Run or walk Colorado’s most scenic race course! The 16th annual Estes Park marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K will be held this Sunday, June 16. The marathon and half begin at the Dao House up Highway 7, and descend 1500 feet in the first 6.5 miles. Enjoy the gorgeous views as you descend, …

Cowboy Brad Fitch will again host his Cowboy Singalong programs, beginning June 9 and running through August 12 this summer. These shows happen Sunday and Monday evenings at 7 p.m. and are sponsored by the Town of Estes Park, local merchants and individual donors.

The second Estes Valley Senior Resource Fair will be held on June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Estes Valley Community Center, 660 Community Drive, Estes Park, CO.

The Estes Park Jazz Festival has become one of Colorado’s premier jazz festivals, noted for it’s commitment to excellence in jazz. Presenting the finest of our national and regional jazz artists, the festival features stellar line-ups of performers, representing the music from it’s New Orlea…

New festival will include weekend of health & wellness activities

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), the provider of numerous recreational opportunities in Estes Valley, is excited to announce that the 33rd Annual Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Lake Estes.

The Big Thompson Canyon Association Pancake Breakfast will take place on Sunday, June 2, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

On Friday, May 31, 2019, the Estes Park Museum will reopen its doors to the public. The gallery has been closed since October 2018 to complete an interior remodel project and collections move. The first 100 visitors to the Museum on May 31 will receive an Estes Park Museum tote bag and other…

Estes Parks own unique day to celebrate cycling of all kinds is coming up on June 26. “Bike Estes Day” is a one day cycling celebration that coincides with Colorado’s “Bike to Work” day and combines that with the “Costume Bike Parade” and the “Performance Park Bike Party.”

The Art Center of Estes Park proudly presents its’ 20th Annual Art Market the weekend of May 25-27, 2019. As in the past, this year’s show will bring to beautiful downtown Estes Park, close to 100 juried artists representing Colorado and surrounding states and showcasing a wide variety of fi…

Garden party takes place June 20

Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley is having their 12th Annual Fit Family 5 K and Children’s Jamboree next weekend, featuring a 5K Run/Walk around Lake Estes for adults and children age 10+. Younger children ages three through nine can participate in a Jamboree of field activities at Stanley …

New festival will include weekend of health & wellness activities near Rocky Mountain National Park

Featuring food, dancers, and a live mariachi band, Estes Park’s Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will take place this Monday, May 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s event is being held one day after the traditional “Cinco” and will happen at the Es…

The Town of Estes Park Events Division is currently accepting registrations for animal shows, fiber competitions, and workshops at the 29th annual Estes Park Wool Market.

This Friday, May 3rd the Town of Estes Park and Estes Park School District will host the Estes Park Mountain Festival! The Mountain Festival will provide an opportunity for Estes Park students and local community members of all ages to celebrate arbor day, earth day, and our local mountain h…

The American Legion Riders Post 119 proudly invite you to the must see performance of Comedy Warriors-Healing Through Humor. It features two severely wounded veterans turned comedians. Comedian Bobby Henline is a motivational and inspirational speaker, as well as an outstanding actor. He has…

"Pulling for a Cure: One Pound at a Time" will be held this Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, starting at 9 a.m. each day at the Estes Park Events Complex. It is free to attend and there will be bleacher seating and a silent auction.

Want to enjoy great memories of the movie "Grease" and the fabulous songs of the 1950s and 1960s? Then come enjoy the Rydell High themed dance being sponsored by the Estes Park Car Club and American Legion Post 119.

Harriet Burgess (1925-2012) will be remembered on Wednesday, May 8 as the 2019 recipient of the Pioneer Award, which recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the celebration and preservation of Estes Park history. The reception is part of the Estes Park Museum Frien…

K9 unit demonstrations featured

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), the provider of numerous recreational opportunities in Estes Valley, along with their partners Rotary Club of Estes Park, the Town of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Dumpsters, and Starbucks, announced today the date for this year’s annual Estes …

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This Blood Drive Will Be Walk-Ins Only – No Appointments

A home movie surfaced on the market recently with six minutes of footage of a vacationing family in downtown Estes Park, labeled "Summer 1956". Yet the Sherwood Hotel was plainly visible on a pan down West Elkhorn, and the Sherwood Hotel burned to the ground on Valentine's Day 1956.

Due to potentially icy conditions on the course, Saturday's 5k Bigfoot Race is cancelled. The rest of the festival will be go on as scheduled from 10 am to 4 pm in Bond Park. This free event includes live music, vendors, big wheel races, a beer garden, and a chance to meet and learn from som…

One of the wonders of living in the Rocky Mountains is enjoying the abundance of wildflowers that grow in these natural surroundings. However, wildflower seekers can be unsuccessful in their search if they don’t know where to look for particular wildflowers or what time of year those flowers…

Like the monkey said when the train ran over its tail – “It won’t be long now!” The same can be said about Celebrating Our Wild Brothers & Sisters. It’s actually happening April 6, this coming Saturday evening at the Estes Park High School Auditorium, 1600 Manford Avenue in Estes Park, C…

The crew of people who organized the 40th running of the Frost Giant Race, which took place on January 27th this year and was a fundraiser for Chase Murray, would like to send out a multitude of thanks. Our biggest thanks go to you runners who supported and enjoyed the races, the volunteers …

Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park is “Making Connections and Restoring Hope!” Executive Director, Brian Schaffer shared the stark reality of how living in our town is a challenge, but not impossible when neighbors step up to help those in need. Schaffer said, “We had an elderly neighbor come…

Join us for the first Rock Cut Beer Bound 5k! Co-sponsored by Rock Cut Brewing Company and Estes Park News, Inc., this fun run will be all about enjoying spring in the mountains, hanging out with good friends, and of course, a beer at the end!

Estes Valley Fire District partners with Underwriters Laboratory to promote a new fire safety initiative-Close Before You Doze

The 29th annual Estes Park Wool Market takes place June 6 - 9, 2019, at the Estes Park Event Center. This ever-popular event will feature workshops, animal shows, fiber competitions, a marketplace, activities for children and more. The Town of Estes Park Events Division is currently seeking …

Learn how wild mountain lions navigate and hunt across Northern Colorado. Join local wildlife photographer David Neils for a deep dive on the habits and habitat of mountain lions in Northern Colorado. You'll learn how a lion navigates the landscape to hunt, establish territory, mate, raise y…

Volunteers are needed to help out with Bigfoot Days which will be held April 12-13. Volunteers are especially need for race morning, they will need a person or two to help on the course directing runners. They also need multiple people helping with the Bigfoot dance contest in the afternoon …

In celebration of Women’s History month, the Historic Stanley Home Foundation would like to honor the inspirational life of Flora Stanley. Mrs. Stanley was an accomplished woman, active in this community and also played a key leadership role in the campaign to establish Rocky Mountain Nation…

After twenty-six years in Estes Park, Carey Stevanus has taken her love of local history and joined it with her love for decorating. This Saturday she will open the doors of her new store, “CABINtique.” Items in the store will have a vintage cabin and camp feel, including both new and old it…

Estes Park Bigfoot Days will feature activities, events, educational opportunities, and entertainment all dedicated to Big Foot lore. There will be a ticketed Bigfoot themed dinner on Friday night, April 12th, which will feature a talk and Q&A from a world famous Bigfoot expert. Saturday…

On Saturday, February 9, seventeen hearty hikers kicked off the inaugural Rock Cut Hike Club. The group met at Rock Cut's taproom, then carpooled to the Lily Mountain trailhead and hiked together to the summit. After descending from the icy scramble, everyone enjoyed a beer together (packing…

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Students at Estes Park High School have been busy rehearsing for their March 1-2 production of “She Kills Monsters” Young Adventurers Edition by Qui Nguyen. Mark your calendars now for this event as you won’t want to miss this amazing production.

Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park is “Making Connections and Restoring Hope!” Executive Director, Brian Schaffer shared the stark reality of how living in our town is a challenge, but not impossible when neighbors step up to help those in need. Schaffer said, “We had an elderly neighbor come…

The 8th Annual Celebrity & Restaurant Soup-er Bowl Cook-Off will take place this Sunday, February 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This delicious event will take place at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Av., Estes Park (south of the football field). Tickets a…

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The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVPRD) is excited to announce that it has partnered with the Estes Park Sports and Fitness Association as a cohost for the 2019 Estes Park Sports and Fitness Expo.

The next meeting of the Estes Park Internationale Aviation Club will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the American Legion Post 119 Hall, 850 N. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is free, open to the public and everyone is welcome.

​The second annual Estes Park Wine and Chocolate Festival will take place at the Estes Park Event Center this Saturday, February 9 from 12- 5 p.m.

YMCA of the Rockies is pleased to present two special guest speakers during the upcoming Mountaineering Weekend that are free and open to the community. We invite you join us on two nights Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, February 17th for intriguing, thought-provoking and adventurous sto…

Save the date. Rails in the Rockies is coming to town. February 16 and 17 at the Estes Park Event Center. This model railroad show is hosted by the Estes Valley Model Railroaders. It will be their 22nd year of putting on this show for the enjoyment of sharing the fun and expertise of model r…

The Art Center of Estes Park has a great line-up of art classes and free presentations in 2019. This Saturday, the Art Center welcomes back Chuck Benson, art and architectural historian, architectural designer and principal, and traveler in search of beauty and wonder, for another informativ…