Bumper Cars at the Howelsen Ice Arena are a fun and interactive activity for the entire family! Spin, glide, bump and slide across the ice during one of our 20-minute bumper car sessions. Reservations are recommended and spaces fill up fast, book your bumper car experience today!
Tag: 13 – 18 (Teens)
Yampatika Howelsen Hill Snowshoe Tour
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
Yampatika Community Science After Dark
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.
Yampatika Fish Creek Falls Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
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.
Yampatika Ski with a Naturalist
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.
Yampatika Mountainside Snowshoe Tour
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!
Ski Free Sunday at Howelsen Hill
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.
Jingle 5k – Run, Walk or Jog
Who: Everyone (All Ages & Abilities Welcome)
What: Lace up and light up! Join the City of Steamboat Springs for a festive tour through twinkling neighborhood street this holiday season. Meet at a new location each night and enjoy a fun and casual 5k adventure to check out the beautiful holiday lights.
– Don’t forget to bring a headlamp or flashlight
– Festive outfits are highly encouraged
– Delicious post 5k hot chocolate included
– Festive outfits are highly encouraged
– Delicious post 5k hot chocolate included
When: 5 PM to 6:30 PM
– December 8 – Sleeping Giant Elementary School
– December 15 – Howelsen Rodeo Grounds
– December 18 – Whistler Park (Dogs Welcome)
– December 15 – Howelsen Rodeo Grounds
– December 18 – Whistler Park (Dogs Welcome)
Cost: Free. Advanced registration is not required, but greatly appreciated, so we know how much hot chocolate to brew!
Santa Visit and Elf Movie at Wildhorse Cinema
Santa is coming to Wildhorse Cinema at 5pm! Followed by the showing of the movie, Elf at 6pm.
Love, Yoga’s Annual Holiday Gathering with Photos
Join Love, Yoga for our annual holiday gathering!
Celebrate the season with cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, a special visit from Santa, and professional holiday photos on our iconic pink chairs set in a festive winter wonderland.
Shop small and save! Browse our boutique with 15% off everything—the perfect opportunity to check off your gift list while supporting local.
Come photo-ready in your most festive attire and make some magical holiday memories with us!
$35 for family up to 4 with $5 additional/child.
