Top Estes Park Seasonal & Special Occasions

Planning a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park can be overwhelming, but this private tour from Estes Park showcases the park’s amazing wildlife and scenery without the stress of logistics. See the best mountain views and increase your chances of wildlife sightings, plus explore highlights outside the park like Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Your private guide can customize the route based on your interests and add any extra stops along the way.

This class is a fun and relaxing introduction to learning how to use Alcohol Inks. It's great for families and special events as well as those just interested in learning something new. Easier to work with than watercolor and incredibly vibrant, every participant will leave with a finished, framed piece they are proud of and is ready to hang or set in their home.

Create a stunning Dragonfly Suncatcher with our colorful and beautiful art kit from Inspired Art Market. Hang it in your windows and watch it catch the light, adding a touch of whimsy and beauty to any room. This colorful project is perfect for all ages and includes beautiful beads to create the dragonfly's body. Let your creativity soar with this fun and easy project! The Inspired Art Kits include all of the instructions and materials needed to create your one of a kind piece. Whether you want to join us for a drop-in class or take the kit home, experience the calming and colorful process of creating a unique piece of art. The instructions provided will guide you through the process; ensuring each participant will be proud of their piece at the end of the art experience. These are unique, one of a kind creations designed and made by you and your fellow creators.

Get creative and enjoy making a personalized souvenir to take home during a small-group metal embossing class in Estes Park. Express your creativity with colorful marker pens on metal to produce an artwork ready to frame. Your instructor will show you what to do and you’ll be given a kit that you can take away and use later, if you like.

Yes, tie-dye is timeless: It actually dates back to the 5th century AD. Not just a '70s (and then '90s!) American fad, this class gets you mastering the art form on your own, creating a totally unique T-shirt to take home. Bonus—with only professional dyes used, your vibrant design won’t fade.

Join us for a captivating and enjoyable class where you can create a beautiful batik tapestry. Batik is a resist painting technique where melted wax is used to draw designs on fabric, followed by vibrant colorful dyes. In this introductory class, you'll learn fundamental techniques and effects while working with traditional tools of this unique art medium. At the end of the class, you'll be able to take your finished tapestry home.

No more souvenir keychains or kitschy T-shirts—for your winter trip to Estes Park, create your own snow globe. Designed for both kids and adults, this waterless art project makes for a fantastic gift or simply a cherished memory to display, commemorating your time spent in this beautiful slice of Colorado.

With this private tour, experience one of Rocky Mountain National Park's most famous events in worry-free, VIP style. Picked up from Estes Park, your driver/guide whisks you off into nature to see hundreds of elk coming down from the mountaintops. Drive along high alpine roads, stop at one of the highest visitor centers in the National Park Service system, and more with binoculars and bottled water provided, too.

With the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park next door, Estes Park is a dreamy destination. Capture your memories in more ways than one with this creative dream catcher art workshop. Learn about the basics of weaving as you use colored thread, beads, and feathers to design your own dream catcher. Step-by-step guided instruction takes you through the process with all of your questions answered. You can also opt to take the kit with you and create out in RMNP.

Do more than just capture the beauty of the Colorado wilderness during this interactive art course. This creative class welcomes artists of all ages and skill levels to learn about the concepts of shade and value. Construct your own work of art, using colors, patterns, and black and white photographs of native Colorado wildlife. Your instructor will help you assemble your final project so you’ll have a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home.

Get your creative juices flowing and participate in a painting workshop during your time in Estes Park, Colorado. Join a small group at a studio and discover a new art medium—acrylic pour painting. Every guest receives a canvas and learns how to pour the paints in a methodic way to create beautiful works of art. The best part is, that you can create your work without worrying about cleaning up.

Take a break from Colorado’s outdoor adventures and discover a new art medium during this alcohol ink class in Estes Park. Make your own way to the workshop and get an introduction to alcohol inks, which are easier to work with than watercolors. Then, play around with the medium and create your own, one-of-a-kind art piece to take home.

Colorado or Bust! This class combines artistic expression with repurposing unique materials into beautiful reminder of your favorite places in Colorado! As participants transform ordinary license plates into unique works of art, this class offers an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to try something new! Everyone will be successful with this class, as the process has been simplified to allow for all artistic skill levels to feel accomblished with their finished piece. Every time you look at your finished art piece, it will have you saying Colorado or Bust! Great for Ages 8 & Up! Please Book Ahead for Material Prep Materials: All materials are included in the class fee

Discover the art of hydro dipping and create your own hummingbird feeder in this small-group art class in Estes Park. Learn the techniques involved, design your own feeder, and choose from a selection of spray paints to create your own custom feeder. You’ll also learn basic macrame knots to create a hanger for the feeder.

Unleash your creativity with a fabric painting class with easy-to-use Inktense Blocks, a relatively new art medium. Transform a reusable cotton tote bag or stocking into a personalized masterpiece. Dive into the world of vibrant colors and learn to make your artwork color-fast, layering tints, and shades for depth. With provided Colorado-inspired stencils, trace and layer to craft a bag as unique as you.

Combine your love of hiking and photography on this two-in-one private tour. Choosing either the hike to Ouzel Falls (5.5 miles) or the hike to Calypso Cascades (3.6 miles), you’ll work with your guide to grab professional long-exposure waterfall shots, wildflower macro photography, and more. With personal attention, you’ll leave with a stunning portfolio of Rocky Mountain memories.

With our Art Kit, you can create. This art kit provides all the necessary materials for a delightful crafting experience, perfect for felting enthusiasts of all skill levels. Using needle felting techniques and colored wool fiber, you can craft captivating miniature nature scenes featuring clouds, trees, and flowers. Enhance your home décor with a touch of nature's charm and let Inspired Art Market guide you in bringing these adorable felt landscapes to life. Come create a stunning felt landscape ornament with us!

Need a thrilling or relaxed adventure in a National Forest? Wildside 4x4 Tours has you covered as the only company in Estes Park with a permit to do guided tours in the Roosevelt National Forest. On this 3 hour winter safari 4x4/jeep off-road tour, you'll experience rock-crawling over boulders, then a blissful drive through one of the largest living organisms in the world (aspen grove). Later recline back as you'll ride up a private steep hill to our Wildside exclusive viewing tower and pavilion with snacks, treats, fire pit along with the BEST VIEWS in Estes Park. Later you'll coast through a natural roller-coaster where we'll get you flying out of your seat. Enjoy every minute of this winter in the forest experience. Snow will not stop us, we put the highest quality winter tires on our vehicles. Come and enjoy the ride for up to 50 people with the #1 activity to do in Estes Park. Take a ride on the Wildside. Private and public options. This is an open vehicle so bundle up.

Unleash your creativity and find solace in the therapeutic art of Neurography. Rooted in the belief that art can heal, this kit invites you to transform negative thoughts into stunning visual masterpieces inspired by nature. Let the free-flowing lines guide your hand as you discover hidden shapes and colors, creating a unique work of art that reflects your inner journey. The kit includes all the essential materials you need to get started, including high-quality watercolor paints, brushes, and a 5x7 frame to showcase your finished artwork. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner seeking a relaxing and therapeutic activity, this kit is perfect for expressing yourself through art

Embark on a breathtaking journey along the Bear Lake Corridor, capturing stunning photos of Bear Lake framed by the majestic Continental Divide. Take an evening exploration of Moraine Park, observing the rich evening animal activity that defines Rocky Mountain National Park.As the sun sets, enjoy a peaceful stroll around Sprague Lake, where vibrant colors dance over the mountains and wildlife often gathers. Conclude your adventure with an evening exploration of Moraine Park, observing the rich animal activity that defines Rocky Mountain National Park. Want to see sunset from on top of the mountains? Check out our other activities and take our evening Rocky Mountain Experience tour for sunset at 12,000'

Discover the natural beauty of Colorado—and take the guesswork out of exploring—on this elk-watching tour around Estes Park, designed to maximize photo opportunities. Visit in fall during the elk’s rut season and ride around Rocky Mountain National Park in a convertible 4-wheel drive vehicle. Stroll around Sprague Lake, see the Alluvial Fan waterfall, and learn about wildlife. Along the way, savor snacks and soft drinks all included.

Learn how to sculpt simple shapes from core wool, and then add bright embellishing colors to bring these sweet little creatures to life. Every participant will leave with at least one finished piece they are proud of and is ready to be hung in their home (if there is time we can create a second hummingbird). Create a beautiful reminder of spring that you can have year round! All materials and tools required for the class are provided.

On this tour your guide will take you to hotspots in Rocky Mountain National Park to witness the elk rut or mating season. With around 3,000 elk in RMNP during this time of year you will get to witness large herds, massive bugling bulls, and maybe even a fight or two. Your guide will explain all about the elk and their migratory and mating habits, you will also be able to learn other information about Rocky and its other animal inhabitants. This tour takes place right around sunrise and sunset as those are the peak times for mating rituals and activity. Optics will be supplied as well as complimentary snacks and beverages. This is the best way and by far the best vehicle to see the elk rut!