Here’s a list of some of the events happening in the Yampa Valley, in both Routt and Moffat County, and a few in Rio Blanco County. They’re listed in the order in which they happen. ONGOING events are at the end.
Request from Moffat County: Attention Craig/Moffat County residents — Please remove any decorations that were placed at the Craig Cemetery for Memorial Day, no later that June 13.
Ongoing
The Rocket Pack Free Summer Lunch program for school-aged kids has started. It’s free during the summer. Pick up a week’s worth of lunches from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday’s and Tuesdays, at the Lift Up Food Bank in Steamboat Springs, at 2095 Curve Court. In Oak Creek, pick up a Rocket Pack bag of lunches from 9:30-11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Tuesdays
The Moffat County School District Bookmobile is back in service for the summer. The Bookmobile is at Moffat County High School from 9:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. every Tuesday until July 22. It is also at Sunset Elementary from 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning June 18 until July 24. The Bookmobile will be closed the week of Independence Day, June 30-July 4. Pick up a book or donate a book.
May 31-Aug. 31
Steamboat Art Museum presents The Art of Printmaking: Process and Passion, May 31 through Aug. 31. From Plate to Paper, experience the soul of printmaking unveiled. Guest curated by master printmaker and artist, Sue Oehme,
bringing together 45 artists from around the world.
June 21 Celebration with the Curator and Artists from 5-7 p.m. Tickets go on sale May 15.
June 5-Aug. 14
The Walnut Street Market in Hayden is from 5-8 p.m. every Thursday, from June 5-Aug. 14. You’ll find produce and items from local families, farmers, ranchers and artists, as well as food trucks. If interested in participating, email Market@HaydenColorado.org The cost is $10 for a vendor and $25 for a food truck. Vendors must have a valid sales tax license.
June 7-Sept. 20
The Steamboat Springs Farmers Market, presented by F.M. Light & Sons, is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday on Yampa Street. You’ll find over 150 vendors at the Farmers Market each week.
Apply before June 9
Moffat County School District has a Summer School program for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. It’s for two weeks in June and three weeks in July, at Sunset Elementary. Apply with the QR code on the flyer. The deadline to apply is June 9.
June 9-Aug. 2
Registration is open for Perry-Mansfield Summer Day Camp, which is June 9-Aug. 2. It’s for kids who are five to 12 years old, in three different age groups. Find out more at Perry-Mansfield.org Scholarships are available. Please contact the Perry-Mansfield office at 970-879-7125 or email at admin@perry-mansfied.org, if you wish to apply.
Starts June 10
Craig Water is doing work to identify all unknown water service in public water systems to reduce or eliminate lead. It’s required by state and federal government. There are 142 areas that will involve hydro excavating, or potholing, to get a sample of these unknown water lines. Craig Water and Wastewater Director Carl Rays says residents who will be affected will get a door hanger on their door.
“We will be determining water service materials. We ask that you please follow the door hanger instructions to keep vehicles out of the area while we are performing the work.”
Work begins Tuesday, June 10, and will take three to four weeks. Any holes dug in the street or your yard will be filled and you do not need to be home when the work is done.
June 10-13
The City of Craig Road and Bridge sends word of street closures starting Tuesday, June 10 and running through Friday. Eighth Street is closed from Yampa to Washington. Russel and Tucker Streets will be closed from 7th to 8th Street, for milling and paving. On-street parking will not be allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this week starting Tuesday. For questions, call 970-824-4463.
Tuesday, June 10, 17, and 24
A group of churches in Steamboat Springs is coordinating what they are calling HOPE Sessions. It’s every Tuesday evening this month to discuss talks on mental health. The discussions are to offer a sense of hope and community support to those who have experienced personal struggles with hopelessness. The sessions are at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday in Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library. All are invited.
June 11, 18, and 25
The parent education group called, “Steamboat Kids & Phones” is hosting a “Talk the Walk” series of discussions about kids, phones and technology. Meet at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday (June 11, June 18, and June 25) at the Memorial Park sign by the field on 2nd Street for a walk to the middle school and back.
The topics slated for June were determined based on our six-month feedback survey and recommendations from local parents:
- Walk #1-Wednesday, June 11, 5:15 pm- Netflix series Adolescence
- Walk #2-Wednesday, June 18- 5:15 pm- Online pornography
- Walk #3- Wednesday, June 25- 5:15 pm- Ongoing parenting challenges around tech & phones
June 12
2025 Walnut Street Dance in Hayden, from 5-8 p.m. on S. Walnut Street. It’s free and open for all ages. There will be music, dancing, food, drinks, crafts, and fun.
Before June 12
The City of Craig is looking for lifeguards for the summer. Apply with the Aquatics Manager at the pool, Anita Reynolds, before June 12, at areynolds@CityofCraig.org You must be 15 and pass a pre-course swim test.
June 13
The Hayden Granary Barn Dances are once a month through October. Suggested donation is $10/person ($5 for youth) or $20 on nights of LIVE music. The shows are from 6:30-10 p.m. on Friday nights. Basic dance instruction starts off the evening. The Hayden Granary is at 198 East Lincoln Ave. in Hayden. Find out more at HaydenGranary.org
- Friday, June 13
- Friday, July 18 (with Hayden Heritage Center)
- Friday, Aug. 8
- Friday, Sept. 12
- Friday, Oct. 10
June 14
Celebrate the 7th anniversary of Mythology Distillery with live music from High Horse from 2-3:30 p.m. and then Silas Herman & the Tone Unit from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 14. The fun is all outside in the Whiskey Garden, at the firepit, right next to the big slide. Enjoy the new summer cocktail menu and smash burgers and wraps from Yield. Mythology Distillery is at 2875 Elk River Road in Steamboat Springs.
June 14
Rock Out in the Park at Alice Pleasant Park in Craig. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays in the summer
Steamboat Cars & Coffee starts Saturday, May 3. These are cool cars on display from 9-11 a.m. every other Saturday starting May 3. If you have a cool car, truck, motorcycle, or vehicle, bring it to the transit center parking lot at 1505 Lincoln Ave., for everyone to see.
- June 14 and June 28
- July 12 and July 26
- Aug. 9 and August 23
- Sept. 6 and Sept. 20
- Oct. 4
June 15-Aug. 1
Yampa Egeria Museum Quilt Show at Crossan’s Market. Display your family’s vintage quilt relics. Reach out to Linda Long if you have a quilt you would like to show. 970-635-8377 or email YampaEgeria@gmail.com
June 18
The Hamric family of Steamboat Springs is launching the “Live Big. Love Big. Jesse Cyrus Hamric Foundation for Fearless Love and Courage.” It’s to honor their son, Jesse Hamric, who died last summer in an accident in Virginia. Jesse had just graduated from Steamboat Springs High School.
The Hamric Family is launching the foundation with a kickoff celebration at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at Flying Diamond Ranch in Oak Creek. Tickets are available through the website at LiveBigLoveBigFoundation.org
The JCH Foundation supports things like new high-definition speakers at Steamboat Springs High School, storytelling with podcasts and writings, rail jams and jam sessions, as Jesse was a competitive snowboarder, and also grants and scholarships throughout the community.
More on the Story — Jesse Cyrus Hamric Foundation set to launch with event on June 18
June 18
Join Partners for Youth for free Summer Thrills Bowling. This is for Middle School and High School students from Moffat County and Hayden. It’s from 4-6 p.m., June 18, at ThunderRolls Bowling in Craig. Questions? Email: Mackenzie@partnersyouth.org
June 18
Bugs will be the topic at a Bug Workshop Wednesday, hosted by the CSU Extension office in Craig. Entomologist Melissa Schreiner will talk all about bugs. If you have an insect you need to identify, bring it in a Ziploc. It’s at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Moffat County Extension Office at 1198 W. Victory Way, Suite 106.
June 19-21
Whittle the Wood Rendezvous in Craig.
June 18 and June 20
A Routt County Fair Royalty Clinic is at noon on Friday, June 20. This is at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden. 2025 Routt County Fair Queen Taylor Clyncke will be there to help. The clinic is open to all interested girls for both traditional and princess roles.
This is to prepare for fair programs and tryouts for 2026. The Routt County Fair Royalty is a “team of young ladies who promote the Routt County Fair, our western way of life, and our agricultural traditions in the Yampa Valley.”
RSVP by Wednesday, June 18 by calling Karyn at 970-620-3971.
June 19
Memphis Roots Rock Singer/Songwriter Chris Nurthren is traveling through Steamboat Springs today. He’s on his way to Montana to perform as a finalist in the Rocky Mountain Songwriters Contest. Nurthren is also a former Naval Officer and Varsity football player at the Naval Academy. He started a band called Sweetnur. Nurthren is performing at 8 p.m. tonight at the Old Town Pub in Steamboat Springs.
June 20
Free radon kits, vaping and smoking cessation resources available at cancer survivorship event
In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month, the providers and staff at UCHealth Jan Bishop Cancer Center invite patients with cancer, survivors of cancer, and the families and caregivers who support them to a special event on Friday, June 20 from 4-6 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion. Heidi Onda, a lung cancer survivor, will share her journey with cancer and the inspiration behind The White Ribbon Project, of which she is a co-founder and director. Representatives from the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement will be on hand to provide free radon kits and education as well as vaping and smoking cessation information and resources. Questions? Call UCHealth Jan Bishop Cancer Center at 970.870.1047 or email Sanaya Sturm, nurse manager, at sanaya.sturm@uchealth.org.
June 20-22
The North Park Never Summer Rodeo is June 20-22. This is in Walden, in Jackson County. The parade is at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 22. The theme is Pioneer Women. This is the 83rd year for the North Park Never Summer Rodeo.
Summer 2025 – June 21, July 19, July 31, Aug. 31, and TBD
The 2025 Free Summer Concerts have five free shows at the Howelsen Hill Amphitheater starting June 21 and running through September.
- June 21: Andy Frasco and the UN (U-N as in ‘you-in’) with special guests Graham Good and the Painters.
- July 19: Julian Marley
- July 31: Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
- Aug. 31: The Brothers Comatose
- TBD: 5th Show to be announced
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Walk, bus, or bike to the show and come hungry and thirsty as there are plenty of food and drink trucks and vendors. Concerts start with an opening band, followed by the main act. Concerts are usually finished around 9 or 9:15 p.m. www.Keepinitfree.com
Produced by Great Knight Productions and Sponsored by: Steamboat Sticker Company, The Nick Would Foundation, The Commons Food Hall and Bar, Steamboat Handyman, Budweiser King Of Beers, and the City Of Steamboat Springs.
June 21
The Toponas Hall and Community Club is hosting their annual dinner and dance summer party. Social Hour starts at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, followed by dinner and dancing. Jarrod Sterrett and The Hired Guns are playing. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children, and $50 for a family. It’s $10 cover charge for the band only. Pay at the door. Reservations are appreciated by not required. A QR Code is on our website. The address of Toponas Hall is 1000 Highway 131.
June 21
The Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic is June 21-29 at Elkhead Reservoir State Park. All anglers are welcome, including kids and families. Tournament angling starts at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, and ends the following Sunday, June 29. Information is on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website. Look for the Activities tab, and then Events. The event is free and you could win cash and prizes. Anyone 16 or older needs a valid fishing license. An Annual or Daily State Park pass is required to enter Elkhead State Park. For more information, call 970-276-2061.
June 21
The Celebration of Life for Josephine Semotan is at 11:30 Saturday, June 21, at the Semotan Ranch, 23495 County Road 56 in Steamboat. Jo was the lady in the famous barn poster with two horses in front of Mt. Werner. She died last November at age 85. Anyone who knew Jo is invited.
June 21
The Steamboat Springs Running Series has a race on June 21. It’s the Howelsen Hill Trail Run. It’s a 4-mile and an 8-mile trail run around the trails on Emerald Mountain. Register at www.RunningSeries.com This is a benefit for the Knights of Columbus that does a lot of work with Special Olympics. Kids 16 and under are $15. There is a raffle and food after each event.
Summer 2025
The 2025 Free Summer Concerts have been announced. Five free shows at the Howelsen Hill Amphitheater start June 21 and run through September.
- June 21: Andy Frasco and the UN
- July 19: Julian Marley
- July 31: Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
- Aug. 31: The Brothers Comatose
- TBD: 5th Show to be announced
2025 Free Summer Concerts Lineup
June 21
Bear River Young Life Car Show
June 21-29
The Elkhead State Park Fishing Tournament is Saturday, June 21, through Sunday, June 29. There are no size or bag limits on northern pike and smallmouth bass at Elkhead Reservoir, and anglers have a chance to win multiple awards and more than $10,000 in prizes for legally harvesting these species during this nine-day tournament. Elkhead Fishing Tournament Details:
- Event Start: Saturday, June 21 at 6:30 a.m.
- Event End: Sunday, June 29 at 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Elkhead Reservoir State Park
Stay in the know on event details by visiting Elkhead State Park’s website.
Registration before the event is not required. There is no tournament entry fee, but an Annual Keep Colorado Wild or $10 daily state park pass is required to enter Elkhead State Park. Anyone 16 years or older is required to have a valid fishing license.
June 21
MOCO Trail Races 5K, 10K, and 30K
June 21-22
Friends of Pete Van De Carr are organizing a two-day event to help his wife, Gretchen, clean up some of his unfinished projects on their property. The address is 28530 Whitetail Lane. A dumpster will be loaded, the barn and sheds will be cleared, and some yard work, cleaning, and painting will be done. Reach out to Cam Boyd at 970-846-8100 if you can help.
June 23, 24, and 26
Town Hall Overview on the 2025 Legislative Session with Senator Dylan Roberts, Senate District 8, and Representative Meghan Lukens, House District 26.
- 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the Boys & Girls Club in Craig
- 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, in the Routt County Commissioners Hearing Room in the Historic Routt County Courthouse
- 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Meeker Public Library in Rio Blanco County
June 23-24
Community engagement sessions are scheduled for a Craig Sports Complex. They are hosted by Craig Parks and Recreation. City website with details
Craig Parks & Recreations FB Page/Events
- Session 1 is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the Center of Craig, 601 Yampa Ave.
- Session 2 is 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Prodigal & Sons Coffee, 34 East Victory Way
Questions? Contact Ryan Dennison at RDennison@CityofCraig.org or call 970-826-2004.
June 25 through August 20
Strings Music Festival has a summer line up of free events, and their paid concerts.
June 25
A new exhibit opens at the Tread of Pioneers Museum on Wednesday, June 25. The exhibit is: “Triumph and Perseverance: The Olympic Legacy in Steamboat Springs.” The exhibit will celebrate the record number of local Olympians who have called Steamboat Springs home, while building excitement for the upcoming 2026 Winter Games.
June 25
A resource expo for older adults is from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at the Senior Social Center in Craig. That’s at 775 Yampa Ave., in The Yampa Building. There’s also a health fair with services and screenings, exercise, mental health and volunteer opportunities.
June 27-28
The Hayden Dodgeball Tournament is Friday and Saturday, June 27-28, in 3rd Street Park in Hayden. The kids tournament is Friday evening. The adult tournament is Saturday afternoon. Register by calling 970-276-0500.
June 27
Stagecoach State Park is hosting a Safety Paddle event. Bring your paddle vessel, whether it’s a paddleboard, canoe, kayak, or sailboat, to paddle around the cover and brush up on boating safety. It’s from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 27, in Keystone Cove at Stagecoach. A QR Code to register is on the Community Calendar on our website.
Register for Safety Paddle at Stagecoach State Park
Coca-Cola Movies on the Mountain is on the following Saturday nights in Steamboat Square at the base of Steamboat Resort. Bring a chair and enjoy this week’s movie under the stars. It’s all free and fun for the whole family.
- June 28 – Inside Out 2 – 9 p.m. start; 10:36 p.m. end
- July 5 – Shrek 9 p.m. start; 10:30 p.m. end
- July 12 – The Goofy Movie 9 p.m. start; 10:15 p.m. end
- July 26 – Mufasa: The Lion King 8:50 p.m. start; 10:40 p.m. end
- August 2 – The Parent Trap 8:30 p.m. movie start; 10:30 p.m. end
- August 9 – Home Break, Taylor Gold 8:30 p.m. movie start; 10 p.m. end
June 28
The Craig Pride Festival is from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 28. It’s at the Center of Craig, which is at 601 Yampa Ave. The theme is Queer in the Country! This is the 5th year for the Craig Pride festival. Find out more at CraigPride.org
June 28
Drop off leftover paint for recycling, or pick up free paint at the Steamboat Springs PaintCare Event. Households can bring in most types of paint, stain, and varnish, in any amount. There are some limits to businesses bringing in oil-based paint.
- PaintCare Will Accept: Unwanted house paint and primers (latex or oil-based); stains; deck and concrete sealers; and clear finishes (varnish and shellac). Paint must be in sealed, original containers with the original manufacturer label.
- PaintCare CANNOT Accept: Leaking, unlabeled, or empty containers; aerosol coatings; drums or containers larger than five gallons; hazardous waste or other chemicals, such as paint thinner, solvents, motor oil, spackle, glue, adhesive, roofing tar, pesticides, or cleaning chemicals.
The PaintCare event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Steamboat Springs Middle School. You must register to drop off paint, and the link is on our website. Link to register
June 29
The Hayden Community Festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dry Creek Park in Hayden, on Sunday, June 29. It’s part of the SBT GRVL ride. Vendors and entrepreneurs are welcome, along with food and beverage vendors. Questions? Email: greer@SBTGRVL.com
July 2
Slip ‘n Slide Kickball is hosted by Partners for Youth. It’s for Moffat County and Hayden middle school and high school students. The fun is from 5-7 p.m. at Breeze DStreet Park in Craig. Questions? Email: Mackenzie@partnersyouth.org
July 3-4
Ride ‘n Tie Rodeo at the Moffat County Fairgrounds
July 4
4th of July Parade in Steamboat Springs at 10 a.m.
4th of July Parade in Craig at 11 a.m.
4th of July Parade in Yampa at 1 p.m.
JULY 4 at Steamboat Resort
Friday night, on the 4th of July are TWO concerts at Steamboat Ski Resort. Banshee Tree is on stage at 5:30 p.m. with MarchFourth band at 7 p.m. It’s a 15-member band of musicians, dancers, and acrobats on the Steamboat stage.
Then AFTER that, it’s a drone show, which has been a huge hit at the base area of Steamboat, in summer and winter. That will start when it gets dark.
July 5
Learn about the white pelican that visit the Stagecoach Reservoir each summer with a Pelican Talk. It’s at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, on the Marina Deck at Stagecoach State Park.
July 12
Homemade Homegrown in Downtown Craig is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 12. It’s a day of beer tasting and voting, food trucks, craft vendors, and live music. Tickets are limited and can be purchased in advance at KS Kreations, 523 Yampa Ave. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event.
July 12
The 3rd Annual High Altitude Car Show and Burnout Contest is on Main Street in Walden, Saturday, July 12. For more information, or to register, call 303-501-0976.
July 12-13
Art in the Park is presented by Steamboat Creates. Vendors and food trucks can apply by April 11, at events@SteamboatCreates.org or call 970-879-9008.
Through July 14
The Yampa Valley Crane Festival Poster Contest is open to youth ages 10-15 years old through July 14, 2025. The winning entry will be displayed throughout the Yampa Valley to advertise the festival. The winner also receives a $100 cash prize.
July 16
Join partners for Youth for a Summer Thrills Scavenger Hunt. It’s free, for middle school and high school aged students from Hayden and Moffat County. It’s from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, at Alice Pleasant Park. Questions? Email: Mackenzie@partnersyouth.org
July 18-21
Victory Motors Drive for Life Casino/Comedy/Golf Cancer Drive.
July 18-19
The North Park Pioneer Players present The Treasure of Shiver River, during North Park Days in Walden, July 18-19. Shows are at 7 p.m. each night, with a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday, and an encore performance Aug. 9 during the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Walden. The show is on the stage at the old gym at 910 5th Street in Walden. All proceeds benefit the North Park Pioneer Museum. Tickets are $20.
July 18-19
2025 Hayden DAZE is July 18-19 in Dry Creek Park in Hayden.
July 26
Moffat County Rock Fest in Alice Pleasant Park in Craig. Reach out to KS Kreations in downtown Craig if you would like to be a vendor for the event.
Aug. 1-3
Moffat County Balloon Festival at Loudy Simpson Park in Craig.
August 1-2
Partners for Youth in Moffat County presents an End of Summer Splash Party. This is for students in Hayden and Moffat County. It’s at the Craig Pool. The party for middle schoolers is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. The party for high schoolers is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Questions? Email: Mackenzie@partnersyouth.org
Aug. 2-3
The 2025 Emerald Mountain Epic is Aug. 2-3, on Emerald Mountain and Howelsen Hill. The event options include a 52-mile bike ride, and half and full marathon runs, and duo relays. The race attracts athletes from across the country. 100% of proceeds benefit local non-profits: Routt County Riders and Partners for Youth. Register at EmeraldMTNEpic.org Register Here
Aug. 2
Colorado Cruisers Car Show
Aug. 2
Flying Colors 5K Fun Run at Loudy Simpson Park in Craig
Aug. 2-9
Moffat County Fair
Aug. 7
Friends of Wilderness is having their 25th Anniversary Celebration. It’s from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7, at Howelsen Hill.
Through August 8
The Crane Coloring Contest is open to kids ages 3-18 years old until August 8, 2025. All entries will be displayed and awards will be given out at a special kid’s night at the Yampa Valley Crane Festival on Aug. 26, 2025. The coloring page can be downloaded from CCCC’s website and is also available at libraries throughout the Yampa Valley. It is also below.
Through August 9
CCCC’s Photo Contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers through August 9, 2025. Participants can choose from four different categories, with prizes awarded in each category and displayed at the Yampa Valley Crane Festival.
Aug. 16
Browns Park Wild Bunch Days
Aug. 16
Stagecoach State Park is hosting a Chili Cookoff. It’s from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, on the Marina Deck at Stagecoach State Park. Volunteers are needed., Contact the park, if you can help.
Register your float for the Routt County Fair Parade
The Routt County Fair Lion’s Club parade is looking for groups that would like to build a float and celebrate Routt County’s agricultural and cultural heritage. The parade is Aug. 16 in Hayden. Information to register your float is on the Community Calendar on our website. **Register Your Float:** Jake 970-846-6593
Sept. 8-late October, 2025
The Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall in the town of Dinosaur in western Moffat County will be closed to all visitor access, Sept. 8 through late October. Work is being done on the road, the parking lot, and the sidewalk on the Utah side of the monument. The closure only affects the exhibit hall, also known as the “Wall of Bones.”
Sept. 12-13
Dinosaur Stone Age Stampede with all events in Dinosaur, Colo.
Sept. 20
Fall Fest in downtown Craig. Reach out to KS Kreations in downtown Craig if you would like to be a vendor for the event.
Oct. 31
Trick or Treat Street in Downtown Craig. Hours are 4-6 p.m.
Trick or Treat Street in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Hours are 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 15
Gravy Train 5K in Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig
Nov. 29
Parade of Lights and Festival of Lights in Craig
Dec. 5-6
Holiday Artisan Market at the Moffat County Pavilion
Dec. 13
Downhome Christmas in the Yampa Building in Craig
ONGOING
NOW
Tickets to this summer’s performances at Strings Music Festival are now on sale. This is the 38th summer season for Strings, which begins June 27. Tickets for all of the summer concerts and performances are at StringsMusicFestival.com
Vendors Wanted for the Steamboat Gravel Ride
The SBT GRVL ride is looking for vendors for race day in Hayden, on June 29. The Hayden Community Festival is in Dry Creek Park. There is no cost to be a vendor. This is for art, games, food and drink. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more, contact Greer Van Dyck at greer@sbtgrvl.com.
Northwest Colorado Health looking for volunteers
Northwest Colorado Health is seeking community members to join our volunteer team in Routt and Moffat counties. There is currently a specific need for volunteers in Moffat County, as well as bilingual English/Spanish volunteers in either county. Opportunities include:
- Hospice Volunteers – provide comfort and support to Hospice patients (direct service), or support Hospice families by running errands, cooking meals or assisting with other tasks (indirect service);
- The Haven Assisted Living Volunteers – share a talent or skill with residents in Hayden;
- Event Volunteers – support fundraising events by helping to sell and deliver Hospice Daffodils in the spring or assist with the Rubber Ducky Race for Hospice in the summer/fall.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds and will tailor positions to your unique skills, availability and experience. Hospice certification training is required for individuals interested in working directly with Hospice patients; the next training for these volunteer roles will be held in early May.
For more information about joining our Volunteer Team, please contact Kyleigh Lawler at 970-871-7609 or klawler@northwestcolcoloradohealth.org. For more information visit northwestcoloradohealth.org/volunteer.
The Routt County Riders Bike Match program has also started. This is where you can donate a gently used bike, and it will be fixed up and given to someone who needs it. Contact: Matthew@RouttCountyRiders.org or Lucy@RouttCountyRiders.org
Routt County Fair Royalty has a new princess program. It is for young ladies ages seven to 13. More information will be released soon. For questions, call program coordinator Karyn Burkett at 970-620-3971.
Northwest Colorado Health looking for volunteers
Northwest Colorado Health is seeking community members to join our volunteer team. Volunteers are a vital part of our effort to improve health and quality of life for all Northwest Colorado residents. We have a variety of rewarding roles in Routt and Moffat counties available, and we currently have a specific need for volunteers in Moffat County, as well as bilingual English/Spanish volunteers in either county. Opportunities include: Hospice Volunteers – provide comfort and support to Hospice patients (direct service), or support Hospice families by running errands, cooking meals or assisting with other tasks (indirect service); The Haven Assisted Living Volunteers – share a talent or skill with residents in Hayden; and Event Volunteers – support fundraising events by helping to sell and deliver Hospice Daffodils in the spring or assist with the Rubber Ducky Race for Hospice in the summer/fall. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds and will tailor positions to your unique skills, availability and experience. Hospice certification training is required for individuals interested in working directly with Hospice patients; the next training for these volunteer roles will be held in early May. For more information about joining our Volunteer Team, please contact Kyleigh Lawler at 970-871-7609 or klawler@northwestcolcoloradohealth.org. For more information visit northwestcoloradohealth.org/volunteer.
Moffat County 4-H is looking for 4-H leaders. They need help with things like leatherwork and woodworking, foods, baking, beekeeping, sewing, and scrapbooking. Reach out to the local 4-H office if you’re interested. 970-824-9180.
Ongoing
The Caring Hearts Support Group for Suicide Prevention and Depression meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Craig. All are welcome and refreshments are provided. Contact: CaringHands88@hotmail.com or call 970-756-1866.
Steamboat Springs Teen Council meets at 6:15 p.m. every Thursday in the Routt County Community Room at 135 6th Street. There’s free food, and all high schoolers are invited. For more information, email ssteencouncil@partnersyouth.org
Now Available
The free Grief Resource Center opens on Wednesday, October 2, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Steamboat Springs. Northwest Colorado Health is running it. The Grief Resource Center will be open weekly and staffed by bereavement volunteers from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesdays and from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Community members can find resources and books to support their grief journey or stop in to connect with caring volunteers. There is a private entrance to the library off the alley behind the church. For more information on Northwest Colorado Health’s community grief support programs, please visit northwestcoloradohealth.org or contact Dr. Jo Anne Grace at 970-846-8319.
You aren’t alone. Please reach out to REPS (Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide) to learn about their confidential and complimentary services that are available. Their number is 970-846-8182. If you are in crisis, dial 988. Please know that people care about you and you aren’t alone.
There is a new exhibit at the Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig. It’s called “The Graveyard of Buoyant Hopes,” with watercolors and photographs specializing in ghost towns at the Old West. It is a dual media exhibit with the watercolors by Kevin Heaney and the photographs by Lee Silliman. The museum is on Yampa Ave. in Craig.
Tuesday nights
Bingo Night is from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Mythology Distillery. But first, it’s free music from 5-6 p.m. featuring Jay Roemer. Free to play. Three games per night. Win a cocktail, some Mythology swag or a bottle of something tasty at Mythology’s Tuesday Bingo night. 2875 Elk River Road. Saturday afternoons, enjoy live music in the Whiskey Garden Party. DJs are having fun on Sunday afternoons.
Ongoing
Open Mic Night is every third Wednesday, at the Luttrell Barn in Craig. It starts at 6 p.m. Call Dave Payton for questions at 970-819-4011.
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Community grief support groups are available in Steamboat Springs at the Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church, in the fireplace room there. This is at 736 Oak Street. They meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Groups also meet at the Hayden Public Library. That’s from 3-4 pm. on the first and third Monday of each month.
Meetings focus on understanding death and honoring connection with a deceased loved one while making a healthy transition into life without that person. These support groups are free and open to the community. Find out more at NorthwestColoradoHealth.org Those interested in participating should contact Dr. Jo Anne Grace, Spiritual Care and Bereavement Coordinator at 970-846-8319 prior to attending.
Atmos Energy offers year-round relief through energy assistance programs such as, Sharing the Warmth. Customers may locate an agency by visiting https://www.atmosenergy.com/customer-service/bill-payment-assistance or calling 211.
Atmos Energy encourages customers needing solutions to keep up with their monthly natural gas expenses to contact Atmos Energy’s customer service team at 888.286.6700 or visit the account center at https://www.atmosenergy.com/accountcenter/logon/login.html
Ongoing
The Craig branch of the Moffat County Library is partnering with local Girl Scouts to offer a special Saturday Story Time. The Girl Scouts will be reading the books at 3:30 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month. This is in addition to regular Story Time every Thursday, which has story time sessions at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. each week.
The “Partners” organization is looking for some male mentors. This is for Routt and Moffat counties. They have 25 youth on a waitlist and they especially need men to help be a mentor. Applications are at PartnersYouth.org or reach out to Erin@PartnersYouth.org
First and Third Thursdays
Hayden Town Council meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month, in Hayden Town Hall. You are invited to join.
Full Moon Calendar for 2025
- April 13 – Pink Moon
- May 12 – Flower Moon
- June 11 – Strawberry Moon
- July 10 – Buck Moon
- August 9 – Sturgeon Moon
- September 7 – Harvest Moon
- October 7 – Hunter’s Moon
- November 5 – Beaver Moon
- December 4 – Cold Moon
Find all details on space.com.