Once Upon a Song!

The Steamboat Symphony Orchestra invites you to step into a world of magic and music with our woodwind quintet in Once Upon a Song! Families will enjoy familiar favorites like Beauty and the Beast, Under the Sea, We Don’t Talk About Bruno, and A Whole New World, along with timeless classics like Sleeping Beauty Waltz and Morning Mood from Peer Gynt.

Children are invited to dress up as their favorite characters and join the fun! Between the music, you’ll discover the enchanting sounds of the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn — and learn how these instruments bring your favorite stories to life.

Holidays in the Rockies Craft Fair

This December, the Depot Art Center will transform into a winter wonderland filled with the charm of local artistry and festive cheer! Join us for the first three Saturdays in December for a heartwarming celebration of handmade crafts, gourmet treats, and holiday magic. It’s the perfect way to kick off your holiday season in true Steamboat style!

December 6th, 13th and 20th, 2025 from 10am- 4pm

Pumpkin Float at Old Town Hot Springs

Pumpkin Float at Old Town Hot Springs

Celebrate the fall and Halloween season with an afternoon of family fun at Old Town Hot Springs! Make a splash at the pumpkin float and get creative at our pumpkin decorating station. Our water slides will be free and open for all kids (and the kids at heart) to enjoy. Warm up with complimentary apple cider and make it a fall day to remember.

Pumpkin Float

We are bringing the pumpkin patch to the pool! OTHS will write a number on each pumpkin before tossing them in our hot pool. Participants are each given a number and have to swim to find their pumpkin in the pool! After finding their pumpkin and drying off, kids are invited to get creative at our pumpkin decorating station in the Community Room.  

Pumpkin Registration

Reserve your spot in the Pumpkin Float! Registration is $10 and includes one pumpkin to decorate and take home. Check back soon for a registration link.

5th Annual Steamboat Springs Airport Regional & Vintage Aircraft Fly-In Day

Seatbelts are fastened, the runway is clear, and we’re on final approach as the Steamboat Springs Airport-Bob Adams Field (KSBS) readies to welcome back pilots from around the region to the Fly-In and Airport Appreciation Day. Lots of airplanes will be on display on the runway for kids to explore.

5th Annual KSBS Airport Appreciation Day – Saturday September 20, 2025 – 8am – 2pm.

Family Fun Run: 11am – 11:30am

Flight Simulator Demos: 10am – 2:00pm

 

Halloween Stroll on Lincoln Ave

On October 31st, the City of Steamboat Springs shuts down Lincoln Avenue from 5–7 PM for the biggest Halloween bash in the Rockies—the Halloween Stroll!

This isn’t your average trick-or-treat. Our locals go all out with next-level costumes, fire dancers, drum circles, and a kids’ costume contest that’s just as competitive as it is adorable.

Yes, there’s candy—lots of candy—but the real treat is the people-watching. Whether you’re costumed, spectating, or somewhere in between, it’s a night of weird, wild, and wonderful Steamboat fun.

Zucchini Classic at the Farmer’s Market

Zucchini Racers Start Your Engines!
The Main Street Steamboat Farmers Market is excited to announce the first annual of what we hope will become one of our most hilarious traditions:

🥒 ZUCCHINI RACES
Friday, September 13 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Yampa Street (in front of the Market Info Booth)

Build it, race it, decorate it, or crash it gloriously!
Zucchini racers of all ages are invited to compete for fame, veggie-fueled glory, and quirky prizes in the following categories:

Fastest – First across the finish line
Most Potential – Crosses the line last, but with flair
Best Decorated – Think glitter, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes


Rules are simple:

  • Car must be no wider than 3.5 inches (including wheels)

  • Zucchini must be farm fresh – purchased at the market or grown locally

  • One zucchini per entry

  • All ages welcome!

👉 Entry forms and volunteer sign-up info available at the Info Booth or online.

Let’s see what you can do with some wheels, some imagination, and one truly heroic vegetable.

The Haven OctoberFest

Join us for this fun-filled community event to support The Haven Assisted Living! The 5th annual OctoberFest will be a family-friendly event to bring community members and neighbors together to celebrate all things fall, while supporting older adults in Hayden. Purchase tickets at the link, children under 5 are free.

The event will feature:

  • Silent auction with great local items, including Broncos tickets!
  • Live music with Apple Pie and A Guy
  • Flavorful Food, and Drinks from Storm Peak Brewing Company
  • Kid’s activities and outdoor games
  • Pumpkin decorating
  • and more!

Hayden Harvest Festival

Come celebrate fall with us at the Harvest Festival in Hayden, CO. This annual event is a family-friendly celebration in honor of the changing seasons. Caramel apples, arts and crafts, games, buy a pumpkin, straw maze, music, food trucks, beer garden and more.

The Nutcracker presented by Canyon Concert Ballet

For the first time ever, Canyon Concert Ballet brings its acclaimed production of The Nutcracker to Steamboat Springs! Join us for an unforgettable holiday experience as this cherished tradition comes to life on stage. Follow young Clara on her magical journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets, brought to life with breathtaking choreography, dazzling costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Perfect for families, first-time ballet-goers, and seasoned patrons alike, this heartwarming production is sure to enchant audiences of all ages.

Don’t miss this limited engagement in Steamboat Springs—celebrate the magic of the season with The Nutcracker!

Starts at $46 Adult, $35 Child (0-18)

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