When to Visit

Any time of the year is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National park. From spring's flowers to fall's bugling elk to winter's snow-covered forests, you can find beauty and wonder here all year long. Click here for park hours.

Events Today

Lubeck's Rocky Mountains

L.Lawrence Lubeck's Rocky Mountains exhibit examining the painter's large format oils of the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park Museum.

Catch the Glow

Catch the Glow Holiday Celebration & Evening Parade to kick off the holiday season. Visits with Santa, hay rides, pony rides, carolers, costumed characters and an early-evening lighted parade, all activities are free. Downtown Estes Park, activities begin at Noon; the parade starts at 5:30 pm, 970-577-9900 or 800-44-ESTES

Upcoming Events

Spring

Marimba Band in Concert.

June 25: Marimba Band in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Plein Air Painters

Plein Air Painters & Landscape Artists International - Opening and reception for contemporary landscape artists seek to create environmental awareness and stewardship of the land as well as further appreciation for landscape painting through this world tour. Far and Near Horizons is an international art exhibit organized by... [more]

Cabin Fever Follies

Cabin Fever Follies - Community House 7:00 p.m. 970.627.3097

Rocky Mountain Praise

Rocky Mountain Praise. Bond Park. 7 pm. 970‐586‐0873

Teddy Bear Picnic

24th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic - A free day of fun for Teddy Bears and humans of all ages. Bring your special bear or your whole collection along with a picnic for your families. Drinks and treats for a nominal charge. Games and contests with prizes. Bring a... [more]

Summer

Longs Peak: Journey to Jim's Grove

Discover the history and natural wonders of Longs Peak during a hike with Dougald MacDonald. Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar... [more]

Arabian Horse Show

One of many equestrian shows held at the Fairgrounds throughout the summer.
Free, from 8 am, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 970-586-6104... [more]

All-Gershwin Concert

All-Gershwin Concert - The Oratorio Society Chorus and Estes Park Chamber Orchestra will present a pops concert featuring some of the favorite songs and orchestral works of George Gershwin. A free-will offering will be taken to raise money for the construction of the Estes Park Performing... [more]

Estes Park Jazz Big Band

July 2: Estes Park Jazz Big Band in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 7 pm 970‐ 577‐900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Bighorn Sheep: The Symbol of Rocky

Bighorn sheep are the living symbol of the wild backcountry of Rocky. Lately, concerns have been raised regarding the diminishing numbers of sheep in certain areas of the park due to disease. This seminar will take place in the backcountry and explore the natural history of bighorn sheep.... [more]

Fall

Night in Morocco

6:00 p.m.

Lines into Shapes

Opening exhibit and reception for the Art Centers annual nationally juried exhibit and sale. All mediums are represented, with approximately 180 works of art. Cash prizes are awarded the night of the opening reception. Free, 5 pm, 09/19/08, Art Center of... [more]

Autumn Art Walk

Autumn Art Walk & Studio Tour - A self-guided tour of galleries and artist studios throughout area. Tour directories available at the Cultural Arts Council at 304 E Elkhorn Ave, visitors centers, and participating artist studios. Free, 10 am, 09/13/08 - 09/14/08, Area art galleries,... [more]

Photographing Elk and Aspen

Autumn is a truly magical time to be in the high country. This seminar will focus on two seasonal events that will offer photographers an outstanding opportunity to capture memorable moments on film - fall colors and bugling elk. Lectures, fieldwork, and critiques will encompass this photographic experience... [more]

Film Festival

3rd Annual Estes Park Film Festival - A showcase of new independent feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the country. 09/11/08 - 09/14/08, The Historic Park Theatre, 130 Moraine Ave, 970-231-2580, www.estesparkfilm.com... [more]

Winter

January Specials

Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month. ... [more]

Test Specials

Look here for January Specials offered by businesses in our Rocky Region.

Old English Christmas Feast

Dec. 7, 8: Old English Christmas Feast from the Estes Valley Chamber Singers with dinner at the YMCA of the Rockies, followed by a concert by the 11-member ensemble who will perform traditional holiday favorites. Tickets only in advance by calling 586-3341, ext 1007. 5:30... [more]

Celtic Christmas

Dec. 6: A Celtic Christmas featuring entertainment by the Muses who add new life to old songs when performed as part of a Celtic repertoire. Aspen Lodge. 7 pm

Winter Trails Day

February 16th, 2008 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Park and Ride lot near Glacier Basin, Off Bear Lake Road. Rocky Mountain National Park www.wintertrails.org This international event offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing FREE. It... [more]

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