The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Mostly Cloudy, 36° in Estes Park at 2:00 AM. Forecast high 59, low 33.

Things to do this week in Estes Park, free

Today Friday, November 13 6 events

afternoon

evening

  • 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.

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Karaoke Night

    A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.

    Lonigans

    until midnight

    NightlifeFree

Tomorrow Saturday, November 14 9 events

morning

  • Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for babies, toddlers and caregivers features rhymes, songs, movement and play.

    Wasson Board Room

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Saturday Cafe

    A coffeehouse-inspired gathering offers handmade caffeinated or decaffeinated drinks, books and games, with space for small projects and conversation.

    Seed & Sage Studio

    until noon

    ArtsFree

  • Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.

    Wasson Board Room

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Puzzle Exchange

    A puzzle exchange lets people trade old puzzles for gently used ones or take home donated puzzles.

    Atrium

    For kids, teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

    Free

afternoon

evening

  • Karaoke Night

    A karaoke singalong offers friends and family a chance to get together and sing.

    Lonigans

    until midnight

    NightlifeFree

Sunday November 15 5 events

morning

afternoon

  • Sunday Happy Hour

    A taproom happy hour offers discounted food and drinks.

    Avant Garde Aleworks

    until 3 p.m.

    CommunityFree

  • Teen Dungeons & Dragons

    Teens learn to play Dungeons & Dragons while exploring their imaginations and building cooperation and problem-solving skills.

    Raven's Roast

    For teens, until 4 p.m.

    GamesFree

evening

  • Rock Cut Bingo

    Bingo with occasional caller-led themes and prizes for each round.

    Rock Cut Brewing Company

    until 8 p.m.

    CommunityFree

  • 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

Monday November 16 2 events

morning

  • Monthly Writing Group

    Writers, including aspiring writers, share work and offer one another constructive feedback in a group welcoming all genres.

    Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies - Downstairs Room #6

    For adults, until 11:45 a.m.

    Free

evening

Tuesday November 17 1 event

evening

  • Rock Cut Trivia

    A trivia night with changing categories and usually picture and music rounds, hosted by Ashley.

    Rock Cut Brewing Company

    until 9 p.m.

    CommunityFree

Wednesday November 18 4 events

morning

  • Tiny Tots Crafts at the YMCA: Mushroom Plate Art

    Children ages 3 to 5 paint tiny ceramic mushroom plates and make paper-plate art in a story-inspired craft program for them and their caregivers.

    YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    Free

afternoon

evening

  • Geoff Clark Acoustic

    Geoff Clark performs solo guitar and vocals, blending Americana, alt-country, folk and rock with Irish drinking songs.

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

Thursday November 19 6 events

morning

  • Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for babies, toddlers and caregivers features rhymes, songs, movement and play.

    Wasson Board Room

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

  • Storytime at Estes Valley Library

    A storytime for young children and their caregivers features songs, movement, puppets and stories.

    Wasson Board Room

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • Tween/Teen Spice Metals

    A science activity explores gallium's unusual properties and aerogel, the lightweight material NASA uses to catch comet dust.

    Wasson Board Room

    For kids and teens, until 3 p.m.

    Free

  • Forest Regeneration After Mountain Pine Beetle and Wildfire in Rocky Mountain National Park

    A presentation compares forest regeneration in plots burned by wildfire with unburned plots after a mountain pine beetle epidemic.

    Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

    until 3 p.m.

    OutdoorsFree

  • Young Chautauqua Club

    Young people research historical figures, create costumes and rehearse presentations before bringing their figures to life in community performances; adults can participate too.

    Estes Park Middle School

    For kids, teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

    ClassesFree

evening

  • Beers for Queers

    LGBTQ+ community members and allies gather to socialize and make friends.

    Avant Garde Aleworks

    until 8 p.m.

    CommunityFree

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.

    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.