Top Estes Park Seasonal & Special Occasions

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.

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.

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.

Instead of buying a souvenir to remember your time in Estes Park, create something that's much more personalized—your own one-of-a-kind hydro-dipped tumbler. Simply choose a vessel and your favorite spray paint colors, then learn from your tutor how to decorate the surface of the tumbler. At the end of the session, take home a special memento with a mesmerizing marble-effect pattern on it.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. All art supplies and instructor fees are included.

Explore the Rocky Mountains National Park on this tour in a custom 4x4 with blankets and a heater on board leaving from Estes Park. Enjoy stops for sledding and exploring, as you walk along a lake and to a waterfall. Listen as your guide tells you all about the history of the local area as well as its flora and fauna.

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.

Fall in the Rockies is a season of golden aspens, crisp mountain air, and one of nature’s most powerful displays—the elk rut. Join us for a front-row seat to this dramatic and fascinating mating ritual, where massive bull elk bugle, strut, and spar in their quest to impress a harem of cows. Our Ruttin’ Around tour takes place during the most active hours for elk: sunrise and sunset, when the light is magical and the park is alive with sound and movement. Your expert guide will share insights into elk behavior and seasonal wildlife activity, adding depth and context to every sighting. Ride in comfort through the stunning landscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park as autumn colors and animal encounters combine for an unforgettable experience. Available September 7th through October 17th. Private tours may be available. Please contact us.

Join us for an unforgettable artistic experience by stamping, splattering, swiping, and scraping at the Paint Play Wildlife Shadow Box Class! Discover techniques to manipulate acrylic paint, creating breathtaking visual effects and textures. While your painting dries, sketch animal silhouettes on glass and assemble your masterpiece for a stunning optical illusion. All materials, tools, and frames are provided. Each creation is one-of-a-kind, designed and crafted by you and your fellow artists.

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.

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.

The Printmaking Pennant Flags Art Kit is a unique opportunity for students to explore the art of printmaking while creating meaningful and colorful pennant flags. In this class, students will learn the techniques of printmaking onto fabric, while also creating a souvenir to remind them of moments from the favorite parts of their trip.

Backbone Adventures offers an excursion you'll never forget. We suggest choosing the Switzerland Trail or Rollins Pass (favorite). Rollins Pass for example will take you to high mountain lakes (bring your fly fishing poles), old mine shafts, and snowy glaciers (even in summer). It's so remote, you'll feel like the entire mountain range is your's and yours only. The Polaris Northstar UTV is luxury at it's finest with GPS trail navigation, bluetooth stereo, heat and AC, power windows, and a smooth ride. Plenty of room for the whole family.

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!