Join SSWSC on Wednesday and some Thursday nights from 4-6 p.m., December through March 2026 for the community Steamboat Cup Series— a local youth snowsport competition series at Howelsen Hill. Kids are encouraged to explore various disciplines and are introduced to competition in a fun, low-stress environment, including alpine racing, cross country, ski jumping, big mountain, park, and mogul skiing.
WHEN: Wednesdays and some Thursday evenings, starting December 17 through March
TIME: 4-6 p.m. (bib pickup starting at 3:30 p.m.)
COST Free (online pre-registration required).
WHO Open to all kids in the Steamboat community ages 7-13.
LIFT ACCESS: Howelsen Hill lift ticket or season pass needed. $15 Howelsen Hill ticket available the day of the event.
All events are held at Howelsen Hill Ski Area. The Steamboat Cup Series is hosted by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.
FULL SCHEDULE
December 17: Dual Slalom – Alpine & Snowboard
January 7: Wednesday Night Jump – Ski Jumping
January 14: Mini Moguls
January 15: Cross Country Skate Relay
January 21: Mini Slopestyle – Freeski & Snowboard
January 28: Wednesday Night Jump – Ski Jumping
February 5: Winter Carnival Cookie Jam – Freeski and Snowboard
February 11: Wednesday Night Jump – Ski Jumping
February 12: Parent Child Cross Country Relay
February 18: Mini Moguls
February 25: Wednesday Night Jump & Dual Slalom – Ski Jumping, Alpine and Snowboard
March 4: Mini Freeride – Freeski and Snowboard
March 5: Cross Country Skate & Run Relay
March 11: Dual Slalom – Alpine and Snowboard
March 25: Skimo
Join us for a fun event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs! Fire Pits, Smores, Artisian Market, Crafts, SSHS Interact Club, Free Community Dinner, Snow Games with SSWSC Athletes! Fun for the whole family!
Kids will hear about local pioneer and Victorian holiday traditions and stories from museum staff in period costume. While you’re here, see the Festival of Trees and get some holiday shopping done in the Museum Store! Don’t miss the fun! Ages 4 & up with adult. FREE!
Join us for a family friendly fundraiser!
A Brighter World is hosting Inside Out on Tuesday, December 16th at 5:00pm!
Learn about Riley and her emotions and how they help her navigate the world – both inner and outer! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear have to work together to help Riley be the person she is, helping her create new memories and rediscover old ones.
We will also have drawings for prizes, so invite your friends, bring your family, and have some fun!
Giddy up, Steamboat riders! The season ain’t over till the last cowboy or cowgirl carves their way down the slopes! We’re sendin’ off another legendary winter with a wild west-style weekend full of BBQ, music, rowdy games, and action on the mountain. So grab your boots, dust off your Stetson, and join us for the Final Show Down—where the fun’s hotter than a campfire at sunset!
A spring tradition in Ski Town, U.S.A®., the Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships are back and as rowdy as ever. Skiers and riders suit up in their best retro gear and wildest costumes, then send it across an icy pond with style, speed, and a whole lot of commitment.
It’s the ultimate celebration of spring skiing, whether you make it across or make a splash. Spectators can expect big airs, bold moves, and plenty of laughs.
Registration opens April 1.
Get ready for the wildest ride on snow. The Cardboard Classic is back and it’s bringing the laughs. This legendary Steamboat tradition features homemade sleds made entirely from cardboard, glue, string, and a whole lot of questionable engineering.
Watch as teams launch their creations down the snow in a chaotic, hilarious, and totally awesome race to the bottom. Expect crashes, wild costumes, and some serious creativity. Whether you’re building a sled or just here for the spectacle, this is one event you don’t want to miss.
Registration opens April 1, 2026. Start hoarding your cardboard now!
Steamboat’s Light the Night Celebration Balloon Glow & Fireworks!
Join us for an evening of sensory delight. View the beauty of magnificent hot air balloons up close that will illuminate the Mountain Village from 5:30-6:30pm. Spectators can stroll among the standing balloons or watch from the warmth of a slope side eatery. Timber & Torch will be open to warm up and enjoy dinner and drinks. The grand finale is the Fireworks and Torchlight Parade. Get ready for the Steamboat Light the Night Celebration, it is going to be a blast.
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 113th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi. For several days, the entire town is given over to racing, ski jumping, a parade featuring Steamboat’s skiing high school band (the only one in the United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the legendary Lighted Man and fireworks display where you can see one of the largest fireworks in the country! See schedule of events here: https://www.sswsc.org/events/winter-carnival
Ahead of the 2026 winter games, Steamboat honors our heritage with an Olympian Celebration in Steamboat Square. A favorite local tradition, this event celebrates previous Olympians, current athletes and the Steamboat community. Join us for a recognition of athletes, thank you videos, a drone show, and the official lighting of the cauldron. Events are followed by a dance party and Olympian meet and greet in the square.
