Celebrate your Thanksgiving in the Rocky Mountains. Estes Park has Thanksgiving meals, events, shopping, and of course the breathtaking outdoors.
Thanksgiving Meals
The Other Side Restaurant
Thanksgiving Buffet
November 22, 11am-7pm
Call (970) 586-2171 for reservations
Thanksgiving Plated Dinner - View Menu
November 22
Call (970) 586-2332 for reservations
Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet - View Menu
November 22, 11am-6pm
Call (970) 577-6400 for reservations
Thanksgiving Events
Catch the Glow
November 23, 5:30pm, Elkhorn Ave
The annual illuminated parade through the heart of downtown Estes Park. The perfect way to kick off the Christmas season the day after Thanksgiving.
Turkey Trot 5k
November 22, 8am, YMCA of the Rockies
Make room for all those calories by starting your day with a 5k Turkey Trot.
November 23, 9-11am, Estes Valley Community Center
Use the extra calories from Thanksgiving to fuel your fitness with our two-hour blended fitness event including Zumba, Total Body Fitness, HIIT, and Yoga.
Photos with Santa
November 24, 10am-2pm, Believe Inn (behind the police station, 170 MacGregor Ave)
Get a photo with Santa, and don't forget your list!
Opt Outside
Take advantage of the cool, crisp mountain air in Estes Park and opt outside on the day after Thanksgiving (or day of, if you so choose!)
Grab your snowshoes, cross-country skis, micro-spikes, or backcountry set-up to Opt Outside the day after Thanksgiving. Or just stroll around downtown admiring the lights and getting in your Black Friday shopping. Don't forget to book your lodging to spend this Thanksgiving in the Rocky Mountains.
