Family Events in Estes Park This Week

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

Events

11 events

Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library≈ 18 mi

Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library

Today · 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Wasson Board Room · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

Baby Storytime is designed specifically for babies, toddlers & their caregivers. Join us for 25 minutes of rhymes, songs, bounces, wiggles, stretches and play.

Storytime at Estes Valley Library≈ 18 mi

Storytime at Estes Valley Library

Today · 10:30 AM – 11 AM

Wasson Board Room · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

Storytime is specifically designed for children ages six and under, along with their parents and/or caregivers. Join us for songs, movement activities, puppets, and stories that encourage a love of language and books.

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.

Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library≈ 18 mi

Baby Storytime at Estes Valley Library

Saturday · 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Wasson Board Room · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

Baby Storytime is designed specifically for babies, toddlers & their caregivers. Join us for 25 minutes of rhymes, songs, bounces, wiggles, stretches and play.

Storytime at Estes Valley Library≈ 18 mi

Storytime at Estes Valley Library

Saturday · 10:30 AM – 11 AM

Wasson Board Room · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

Storytime is specifically designed for children ages six and under, along with their parents and/or caregivers. Join us for songs, movement activities, puppets, and stories that encourage a love of language and books.

Saturday Kids Club at YMCA: Mad Science with Mark≈ 18 mi

Saturday Kids Club at YMCA: Mad Science with Mark

Saturday · 1 PM – 2 PM

YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Get your goggles and gloves ready for science with Mark at this Saturday Kids Club. Did you know a tiny pinch of pepper can completely change the flavor of your dinner? Well, scientists do the exact same thing with 'Spice Metals'! Join us at the Mootz Craft & Design Center ,where we’re going to learn about a super cool metal called gallium that has some amazing tricks up its sleeve. Then, we'll check out aerogel, which is so light it's nicknamed 'frozen smoke.' We'll find out why NASA actually uses this ghostly material to catch speeding comet dust in outer space Space is limited; please register in advance.

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!

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith18 mi

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith

Tuesday · 12 PM – 1 PM

Estes Valley Library · Estes Park · 18 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Join us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they discuss their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? The Weinersmiths tackle fascinating topics including space parenting, corporate governance, potential space conflicts, and even the legalities of space cannibalism. Zach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and a bestselling science author. Dr. Kelly Weinersmith is an adjunct faculty member at Rice University, an animal behavior researcher, and a bestselling author and podcast host. This talk will be held online via our Authors and Speakers site, in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register via the Event Link (see below) to receive an email with the watch link and reminders as the event approaches. After the talk ends, you'll receive an email with a link to the recording.

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!

Spice Metals≈ 18 mi

Spice Metals

Wednesday · 6 PM – 7 PM

Wasson Board Room · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

You know how a tiny pinch of pepper can completely change the flavor of your dinner? Well, scientists do the exact same thing with 'spice metals'! So come to the Library; we’re going to learn about a super cool metal called gallium that has some amazing tricks up its sleeve. Then, we'll check out aerogel, which is so light it's nicknamed 'frozen smoke.' We'll find out why NASA actually uses this ghostly material to catch speeding comet dust in outer space!

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna18 mi

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna

Wednesday · 12 PM – 1 PM

Estes Valley Library · Estes Park · 18 mi

FREEAll ages

Join veteran journalist Paul Vigna for an enlightening discussion on his book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin. Vigna explores how money transformed from a practical tool into modern society's dominant faith, tracing its evolution from Renaissance Florence to today’s global markets. Through engaging anecdotes and original research, Vigna argues that money derives its power from the value we assign to it. Paul Vigna is an accomplished author, journalist, editor, and speaker, with a special focus on capital markets and cryptocurrencies. This talk will be held online via our Authors and Speakers site, in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register via the Event Link (see below) to receive an email with the watch link and reminders as the event approaches. After the talk ends, you'll receive an email with a link to the recording.

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