Arts this week in Estes Park

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.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory

5 p.m.

• Wesley Scott

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain TavernFreeuntil 8 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• Wood Vase Class

  A woodworking class teaches participants to repurpose scrap wood into a functional vase.

  ArtsEstes Valley Community Center$45until 7:30 p.m.

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.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory

9 a.m.

• Tarot Reading Special Day!

  Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

  FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 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.

All day

• 13 : The Séance at The Stanley

  An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$95

• Chocolate Bar Making Experience

  Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory

9 a.m.

• Tarot Reading Special Day!

  Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

  FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 a.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.

• Live Music with Joseph Lingenfelter

  Live music plays at the patio bar.

  ArtsInn on Fall Riveruntil 9 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

• Adult Beginning Spanish

  An interactive Spanish course for adult beginners builds listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through conversation, vocabulary and activities.

  ArtsEstes Valley Community Center$80until 7 p.m.

All day

• 13 : The Séance at The Stanley

  An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$95

• Chocolate Bar Making Experience

  Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory

• 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

9 a.m.

• Tarot Reading Special Day!

  Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

  FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 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.

5 p.m.

• Alex Thoele Acoustic

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain TavernFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• Live Music with King/Stafford

  The King/Stafford Duo performs live music, with drink specials and local brewery beers available.

  ArtsInn on Fall Riveruntil 9 p.m.

All day

• 13 : The Séance at The Stanley

  An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$95

• Chocolate Bar Making Experience

  Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory

• 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

9 a.m.

• Tarot Reading Special Day!

  Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

  FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 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.

1:30 p.m.

• Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

  Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.until 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.

3 p.m.

• Wine and Chocolate Tasting

  A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factoryuntil 4:30 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.

• Live Magic at The Stanley Hotel

  Magicians perform illusion in a subterranean theater beneath the Stanley Hotel.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$45+until 8:30 p.m.

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.

  ArtsStanley Chocolate Factoryuntil 8:30 p.m.

All day

• 13 : The Séance at The Stanley

  An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$95

• Chocolate Bar Making Experience

  Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory

• 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

9 a.m.

• Tarot Reading Special Day!

  Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

  FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 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 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

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.

• National Card Making Day

  A beginner-friendly watercolor class teaches simple techniques as participants create a seasonal greeting card to keep or share.

  ArtsEstes Valley Community Center$40until 3 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.

1:30 p.m.

• Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

  Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.until 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.

3 p.m.

• Wine and Chocolate Tasting

  A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factoryuntil 4:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

• The Haunted West & Ghosts of the West

  A multimedia lecture recounts ghost-town legends and Western history, followed by a documentary screening about the Bonanza Trail.

  FestivalsHistoric Park Theatreuntil 5:15 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.

6 p.m.

• Live Magic at The Stanley Hotel

  Magicians perform illusion in a subterranean theater beneath the Stanley Hotel.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$45+until 8:30 p.m.

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.

  ArtsStanley Chocolate Factoryuntil 8:30 p.m.

All day

• 13 : The Séance at The Stanley

  An adults-only theatrical séance lets guests witness and participate in a Victorian-style séance featuring the Stanley Hotel’s departed guests.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$95

• Chocolate Bar Making Experience

  Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

  ArtsThe Stanley Chocolate Factory

• 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

9 a.m.

• Tarot Reading Special Day!

  Tarot readings are offered in private or group sessions, with a focus on life changes, heartbreak and anxiety.

  FestivalsMy Tarot Mom$45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/hruntil 11 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 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.

1:30 p.m.

• Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

  Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

  ArtsCreativity Cabin Estes Park$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.until 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.

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.

• Magician Hannibal at The Stanley Hotel

  Hannibal presents an interactive theatrical show combining traditional sleight of hand with a biographical journey through a master magician’s life.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$45+

• Live Magic at The Stanley Hotel

  Magicians perform illusion in a subterranean theater beneath the Stanley Hotel.

  ArtsAiden Sinclair's Underground$45+until 8:30 p.m.