Jurassic Estes Park: Spring Break Programs

Journey back in time with our “Jurassic Estes Park” themed programs for spring break! Enjoy these limited-time programs from March 8-April 2 at Estes Park Center.

Weekly Program Schedule

All programs will be held at Sweet Memorial Program Building unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday

• 9:15 AM – Diggin’ in the Dirt – Unearth history and get your hands dirty.
• 2:00 PM – Primitive Fire Building – Learn survival fire-making techniques.
• 3:15 PM – Jr. Survival – Learn essential hiking survival skills and join a scavenger hunt.

Tuesday, Thursday

• 10:30 AM – Stone Age Survival – Master ancient survival techniques.
• 3:15 PM – Jr. Survival

Friday

• 9:15 AM – Diggin’ in the Dirt
• 12:30 PM – Ancient Discoveries – Test your paleontology skills to find hidden treasures.
• 2:00 PM – Dino Dig: Chill with the Dinos! – Join a scavenger hunt and dig for dinosaurs in the ice and snow. (Held outside on the museum lawn.) @ the Lula Dorsey Museum
• 3:15 PM – Jr. Survival

Saturday

• 10:00 AM – Arch Hike – A mile-long hike to an excavated rock shelter to learn about early inhabitants and wildlife. @ the Lula Dorsey Museum
• 10:30 AM – Stone Age Survival
• 12:30 PM – Ancient Discoveries
• 2:00 PM – Primitive Fire Building
• 3:15 PM – Jr. Survival

Craft Workshops (March 1 – April 6)
📍Mootz Family Craft & Design Center

Daily Workshops

• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Jewelry: Elastic Necklace or 2 Elastic Bracelets ($10) | Ages 4+

Select Dates Only

• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Dinocones – Make a Dinosaur Using a Pinecone ($5) | Ages 4+

  • Dates: 3/2, 3/4, 3/6, 3/8, 3/10, 3/12, 3/14, 3/16, 3/18, 3/20, 3/22, 3/24, 3/26, 3/28, 3/30, 4/1, 4/3, 4/5

• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Dinosaur Jar Lanterns ($10) | Ages 4+

  • Dates: 3/1, 3/3, 3/5, 3/7, 3/9, 3/11, 3/13, 3/15, 3/17, 3/19, 3/21, 3/23, 3/25, 3/27, 3/29, 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/6

• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Preserved in Amber – Custom Pendant or Keychain ($15) | Ages 10+

  • Dates: 3/1, 3/2, 3/4, 3/6, 3/8, 3/9, 3/11, 3/13, 3/15, 3/16, 3/18, 3/20, 3/22, 3/23, 3/25, 3/27, 3/29, 3/30, 4/1, 4/3, 4/5, 4/6

Check the activity guide for more details and other scheduled activities!