hannibal at The Stanley Hotel
Hannibal presents an interactive theatrical show combining traditional sleight of hand with a biographical journey through a master magician’s life.
ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$45+
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.
Live Magic at The Stanley Hotel
Magicians perform illusion in a subterranean theater beneath the Stanley Hotel.
ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$45+until 8:30 p.m.
Paranormal Investigations at The Stanley Hotel
A hands-on paranormal investigation uses scientific methods and specialized tools to collect and document evidence of the supernatural.
NightlifeThe Stanley Hotel$125until 1 a.m.
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 4 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
to Dec 31
Welcome to Paradise Nail & Spa
A nail and spa service offers pedicures, manicures, waxing and eyelash services.
FestivalsParadise Nail & Spadaily at 9 a.m.
to May 27
Morning Yoga
Morning yoga classes offer styles including Hatha, Gentle, Vinyasa and restorative, with options for a range of experience levels.
SportsEstes Park Yogadaily at 8 a.m.