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.
Tag: 0 – 1 (Infants)
Old Town Hot Springs New Pools Opening Celebration
Join us on Sunday, June 1, for a day of fun and festivities as we officially celebrate our four brand-new pools! Bring the whole family and dive into an afternoon filled with music, water activities, and a free BBQ lunch. From belly flops to treasure hunts, water slides to Aqua Zumba—there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Come early to snag a free swim cap (first 100 guests) and be part of this exciting milestone in our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Event activities are included for members and with the purchase of a day pass.
Art in the Park with Steamboat Creates
Art in the Park is one of the largest arts festivals in Northwest Colorado that draws local artists and artists from around the country displaying a wide variety of hand-made art. This family-friendly festival is free to the public and offers something for everyone.
120+ artists vendors with booths featuring handmade products ranging from clay, paintings, sculptures, clothes, leather and crafts.
Delicious food truck vendors
Beer Garden with lawn games, lounge chairs and live entertainment
Interactive creative stations offering a range of activities
Children’s area with free crafts, scavenger hunt, and a bubble station
Opportunities to win great prizes!
Free Family Fun – LocoMotion Science and Circus Show
Kids of all ages are welcome at LocoMotion – The Science & Circus Art Show! The free event is fun for the whole family!
LocoMotion – The Science & Circus Arts Show National Juggling Champion and kinetic comedian Peter Davison presents juggling, unicycling, balancing, acrobatics, and more, while teaching the science behind the artistry. Much more than a “science demonstration,” Peter mixes awesome circus skills with dance and physical theater in a unique performance for all ages. Human and machine locomotion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, center of gravity, gyroscopic action, centrifugal and centripetal forces, friction, and other physical phenomena are revealed. Be amazed and educated with LocoMotion!
Teddy Bear Picnic
Kick off the summer with your young kiddo at our annual Teddy Bear Picnic!
For kids of all ages with a parent, caregiver, or group. Bring a blanket, some snackies, and your favorite teddy bear!
This year, our musical guest is Jammin’ Randy! There will be face painting and bear’s ears to take home, and a giant teddy bear for the perfect photo opportunity!
Free, courtesy of the library. This event will be held in Library Hall in the event of inclement weather.
The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series is held at Brent Romick Arena in downtown Steamboat. The festivities include live music, BBQ and an amazing rodeo! Gates open at 5:30 PM, Music and BBQ start at 6:00 PM, Performances start at 7:30 PM.
The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series offers exciting opportunities for kids to participate in the action. Children aged 6 to 12 can join the Calf Scramble, where they dash around the arena aiming to grab a ribbon from a calf’s tail. For the younger ones, the Ram Scramble invites kids 5 and under to chase a sheep in a similar fun-filled challenge. These events are free with rodeo admission and provide memorable experiences for young participants.
Kids under 6 get free admission to the Rodeo, prices vary for kids ages 7 – 18 and adults depending on your preferred seating.
Yampa River Festival 2025
The flagship event of Friends of the Yampa, the Yampa River Festival, is a true hometown celebration of our friend the Yampa River. This event is fun for kids of all ages to watch, with lots of food and festivities along the banks of the Yampa River!
It is with great thanks to all the passionate and dedicated river enthusiasts, partners, and supporters that this event continues to be the gem that it is today. While following all the latest safety guidelines, we hope that our river friends will join us to celebrate this year’s Yampa River Festival on Saturday Ma7 31, 2025 and Sunday June 1, 2025.
Check out the event schedule here: https://friendsoftheyampa.com/yampa-river-festival/2025-yampa-river-festival/
Stories in the Botanic Garden
Stories in the Garden is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 0 to 7, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to enjoy a fun and exciting story and activity. Storytime will feature a storyteller from the Bud Werner Library. Each week will feature a different theme and a fun art activity. Every Friday from 10:30am – 11:30am from June 13 to August 15, 2025.
Easter Egg Hunt | Heart of Steamboat
The Easter Egg Hunt at 11am at The Heart of Steamboat is open to children of all ages up to 5th grade.
Steamboat Easter Eggstravaganza | Steamboat Christian Center
Join the Steamboat Christian Center on Saturday April 4, 2026 for a giant egg hunt with 20,000 eggs, prizes, huge bounce houses, food trucks and lots of Easter-y fun!
10am: 2 – 4 year olds
11am: 5 – 7 year olds
12pm: 8-11 year olds
