Bumper Cars and Public Skate

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!

Yampatika Storytime with Bud Werner Library

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!

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

When: 5 PM to 6:30 PM

– December 8 – Sleeping Giant Elementary School
– 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!

Meet Santa at Fire Station and Civic Plaza

Santa is celebrating the season in a brand-new way this year as Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue opens the new downtown Fire Station 1 for special holiday open houses. Families are invited to explore fire trucks, police vehicles, and meet first responders before Santa makes his festive walk through the station. Kids can also stop by the Veteran’s Center to visit Mrs. Claus and enjoy hot chocolate. After each open house, Santa will continue on foot to his holiday study in Civic Plaza for more meet-and-greets as part of Main Street Steamboat’s programming. This new format brings community partners together for a fun, central, family-friendly holiday experience.

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Station opens: 10:30 am
Santa appearance: 11 am–1 pm

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Station opens: 10:30 am
Santa appearance: 11 am–1 pm

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Station opens: 9:30 am
Santa appearance: 10 am–12 pm

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.

Santa’s Sleigh and Merry Neighs at MVHR

The horses invite you to the ranch for Santa’s Sleigh & Merry Neighs on Saturday, December 13 from 10am to 12pm for holiday fun with the horses!
Get to know the rescue herd and get your hands on the horses! Enjoy hot chocolate, treats, make crafts and have a great time! Bring the whole family!

Spots are limited, so please RSVP! This is a FREE community event. The horses stockings will be hanging and they’d love you to bring them a gift. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person/$20 per family in support of the MVHR Rescue Herd. Please leave dogs at home.

Oak Creek Holly Fest 2025

Experience a full day of festive fun in Oak Creek with holiday crafts, cookie decorating, story time, live characters, and family activities happening all across town. Don’t miss the tree lighting and community caroling to end the celebration — a perfect holiday event in Routt County, CO!

8am
Snowshoe Shuffle – Run or hike a 3-mile loop at the Oak Creek Mountain Park. Meet Angie Baker at the trailhead, all abilities and ages are welcome!

9:30am
Yoga with Melissa Dobbins at Middle School Auditorium. Childcare available.

10am–noon
Holiday Craft at Tracks and Trails Museum

10:45am
Holiday Story Time at the Oak Creek Library
Free drip coffee at Sweet Pine (10:30–11am)

11am–1pm
Cookie Decorating at Alpine Insurance
Pictures with Santa at Bonfiglio’s

12:30–2pm
Crafts and kids’ holiday bingo at Main Street Park.

1–3pm
The Grinch will be at Sacha’s Gourmet Goods for photos & fun.

1:30–3:30pm
Yampatika games and crafts at Decker Park.

1–4pm
Join South Routt Library Friends and make fleece blankets to give to the Denver Children’s Hospital while reading holiday stories at the Oak Creek Library.

2–5pm
Rod and Cue Club hosts open billiards tables (224 S. Arthur St)

3:30–5pm
Mingle with the Mayor at Main Street Park.
Games, cocoa, swag for sale at Main Street Park.

5pm (sharp)
Tree Lighting
Followed by caroling led by Mountain Tapestry Choir

Music Together – Winter 2026 Session

Music Together Winter 2026 Registration is OPEN!

January 9 to March 6, 2026. Fridays at 9am and 10am.

No Classes on February 20th for Blues Break.

$174 First Child, $88 Siblings, Siblings under 8 months are FREE.

Come play, laugh, sing, and make music! Register today!

Inclusive Kids Holiday Party

Join us for a fun, inclusive holiday party for kids with disabilities and their families!

Feel free to bring a dish or dessert to share. We’ll have a dance party, craft stations, and a raffle to celebrate the season together. If your child would like to join the gift exchange, please bring a kid-friendly gift valued under $20.

Thank you to Steamboat Dance Theatre, Harmonie House, Steamboat Climbing Collective, and Mountain Minis Physical Therapy for sponsoring our event!

Please make sure to RSVP!