Estes Park is set to host a diverse array of events from Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, welcoming those interested in paranormal investigations, skate competitions, unique artisan markets, and a lively local music scene.
Among the highlights, paranormal investigator and storyteller Amy Bruni is scheduled to visit The Stanley Hotel for two evenings of ghostly tales on Thursday and Friday, October 15-16. Bruni, known for her investigations, will share stories and insights into unexplained phenomena at the famously haunted hotel, with Friday's show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through The Stanley Hotel.
The Historic Park Theatre will offer a mix of entertainment, including cinematic showings, psychic readings, and ghost hunts. A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” opens Friday, October 16. Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away” screens Saturday, October 17, at 4 p.m., preceded by a free family mystery movie at 10 a.m. The documentary “Ghosts of the West” explores supernatural legends on Sunday, October 18, at 1:30 p.m. Throughout the weekend, the theater will also provide psychic readings with Bekah Blackburn, guided history and haunted tours for $20 per person, and late-night ghost hunts on Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m.
The third annual Estes Park Fall Skate Fest will take over Lawson Skatepark at the Estes Park Sports Complex on Saturday, October 17, from noon to 3 p.m. Organized by Driftwood Tattoo Studio and community partners, this free, family-friendly event will feature skateboard competitions for both youth and adults, a bikes and scooters jam, and a best-trick showdown. Participants will compete for cash prizes, custom trophy decks, and giveaways. Live music will be provided by The Yeah Dawgs, and food will be served by Alchemizza.
Artisan markets will provide opportunities for browsing and shopping unique handmade goods. The Saturday Artisan Market at Cleave Street Commons runs on Saturday, October 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This free community event brings together local artists, artisans, and creative vendors offering handmade gifts, artwork, and locally crafted products. Additionally, Artisan Markets of Colorado will host a two-day indoor event at the Estes Park Events Center on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18. This market features local artists, crafters, and small businesses selling artwork, jewelry, home decor, bath and body products, and food, alongside music and refreshments. It runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at 1125 Rooftop Way, with free admission.
Live music will be featured at multiple venues throughout the weekend. The Slab Outdoor Pub has five performances scheduled, including Teague Starbuck and Front Range Revival on Friday, Wesley Scott and the Silver Dollars and Warner Parker on Saturday, and Jeremy Smith on Sunday. Friday Night at the Commons will offer live music from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cleave Street Commons on October 16. Neilson & Nicholson perform live at Snowy Peaks Winery on Friday, October 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., where reservations are recommended. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern will host Jon Pickett of Chain Station on Friday, Geoff Clark on Saturday, and Poet’s Row on Sunday, with all performances from 5 to 8 p.m. Slick & Son perform live at American Legion Post 119 on Friday, October 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., which also features happy hour specials and a Queen of Hearts drawing. The Velvet Lounge will host Kae Morgan on Friday and HOSS on Saturday, both from 7 to 9 p.m. Lonigans offers free karaoke on Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight, and free live music on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Snowy Peaks Winery also hosts Rudy Vican on Sunday, October 18, from 2 to 5 p.m., accompanied by Rocky Mountain Paella, with reservations recommended.
Community gatherings include Sundays at the Commons, held on Sunday, October 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at Cleave Street Commons, offering a relaxed and family-friendly space. For dining specials, Avant Garde Aleworks will host its weekly Sunday happy hour on October 18 from noon to 3 p.m., providing 20% off food and drinks. Rock Cut Brewing Company brings back its twice-monthly bingo nights on Sunday, October 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., with prizes awarded. This free event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month through May.
Additionally, the “Pots and Paint” exhibition, showcasing pottery by Wynne Wilbur and watercolors by Ann Sneary, remains on view at the Art Center of Estes Park through November 9. Admission to the exhibition is free, and it is open Fridays through Mondays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
