What's Happening in Steamboat, Hayden & Oak Creek

Nov. 6–28, Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. · Opening reception Friday, Nov. 6, 5–8 p.m.

Space Cowboy Colorado and November shows at the Depot

Bliss Hall, Depot Art Center · Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Creates opens Space Cowboy Colorado, a fiber art installation by Dundee & Lee, in Bliss Hall, alongside Riverwalk Collective Responds to Space Cowboy and Gathered Here, a members' show in the main gallery. At the Nov. 6 opening, the artists speak at 5:30 p.m. and Colorado Poet Laureate Crisosto Apache reads at 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Creates website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Nov. 12, 5–9 p.m.

Chef Cook Off Fundraiser Dinner

The Commons Food Hall · Steamboat Springs

Local chefs serve dishes and guests vote for a favorite at this fundraiser for Yampatika, the environmental education nonprofit, with drinks, live music and a silent auction. One chef will be named the 2026 champion.

Cost: $100

Source: Yampatika website and Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursdays, 6–8 p.m.

Mountain Trivia at Mountain Tap

Mountain Tap Brewery · Steamboat Springs

A free weekly trivia night with questions about mountains, music and beer. The top three teams win brewery gift cards.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Nov. 13–28, Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving

32nd Annual Festival of Trees

Steamboat Springs History Museum (Tread of Pioneers Museum) · Steamboat Springs

More than 26 holiday trees decorated by local groups, businesses and residents fill the history museum. Visitors can vote for a favorite tree and hunt for golden keys; the event is the museum's main fundraiser.

Cost: Free for Routt County residents; $6 adults, $5 seniors, $2 ages 6-12

Source: Steamboat Springs History Museum website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday, Nov. 13, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Lynda Ladwig

Warehome Studios · Steamboat Springs

Porcelain artist Lynda Ladwig talks about her work and process in a lecture that is free and open to the public.

Cost: Free

A separate paid workshop follows on Nov. 14–15.

Source: Steamboat Creates website (community calendar), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 and 7 p.m.

Steamboat Mountain Film Festival

Wildhorse Cinema & Arts · Steamboat Springs

Matchstick Productions’ 34th annual ski film, “The Way Out,” screens three times. Proceeds benefit Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS).

Cost: $10–$35

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.–noon

Pioneer Christmas Story-time in the Trees

Steamboat Springs History Museum (Tread of Pioneers Museum) · Steamboat Springs

Museum staff in period costume share local pioneer and Victorian holiday traditions and stories among the Festival of Trees. For ages 4 and up with an adult.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Springs History Museum website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

CMC Ball Observatory Star Party

Ball Observatory, Colorado Mountain College · Steamboat Springs

Colorado Mountain College opens its Ball Observatory, on the Steamboat Springs campus, for a free star party.

Cost: Free

Source: Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs event calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Sunday, Nov. 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Storytime with Yampatika

Children's Storytime Room, Bud Werner Memorial Library · Steamboat Springs

A children’s story time with Yampatika, the local environmental education nonprofit: bears getting ready to hibernate on Nov. 15, and hibernation, adaptation and migration on Dec. 13. Some activities may be outdoors, so dress for the weather. All ages, no registration.

Cost: Free

Source: Bud Werner Memorial Library website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Sunday, Nov. 15, 5–8 p.m.

Dutch Oven Showdown

Storm Peak Brewing Company · Steamboat Springs

Friends of the Yampa's cook-off has chefs prepare Dutch oven dishes on-site at Storm Peak Brewing, with judges' and people's choice awards. Fifty tasting tickets are sold first come, first served.

Cost: $15 tasting ticket

Source: Friends of the Yampa, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Sundays, 6–8 p.m. (no jam Nov. 29, Dec. 20 or Dec. 27)

Bluegrass Jam at the Depot

Depot Art Center · Steamboat Springs

A weekly, community-led bluegrass jam open to musicians of any skill level and to anyone who wants to listen.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:30–7 p.m.

A Community Conversation: Mental Health in the Yampa Valley

Bud Werner Memorial Library (Library Hall) · Steamboat Springs

The Health Partnership hosts a free forum on new local mental health data, current services and possible next steps. Pizza and nonalcoholic beer will be served.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Tuesdays, 7:30–10 p.m.

Open Mic Night at The Corner Slice

The Corner Slice · Steamboat Springs

A weekly open mic where all are welcome. Hosts arrive 30 minutes early for sign-ups and setup, and performers get a free slice.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Steamboat Trivia at The Commons

The Commons · Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Trivia runs a free weekly trivia night at The Commons.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Weather: Forecasting & Nowcasting

Library Hall, Bud Werner Memorial Library · Steamboat Springs

Mike Weissbluth of SnowAlarm.com explains how to read the weather coming sooner and later, and what a developing El Niño could mean for the Yampa Valley.

Source: Bud Werner Memorial Library website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Nov. 19, 5–8 p.m.

Town Challenge season kickoff party

Ride Workshop · Steamboat Springs

The city’s Town Challenge Ski Ascent Series opens its season with a party at Ride Workshop, where season passes are sold at a one-time discount.

Source: City of Steamboat Springs website (Parks & Recreation), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21, 4 and 7 p.m.

Warren Miller's Days Off

Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat · Steamboat Springs

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club screens the Warren Miller ski film "Days Off" as a fundraiser for its athletes. The Thursday showing is billed as a club family night, and beer and seltzer are sold only at the Friday and Saturday shows.

Cost: $15 Thursday; $20 Friday and Saturday

Source: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday, Nov. 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Turkey Jam

Howelsen Hill · Steamboat Springs

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's annual rail jam is open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages, with music and prizes. A session for little kids runs 4:30–5 p.m., then everyone rides 5–5:30 p.m.; a helmet and a signed waiver are required.

Cost: Free

No fee or pass needed.

Source: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 a.m.

Steamboat Opening Day

Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Resort opens for the 2026-27 ski season with free donuts and mimosas from 7:30 a.m. while supplies last, a T-shirt and socks for the first 100 skiers and riders in line, and the official season countdown at 8:29 a.m., a minute before the lifts open. Bonfire Dub plays a free concert on the Steamboat Stage from 2 to 4 p.m., and Skeeter's Rink is open for skating from 3 to 6 p.m.

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2–4 p.m.

Opening Day Concert: Bonfire Dub

Steamboat Stage, Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

Colorado band Bonfire Dub, led by WinterWonderGrass founder Scotty Stoughton, plays a free afternoon concert at Steamboat Resort on opening day. The show is part of the resort's Road to WonderGrass series marking 10 years of WinterWonderGrass in Steamboat.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Last Tuesday of each month, 6–8 p.m.

Poetry Open Mic

Steamboat Books · Steamboat Springs

Poets share their work at the bookstore’s open mic, held the last Tuesday of every month.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Nov. 26, 12:30–4:30 p.m.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Steamboat Springs Community Center · Steamboat Springs

United Way of the Yampa Valley serves a free traditional turkey dinner with homemade sides, planned for more than 650 people. Volunteers are needed Nov. 25 for setup and on Thanksgiving for greeting, serving and cleanup, and the group is taking food donations.

Cost: Free

Source: United Way of the Yampa Valley (GivePulse), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday, Nov. 27, 5–8 p.m.

Holiday Sale at Warehome Studios

Warehome Studios · Steamboat Springs

Shoppers can meet local artists and browse handmade work at a holiday sale with live glassblowing demonstrations, drinks and snacks.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Creates website (community calendar), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday, Nov. 27, 6–6:30 p.m.

Light Up the Night

Civic Plaza by City Hall · Steamboat Springs

Main Street Steamboat’s holiday kickoff the day after Thanksgiving: a countdown to turn on the downtown lights, cocoa and cookies, a visit with Santa, and the fire department dropping hundreds of ping-pong balls marked with specials for people to find.

Cost: Free

Source: Main Street Steamboat website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Howelsen Hill opening day

Howelsen Hill Ski Area · Steamboat Springs

The city-owned ski area downtown plans to open its 111th winter season, conditions permitting, and run daily through March 28, 2027.

Cost: Lift tickets $55 adults; $40 ages 5–18 and 65 and older; free for ages 4 and under

Source: City of Steamboat Springs website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Author Signing with George Greenberg

Off the Beaten Path Bookstore · Steamboat Springs

Local author George Greenberg, “Captain George,” signs “Cruising Around the World: A True Sailing Adventure of Life at Sea,” his memoir of sailing around the world.

Source: Steamboat Books website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 28, 4:45–5:30 p.m.

Tree Lighting Celebration

South Fourth Street, off Jefferson Avenue · Hayden

Hayden lights its holiday tree with caroling around a bonfire, free treats and Santa's first visit of the season. The Hayden Arts Commission organizes the event, and the tree is lit at 5:15 p.m.

Cost: Free

Source: Town of Hayden website (calendar), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Sundays through March 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Ski Free Sunday

Howelsen Hill Ski Area · Steamboat Springs

Howelsen Hill gives out free lift tickets every Sunday of the season; the free ticket also covers the Nordic, fat bike and snowshoe trails. Tickets are picked up at the ticket office with no reservation, and snow tubing is not included.

Cost: Free

Source: City of Steamboat Springs website (Howelsen Hill), checked Nov. 12, 2026

First Tuesday of each month, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

History Happy Hours

Olympian Hall, Howelsen Hill Lodge · Steamboat Springs

The Steamboat Springs History Museum’s monthly talks on Routt County and Colorado history, with free beer and whiskey tastings. Coming up: Danielle SeeWalker on Native American people and culture (Nov. 3), Barbara Taylor on the creation of the Centennial State (Dec. 1) and Sam Bock of History Colorado on frontier political machines (Jan. 5).

Cost: Free

Ages 21 and older, except Feb. 2 (all ages).

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30–8 p.m.

Your Attention Please

Library Hall, Bud Werner Memorial Library · Steamboat Springs

A screening of the film “Your Attention Please,” about parents, teens and reformers pushing back against the attention economy, including a high school that goes phone-free and the Gen Z “Offline Club” movement.

Source: Bud Werner Memorial Library website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday–Friday, Dec. 3–4, 7–8:30 p.m.

The Holiday Review Show

Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp · Steamboat Springs

Perry-Mansfield’s holiday revue with students from its junior and senior theater ensembles and circus arts program, plus guest artists, performing holiday music.

Cost: $35 suggested donation

Tickets for each night are linked from Perry-Mansfield’s events page.

Source: Perry-Mansfield website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday, Dec. 4, 4:30–5 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 22, 11:30 a.m.–noon; Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027, 2–2:30 p.m.

Behind the Scenes Tours of Collections

Steamboat Springs History Museum (Tread of Pioneers Museum) · Steamboat Springs

The museum's curator leads a 30-minute drop-in tour of the room where the museum stores and cares for its collection. No reservation is needed; the tour involves stairs, and food and drinks aren't allowed.

Cost: Free

More tours are set for Jan. 29, Feb. 11, Feb. 23, March 16 and March 26.

Source: Steamboat Springs History Museum website, checked Nov. 11, 2026

First Friday of each month, 5–8 p.m.

First Friday Artwalk

Downtown Steamboat Springs galleries and shops · Steamboat Springs

Downtown galleries, shops and museums stay open late on the first Friday of each month, with refreshments at many stops. About 19 venues take part, including the Steamboat Art Museum, the history museum and the Depot Art Center's exhibitions.

Cost: Free

Jan. 1 is New Year’s Day; check with galleries before going that night.

Source: Steamboat Creates website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday–Saturday, Dec. 4–5, 7 p.m.

Steamboat Symphony Orchestra: A Mountain Holiday – Songs We Share

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

The Steamboat Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concert, in two evening shows.

Source: Steamboat Symphony Orchestra website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Holidays in the Rockies

Depot Art Center · Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Creates’ Saturday holiday market at the Depot Art Center, with more than 21 artist vendors that change each week, children’s activities and gallery shows of affordable local art. A decorated historic caboose hosts holiday music and a craft.

Source: Steamboat Creates website, checked Nov. 11, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m.–noon

Santa Visits in his Study

Civic Plaza by City Hall · Steamboat Springs

Children can visit Santa in his study at Civic Plaza, by City Hall, on three December Saturdays. Presented by Main Street Steamboat with Yampa Valley Electric Association and Yampa Valley Bank.

Cost: Free

Source: Main Street Steamboat website, checked Nov. 11, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2–3 p.m.

Steamboat Symphony Orchestra: Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

A one-hour version of the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra's holiday concert set up for families and people with sensory sensitivities. The orchestra provides a pre-visit social story, a communication sheet and take-home sensory fidgets.

Cost: From $34.50 adults, $17.25 students

Source: Steamboat Symphony Orchestra website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 5, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Hanukkah Lighting at Steamboat Resort

Steamboat Stage, Steamboat Square, Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary of Har Mishpacha, the Jewish congregation of Steamboat, and Shannon Lukens of Steamboat Radio lead a Hanukkah menorah lighting at the base of the ski area, with songs and jelly donuts.

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 5, 5–6 p.m.

Holiday Balloon Glow

Mountain Village, Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

Four hot air balloons are inflated and lit at the base of Steamboat Resort, and spectators can walk among them. The glow is weather dependent and may be canceled or changed in heavy snow or wind.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 11, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 5, 5:30–8 p.m.

Holiday Movie Night: “Home Alone”

Hayden Center · Hayden

The Hayden Arts Commission screens "Home Alone" with free hot cocoa, candy canes and treats; guests are encouraged to bring blankets and wear holiday sweaters. Anyone who brings a new or gently used toy or a nonperishable food item gets a free regular popcorn.

Cost: $6; $20 for a family of four

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the movie starts at 6.

Source: Town of Hayden website (calendar), checked Nov. 11, 2026

Sunday, Dec. 6, 3:30–6 p.m.

Rotary Welcome to Winter celebration

Olympian Hall, Howelsen Hill Lodge · Steamboat Springs

The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs hosts its Welcome to Winter celebration, with a holiday market, at Olympian Hall after the day's Ski Free Sunday at Howelsen Hill. The club says everyone is welcome and more details are coming.

Source: Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Tuesday, Dec. 8

Colorado Gives Day (Yampa Valley Gives)

Online

Donors can give online to Routt and Moffat county nonprofits through the Yampa Valley Community Foundation’s Yampa Valley Gives page on ColoradoGives.org. Gifts made Nov. 1 through Dec. 8 are boosted by a $1 million-plus incentive fund.

Source: ColoradoGives.org Yampa Valley Gives community page, checked Nov. 11, 2026

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Danielle & Virgie’s Bookclub

Steamboat Books · Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Books’ winter book club meets to discuss “Daughters of the Sun and Moon” by Lisa See.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Chamber community calendar, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Dec. 10

Howelsen Hill Circuit

Howelsen Hill · Steamboat Springs

An uphill ski race at Howelsen Hill in the city's Town Challenge Ski Ascent Series, followed by a post-race party at Ride Workshop.

Start time and entry fee not posted yet.

Source: City of Steamboat Springs website (Parks & Recreation), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Library Author Series: Amy Irvine

Library Hall, Bud Werner Memorial Library · Steamboat Springs

Author Amy Irvine discusses her memoir "Almost Animal: A Memoir of Motherhood, Wildness, and the American West."

Cost: Free

Source: Bud Werner Memorial Library website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Dec. 11, 2026–April 17, 2027 · Opening reception Friday, Dec. 11, 5–7 p.m.

The Enduring West: Celebrating 20 Years

Steamboat Art Museum · Steamboat Springs

The Steamboat Art Museum marks its 20th anniversary with an exhibition of work by more than 80 artists who have helped shape the museum's story. The public opening reception, Dec. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m., is free.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Art Museum website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday, Dec. 11, 7–8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 4–5 p.m.

Winter Concert at St. Paul’s

St. Paul's Episcopal Church · Steamboat Springs

An advanced vocal ensemble sings a program of holiday choral music in two performances.

Cost: $25

$25 is listed for the Dec. 12 show.

Source: Steamboat Creates website (community calendar), checked Nov. 11, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.

Dinks & Doubles Pickleball Tournament

Hayden Center Gym · Hayden

Two-player teams compete in beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions at the Hayden Center gym. Gold, silver and bronze finishers win prizes, and every registered player gets a player bag.

Cost: $35 per person

Source: Town of Hayden website (calendar), checked Nov. 11, 2026

Saturday–Sunday, Dec. 12–13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Winter Start & U.S. Cup Opener

Howelsen Hill · Steamboat Springs

About 60 to 70 of the top ski jumpers and Nordic combined athletes in the U16 age class and older open the U.S. Cup season on Howelsen Hill’s HS100 and HS75 jumps. Jumping runs 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day; Nordic combined cross-country races start at 2:30 p.m. from the rodeo arena.

Source: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club website, checked Nov. 11, 2026

Sunday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m.

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

The Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers play banjo-and-guitar folk songs at an all-ages afternoon concert.

Cost: From $35 adults, $18 juniors, $2 ages 5 and under

Source: Strings Music Festival website (events list), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 5–6:30 p.m.

Eco Book Exchange

Yampa River Center (Friends of the Yampa) · Steamboat Springs

Bring books about the outdoors or the environment to swap with others; nothing is sold.

Cost: $5 donation

Sign up through Eventbrite; space is limited.

Source: Yampa River Fund on Eventbrite, checked Nov. 2, 2026

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30–8 p.m.

One Book Steamboat Author Talk: Pete McBride

Library Hall, Bud Werner Memorial Library · Steamboat Springs

Photographer Pete McBride kicks off this year’s One Book Steamboat with a talk on his memoir, “Witness to Water: One Photographer’s Mission to Defend the Colorado River.”

Source: Bud Werner Memorial Library website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Dec. 17, noon–6 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 18, noon–6 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, noon–4 p.m.

Holiday Market at Yampa Valley Foods

Yampa Valley Foods · Steamboat Springs

The Community Agriculture Alliance’s third annual holiday market at Yampa Valley Foods, with gifts from local farmers, ranchers, artisans and small businesses.

Cost: Free

Source: Community Agriculture Alliance website, checked Nov. 11, 2026

Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m.

The Road to WinterWonderGrass: Billy Failing, Johnny Mullenax and Bronwyn

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

Banjo player Billy Failing, Johnny Mullenax and fiddler Bronwyn, each with their own take on bluegrass. General admission, standing only.

Cost: From $41

Source: Strings Music Festival website (events list), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 19, 1–3 p.m.

Santa Saddles Up

Steamboat Stage, Steamboat Square, Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

Santa rides horseback from the Torian Plum area into Steamboat Square, escorted by locals Bob Dapper and Dean Vogelaar, then visits with guests and poses for photos on the Steamboat Stage. The ride starts promptly at 1 p.m. and takes a few minutes, so arrive early. Free hot chocolate. Weather permitting.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Drone Show

Base of Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Resort stages a free drone light show at the base area at sunset, just before its Holiday Skate Party. The show depends on the weather and will be canceled for heavy snow or wind.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 19, 6–9:45 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027; Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027

Comedy on the Mountain

Thunderhead Lodge, Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

Stand-up comedy after live music at Thunderhead Lodge, reached by the Steamboat Gondola: Korey David on Dec. 19, Jesse Carter on Jan. 2 and Sammy Anzer on Jan. 16. The show is for ages 18 and older, and a bar and light appetizers are available.

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Dec. 19, 6–7:30 p.m.

Holiday Skate Party

Skeeter's Rink, Steamboat Square · Steamboat Springs

An evening skate with holiday music at the outdoor rink at the base of Steamboat Resort, following Santa Saddles Up. Skating is free with your own skates, and rentals are available.

Cost: Free with your own skates; rentals available

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Sunday, Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m.

Downhill Racer with Caroline Lalive, Hannah Kearney, and Ross Greenburg

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

A screening of the 1969 ski-racing film "Downhill Racer," starring Robert Redford and Gene Hackman, followed by a panel with Olympians Caroline Lalive and Hannah Kearney and former HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg.

Cost: From $46

Source: Strings Music Festival website, checked Nov. 11, 2026

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 7 p.m.

Neal Francis

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

Chicago-based singer, songwriter and pianist Neal Francis.

Cost: $51 advance, $57 day of show

Source: Strings Music Festival website (events list), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Dec. 31, 5:30–6 p.m.

New Year's Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade and Fireworks

Base of Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Resort's New Year's Eve show includes a parade of lighted snowcats and ski instructors skiing in formation by torchlight, followed by fireworks over the resort.

Cost: Free

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

New Year's Eve Dress to Impress Masquerade

Thunderhead Lodge, Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

A ticketed New Year's Eve masquerade party for ages 21 and older at Thunderhead Lodge, with DJs playing funk, disco and 1980s and '90s music. The ticket covers the gondola ride, light appetizers, one drink and a midnight Champagne toast.

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027, 7 p.m.

Fred Wesley and the New J.B.'s

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

Fred Wesley, James Brown’s music director, arranger and trombonist from 1968 to 1975, leads his jazz-funk band the New J.B.’s.

Cost: From $46

Source: Strings Music Festival website (events list), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027, 6:30–8 p.m.

Library Author Series: Adrian Miller

Library Hall, Bud Werner Memorial Library · Steamboat Springs

James Beard Award-winning author Adrian Miller talks about the African Americans who cooked for U.S. presidents, the subject of his book "The President's Kitchen Cabinet," at a special author series event for Martin Luther King Jr. week.

Cost: Free

Source: Bud Werner Memorial Library website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, 7 p.m.

Maria Bamford

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

Comedian Maria Bamford performs stand-up drawn from her own life, including her experience with mental illness.

Cost: From $69

Source: Strings Music Festival website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027, 7 p.m.

Norah Jones

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

Singer, songwriter and pianist Norah Jones, a 10-time Grammy winner, performs at Strings Music Pavilion.

Cost: From $179

Tickets go on sale to the public Nov. 13 at 10 a.m.

Source: Strings Music Festival website, checked Nov. 11, 2026

Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

52nd Annual Cowboy Downhill

Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

More than 100 professional rodeo cowboys compete in Steamboat Resort's ski rodeo, a tradition Billy Kidd and Larry Mahan started more than 50 years ago. It is timed to coincide with Denver's National Western Stock Show.

Cost: Free

The resort says the full schedule is coming soon.

Source: Steamboat Resort website, checked Nov. 12, 2026

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027

Mt. Werner Madness

Steamboat Resort · Steamboat Springs

An uphill ski race on Mount Werner in the city's Town Challenge Ski Ascent Series, followed by a post-race party at Los Locos. The city says racers at Steamboat Resort need the resort's uphill access pass and a signed waiver.

Start time and entry fee not posted yet.

Source: City of Steamboat Springs website (Parks & Recreation), checked Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027, 7 p.m.

The Lone Bellow

Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs

The Lone Bellow brings its 2027 tour to Strings Music Pavilion. Since its 2013 debut, the band has played The Tonight Show, The Late Show and Austin City Limits.

Cost: From $52

Source: Strings Music Festival website, checked Nov. 12, 2026