MAY
4-6 and 11-13 – Deathtrap, Hempel Family Program Building, YMCA of the Rockies, 7 pm, adults only $15.

5 -24th Annual Estes Park Duck Race, begins at Nicky’s Resort on the Fall River at 12 noon, duck drop at 1 pm, ends at Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park, $20. Contact 970-586-9519 or epduckrace.org.

5 – Spring Sidewalk Sale, Elkhorn Ave. downtown, 10 am, free. Contact 970-577-9900; 800-443-7837.

11 – Behind the Scenes at Rocky Mountain National Park, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 1000 Hwy 36, 9 am to 12:30 pm, tickets $35. Contact 970-586-3262, rmna.org.

19-20 – Jazz Fest and Artwalk, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave., Jazz Performances from noon to 5 pm, Artwalk 10 am to 5 pm, free. Contact 970-577-9900; 800-443-7837.

26-28 – Art Market, Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm; Monday 9 am to 3 pm, free. Contact 970-586-5882.

26-28 – Estes Park Western Art & Antiques Show, Barn W-Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 10 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday; 10 am to 3 pm on Monday. Contact 970-577-9900; 800-443-7837.

27 – Barlow Plaza Concerts, on Elkhorn Avenue & the Riverwalk, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, free. Contact 970-577-9900; 800-443-7837.

JUNE
2 – 24th Annual Fishing Derby, Lake Estes Marina, 1770 Big Thompson Ave, Registration at 6:30 am; event begins at 8 am, Registration is $4 per person on the day of the event, pre-registration $3. Contact 970-586-8191.

7-8 – Wool Market Workshops, Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford Ave., 9 am. Contact 970-586-6104.

9-10 – Wool Market, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 9 am to 4 pm, free. Contact 970-577-9900; 800-443-7837.

10 – Rocky Ridge Music Center Faculty Concert, Rocky Ridge Music Center, 465 Longs Peak Road, 3 pm, $20 general admission, seniors $18, under 12 free. Contact 970-586-4031.

10, 21, 23, 24 – Miniature Horse Show, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 9 am, free. Contact 970-586-6104.

15-17 – Bird Camp: An Aviary Adventure for Adults, Rocky Mountain Nature Assoc. Field Seminars Center and YMCA of the Rockies, 1895 Fall River Road, 8:30 am leave, return 12 pm Sunday, seminar cost $450. Contact 970-586-3262, or rmna.org.

16-17 – Coda Coffee Estes Park Marathon weekend; Kids Fun Run 16th, Bond Park downtown, 2 pm, free, Marathon 17th, Estes Park High School Student Center, 1600 Brodie Avenue, staggered race times start at 7 am. Contact 970-586-8191 for registration information, or epmarathon.org.

21 – Giddy-up Kitty Bluegrass Band, Hempel Family Program Building, YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center, 7:30 pm, free. Contact 970-586-3341.

23-24 – Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Bond Park downtown, Saturday 9:30 am to 5 pm; Sunday 9:30 to 4 pm; raising of the Maypole at 9:30 am Saturday, followed at 10 am with a Parade of Flags and costumes. Free.

27 – Wayward Vessel Performance, Performance Park, 417 W Elkhorn Ave., 7 pm, free. Contact 970-577-9900; 800-443-7837.

JULY
1 – 50 Years, 50 Flowers, Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar & Conference Center, 1895 Fall River Road, Estes Park, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, ticket $70. Contact 970-586-3262, www.rmna.org.

4 – The Coolest Car Show in Colorado, Bond Park downtown, 9 am to 2 pm, tickets: individuals $5, family of 4 $10, additional family member $2 each, children 5 or younger free. Contact 970-577-3766 or estesparkmuseumfriends.org.

4 – Fireworks Over Lake Estes, Between Highways 34 and 36, 9:30 pm, free.

10-15 – Rooftop Rodeo and Parade, Rodeo Arena, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, midway activities begin at 5:30 pm with the rodeo starting at 7:30 pm; downtown parade on the 10th, 10:30 am. Contact 970-586-6104.

11 – Queen City Jazz Band in Concert, Rocky Ridge Music Center, 465 Longs Peak Road, 6 pm, tickets include dinner and dancing $50/person. Contact 970-586-4031.

12 – Campfire Ghost Stories: Living History Tales of the West, YMCA of the Rockies main campfire ring directly in front of the Administration Building, 2515 Tunnel Road, 7:30 to 9 pm. $10 adults and big kids; kids 5 and under free. Contact 970-586-3262 and rmna.org.

13 – Legends & Lore VI exhibit opening, Cultural Arts Council Fine Arts Gallery, 423 W Elkhorn Ave., 5-8 pm, free. Exhibits through July 29. Contact 970-586-9203.

15 – Youth Orchestra Concert, Rocky Ridge Music Center Young Artist Concert, Performance Park, 400 W Elkhorn Ave, 7 pm, free. Contact 970-586-9203.

17 – Cheley Camp Tour, 3960 Fish Creek Rd., 10 am – Noon, $5.00. Reservations are required by calling Elaine Hunt-Downey, directly at 970-577-3766.

18 – Kings of Swing, Performance Park, 417 W Elkhorn Ave., 7 pm, free. Contact 970-577-9900; 800-443-7837.

18-19 – Hunter Jumper Half Penny Show, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 9am ’til done. Free. Contact 970-586-6104.

20-22 – Hunter Jumper Copper Penny Show, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 9am ’til done. Free. Contact 970-586-6104.

21 – Summer Harmony Barbershop Kids, Hempel Family Program Building, YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center, 7:30 pm, free. Contact 970-586-3341.

25-29 – Hunter Jumper Festival, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 9am ’til done. Free. Contact 970-586-6104.

AUGUST
3-5 – Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, Estes Park Conference Center, 201 S St Vrain Ave., 4 pm on Friday; 9 am on Saturday; 11 am on Sunday, 8 pm on Friday; 5 pm on Saturday; 4 pm on Sunday, free. Contact 970-586-8116 or estesvalleylibrary.org.

4-5 – Schoolhouse Rock!, Estes Park High School Auditorium, 1600 Manford Ave., 7:30 pm Saturday; 2 pm Sunday, tickets: adults $8; under 18: $4, family of 4: $20. Contact 970-586-3450 or fineartsguild.org.

6-10 – Hunter Jumper Festival III, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 9am ’til done. Free. Contact 970-586-6104.

6-19 – Dressage Horse Show, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 9am ’til done. Free. Contact 970-586-6104.

17-18 – Senior Pro Charity Rodeo, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 7 to 10 pm, buy tickets at the gate, $12 to 20.00, children under 8 are free. Contact 303.330.0216 or coloradoseniorprocharityrodeo.org.

18-19 – Heritage Festival, Bond Park downtown, 9 am, free.

19 – Draft Horse Show, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 9 am, free. Contact 970-586-6104.