Fall Festivals in Routt County 2026
There’s something magical about fall in Routt County — crisp mountain air, golden aspens, and weekends filled with community celebrations. Fall festivals are the perfect way for families to come together, enjoy the season, and make memories before winter sets in. Whether you’re looking for pumpkin patches, live music, games for the kids, or a festive fundraiser for local schools, there’s a fall festival for everyone.
Here’s your guide to the 2026 fall festivals in Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Clark and Oak Creek!
🎃 If you are looking for Halloween activities, check out our article Halloween in Steamboat Springs: Family Events for 2026.
🍎 Hayden Harvest Festival
📅 Saturday, September 12 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Dry Creek Park
Celebrate the season at the 2026 Hayden Harvest Festival! Join us at Dry Creek Park on Saturday, September 12th for an afternoon of fall fun for the whole community! Caramel Apples, Arts & Crafts, Straw Maze & Games, Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden & more!
🎃 Yampatika’s Fall Fest
📅 Saturday, September 20 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 West Lincoln Park
Yampatika’s Fall Fest is back and FREE for all ages! Families can enjoy a pumpkin patch, interactive crafts and games, giveaways, a bingo scavenger hunt with prizes, and much more.
🍎 Sip & Solve with Puzzles & Cider
📅 Thursday, September 24th | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Bud Werner Memorial Library
Drop in to solve a plethora of puzzles and sip apple cider! The library will provide puzzles of all levels and types to challenge youth ages 6-12. Sip your cider, make new friends, and relax while solving puzzles individually or as a group! Riddles, jigsaw, Murdle Jr., crosswords, and more!
🌻 North Routt Fall Fest
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 North Routt Community Charter School, 26990 Eagle Lane, Clark, CO
The North Routt Fall Fest brings mountain-town charm to Clark. Families can enjoy a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, games and activities for all ages, delicious food, and live music.
This event is also the biggest fundraiser of the year for the North Routt preschool, so your fun supports an important cause for the community.
🧡 SSMS Fall Fair
📅 Wednesday, September 30 | 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm
📍 Steamboat Springs Middle School Track
Designed just for middle schoolers, the SSMS Fall Fair is an after-school celebration filled with bounce houses, face painting, hair tinsel, games, food, and more!
Entry is $20 per student. Additional $5/$10 bracelets can be purchased for food and games.
🍂 Fall Festival Celebration hosted by Steamboat Montessori
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Rodeo Grounds
A celebration of fall for kids and families. Enjoy food, games, crafts, music, and pumpkins! Free games and food will be available, with additional activities for purchase. Hosted by Steamboat Montessori School.
🎃 Pumpkin Patch at Mica Gardenscapes
📅 Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from October 3 – November 22 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 Mica Gardenscapes, Oak Creek
A festive pumpkin patch with photo spots and build-your-own fairy gardens, using pumpkins from a Colorado family farm. Each fall, the garden center in Oak Creek becomes a festive little pumpkin patch. This year, we will have our photo-opp spot and build your own fairy gardens. Our pumpkins are sourced from a family farm in Colorado, so come support local and get in the fall spirit!
🍺 The Haven OctoberFest
📅 Friday, October 9 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍 The Haven Assisted Living, Hayden
Celebrate all things fall while supporting older adults in Hayden at this family-friendly OctoberFest. The 6th annual event raises funds for The Haven Assisted Living and promises fun for the whole community. Tickets available online. Children under 5 are free.
Highlights include: Silent auction with local items, Live music, Flavorful food and drinks, Kids’ activities and outdoor games, Pumpkin decorating and more
🍁 Oaktoberfest in Oak Creek
🗓 Saturday, October 17 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Descker Park, Oak Creek, CO
Oak Creek’s Annual Fall Festival featuring family friendly fun! Kids Contests, Games, Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Concessions, Beer Garden, Adult Yard Games, Prizes and More!
Whether you’re in town for the weekend or a long-time local, these fall festivals are a wonderful way to enjoy Routt County’s vibrant community spirit. Pack your flannels, bring the kids, and celebrate autumn in the Yampa Valley!
