Community this weekend

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• Teacher Appreciation Day

  A post-work gathering for Estes Park teachers features draft beer and hard seltzer.

  CommunityAvant Garde Aleworks, Estes Parkuntil 8 p.m.

5 p.m.

• FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

  An art walk offers gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets, live music and hands-on art experiences.

  FestivalsVarious Locations, Estes ParkFreeFor 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 Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

6 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 119, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

• Queen of Hearts Drawing

  CommunityAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeuntil 7 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

• 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.

10 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 Park, Estes 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 Studio, Estes ParkFreeuntil noon

5 p.m.

• Sean Flynn Acoustic

  A roots-based guitarist plays groove-focused music that puts the song first.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

• Weekly Contemporary Worship Service with engaging kids ministry

  CommunityRocky Mountain Evangelical Free Church, Estes Park

10 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 Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

2 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 Winery, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 5 p.m.

5 p.m.

• 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 Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.