Holiday Events for the Family in our Picturesque Ski Town
Steamboat Springs, nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, offers a festive array of holiday events each year.
Look no further this holiday season, as there are activities galore around town for local and visiting families. Keep reading to learn our favorite Steamboat holiday traditions and where you can find Santa.
AROUND TOWN
HOLIDAYS IN THE ROCKIES
Local Artisan Holiday Market
December 2, 9, & 16
10 am – 4 pm @ the Depot Art Center
1001 13th St
Price: Free
*Spot Santa Here
STEAMBOAT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: FINDING CHRISTMAS
Strings Music Festival
December 1 & 2
950 Strings Road
Price: Starts at $30
ELF THE MUSICAL
December 15, 16, & 17
Julie Harris Theater at Perry Mansfield
40755 County Road 36
Price: $20-30
SANTA SADDLES UP
Steamboat Stage
December 16, 2 pm – 4 pm
2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Santa will ride into the resort right down the slopes into the heart of Steamboat Square, escorted by legendary locals Bob Dapper and Dean Vogelaar. Santa will be available to take photos and visit with guests on the Steamboat Stage.
Price: Free
*Spot Santa Here
STEAMBOAT HOLIDAY MARKET
December 16, 2 pm – 6 pm
2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Price: Free
HOLIDAY SKATE PARTY
December 16, 4 pm – 6 pm
2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Price: Free
THE QUEEN’S CARTOONIST HOLIDAY HURRAH: YULE LOVE IT!
Strings Music Festival
December 19, at 7 pm
950 Strings Road
Price: $55
ELEVATION DANCE STUDIO: THE NUTCRACKER SUITE
Steamboat Springs High School Auditorium
45 Maple Street
December 21, 22, & 23
Price: $25-40
MURPHY ROBERTS HOLIDAY CLASSIC ALPINE SKI RACES
Howelsen Hill and Steamboat Ski Resort
Howelsen Pkwy
December 219, 21, & 22
Price: Free to watch
HANUKKAH
HANUKKAH MOUNTAIN CELEBRATION
Celebration of the Festival of Lights at the Ski Area.
December 9, 3 pm – 3:30 pm
Local or visiting, Jewish or not, you are invited to celebrate in song, treats, and lighting a menorah!
Price: Free
ON CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY
37TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER
Steamboat Springs Community Center
December 25, 1 pm – 5 pm
1605 Lincoln Ave
Free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. Sponsored by Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors.
Price: Free
NEW YEARS EVE
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS AND LIGHT UP SNOW CAT PARADE
Steamboat Resort Base Area
2305 Mt. Werner Circle
December 31, 5:30 pm – 6 pm
Light Up Snow Cat parade featuring Steamboat Snow Sports Instructors performing synchronized skiing illuminated only by the light of torches and followed by a firework show.
Price: Free
BLACK LIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT SNOW BOWL
Snow Bowl Steamboat
2090 Snow Bowl Plaza
December 31, 8 pm – 12:30 pm
Glow your way into the New Year at Snow Bowl. Featuring DJ Whoski.
Price: $20
