See Santa Saddle Up, Steamboat is excited to bring back the tradition of the Santa Horseback Procession. Santa will ride into the resort from the Torian Plum Area down the slopes into the heart of Steamboat Square escorted by legendary locals Bob Dapper and Dean Vogelaar. This happens promptly at 1pm and takes just a few minutes so be sure to be here early not to miss it. Immediately following the ride Santa will be available on the Steamboat Stage to visit with guests and take pictures. Complimentary hot chocolate and cupcakes will be available.
Tag: 4 – 7 (Little Kids)
Balloon Glow at Steamboat Mountain
Join us at the base of the mountain for a breathtaking Balloon Glow event! Five magnificent hot air balloons will inflate and illuminate the evening sky with their vibrant colors. Guests will have the unique opportunity to walk among the balloons, engage with the pilots, and learn about the fascinating world of hot air ballooning. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a great week of competitive sports with the Visa Big Air event. This event is weather dependent Hot Air Balloons are very susceptible to snow and wind.
Steamboat Mountain Opening Day 2025
Kick off the 2025/26 winter season in true Steamboat style with our legendary Opening Day Celebration on Friday November 22, 2025. Festivities start at 7:30am | Lifts open at 8:30am
What’s in store:
– Be one of the first 100 on the mountain and score a limited-edition Opening Day tee designed by Ohana, plus a cozy pair of Smartwool socks.
– Enjoy complimentary Powder Day donuts while supplies last.
– Join the countdown and help us ring in the season with the iconic Champagne Powder® Snow Bell.
– On-mountain prizes will be stashed around the slopes — follow @SteamboatResort on Instagram for clues and the chance to score exclusive Ohana gear, Smartwool goodies, and more.
Steamboat Skating Club Exhibition
Join for an exhibition featuring the talented skaters of Steamboat Skating Club!
Our skaters are excited to take the ice and showcase their competition programs in front of a local audience — come cheer them on and enjoy an hour of artistry, athleticism, and sparkle.
Mini Photo Sessions: Christmas on the Ranch
Mini Christmas photo sessions with the animal of your choice! 🐴 🫏 🐶 🐮
• 10-minute session at Random Road Ranch
• 5 professionally edited digital photos
• Your choice of animal companion
• Hot cocoa & holiday cheer
Infants welcome!
$175 per session
Saturday, December 13 · 11 AM – 2 PM
First come, first serve – limited spots available!
Photos by Hanna Kempers with Hanna Paige Photography
To make a deposit & book your spot:
Text 970.761.0727
Email randomroadranch@gmail.com
Crafty Kids Camp for Christmas
Drop off your child for a day of Fun Christmas Craft and Gift Making. $75/child, ages 6 – 12 years. Sign up with rebeccamcnamara924@gmail.com
Thankful Theater Camp
Children will participate in a reader’s theater about being thankful. They will make art projects to create props and scenery. Children will also make creative Thanksgiving cards. Parents are invited to watch the reader’s theater show at the end of the day. A day full of thankfulness and fun! Ages 6 – 12. Sign up with rebeccamcnamara924@gmail.com
🪲 BUGS – An interactive show for Kids at Strings
BUGS is a celebration of curiosity and discovery, encouraging audiences to connect with the natural world through a fusion of music, technology, and interactive storytelling. Whether you’re a child or simply young at heart, this show promises a unique and enchanting experience.
🔎 Pre-show activity at 5:00pm, show starts at 5:30pm.
🎟️ Tickets: $18 Adult, $12 Junior (6-18) and $2 Kid (0-5)
💳 Purchase tickets here: https://strings.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0STU00000BJ8Er2AL
Audiences are invited to engage actively—shouting out their favorite bugs, dancing along with animated insect characters projected onto the guitar, and immersing themselves in a playful exploration of nature’s tiny creatures. The visual experience, crafted in collaboration with multimedia theater company GLITCH, features projections of insects, melting ice cream, bouncing toys, and more, creating a whimsical atmosphere. Musically, King blends live guitar performances with sound samples and field recordings from nature, all triggered in real time, offering a rich auditory journey.
Join Yampatika at Strings Music Pavilion for a hands-on insect adventure from 5:00-5:30pm!
We’ll be tabling with a wide variety of insect specimens, everything from beetles to butterflies, along with fun facts and activities that highlight the fascinating role bugs play in our ecosystems. Preshow event is 5:00-5:30pm.
Miracle Film Screening
Join Olympic hockey legends Jack O’Callahan and Rob McClanahan—two key members of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. gold medal team—for a special screening of Miracle (2004) starring Kurt Russell. The film tells the inspiring true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the underdog U.S. Olympic hockey team to a stunning victory over the seemingly unbeatable Soviet Union.
Relive one of the greatest moments in sports history, then stay for a live Q&A moderated by Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association Board President Kerry Shea with O’Callahan and McClanahan as they share behind-the-scenes stories, personal memories, and reflections from their extraordinary journey to Olympic glory.
All ages!
Starts at $46 Adult, $23 Junior (6-18) and $23 Kid (0-5)
Sunday Stories at the Steamboat Library
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.
