Outdoor Activities for Kids in Estes Park

Within 25 miles, with dates, ages, prices and distance.

Events

18 events

Young Chautauqua Club≈ 18 mi

Young Chautauqua Club

Today · 3:45 PM – 5 PM

Estes Park Middle School · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Young Chautauqua invites youth ages 9 and up to step into the life of a historical figure! Participants research a person from history, create a costume, and develop, memorize, and rehearse a presentation based on their figure’s life, words, and writings. Led by middle school English teacher and acting coach Katherine Dumont, this program has helped young people explore history, acting, public speaking, and creative expression for more than 10 years. The program requires a commitment to research, practice, and participation. Younger children are welcome with an accompanying adult. The series ends with community performances, where participants bring their historical figures to life for an audience. Adults are encouraged to participate, too! Location: Estes Park Middle School, Room 126 More information can be found here.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons≈ 18 mi

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday · 12:30 PM – 4 PM

Raven's Roast · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 13-18 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!

Tween Dragon Slayers≈ 18 mi

Tween Dragon Slayers

Wednesday · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Estes Park Memorial Observatory · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors

This ongoing program is currently full. If you are interested in joining, please email Teen Librarian Bre Vegas and with enough additional interest, we may launch a second Tween D&D Group! Tweens (10-13 years old) interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 10-13 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!

Young Chautauqua Club≈ 18 mi

Young Chautauqua Club

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:45 PM – 5 PM

Estes Park Middle School · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Young Chautauqua invites youth ages 9 and up to step into the life of a historical figure! Participants research a person from history, create a costume, and develop, memorize, and rehearse a presentation based on their figure’s life, words, and writings. Led by middle school English teacher and acting coach Katherine Dumont, this program has helped young people explore history, acting, public speaking, and creative expression for more than 10 years. The program requires a commitment to research, practice, and participation. Younger children are welcome with an accompanying adult. The series ends with community performances, where participants bring their historical figures to life for an audience. Adults are encouraged to participate, too! Location: Estes Park Middle School, Room 126 More information can be found here.

Tween/Teen Hydro Dip Tumbler≈ 18 mi

Tween/Teen Hydro Dip Tumbler

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Creativity Cabin Estes Park · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

This week, we will be hydro-dipping and painting tumblers in celebration of Spice Up the Season November! THIS PROGRAM WILL BE AT THE CREATIVE CABIN. Registration is required for each session.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons≈ 18 mi

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30 PM – 4 PM

Raven's Roast · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 13-18 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!

Young Chautauqua Club≈ 18 mi

Young Chautauqua Club

Thu, Nov 19 · 3:45 PM – 5 PM

Estes Park Middle School · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Young Chautauqua invites youth ages 9 and up to step into the life of a historical figure! Participants research a person from history, create a costume, and develop, memorize, and rehearse a presentation based on their figure’s life, words, and writings. Led by middle school English teacher and acting coach Katherine Dumont, this program has helped young people explore history, acting, public speaking, and creative expression for more than 10 years. The program requires a commitment to research, practice, and participation. Younger children are welcome with an accompanying adult. The series ends with community performances, where participants bring their historical figures to life for an audience. Adults are encouraged to participate, too! Location: Estes Park Middle School, Room 126 More information can be found here.

Tween/Teen: Hydro Dip Tumbler≈ 18 mi

Tween/Teen: Hydro Dip Tumbler

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Creativity Cabin Estes Park · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

This week, we will be hydro-dipping and painting tumblers in celebration of Spice Up the Season November! THIS PROGRAM WILL BE AT THE CREATIVE CABIN. Registration is required for each session.

Boba, Books & Wyrms: The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire #2)≈ 18 mi

Boba, Books & Wyrms: The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire #2)

Sat, Nov 21 · 1 PM – 2 PM

Alteatude · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll ages

Calling all youth book lovers and fantasy fans! Join us for Boba, Books & Wyrms, a fun and relaxed book club where we’ll explore exciting stories, share our thoughts, and enjoy a delicious boba drink. Come chat about the book, meet fellow readers, and discover new adventures along the way. Whether you’re a fantasy fanatic or just love a good story, there’s a seat waiting for you! You will receive notification when the book is available to pickup in the Holds area. Space is limited; registration is required.

Homeschool Dragon Riders Oneshot- Cooking Catastrophe!≈ 18 mi

Homeschool Dragon Riders Oneshot- Cooking Catastrophe!

Sun, Nov 22 · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Makerspace · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Homeschool families interested in learning to play family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. This month we will be helping a town baker whose secret spice has been stolen, and he doesn't know who is to blame, but he needs it back in time for the great bake-off! Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons≈ 18 mi

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30 PM – 4 PM

Raven's Roast · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 13-18 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!

Little Pumpkin Patch: Fabric Stuffed Pumpkins≈ 18 mi

Little Pumpkin Patch: Fabric Stuffed Pumpkins

Tue, Nov 24 · 1 PM – 2 PM

Wasson Board Room · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Get cozy and creative with this festive fall craft! We’ll turn fabric scraps into adorable stuffed pumpkins that make the perfect autumn decorations. Finished with cinnamon stick stems, these charming little pumpkins will add a wonderful seasonal scent to your home! Space is limited; Registration required. Please note: This craft involves needlework and hot glue guns.

Catch the Glow Parade≈ 18 mi

Catch the Glow Parade

Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Offsite Event · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

This enchanting parade showcases over 40 dazzling entries, including handcrafted floats from the Town of Estes Park and local nonprofits, lively marching bands, gleaming fire trucks, and specialty vehicles. Don’t miss this beloved holiday tradition that brings joy and wonder to all! Be sure to look for the Library's float, designed by a local youth and recreated in full scale by Parade Director Michael Young.

Graphic Novel Book Club: Magic Tree House≈ 18 mi

Graphic Novel Book Club: Magic Tree House

Sat, Nov 28 · 1 PM – 2 PM

Wasson Board Room · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesMovies & Shows

Welcome to the Graphic Novel Club! Over the next 6 months, we will be exploring a classic book series made into graphic novels. In this book club series, we will continue our reading with Mary Pope Osborne's The Magic Treehouse: The Knight at Dawn. We know this series is a hit for young readers! The series follows Jack and Annie, a pair of siblings who embark on time-traveling, globe-spanning adventures with the help of spellbinding books and a tree house filled with mysterious powers. There will be discussion-based questions, crafts, and food related to the books. This book club meeting will happen on the 4th Saturday of each month. Registration is required to receive your copy of the book. You will receive notification when the book is available for pickup in the Holds area.

Tween & Teen Advisory Council≈ 18 mi

Tween & Teen Advisory Council

Sun, Nov 29 · 11 AM – 12 PM

Raven's Roast · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors

The Tween & Teen Advisory Council is designed for youth to advise Youth Librarian Vegas on current areas of interest, help plan tween and teen programs, discuss the construction of a new teen space in the Library, and identify outreach opportunities. With this direct input from our tweens and teens, we strive to make the Library a place where all youth can develop community around books, movies, programming, and more. These meetings will count toward volunteer service hours with the Estes Park School District and will help make the Library a great place for tweens and teens to engage with one another. While the library is under renovation, these meetings will take place at Raven's Roast, where participants will receive one small beverage or snack.

Tween D&D Crafts≈ 18 mi

Tween D&D Crafts

Sun, Nov 29 · 1 PM – 4:30 PM

Makerspace · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons–themed craft adventure where you’ll color your own dice tray, sew a dice bag, and make a mimic treasure chest. As you craft, enjoy themed music and work together to battle a monster using a variety of D&D-inspired skill checks. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the game, there’s something for everyone! Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!

Tween Dragon Slayers≈ 18 mi

Tween Dragon Slayers

Wed, Dec 2 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Estes Park Memorial Observatory · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors

This ongoing program is currently full. If you are interested in joining, please email Teen Librarian Bre Vegas and with enough additional interest, we may launch a second Tween D&D Group! Tweens (10-13 years old) interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 10-13 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!

Young Chautauqua Club≈ 18 mi

Young Chautauqua Club

Thu, Dec 3 · 3:45 PM – 5 PM

Estes Park Middle School · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Young Chautauqua invites youth ages 9 and up to step into the life of a historical figure! Participants research a person from history, create a costume, and develop, memorize, and rehearse a presentation based on their figure’s life, words, and writings. Led by middle school English teacher and acting coach Katherine Dumont, this program has helped young people explore history, acting, public speaking, and creative expression for more than 10 years. The program requires a commitment to research, practice, and participation. Younger children are welcome with an accompanying adult. The series ends with community performances, where participants bring their historical figures to life for an audience. Adults are encouraged to participate, too! Location: Estes Park Middle School, Room 126 More information can be found here.

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