Treats for Troops

Were your kids really good at trick-or-treating? Did you buy too much candy and don’t trust yourself with the leftovers? Support our troops and bring your extra unwrapped treats to the Boys & Girls Club Nov 2nd -10th from 11AM-6PM for our annual Treats for Troops candy collection drive. Hosted by Sturges Cusenbary Wealth Management, who covers the cost of shipping the candy. The collection box will be at our front door (come through the chain-link fence) at 325 8th Street.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Let’s gather and give thanks together! Our Community Thanksgiving Dinner is free and open to all who call the Yampa Valley home. Bring your family, bring a friend – or just bring yourself. There’s a seat for you at the table.

FREE Green Halloween Costume Give Away

A free costume giveaway for Halloween, with used costumes collected from the community, treats, and a fun atmosphere hosted by the National Honor Society. Come to the Steamboat Springs High School to pick up free used costumes collected from our community. There will be treats and a fun time provided by the National Honor Society!

If you would like to donate costumes:
Share the Halloween fun! Drop good-condition, family-friendly costumes (all sizes, pets too) in the boxes at the following locations by October 20th. They’ll be donated to families in need.

Old Town Hot Springs
Snowbowl
SSHS
Sleeping Giant School
Steamboat Mountain School
Strawberry Park Elementary School
Soda Creek Elementary School

Sensory Safe Halloween Party with STARS 2026

Join STARS & True North for a fun-filled Halloween celebration at STARS Ranch! Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of candy, games, spooky fun, and more! This sensory-safe Halloween party is designed to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy the festivities. Free and all are welcome! Come celebrate Halloween with us! We can’t wait to see you there.

Date: October 29th
Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location: STARS Ranch, 35465 US Hwy 40, Steamboat Springs, CO

Neighborhood Halloween Trick-or-Treat | Friday October 30, 2026

Enjoy Halloween Trick-or-Treating in these neighborhoods on Friday October 30, 2026!

Blue Sage Neighborhood: 6pm – 8pm
Huckleberry Lane: 6pm – 8pm
Cherry, Locust, Apple, Primrose Streets: 6pm – 8pm
West End Village: 5pm – 7pm
Riverside: 4:30-6:30pm
Heritage Park: 5pm- 8pm
Steamboat II: 4pm – 7pm
Silver Spur: 5pm- 8pm
Old Town – 6th, 7th, 8th, Hill, Logan, Spruce, Park, and Missouri Streets: 4:30pm – 7pm
Whistler Neighborhood – 5pm – 7pm
Sunlight: 4:30-6:30
Stagecoach Neighborhood: Eagles Nest, Red Hawk and Willow Island: 3pm

Newborn Network Hayden Play and Learn October 2026

Twice a week all month, kids enjoy sensory pumpkin play, bubbles, a scarecrow-building activity, and a costume parade, while parents learn early literacy and self-regulation tips. Perfect for children ages 0–36 months with a caregiver.

9:30–11:30am at the Hayden Center, 495 W Jefferson Avenue, Hayden, CO.

Thu, Oct 1 – Building, Stacking, and Interacting: Let’s talk about peer play and social relationships.
Tue, Oct 6 – Wet and Not So Wild: Tips and tricks to practice self-regulation. Bring extra clothes.
Thu, Oct 8 – It’s in the Bag: Simple games to help with recognizing and identifying objects.
Tue, Oct 13 – Building a Scarecrow: Early literacy skills with pre-reading/storytelling.
Thu, Oct 15 – Expressing Feelings: Playing with Bubbles: Name, understand, and share emotions.
Tue, Oct 20 – Ghosts or Pumpkins: Let’s make a spooky keepsake.
Thu, Oct 22 – Pumpkins and Pineapples: Notice, compare, and describe textures.
Tue, Oct 27 – Pumpkin Guts: Squish, scoop, discover sensory treasures!
Thu, Oct 29 – Wear a Costume!: We are going to parade in the Hayden Center (10:30 AM).

Newborn Network South Routt Play and Learn October 2026

Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, little ones join in pumpkin-themed play, early literacy fun, a toddler dance party with DJWZ, and a costume party, while parents pick up tips on topics like co-regulation and self-care. Great for children ages 0–36 months with a caregiver.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am–12:30pm
South Routt Community Center, 227 Dodge Avenue, Oak Creek, CO

Thu, Oct 1 – Raising a Reader Check-In: Come check out a new Raising a Reader Bag!
Tue, Oct 6 – Read, Laugh, and Learn Together Through Stories: Early literacy tips and tricks.
Thu, Oct 8 – Pumpkins Everywhere: All about pumpkins! Pumpkin books, pumpkin art, pumpkin fun!
Tue, Oct 13 – Co-Regulation; What Is It?: Let’s talk through ways to remain grounded when your kiddo isn’t.
Thu, Oct 15 – Self-Care While They Are Always There: A group discussion on how to create space for yourself as the stay-at-home parent.
Tue, Oct 20 – Float or Sink: Scoop, squish, and splash pumpkins!
Thu, Oct 22 – Toddler Rave: Let’s have a dance party with Routt County’s own DJWZ!
Tue, Oct 27 – Spooky Keepsake: Let’s make a fun fall themed keepsake.
Thu, Oct 29 – Costume Party: Dress up and play today at Play and Learn!

Newborn Network Baby Group October 2026

Every Tuesday in October, new parents and babies gather for peer support and practical conversations on topics like parenting without the pressure, building your village, and parental mental health. Best for babies ages 0–12 months and their caregivers.

Tuesday mornings, 11:00am–12:30pm
Discovery Learning Center, 2875 Village Dr., Steamboat Springs

Oct 6 – Parenting Without the Pressure: Exploring how to step away from “perfect” social media parenting, comparisons and unrealistic expectations and embrace your own parenting journey.
Oct 13 – Building Your Village: Parenthood wasn’t meant to be done alone. Let’s talk about finding your people and creating a support system that helps you feel less alone and more supported.
Oct 20 – Community Expert: Lilia Luna Psy.D, Behavioral Health Director of Northwest Colorado Health: Supporting parental mental health by honoring the emotional challenges of parenthood and sharing caring, practical resources.
Oct 27 – Spooktacular Craft: Join us to create a memorable craft with your child’s footprint.

Opening Ceremony for the Emerald Park Playground

The wait is over: Emerald Park has a new place to climb, slide, swing, spin, ride and explore. The city will celebrate the opening of the Emerald Park Playground from 3:30-5:30pm on Wednesday, September 30, with a community celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony around 4pm.

Newborn Network Baby Group (Steamboat) — September 2026

The Newborn Network Baby Group is a Tuesday morning gathering for new and expecting parents and their babies, hosted by the Family Development Center at Little Toots Park. Each week brings a discussion topic — emotional development, boundaries with family, what’s actually working in your parenting — alongside time to connect with other parents navigating the same season. Community experts join throughout the month.

Tuesday mornings at Little Toots Park, 55 12th St, Steamboat Springs.

September topics:

Tue Sep 1 — Supporting Emotional Development: your child doesn’t need you to make big feelings disappear, just to know they aren’t facing them alone
Tue Sep 8 — Baby Show and Tell: bring your baby’s favorite book, toy, or activity
Tue Sep 15 — Family and Boundaries: balancing accepting support with protecting your family’s space
Tue Sep 22 — Share the Wisdom: what’s working in your parenting journey and what’s making it easier
Tue Sep 29 — Community Expert: Dr. Meg Holpuch, Naturopathic Medicine, on holistic ways to support your family’s immune system during cold and flu season