As 2020 comes to a close, a pandemic won’t stop the community of Steamboat Springs celebrating the holidays. Favored traditions and the local calendar of events may look a little different, but socially distant creativity conquers all.
Shop Local. Support Local.
STEAMBOAT STOCKING STUFFERS
Support local retailers and producers for all your holiday goodies. Find luxury gifts and stocking stuffers, throughout downtown Steamboat or online at the annual Holiday in the Rockies gift show. Steamboat Creates is offering access to a host of one-of-kind gifts with contactless curbside pick up at the Depot Art Center.
SAVOR A TASTE OF STEAMBOAT
Limited capacity in Steamboat’s restaurants does not have to mean you risk missing out on savoring their sublime flavors. Most local eateries offer take out with delivery or contactless curbside pickup. A list of options can be found at www.mainstreetsteamboat.com
ALPINE TRADITIONS
Make the ultimate Steamboat feast in your own kitchen over the holidays. Treat the household to a time honored Alpine tradition of fondue, raclette, or specialty cheeses from the Homesteader on Lincoln Avenue. Gather fresh local meats at Steamboat Meat and Seafood or The MEATBAR, and bread for dipping at Smell That Bread. Top off the calorific feast with locally made Chocolates by Daniela (located at the Homesteader) and a Slopeside Chardonnay from Steamboat Winery.
For The Music Enthusiasts
SINGALONG WITH STRINGS
Strings Music Festival brings Dan and Claudia Zanes to Steamboat for a family holiday tribute. The married duo of Grammy award wining children’s performer, Dan, and Haitian-American jazz vocalist, Claudia, have developed a reputation for their sensory friendly productions. The concert will be live streamed at 3 p.m. on December 20.
CANDY CANE CAROLS
Sing along with the Fourth Coast Ensemble in a virtual caroling concert presented by Opera Steamboat and Steamboat Creates. December 22, at 6 p.m., live on YouTube.
A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
Score the best seat in the house for a live virtual performance of Cabaret. Steamboat’s acting community comes out in force for the highly anticipated annual showcase of the town’s quirks and characters. December 18, 19 and 25 at 7.30 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/a-cabaret-christmas-tickets-128172576627
For The Adventurers
Skate Beneath the Sun and Stars
Bring your skates and head to Steamboat’s newest attraction at Howelsen Hill Park – the free outdoor ice rink. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., and 5 to 10 p.m.
HOLIDAY HIKE
Kick off Christmas Eve with A Merry Little Snowshoe, hosted by Yampatika at the Steamboat Touring Center. The two-hour event starts at 9:45 a.m. and costs $25 to register.
MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE
On December 29, bundle up for a moonlight snowshoe to the top of Emerald Mountain with Yampatika. Register for the guided tour at www.yampatika.org. Cost $20, includes rentals.
NEW YEAR WITH A BANG
Say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 with a bang. Look to the skies over the Steamboat Resort, and enjoy their annual New Year Fireworks Display on December 31.