Food & drink this weekend in Estes Park
Friday October 2 3 events
All day
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
afternoon
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
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 5 events
All day
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
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
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
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.
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 4 events
All day
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
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.
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