5 Festive Holiday Activities at Steamboat Springs Resort in 2024
October 23, 2024
The holiday season at Steamboat Springs Resort promises to be full of festive cheer, exciting activities, and magical moments for the whole family. Be sure to check out these amazing events and create unforgettable memories in the mountains. For even more holiday fun and activities, visit Steamboat.com.
1. Santa Saddles Up
Date: Saturday, December 14
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Steamboat Stage, 2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Cost: Free
Kick off the holiday season with a Steamboat tradition. Watch as Santa Claus rides into Steamboat Square on horseback, escorted by beloved locals Bob Dapper and Dean Vogelaar. This festive horseback procession is a short but magical experience, so be sure to arrive early. Once Santa arrives at the Steamboat Stage, he will be available to meet guests and pose for photos. Complimentary hot chocolate and cupcakes will be served, and Skeeters Ice Rink will be open.
2. Holiday Drone Show and Skate Party
Date: Saturday, December 14
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Steamboat Square, 2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Cost: Free
As the sun sets on December 14, prepare to be dazzled by Steamboat Resort’s Holiday Drone Show. Starting at 5:30 PM, the night sky will light up with a mesmerizing display of drones, creating intricate designs and patterns that celebrate the festive season.
After the drone show, the fun continues with a Holiday Skate Party at Skeeters Ice Rink. Skating under the stars with holiday music and twinkling lights is the perfect way to enjoy the festive atmosphere. For the night owls, Night Skiing will be open from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
3. Holiday Balloon Glow
Date: Saturday, December 21
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Steamboat Ski Resort, 2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Cost: Free
Four magnificent hot air balloons will illuminate the Mountain Village, creating a stunning visual display against a snowy alpine backdrop. Guests can stroll among the glowing balloons or admire the view from one of the nearby slope-side eateries.
4. Hanukkah Mountain Celebration
Date: Saturday, December 28
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Steamboat Stage, 2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Steamboat community during the Hanukkah Mountain Celebration, where Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary of The Jewish Community of Steamboat will lead a special Hanukkah ceremony. All are welcome to enjoy the lighting of the menorah, songs, and Hanukkah sweet treats.
5. New Year’s Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade and Fireworks
Date: Tuesday, December 31
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Steamboat Resort, 2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Cost: Free
Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable mountainside New Year’s Eve celebration. The festivities begin with a Light Up Snow Cat Parade, where five snowcats covered in twinkling lights will lead a procession down the mountain. Steamboat’s Snow Sports Instructors will then take to the slopes for a synchronized torchlight parade, lighting up the night as they ski down the mountain. The grand finale? A breathtaking fireworks display that will light up the sky.
