Yampatika Ski with a Naturalist
2026-03-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-17 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Steamboat Square at the Base of Steamboat Mountain, 2305 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 23, 2025 – March 19, 2026 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm.
Meet at the map near Thunderhead Lodge
Free. No registration required.
Mere steps away from the top of the Gondola, join a Yampatika Naturalist on the green run “Why Not.” Depending on the day, you could see old bear dens and claw marks, porcupine hang-out spots, and snow cameras! Along the way, you’ll learn about elk, moose, and the colorful birds that call the Steamboat Ski Resort home.

Kids Yoga at Old Town Hot Springs
2026-03-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Old Town Hot Springs, 136 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
A fun and mindful after-school activity designed to help kids ages 4-8 move, stretch, and unwind!
WHEN:
Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm, starting January 8 – March 26
WHAT:
This 12-week kids yoga program introduces young yogis to balance, breathwork, and playful movement in a supportive environment. It’s the perfect after-school option for kids to practice yoga while parents take BODYPUMP, work out, or relax in the hot springs. These classes are fun, mindful, connective, and the benefits are many, including increased focus, emotional and body awareness, access to stillness, social regulation, and physical foundations of strength and flexibility.
INVESTMENT:
$100 for the 12 sessions (members or non-members) or $10 drop-in (participants must register at the front desk). Members may register online using the members portal, and guests may register here. Members and guests can also register by stopping by or calling the OTHS front desk at 970-879-1828.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Halli is an elementary educator of 10 years with 20 years of experience in childcare. She’s been practicing yoga since she was a teenager and teaching kids’ yoga since her early 20s. At 32, Halli is eager to share her love of yoga with all, especially young people because they are the roots of our future.

Excel Gymnastics Open Gym – Ages 1 to 5 – Mon, Wed, Fri
2026-03-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat Springs, 1955 Bridge Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Excel Gymnastics Open Gym is a fun and energetic space where kids can enjoy free play and practice their favorite gymnastics skills! With access to all kinds of gym equipment—like trampolines, foam pits, balance beams, and mats—kids can explore at their own pace, get creative, and improve their skills while having a blast. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure environment perfect for building confidence, staying active, and making new friends.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:05am – 9:55am. This session open to kids ages 1 – 5 years old. $17/per child.
Please call to check opening hours during holiday times.

Yampatika Fish Creek Falls Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
2026-03-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Upper Fish Creek Falls Parking Area, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Fridays, Dec. 26 – March 20 from 10am – 1pm.
Upper Fish Creek Falls Parking Area, Transportation Provided
$40-$45, depending on snowshoe rentals
Registration Required
Fish Creek Falls is a must-see destination, and the Uranium Mine trail will give you sweeping views of the falls, canyon, ski resort, and surrounding mountains- all in one hike! This tour is a great way to stretch your legs from skiing/snowboarding, or a perfect way to get out on the snow if you’re not a skier/boarder yourself.

Friday Favorites at the Steamboat Library
2026-03-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Children of all ages are welcome to listen to stories and sing fun songs!
Children of all ages with a parent or caregiver, are welcome to our weekly storytime every Friday at 10:00 am. Enjoy our favorite age-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and more to encourage a love of books and reading in young children! This program is free, space is limited and will run on a first come, first serve basis.
Every Friday at 10:00am in the Children’s Storytime Room.

Excel Gymnastics Open Gym – Ages 1 to 5 – Thur, Fri
2026-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat Springs, 1955 Bridge Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Excel Gymnastics Open Gym is a fun and energetic space where kids can enjoy free play and practice their favorite gymnastics skills! With access to all kinds of gym equipment—like trampolines, foam pits, balance beams, and mats—kids can explore at their own pace, get creative, and improve their skills while having a blast. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure environment perfect for building confidence, staying active, and making new friends.
Thursday and Friday from 11:05am – 11:55am. This session open to kids ages 1 – 5 years old. $17/per child.
Please call to check opening hours during holiday times.

Excel Gymnastics Open Gym – Ages 6 to 10 – Fri
2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat Springs, 1955 Bridge Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Excel Gymnastics Open Gym is a fun and energetic space where kids can enjoy free play and practice their favorite gymnastics skills! With access to all kinds of gym equipment—like trampolines, foam pits, balance beams, and mats—kids can explore at their own pace, get creative, and improve their skills while having a blast. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure environment perfect for building confidence, staying active, and making new friends.
Friday from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. This session open to elementary school kids, grades 1 – 5, ages 6 – 10 years old. $17/per child.
Please call to check opening hours during holiday times.

Yampatika Community Science After Dark
2026-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
Fridays, Feb. 6 – April 17
Locations vary, check website.
Free
Registration Required
Ages 14+
Join Yampatika naturalists and US Forest Service biologists on this nighttime snowshoe tour! Throughout the tour, we will stop to survey for boreal owls and search for other species of interest on the ski mountain. Snowshoers will also be trained on the new Steamboat Ski Resort – Wildlife Watchers iNaturalist project.

Luck of the Irish Run
2025-03-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Steamboat Springs Middle School, 39610 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, Steamboat Springs, CO
The Luck of the Irish 7k run/walk is a great way to start off the day with a bang! This race provides scenic views of Buffalo Pass and Strawberry Park while taking you through the neighborhood of historic downtown Steamboat Springs. This is a great race for those keeping pace with their New Year’s resolutions, tuning up for an important spring race, spending time with friends and family while running, or doing something good for yourself before the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day take place. This race is stroller and dog friendly so please bring your kiddos and leashed furry friends.

Yampatika Howelsen Hill Snowshoe Tour
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Howelsen Hill, 845 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Located in easy-to-access downtown, this snowshoe tour features a chair lift to get the group up near the top of the hike (weather permitting lift use). The tour winds through multiple ecosystems full of signs of wildlife with an amazing view of the valley looking out towards the Steamboat Ski Resort.
Saturdays, Dec. 27 – March 21 from 10am – 12pm
Howelsen Hill Lodge
$30-$35, dependent on snowshoe rental
Registration Required

Ski Free Sunday at Howelsen Hill
2026-03-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Howelsen Hill, 845 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
No reservations required! Sunday Funday is taken to an entirely new level as Howelsen Hill hosts Free Skiing every Sunday throughout the winter season. Now your family can enjoy the slopes for absolutely FREE at North America’s Oldest Operating Ski Area and Steamboat’s original ski area.
Colorado’s most affordable Sunday lift ticket is a way to celebrate the community’s Olympian spirit and honor the tradition of this historic ski area. Skiing since 1915, Howelsen Hill has produced nearly 100 winter Olympians and has helped generations of Steamboat residents enjoy the sport.
During the season, it’s as easy as simply stopping into the Ticket Office to pick up your free ticket, which is required to access the lifts and the Nordic trails (cross-country, fat bike and snowshoe) on these special ski free days.
After each Ski Free Sunday, continue your Free Spree that same day at Mountain Tap Brewery (910 Yampa Street) with a free beer (certain beers excluded) or a cauldron of popcorn from 2 PM to 5 PM by simply showing your Ski Free Sunday lift ticket. The brewery even crafted a special seasonal beer in honor of the ski area – Howelsen Haze IPA.

Teen Sunday Hangout
2026-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Play games, read a book, have a snack, create or join a club at the Bud Werner Memorial Library. The possibilities are endless!
Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to Sunday Hangout every Sunday from 10am-5pm. Games and puzzles will be available or have your group meet for activities you already enjoy. Parents and siblings are welcome to enjoy other areas of the library, as this space is teens only.
We offer free programs during Sunday Hangout several times a month for teens. They vary from crafts, technology, and games to just plain odd. So come hangout when it works for you, and join in our fun programs while you’re here!

Sunday Stories at the Steamboat Library
2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Children, ages 1 to 5, with a parent or caregiver, are welcome to Sunday Stories every Sunday at 10:30 am. Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and more to encourage a love of books and reading in young children! This program is free, space is limited and will run on a first come, first serve basis.
Every Sunday at 10:30am in the Children’s Storytime Room.

Yampatika Storytime with Bud Werner Library
2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Join Yampatika as we give a nature-themed spin to Bud Werner Library’s Sunday Storytimes! These events are free and open to the public. Topics vary, check out the Bud Werner Library website for more information!
FREE. No registration required.
2026 Yampatika Events

January 11th – Let’s learn about the science of snow!
February 15th – We’ll hunt for tracks in the snow and learn to recognize the animals who left them!
March 15th – Learn how to be a busy beaver and all about these extraordinary creatures!
April 12th – Explore the water cycle, rain, and weather to then make a rain cloud in a jar!
May 10th – Join us to study birds and put what you learned to the test when you build a nest!
June 14th – We’re exploring real life bugs and insects this week!
July 12th – Geology rocks! And so does this week’s sweet activity!
August 16th – We are looking at pond life and aquatic ecosystems!
September 13th – Did you say dinosaur bones? We will look at real specimens and make our own fossils!
October 11th – Let’s go “batty” and learn about nocturnal Animals!
November 15th – We will learn about bears as they head off to hibernate for the winter!
December 13th – ‘Tis the season to lear about hibernation, adaptation, and migration!

The Timber Axe Throwing Sunday Family Funday
2026-03-15 14:00 - 22:00 | The Timber Axe Lounge 2851 Riverside Plaza Unit 190 Steamboat Springs Colorado, Steamboat Springs, CO
Bring the family in for axe throwing. 8 targets, and lots of other games. We have drinks and snacks. 125$ for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 under 16) includes 4 drinks. Kids must be 8 years or older to throw axes.

Cuentos en Español at the Bud Werner Library
2026-03-16 09:30 - 10:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Spanish speakers welcome for stories and fun!
Los niños de 3 a 6 años con sus padres o cuidadores están invitados a una hora de cuentos especial con libros, juegos con los dedos y canciones en español. ¡Este programa es gratis!
Kids aged 3-6 years old with their parent or caregiver are invited for a special storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and songs in Spanish. This program is free!

Yampatika Mountainside Snowshoe Tour
2026-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Steamboat Ski Touring Center, 1230 Steamboat Blvd, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Mountainside Snowshoe Tour
Mondays, December 22, 2025 to March 16, 2026. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Steamboat Ski Touring Center, 1230 Steamboat BLVD
$30-$35, depending on snowshoe rentals
Registration Required
Ages 13+
The Steamboat Ski Touring Center is nestled between Fish Creek and the Steamboat Ski Resort- a mere 2.5 miles from the base of the resort. This snowshoe tour offers gentle rolling hills with stunning views and evidence of wildlife all around. This snowshoe tour is a fantastic morning activity to add to your visit to Steamboat!

Crafty Tales at the Steamboat Library
2026-03-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Children ages 2 to 5 are welcome to listen to stories and make a simple craft.
Children, ages 2 to 5, with a parent or caregiver, are welcome to Crafty Tales Storytime every Monday at 10:30 am. Enjoy tales with tails then enjoy making a simple craft that matches the theme of the story! This program is free, space is limited and will run on a first come, first serve basis.
Every Monday at 10:30am in the Children’s Storytime Room.

Music and Movement at the Steamboat Library
2026-03-17 09:30 - 10:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Bring your little one to stretch, sing, dance & explore music with rhythm instruments!
Let’s Dance! Bring your favorite little one to stretch, sing, dance & explore music with rhythm instruments! Program length can vary anywhere from 20-30 minutes. Focuses on the Sing and Play recommendations for early literacy which helps develops gross motor skills, listening skills, and social skills, while introducing new vocabulary. This program is free, space is limited and will run on a first come, first serve basis.
Every Tuesday at 9:30am in the Children’s Storytime Room.

Play and Learn in Hayden, CO
2026-03-17 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Hayden Center, 495 W Jefferson Ave, Hayden, CO 81639, Hayden, CO
Play and Learn is a free program for families with children from birth to 36 months, offering fun, hands-on activities like reading, art, music, and pretend play to support early development and preschool readiness. Caregivers can connect with others, explore parenting topics with community experts, and receive support from trained facilitators. All caregivers—including grandparents, foster families, and neighbors—are welcome to join in the learning and fun!

Excel Gymnastics Open Gym – Ages 1 to 5 – Tues
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat Springs, 1955 Bridge Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Excel Gymnastics Open Gym is a fun and energetic space where kids can enjoy free play and practice their favorite gymnastics skills! With access to all kinds of gym equipment—like trampolines, foam pits, balance beams, and mats—kids can explore at their own pace, get creative, and improve their skills while having a blast. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure environment perfect for building confidence, staying active, and making new friends.
Tuesday from 10:05am – 10:55am. This session open to kids ages 1 – 5 years old. $17/per child.
Please call to check opening hours during holiday times.

South Routt Play and Learn
2026-03-17 10:30 - 12:30 | South Routt Community Center, 227 Dodge Ave, Oak Creek, CO
Come join us for a brand new year of Play and Learn. Any caregiver/parent with a child younger than 3 years old can come join us at a preschool readiness group. It’s also a great chance for parents/caregivers to meet other people, and listen to community experts discuss different topics in a supportive group.
Check the website for topics and field trip locations. https://familydevelopmentcenter.org/newborn-network/

Story Baskets at the Steamboat Library
2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Stories come to life with hands-on, play based fun!
We will re-imagine a beloved children’s book with a Story Basket! Story baskets are a tool that can help children develop early literacy skills, practice storytelling, and engage in imaginative play. We use items based upon the characters and/or settings in our books to support a child’s retelling, re-imagining, or re-engaging with a story. Many of these story basket activities will have the option of a to-go bag so you can continue the fun at home! These baskets will be geared towards toddlers & preschoolers, ages 2-5. This program is free, space is limited and will run on a first come, first serve basis.
Every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Children’s Storytime Room.

Steamboat Cup Youth Snowsports Fun Competition Series - February & March
2026-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Howelsen Hill, 845 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Join SSWSC on Wednesday and some Thursday nights from 4-6 p.m., December through March 2026 for the community Steamboat Cup Series— a local youth snowsport competition series at Howelsen Hill. Kids are encouraged to explore various disciplines and are introduced to competition in a fun, low-stress environment, including alpine racing, cross country, ski jumping, big mountain, park, and mogul skiing.
WHEN: Wednesdays and some Thursday evenings, starting December 17 through March
TIME: 4-6 p.m. (bib pickup starting at 3:30 p.m.)
COST Free (online pre-registration required).
WHO Open to all kids in the Steamboat community ages 7-13.
LIFT ACCESS: Howelsen Hill lift ticket or season pass needed. $15 Howelsen Hill ticket available the day of the event.
All events are held at Howelsen Hill Ski Area. The Steamboat Cup Series is hosted by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.
FULL SCHEDULE
December 17: Dual Slalom – Alpine & Snowboard
January 7: Wednesday Night Jump – Ski Jumping
January 14: Mini Moguls
January 15: Cross Country Skate Relay
January 21: Mini Slopestyle – Freeski & Snowboard
January 28: Wednesday Night Jump – Ski Jumping
February 5: Winter Carnival Cookie Jam – Freeski and Snowboard
February 11: Wednesday Night Jump – Ski Jumping
February 12: Parent Child Cross Country Relay
February 18: Mini Moguls
February 25: Wednesday Night Jump & Dual Slalom – Ski Jumping, Alpine and Snowboard
March 4: Mini Freeride – Freeski and Snowboard
March 5: Cross Country Skate & Run Relay
March 11: Dual Slalom – Alpine and Snowboard
March 25: Skimo

Story Stretchers at the Steamboat Library
2026-03-19 09:30 - 10:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
This energetic storytime features storytelling combined with yoga and movement activities.
This free, weekly program for kids ages 3 to 5 with a parent, is led by certified Yoga teacher, Taylor Reardon. It features a new story that has a meaningful and positive life lesson, combined with yoga and movement activities. Space is limited and will run on a first come, first serve basis. No need for mats, but consider wearing comfortable clothes and bringing water.
Every Thursday at 9:30am in the Children’s Storytime Room

Babytime at the Steamboat Library
2026-03-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Stamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Babies and parents are invited for a special series aimed at enhancing your child’s natural love of language, song, rhythm, rhyme and movement. You and your baby will enjoy singing, dancing, bouncing, clapping, and reciting nursery rhymes. Sometimes we even get to read a book together. This program is free, space is limited and will run on a first come, first serve basis. Stay afterwards for bubbles, fun baby toys, and to mingle with other parents.
Every Thursday at 10:30am in the Children’s Storytime Room.
