Things to do this week in Estes Park, free

5 p.m.

• Wesley Scott

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain TavernFreeuntil 8 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• Board Game Night at The Legion

  NightlifeAmerican Legion Post 119Freeuntil 8:45 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

11 a.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 11:30 a.m.

5 p.m.

• David Tiller

  David Tiller performs songs he has written and shows how he brings them to life.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain TavernFreeuntil 8 p.m.

7 p.m.

• Rock Cut Trivia

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

  CommunityRock Cut Brewing CompanyFreeuntil 9 p.m.

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.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

3 p.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

• Tween Dragon Slayers

  GamesEstes Park Memorial ObservatoryFreeFor kidsuntil 5:30 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 TavernFreeuntil 8 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• Connect With the Classics: Walden

  A casual book club discusses Thoreau’s Walden, a blend of natural history and philosophy, and welcomes readers new to classic literature.

  Wasson Board RoomFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

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.

• Election Information With the League of Women Voters of Estes Park

  League of Women Voters volunteers provide information about elections, candidate forums, submitting ballots and voter registration.

  CommunityAtriumFreeFor adultsuntil 12:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Alex Thoele Acoustic

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain TavernFreeuntil 8 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Beers for Queers

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

  CommunityAvant Garde AleworksFreeuntil 8 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

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.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 11:30 a.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.

• 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 TavernFreeuntil 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.

• Friday Night Live Music

  Live music features Share The Road, Neilson & Nicholson, Random & True and guest artists.

  MusicAmerican Legion Post 119Freeuntil 8 p.m.

• Queen of Hearts Drawing

  CommunityAmerican Legion Post 119Freeuntil 7 p.m.

9 p.m.

• Karaoke Night

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

  NightlifeLonigansFreeuntil midnight

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.

• Saturday Cafe

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

  ArtsSeed & Sage StudioFreeuntil noon

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.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.

3 p.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 3:30 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.

9 p.m.

• Karaoke Night

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

  NightlifeLonigansFreeuntil midnight

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.

• Ranger Ready

  A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.

  OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

• Teen Books & Boba- Falling for Books

  Teens meet over boba to discuss books set in fall or featuring Halloween, spooky settings and autumn themes.

  AlteatudeFreeFor teensuntil 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

• Teen Dungeons & Dragons

  Teens can learn Dungeons & Dragons through imaginative play and teamwork, with snacks and refreshments.

  GamesRaven's RoastFreeFor teensuntil 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 WineryFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 5 p.m.

3 p.m.

• High Country Tales

  A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.

  OutdoorsAlpine Visitor CenterFreeuntil 3:30 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 TavernFreeuntil 8 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.