Fall Events at the Estes Park Center

Bring your family to one of YMCA of the Rockies’ fall themed weekends. Join us for our traditional events including Fall Fest where guests can enjoy pumpkin painting, s’mores around the campfire, an old fashioned line dancing and much more!  Then, experience frightful family fun at the Halloween Spooktacular by getting into the spirit of Halloween by dressing in costume, participating in spooky activities and trick or treat throughout the YMCA! This fall, enjoy mid-week experiences including birding, master naturalists and water color painting workshops!  For more information about fall activities, call 970-586-3341 x1104.

Book Your Fall Getaway Today! 

Call or go online to book your cabin (2-5) bedrooms or choose a lodge room which includes two free breakfasts! To make a reservation, book online or give our reservation department a call at 888-613-9622.

Birding Workshop with Scott Rashid - SOLD OUT

August 24- 26 & August 31 - September 2
YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center is proud to host Scott Rashid, director of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI), who will present a 2 day, 3-night workshop on birds of the Rocky Mountains. Learn more about this unique mid-week opportunity here. 

Master Naturalist Multi-day Workshops 

September 7-8, September 13-14,  September 20-21, October 11-12 or October 18-19
Join the YMCA Outdoor Education Staff to become a Master Naturalist! Over the course of two days you will learn how to ID common plants and animals in a forest and riparian ecosystem, learn about the formation of the Rocky Mountains, and learn the science behind wildfires. At the end of the course you will be awarded a Master Naturalist certification and celebrate with a campfire! Choose from a variety of mid-week September or October sessions Registration required, learn more and register for a session here. 

Watercolor Painting Workshops - SOLD OUT 

Wednesday, September 22 & Thursday, September 23
YMCA of the Rockies hosts artist Sarah Uhl, for two creative workshop opportunities this September! Sarah will be teaching two watercolor classes including a basic watercolor painting and watercolor journal class over the course of two days during the fall season. Enjoy a getaway to the Rocky Mountains while exploring your creativity through water color painting! Registration required,  learn more about these autumn creativity workshops and more here. 

Fall Fest 

Saturday, October 2, 1pm - 4:30pm 
Celebrate the fall season with traditional autumn activities! Enjoy pumpkin painting and crafts, make pinecone bird feeders, hay rides to view the fall foliage and a delicious caramel apple bar. Gather the family for a fun afternoon of live music by Cowboy Brad from 2pm - 3pm and line dancing from 3:30pm  - 4:30pm! Festivities will occur at Dorsey Museum.

Fall Break Wild West Activities 

October 9 - 24
Visit the YMCA during your student's fall break for knot tying, lassoing, line dancing, horseback riding, hay rides and more!

Halloween Spooktacular

Friday, October 29 & Saturday, October 30
Dress in your Halloween costume, participate in spooky activities, and do some trick or treating to get in the spirit of Halloween with the YMCA of the Rockies! Enter if you dare, the family-friendly haunted forest with creepy surprises sure to bring a smile to your face! 

Turkey Trot 5K

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25
Join YMCA of the Rockies on Thanksgiving morning for the annual 5K Turkey Trot! Get out and get active before celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday! Walkers and strollers are welcome to participate in the race. Dogs are also welcome, as long as they remain on a leash. Check-in at the Hempel Auditorium beginning at 7am and the race will begin shortly after at 8am. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place female, 1st place male, and the 1st place person 16 and under. The YMCA of the Rockies Turkey Trot is free and open to the public, free-will donations will be accepted to support the camper scholarship program. Celebrate after the race in the Sweet Memorial Building with refreshments and door prizes! For any inquiries, please call 970-586-3341, ext. 1104.

Turkey Town of Estes Park Fall Events 

Don’t miss the town of Estes Park’s fall event list including Elk Fest, Autumn Gold Festival, Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highlands Festival and more! View the full line-up of Estes Park autumn events here.