Arts this weekend in Estes Park
Friday October 2 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Saturday October 3 21 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.
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
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
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.
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.
Sunday October 4 12 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.
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
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.
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+
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.