Food & drink this weekend in Estes Park

Tomorrow Friday, November 13 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.
The Stanley Chocolate Factory
Arts

afternoon

3 p.m.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting
A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.
The Stanley Chocolate Factory
until 4:30 p.m.
Arts

4:30 p.m.

Friday Live Music: Marty Astry
Marty Astry performs live music.
Snowy Peaks Winery
For kids and families, until 6:30 p.m.
ArtsFree

evening

5:30 p.m.

Live Music - Classical & Spanish Guitar
James Davis performs classical and Spanish guitar for dining guests.
Twin Owls Steakhouse
until 8:30 p.m.
MusicFor Dining Guests Only

6:30 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.
Stanley Chocolate Factory
until 8:30 p.m.
Arts

Saturday November 14 6 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.
The Stanley Chocolate Factory
Arts

afternoon

3 p.m.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting
A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.
The Stanley Chocolate Factory
until 4:30 p.m.
Arts

4 p.m.

Paint and Sip- Owls
A paint-and-sip session includes art supplies, wine and charcuterie.
Estes Valley Community Center
until 6 p.m.
Arts$45

evening

5:30 p.m.

Live Music - Classical & Spanish Guitar
James Davis performs classical and Spanish guitar for dining guests.
Twin Owls Steakhouse
until 8:30 p.m.
MusicFor Dining Guests Only

6:30 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.
Stanley Chocolate Factory
until 8:30 p.m.
Arts

7 p.m.

Shane Hudson Live
Estes Perk and The Velvet Lounge
until 9 p.m.
ArtsFree

Sunday November 15 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.
The Stanley Chocolate Factory
Arts

morning

7 a.m.

Sunday Brunch at MacGregor Chophouse
A brunch service features prepared favorites, cocktails, a Bloody Mary bar and a mimosa flight.
MacGregor Chophouse
For kids and families, until 1 p.m.
Food & drink

afternoon

noon

Sunday Happy Hour
A taproom happy hour offers discounted food and drinks.
Avant Garde Aleworks
until 3 p.m.
CommunityFree

evening

6 p.m.

Sunday dinner live music
A family-friendly event combines storytelling and live music with food and craft cocktails.
Lonigans
For kids and families, until 8 p.m.
NightlifeFree

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 4 open

to Nov 22

Estes Park Restaurant Week
A dining event invites people to explore local restaurants and their culinary experiences.
Various - see website
For kids and families
Festivals

to Dec 13

Estes Park Quota Festival of Trees
A holiday tree display opens with Santa photos, cookies and cocoa, supporting Estes Park Quota as a fundraiser.
The Estes Park Resort
For kids and families
Community

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.
Avant Garde Aleworks
MusicFree

to Dec 29

Vinyl Night
Guests can bring records to have them played during a taproom vinyl session.
Avant Garde Aleworks
CommunityFree

Listings come from the calendars of the area's visitor bureaus, libraries, colleges, towns, venues and Rocky Mountain National Park. Times and prices are theirs; check with the organizer before you go.