For kids this week in Estes Park

6 p.m.

• Bingo Night

  Bingo for all ages, with food and bar service available.

  CommunityAmerican Legion Post 119$12For kids and families

10 a.m.

• Tiny Tots Crafts: Fiber Stick Art

  Young children and caregivers make hanging stick art with twigs, yarn and paint while practicing fine motor skills and creativity.

  MakerspaceFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

3:30 p.m.

• Tween Dragon Slayers

  GamesEstes Park Memorial ObservatoryFreeFor kidsuntil 5:30 p.m.

All day

• 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

10:30 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.

• Homeschool Hangout- Calligraphy & Wax Seals

  Youth practice calligraphy with glass quills, make custom wax seals and decorate envelopes; beginners and experienced makers are welcome.

  MakerspaceFreeFor kids and teensuntil 11:30 a.m.

11 a.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.

1 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.

2 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.

All day

• 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

10:30 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.

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.

1 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.

2 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.

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 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.

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 119FreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

All day

• 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

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.

• 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.

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.

1 p.m.

• 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.

• 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.

2 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.

5 p.m.

• 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.

All day

• 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

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 ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

1 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.

2 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.

6 p.m.

• 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.