JOIN IN ON THE FUN and cruise around from place to place to see all the exciting and wonderful Estes Park Scarecrows. Over 150+ scarecrows and photo ops are located all around Estes Park. Bring your children to Estes Park and photograph your children in all of the Photo Op locations (fun cut-outs for the children to place their face in). Look for the "SCARECROW IN HERE" poster on the Estes Park windows. Each poster will indicate activity information, photo op information and scarecrow information. Step inside the business and enjoy each and every scarecrow.
WEEKEND FESTIVAL - EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & FUN (Saturday & Sunday)
Each weekend (5 weekends in October), there will be: Scarecrows In Estes Park, Balloon Twisting, Pumpkins, Children's Face Painting, Scarecrow Judging, Hayrides, Halloween Crafts, Children's Cookie Decorating, Live Music, Children's Scarecrow Coloring Contest, Storytelling, Crafts, Skin Painting, Bean Bag Toss, 1 Hour Deals, Entertainment, Children's Fake Tattoos, Glass Blowing, Puppets, Pizza Decorating For The Children, Guess How Many Contests & MORE! The schedule for Saturday and Sunday for the businesses that have an event are listed underneath each thumbnail with the following information: Start Time, Length Of Event and Event Description.
SCARECROWS & PHOTO OP LOCATIONS
NOTE: THE BUSINESSES LISTED BELOW HAVE THEIR OWN UNIQUE SCARECROW (UNLESS NOTED THAT ONLY AN ACTIVITY IS AVAILABLE AT THE BUSINESS). THE SCARECROWS CAN BE SEEN EVERY DAY IN OCTOBER.
Retail & RMNP
Unique wildlife & landscape photography & tour
Transform your home into a haven of fragrants.
We will custom design any type of hat for you.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Rope the Steer! Anyone can try their hand at throwing a loop over the horns of a steer like a real cowboy; it’s all in fun. Instructions and demonstrations throughout the day.
Each piece is specially selected with you in mind.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Enter your name for our weekly drawing for a $10.00 Gift Certifictae!
Highest quality merchandise at the best prices.
Fly fishing, tours, hiking adventures, equipment.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Have your picture taken after you've caught that BIG fish!
Outdoor gear, tours, gear rental, best prices.
Largest selection of personalized ornaments.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Take your picture with our Scarecrow Santa!
Find a book for yourself or for a gift.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
At our store, come in and see our special scarecrow book, bring a camera and have your photo taken with the scarecrow and receive a scarecrow sticker! Enter your name in a drawing for that special scarecrow book! Winner to be announced on October 31st!
Off hand blown glass by artist Dave Clifton
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Come in and see our live Glass Blowing Demonstrations. Fun for the entire family! Or have your picture taken with our smallest scarecrow in town.
House and garden decor and unique gifts
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Come have your picture taken as a Moose!
Largest selection of amazing gifts in Estes Park.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Come in and take your picture with our Halloween ghost and Scarecrow Photo Op! Bring your photo back for 10% Off in November or December.
Paper Arts, Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
MAKE & TAKE! Create a birthday, thank you or general note card for your family and friends. Learn paper art techniques and take home a lovely handcrafted card that will be warmly appreciated by those you care for.
Over 3000 belt buckles in our unique store!
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Come and have your special picture taken on our one and only Horsecycle! Bring your photo back in for a 10% discount. (No Scarecrow, only activity)
Sports collectibles for all your favorite teams.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Come and have your special picture taken on our one and only Horsecycle! Bring your photo back in for a 10% discount. (No Scarecrow, only activity)
Leather. jewelry, clothes, fur, home decor, more.
One of a kind hand made earrings. Meet the artist.
Time: 11:00am Length: ALL Day
Guess how Many Beads Are In The Jar? Closest number each Saturday and Sunday in October wins a $10 Store Credit!
Your source for knitting & needlework supplies.
Time: 11:00am Length: 2 Hours
Come to A Taste of the Fiber Arts. Saturdays from 11- 12 learn how to cast on and do the Knit Stitch. From 12 - 1 learn how to do Single and Double Crochet. Sundays are a Taste of Needlework. From 2PM - 4PM you can try Needlepoint or Counted Cross Stitch. Class is $10.00 and most materials are included. Needles and hooks are extra. Call to let us know if you are coming if possible.
Tennis shoes, outerware, backpacks, t-shirts.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Guess the number of Doggie Treats and win a $10.00 Gift Certificate!
Time: 1:00pm Length: 2 Hours
October 22nd only: Herbie The Hamster! Children 5-10 years old have to decide how to spend their money with Herbie in mind. Come to a great learning experience for children.
Where you can give your equipment one more chance.
Unique collection of gifts, home decor & clothing.
Have a Merry Christmas. All year long.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Enter your name in the Scarecrow Drawing for a beautiful Halloween Decoration. (No Scarecrow, only activity)
Complete line of outdoor adventure gear, clothing.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Put on our hiking hat and have your picture taken with our Hiker Scarecrow!
Largest selection of footware in town.
Largest of American West purses and wallets in CO.
wedding dresses and everything you would need
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Enter your name in the Scarecrow Drawing for a beautiful Halloween Decoration. (No Scarecrow, only activity)
Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more
Only pharmacy in town open 7 days a week.
Quality old time portraits - B&W or Color.
Time: Noon Length: ALL Day
Name the 5 outlaws in this old western photograph! Winner gets a free 8x10 Real West photograph!
Award-winning wines handcrafted in Estes Park, CO.
Time: Noon Length: ALL Day
Come in and see our very unique scarecrow! Guess the number of corks in our owl! Weekly drawings: Adults will will win a bottle of wine, kids will win a bottle of juice!
Unique Western store providing for all your needs.
Time: Noon Length: 2 Hours
Come by and see our unique scarecrow and enjoy some cider and treats!
Unique gifts utilizing the beauty of stone.
Native American and Southwestern jewelry.
Time: 2:00pm Length: 1/2 Hour
Come in and see how contemporary Native American Inlay Jewelry is made on our special DVD. (15 minute video)
Locally owned & independent fair trade store.
You need to make it your tradition yearly .
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Enter your name in the Scarecrow Drawing for a beautiful Halloween Decoration. (No Scarecrow, only activity)
Your retail source for quality leather goods.
Over 600 designs to choose from & 35 colors.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Stop in and get your Free Scarecrow Popcorn all day long.
Photography, jewelry, antiques and gifts.
Warm, friendly store filled with gifts.
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Guess the number of Scary Eye-balls in the glass jar! 1st Place Winner gets a $25.00 Gift Certificate, 2nd Place Winner gets 25% Off their next purchase, 3rd Place Winner gets 10% OFF their next purchase. Consolation Prize: Our unique Boo To You signs to hang on your wall!
Lodge Cabin Home Decor in Estes Park
Time: 11:00am Length: ALL Day
Come have that special picture taken with our unique BEARcrow! Bring your BEARCROW Photo back in November or December and get 10% Off!
Free Wifi with computers. Daily newspapers & mags.
Time: 10:00am Length: 1/2 Hour
Come hear stories about Scarecrows, Pumpkins and Halloween! 10am and 10:30 am. Saturdays only (no story on October 15th)
Leading art glass gallery and studio in CO.
Finest selections of wildlife & nature art in EP.
Visit our exhibits, programs and events.
Hand painted yarns, garments, knitting classes.
One of the finest jewelry studios in America.
Presenting the arts to people of all ages
Time: 10:00am Length: 2 Hours
October 22nd only! Make your own Halloween Mask! For ages 6 and up. Class size is limited to the first 15 to sign up. Pre-registration is required 970-586-9203. 1 1/2 hour class. Free.
We specialize in rare and antique jewelry.
Time: 11:00am Length: 1/2 Hour
Come and listen to Bob talk about a variety of topics including coins, antiques and jewelry. And have your picture taken with our George Washington Photo Op!
Features the most extensive photographs of RMNP.
Restaurants & Desserts
Homemade crust, sauce, sausage. Kid's games.
Time: 11:00am Length: ALL Day
Enter our Scarecrow Coloring Contest and win a 10-inch 3-topping pizza with 2 drinks. Drawings each Sat. & Sunday in October.
Best organic coffee bar & handmade smoothies.
You'll Love Our Food...Or It's Free!
Time: 11:00am Length: ALL Day
Come have your picture taken with our unique Elk Scarecrow!
Salads, Mexican, Burgers, Soups, Happy Hour.
Great speciality coffee shop in Estes Park.
Time: 9:00am Length: ALL Day
Guess how many Coffee Beans are in the jar? Each Saturday and Sunday the person with closest number will receive a jar of our famous Hot Sauce! Or have your picture taken with our Scary Skeleton Scarecrow!
Featuring finest home made pies in Colorado
Where the coffee is as great as the views!
Largest shaded patio in EP. Old time photos.
Time: 11:00am Length: ALL Day
Puzzles, coloring and more for the children - 10yrs and younger.
Burgers, sandwiches, pasta, salads, benedict.
Time: 9:00am Length: ALL Day
Awesome Photo Op with a fun Scarecrow and a beautiful Halloween scene!
Fantastic BBQ, full bar, live entertainment.
EP locals bar of choice for the last 62 years
Time: 10:00am Length: 1 Hour
Take a break from seeing all of the Scarecrows in town and play some FREE Pool in our patio room by the river. Must be 21 years old to play.
Best family restaurant & reasonably priced.
Time: 3:00pm Length: 1 Hour
Have some fun decorating your own trick or treat bag with stickers for Halloween.
Authentic Mexican food. Rooftop view of Estes.
Time: Noon Length: ALL Day
Children and adults can dress up with real Mexican clothes for a photo op. (No Scarecrow, only activity)
Best pizza in town. Large outdoor patio dining.
Time: 4:00pm Length: 1 Hour
Let's have some Halloween fun creating Your Own Scarecrow Mini Pizza! For kids 12 and under!
Handcrafted Signature Burritos and More
An Old West Ice Cream & Chocolate Parlour!
Time: Noon Length: ALL Day
Pick out your favorite cowboy hat and have your picture taken with our Scarecrow Headless Horsemen!
An upscale breakfast and lunch restaurant.
Voted very BEST breakfast in Estes Park.
Time: 9:00am Length: ALL Day
Sit on the bench with our unique Scarecrows for that special Photo Op!
Chippers Bowling. We Are All Fun and Games!
Time: 11:00am Length: ALL Day
Come have your picture taken with our unique family of Scarecrows!
The only micro brewery in Estes Park - 8 beers.
Upscale dining & longe. THE hotspot in Estes Park!
McDonald's is one of life's many small pleasures.
Time: 9:00am Length: ALL Day
Have your picture taken with our own Scarecrow Hamburgler!
We've been visited by people from every state
Time: 10:00am Length: 2 Hours
Have some Halloween fun and decorate your very own pumpkin-shaped sugar cookie. Children 10 and under. (No Scarecrow, only activity)
Delicious new pizza shop in Estes Park
Time: 11:00am Length: ALL Day
Let's have fun making a leaf weaving craft!
Real Estate
Largest and most successful real estate business.
The real estate leader in Estes Park.
Business and home listings for sale.
Lodging SUGGESTION: Take a scenic and short ride to see all the lodges as the scarecrows are outside.
Lodging on the River/Walk into Rocky Mtn Natl Park
Luxury Estes Park Lodging with outstanding value.
Time: 9:00am Length: ALL Day
Stop by for a scarecrow graveyard photo op and get your free treat bag with candy, tattoos, silly buddy bandz and glow bracelets!! Enter to win 2 free nights at Estes Park Condos! Winner drawn on 10/31/11.
no credit card/deposit needed for reservation
Offering Mountain side or River front lodging
10 beautiful condos on the banks of Fall River.
Perfect place to celebrate, regenerate 16 condos.
Wonderful setting for a great vacation.
Family oriented, affordable and clean motel.
Restful suites make your stay a relaxing occasion.
Perfect mountain getaway. Quality lodging.
Create Your Own Wild West Experience!
Time: 1:00pm Length: 4 Hours
Fun Hayrides for the whole family! $10.00 per person,
seats are limited. Please call for reservations (970) 586-4416.
Opportunity to experience the Rockies' splendor.
Convenience of being located near downtown.
A river runs through it and much more.
In one of Estes Parks most scenic backdrops.
Magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
McGregor Mtn Lodge is a mountain lover's paradise.
We lead you into the heart of Estes Park.
You will be pampered in your luxurious cabin.
Awesome mountain and poolside views.
Walk right out the door and fish for trout.
Dazzling to the senses and soothing to the soul.
Just a few short feet from downtown Estes.
Boasts spectacular views in every direction.
Time: 11:00am Length: 2 Hours
The Stanley Hotel will feature multiple scarecrows around the property with kids activities: bean bag toss games, cookie decorating, coloring and other games in the MacGregor room – in the main hotel. The dates will be October 1, 2, 9, 16, 22 and 23. Additionally there a special on these days for kids (10 and under) to eat free with a paying adult. The hotel will also run various drink specials throughout the day.
Newly Renovated Cabins and Cottages
Time: 10:00am Length: ALL Day
Come for a personal Scarecrow Open House Tour and special scarecrow Photo Op! See our many scarecrows along the river.
Cozy cottages along Fall River. Patios, BBQ, Spa.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK BLOG & ESTES PARK BLOG MEL TULIN - BLOGGER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
Coffee On The Rocks has added wine and cheese to their restaurant. Beer is also served, too. A big rock patio has been added to sit next to the beautiful lake.
Everyone Wins At Taco Bell
7:30am May 18
When the Rockies score 7 or more runs, Taco Bell offers the Rockies special of 4 Tacos for $2.00. And if you are a senior, free drink, too! Great Deal!
Dennis Reinke painting by the river
10:30am May 18
Plein Air Painting on the river by Starbucks.
Estes Park Jazz Festival
12:00pm May 18
The Estes Park Jazz Festival is in full swing. Come in down and listen to some great music!
Guitar Duets At Jazz Festival
1:00pm May 18
Great jazz duets going on at Performance Park in Estes Park today at the jazz festival.
Wild Strawberry On Lumpy Ridge
9:00am May 17
The wildflowers are starting to bloom!
Herd of Mule Deer
9:00am May 17
Herd of Mule Deer on Lumpy Ridge
Daisies At Lake Estes
10:00am May 17
A lot of Daisies can be seen blooming at Lake Estes.
CAM BEAT
Continental Divide Cam
Ypsilon Mountain Cam
Mummy Range Cam
Estes Valley Overlook Cam
GUMPables - CHOICE OF PENDANT, KEYRING, ORNAMENT & WINE CHARM HANDMADE IN ESTES PARK WILDLIFE, BUTTERFLY, MOUNTAIN, BIRD, DRAGONFLY, WILDFLOWER, SUNSET
FEATURED ENJOY ESTES PARK DINING FOR VIP MEMBERS
"The Sundae Saloon" DOLLAR DAY FOR ICE CREAM, CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES & CLUSTERS PRICE: $1.00 For VIP Members ONLY
HOME MADE RECIPES:
Choose from either a large assortment of delicious, flavored ice cream and place it on a sugar or cake cone, a large chocolate dipped strawberry or choose from a multi-assortment of our home-made chocolate clusters: almond, oreo, m&m, pecan, peanut, peppermint, cranberry, dark, light, walnut, cashew and more. It's dollar day!
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