Fall Festivals in Routt County 2025
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 2025 fall festivals in Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Clark and Oak Creek!
🎃 If you are looking for Halloween activities, check out our article on all the Steamboat local family-friendly Halloween events at this link.
🍂 Fall Festival Celebration hosted by Steamboat Montessori
📅 Saturday, September 27 | 10:00 am – 1:00 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.
🎃 Yampatika’s Fall Fest
📅 Sunday, September 28 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Torian Plum Plaza
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.
💡 Tips for Families: Free parking is available but limited — biking or riding the free city bus to Gondola Square is encouraged. Please leave pets at home (service animals welcome). Event is weather-dependent — check Yampatika’s Instagram on 9/27 for updates.
🧡 SSMS Fall Fair
📅 Wednesday, October 1 | 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 at the Library
📅 Saturday, October 4 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
📍 Bud Werner Memorial Library
Get ready for an hour of festive fun and creativity at our Fall Festival, happening right here at the library! Embrace the autumn spirit with a variety of exciting activities perfect for all ages.
🍺 The Haven OctoberFest
📅 Sunday, October 5 | 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
📍 The Haven Assisted Living, Hayden
Celebrate all things fall while supporting older adults in Hayden at this family-friendly OctoberFest. The 5th 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
🐴 Routt Pumpkin Fest at Warhorse Ranch
🗓 Saturday, October 11 – 12 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Warhorse Ranch, Steamboat Springs, CO
A western-ranch themed fall festival with hay rides, pumpkin patch, BBQ, a “little ones hay maze,” live music, pumpkin painting, fall market, and more. Registration includes one pumpkin.
🌻 North Routt Fall Fest
📅 Saturday, October 11 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 North Routt Community Charter School, 26990 Eagle Lane, Clark, CO
Back for its second year, 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.
🍁 Oaktoberfest in Oak Creek
🗓 Saturday, October 18 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Main Street Town 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!
