April 2024 Events in Estes Park

Embark on an exciting April adventure in Estes Park with our handpicked selection of events featuring the legendary Bigfoot Days festival and a week-long Earth Week celebration alongside an abundance of live music shows and weekly happenings.
 

Create & Sip Pop-Up Wine Bar

April 3

Snowy Peaks Winery is packing up some award-winning wines (and wassail, weather permitting!) and heading to Creativity Cabin for special after-hours creativity sessions!
 

First Friday Art Groove

April 5

Take a free tour of local art galleries! Various locations will be serving food & refreshments and hosting artist meet & greets, demonstrations, show opening and live music. Ride the free Estes Park Trolley to keep you warm between galleries. Check it out.
 

Friday Live Music at Snowy Peaks Winery

April 5

Roy Dearen joins Snowy Peaks Winery for their Friday Live Music series!  Reservations are recommended. Call 970-586-2099 to save your spot.
 

Blue Canyon Boys: High Octane Bluegrass at the American Legion

April 6

After winning first place in the 2008 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, the Blue Canyon Boys went off at full tilt, taking the bluegrass circuit by storm, performing in illustrious venues across the country. Don't miss them live at the American Legion on April 6!
 

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Winter Speaker Series

April 7 & 21

Learn from Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) staff and other experts as they cover a wide range of topics related to RMNP and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium on the lower lever. This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is appreciated. Register here.
 

Bigfoot Days

April 19-20

Celebrate all things Squatchy! Kick off the weekend with a Bigfoot BBQ on Friday. Then attend the FREE outdoor festival on Saturday, featuring live appearances and talks from television Bigfoot celebrities & experts, live music, themed activities for the whole family, craft and food vendors, a Bigfoot calling contest, area Bigfoot tours, and much more!
 

First Responder Appreciation Night

April 19

Join Restoration Ranch Colorado for a fun evening at The Bull Pin to support our first responders! This nonprofit provides a network of properties for first responders and their families to rest, relax, and recharge.
 

VNV Nation Live at The Stanley Hotel

April 19-20

VNV Nation is an alternative-electronic artist, based in Hamburg Germany, led by Dublin, Ireland native Ronan Harris in the roles of singer, songwriter and producer. VNV Nation is set to electrify the historic Stanley Hotel with its dynamic performance on April 19-20.
 

Lady Psychiatrist's Booth at the American Legion

April 20

Lady Psychiatrist's Booth is San Diego’s high-energy Americana duo crossing four generations of incredible musicianship and featuring the talents of singer-songwriter/guitarist Ashley E. Norton and violinist/mandolinist/singer Stephanie Groot. Don't miss them live at the American Legion on April 20.
 

Earth Week

April 20-28

Get ready for an inspiring week of environmental celebration in Estes Park! Ignite your passion for the planet with a lineup of educational and engaging events, featuring an Environmental Film Weekend by Nick Molle and The Rocky Mountain Channel. You'll also have the opportunity to learn from local organizations and give back with clean-up days. Along the way, be sure to swing by our businesses that are celebrating with exclusive Earth Day offers!
 

Loren Shriver's Space Shuttle Mission

April 24

Discover the fascinating space missions world with Loren Shriver's enthralling educational event, "Space Shuttle Mission". On April 24, 2024, join us at the symbolic YMCA of the Rockies Hempel Building for an immersive experience where you will learn about the intricacies of space missions.
 

Estes Park Environmental Film Festival

April 26-27

The Rocky Mountain Channel is proud to present the Estes Park Environmental Film Festival, April 26 & 27, 2024, at the Historic Park Theater, featuring new documentaries from Nick Molle! Join us for a two-day event highlighting diversity and sustainability through thought-provoking films. Catch the premiere of "Wild Ride, the Peak to Peak Highway," exploring Estes Park's ties to unconventional travelers, with an appearance by Nico Strange Owl. Find more information here.
 

Estes Valley Watershed Coalition Presents: Water is Finite, A Symposium

April 27

Consider the numbers:  97% of the water on Earth is salt water; 2% is locked up in ice, leaving us with only 1% of fresh water for human use, worldwide! Water is finite; we cannot create more water. The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition is proud to present a team of speakers--a renowned meteorologist, the state climatologist, a water commissioner, and engineers--who will take you through the story of water in Colorado, from our local weather to our changing climate and snowpack to human engineering to address the issue of supply and demand of water in our region.
 

Story Slam

April 28

Take your storytelling further, or just enjoy a fun, story-filled afternoon! Join the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies for this "Call of the Wild"-themed Story Slam on Sunday, April 28, at the Historic Park Theatre. Storytellers will be selected by random drawing, in a process similar to The Moth's, and the winner and runner-up will both win prizes.

Recurring Events:

Saturday Cafe at Seed & Sage Studio

Weekly on Saturdays

Stop into Seed & Sage Studio every Saturday from 10am - 12pm for a Vienna Coffee House Culture-inspired gathering. Treat yourself to some calm and inspiration on Saturday mornings in this communal space that exists beyond work and home. Free handmade caffeinated or decaffeinated beverages available, and some books and games will be about.
 

Bingo at Rock Cut Brewing

Weekly on Sundays

Join Rock Cut Brewing every Sunday from 6-8pm for Bingo! All ages welcome. Free admission.
 

Trivia at Rock Cut Brewing

Weekly on Tuesdays

Join Rock Cut Brewing every Tuesday for Trivia from 7-9pm! Unique and challenging questions and categories. Often includes picture rounds and audio rounds! Free admission.
 

Winter Indoor Cornhole Nights

Weekly on Tuesdays

How it works: Each team will play 1 Best of Three series against 2 teams. Score to win is “Firm 21” with a “Bust to 17." All final scores for both teams must be recorded for tie break purposes. Every Tuesday from 6-9pm at The Barrel.
 

Open Mic Night at Avant Garde Aleworks

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday

Calling all musicians, poets and performers - and spectators! Grab a beer and enjoy a night of live music in the Avant Garde Aleworks taproom.
 

Latino Night at La Cabaña Mexican Bar & Grill 

Weekly on Saturdays

Join La Cabaña Mexican Bar & Grill every Saturday from 6-10 p.m. for dinner and a dance party. Dance to the tunes of bachata and reggaeton by Sonido Cali.
 

Karaoke Night at Lonigans

Weekly on Fridays and Saturdays

What better way to get friends and family together than with a good old-fashioned sing-along! Karaoke Nights, hosted weekly on Fridays and Saturdays at Lonigans from 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
 

Live Magic at The Stanley

Most nights; Visit website for details

Hidden beneath The Post Restaurant, upon the historic Stanley Hotel grounds, there is a secret subterranean theatre, where the greatest magicians in the world perform. Master Magician Aiden Sinclair, from the hit series America's Got Talent and Penn and Teller's Fool Us, has invited only the finest prestidigitators to appear in this enchanting new venue. Join them for an unforgettable and immersive experience that will inspire your imagination and kindle the wonder in your soul.
 

Live Music at Twin Owls Steakhouse

Every Wednesday - Saturday

Enjoy live music every Wednesday - Saturday at the Twin Owls Steakhouse. Wednesdays starting at 6:30pm, listen to local bluegrass. Thursday - Saturday starting at 5:30pm, stop in for James Davis Spanish & Classical Guitar. For dining guests only, some exceptions apply. Call (970) 586-9344 to make a reservation.
 

Boozy Bingo at The Barrel

Weekly on Wednesdays

5 Rounds of Bingo - Trivia - Drink Specials - Awesome Brewery Swag Prizes - and So Much More at The Barrel!
 

Bingo Night at the American Legion Post 119

Weekly on Tuesdays

Enjoy a family-friendly bingo night at the American Legion, and play for cash prizes! Every Tuesday at 6 p.m.
 

Weekly Classes at Inspired Artisan Market & Studio

Wednesdays - Sundays

From DIY Tie Dye Shirts and Fused Glass Necklaces to Felted Hummingbirds and Acrylic Pour Painting, Inspired Artisan Market & Studio offers no shortage of unique experiences for all ages. See their website for details.
 

Live Music at The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern 

Every week, rotating musicians

Originally a sandwich shop at the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park and then evolved into a dance hall, The Rock Inn now boasts weekly live music paired with an ever-evolving food menu & full bar.
 

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