JANUARY:

7th: Artists and Students Party at the Art Center of Estes Park, 5:00 pm to 7:00. A gathering of new artists, students and mentors. FREE Contact info: 970-586-5882 www.artcenterofestes.com.

14-17: Winter Festival! Downtown Estes Park event features a chili cook-off, scavenger hunt, horse and carriage rides, contests and more. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES or www.estesparkcvb.com.

19th: Rocky Mountain National Park Full Moon Walk. Make reservations at 970-586-1223. Gorgeous opportunity to see the park by the light of a full moon. Estes Park sporting goods stores provide snowshoe and pole rental if necessary. More at: www.nps.gov/romo.

22nd: Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Families at the Wild Basin Ranger Station, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Four hour fun and educational snowshoe hike suitable for families. Ticket price: $10.00. To register call 970-586-3262 or to register on-line go to www.rmna.org.

30th: 32nd Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Races. The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District sponsors these high altitude 5K and 10K races down MacGregor Avenue and through the historic MacGregor Ranch pastures. Multiple age divisions. Check in at the Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. 5K race starts at 11 am; 10K at noon. Call 970-586-8191, or www.estesvalleyrecreation.com.

FEBRUARY:

5th: Rocky Mountain Harmony College Barbershop Concert, Assembly Hall behind Ruesch Auditorium, YMCA of the Rockies, at 7:30 pm. Features small barbershop groups and full choruses from the area. Ticket price: $10.00. Call 970-586-0927 for more info.

Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Families at the Wild Basin Ranger Station, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Four hour fun and educational snowshoe hike suitable for families. Ticket price: $10.00. To register call 970-586-3262 or to register on-line go to www.rmna.org.

12th: 19th Annual Imagine This! Wonderful art festival for children and adults. Featuring live music and dance performances, and lots of hands-on activities for creative expression. Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park. Ticket price: $1.00. www.estesarts.com and 970-586-9203.

18th: Rocky Mountain National Park Full Moon Walk. Make reservations at 970-586-1223. Fantastic opportunity to see the park by the light of a full moon. Estes Park sporting goods stores provide snowshoe and pole rental if necessary. More at: www.nps.gov/romo.

19 and 20th: Rails in the Rockies Model Railroad Exhibition at the Estes Park Conference Center, 201 S. St. Vrain Ave. Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 9 am to 4 pm. Loads of model train layouts on display, various scales, and a junior layout set up specifically for children to operate. Fun family event. Ticket price: $5 per person; children under 12 free with an adult. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES, and www.estesvalleymodelrailroaders.org.

MARCH:

March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Savor Estes Park. Every Thursday in March from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 27 restaurants and the Movie Theater are participating in “Savor Estes Park”. Begin with a matinee special at The Reel Mountain Theater, followed by a 6-inch specialty sampling plate and a glass of wine, beer or soda at any one of the 27 restaurants. The cost for each restaurant is $3 per person. Visitors and residents are encouraged to sample two or three different restaurants each week. Just ask the restaurant for the “Savor Estes Park” specialty plate and enjoy fabulous cuisine and atmosphere for only $3.00. www.enjoyestespark.com/savorestes.php.

4 – 6th: Light and Snow: Winter Photography Seminar at the RMNA Field Seminar Center, 1895 Fall River Rd.. Friday: 7-9PM, Saturday: 5AM-7PM, and Sunday: 5AM-1PM. Lessons include mastering cold weather photography conditions, handling high contrast scenes and snowscapes, planning best time for shoots, and more. Enrollment: $200.00. Contact: 970-586-3262 or www.rmna.org.

5th: Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Families at the Wild Basin Ranger Station, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Four hour fun and educational snowshoe hike suitable for families. Ticket price: $10.00. To register call 970-586-3262 or to register on-line go to www.rmna.org.

6th: Bridal Crawl – Tours of Wedding Venues. A guided tour starting at the Stanley Hotel, 333 W. Wonderview Ave., at 9:00 am and continuing to venues throughout Estes Park. View wedding sites mocked up for a wedding – complete with flowers, cake, linens, photography, music and more. Caterers and cake vendors will offer samples and refreshments throughout the day. Sponsored by the Estes Park Wedding Association. Ticket Price: $30.00 for the bride and one guest; or $20 per person. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES, www.estesparkweddings.com.

Windy Peak Recital, at the Stanley Hotel, 2:00 pm. Performing with fiddle, electric piano, and dulcimer. From the Estes Park Music Festival. Ticket price: $5.00 adults, children and students FREE. 970-586-9519, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org.

19th: Rocky Mountain National Park Full Moon Walk. Make reservations at 970-586-1223. Fantastic opportunity to see the park by the light of a full moon. Estes Park sporting goods stores provide snowshoe and pole rental if necessary. More at: www.nps.gov/romo.

Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Families at the Wild Basin Ranger Station, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Four hour fun and educational snowshoe hike suitable for families. Ticket price: $10.00. To register call 970-586-3262 or to register on-line go to www.rmna.org.

20th: Sherwood Park Flute Ensemble Recital at the Stanley Hotel, 333 W. Wonderview Ave., 2:00 pm. From the Estes Park Music Festival. Ticket price: $5.00 adults, children and students FREE. 970-586-9519, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org.

27th: Giddyup Kitty Bluegrass Band Recital, Stanley Hotel, 2:00 pm. Four piece, award winning, all female band performs high energy, uplifting music. From the Estes Park Music Festival. Ticket price: $5.00 adults, children and students FREE. 970-586-9519, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org.