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. Definitely scroll down to the ONGOING EVENTS. There are a lot for the summer.
Local counties also have Events Pages
- Steamboat Springs Events Calendar
- Craig Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
- Hayden Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
- Meeker Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
Summer 2025 – 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 the end of August.
- Saturday, Aug. 9: New Orleans Suspects featuring Jennifer Hartswick
- Sunday, Aug. 31: The Brothers Comatose, with special guests Little Moon Travelers
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 25 through August 20
Strings Music Festival has a summer line up of free events, and their paid concerts.
Ongoing
The City of Craig/Parks & Recreation Department is conducting a survey on a Craig Sports Center. Parks & Rec wants to hear from residents about the needs, values, and aspirations of the Craig community, so they can work on the development of the project.
The survey takes about five minutes and is user-friendly, available in English and Spanish. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit www.engage.craigsportscenter.com to share your feedback.
Ongoing
Ongoing
Registration for the fall Adult Hockey League in Steamboat Springs is open. Play begins Sept. 2. Register at SteamboatSprings.net/adulthockey
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.
- 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
More on the Story — Movies on the Mountain at Steamboat Resort
July 15
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15, for all of the events with the Yampa Valley Crane Festival, Aug. 28-31 in Steamboat Springs, Hayden, and Craig. It’s the 14th year for the Crane Festival, which has events and activities for all ages. Some events have limited capacity, which requires registration in advance. More information is at ColoradoCranes.org
July 31-August 1
Perry-Mansfield presents a Young Artist Intensive Evening of Dance and Godspell Jr., 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, and 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 1. More information is at Perry-Mansfield.org/Events, or call 970-879-7125.
August 1
Colorado Northwestern Community College is hosting an enrollment day, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in Craig. Staff will be on hand to help with applications, financial aid, housing, and whatever else is needed. Campus tours and tours of residence halls will be available as well.
Aug. 1-3
Look up in the sky starting Friday morning, as the 15th Annual Moffat County Balloon Festival returns to Loudy Simpson Park in Craig. Launching starts at 6:30 a.m. Friday morning and each day through the weekend, weather permitting. Saturday has more activities all day, including a burrito breakfast, the Memorial Regional Health 5K Color Run, and the Colorado Cruisers car show. The Cardboard Boat Regatta is at 1:30 p.m. and free bingo is at 4 p.m. Both have cash prizes. Live music starts in the afternoon, and runs until the headliner at 7:30 p.m. which is “Still the Same,” a Bob Seger tribute band. The Balloon Glow is right afterwards.
Tether rides are available from 7-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. on Saturday for $25 per person.
This year’s festival is dedicated to Tony St. John, who passed away last year and was a driving force behind the annual Moffat County Balloon Festival.
More Information is at MCBalloonFestival.com
Moffat County Balloon Festival Schedule
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. 1-2
The 8th Annual Rummage Sale is Aug. 1-2, presented by the Routt County Council on Aging. Early shopping is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 for $10. Saturday shopping is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a BBQ for lunch. Gently used items can be donated July 29-Aug. 1. It’s all at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Questions? Call 970-879-0633.
August 2
Evening of Dance at Perry-Mansfield with the Pre-Professional Performance Intensive Dancers. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. More information is at Perry-Mansfield.org/Events, or call 970-879-7125.
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
A Flea Market and Swap is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at North Routt Community Charter School in Clark. This includes toys, clothes, books, sports gear, antiques, furniture, jewelry and anything else. Call North Routt Charter School to reserve a sale spot. Contact: Office@NorthRouttCharter.org or call 970-871-6062.
Aug. 2
Kittens will be available for adoption at Steamboat Ace Hardware this Saturday afternoon. The Routt County Humane Society is hosting the adoption event from noon to 4 p.m. at Steamboat Ace. Kitten adoption fees are $115 and include spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a microchip. For more information about the event or adoption process, visit www.routthumane.org or call RCHS at (970) 879-7247.
Aug. 2
A screening of the movie, Holding Liat, is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Wildhorse Cinemas. The movie tells the story of Liat Atzili, an Israeli woman taken captive during the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, and then held in Gaza. The screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion. It’s presented by Har Mishpacha: The Jewish Congregation of Steamboat Springs, and STAND which is Steamboat Team to Disrupt Antisemitism and Discrimination.
Tickets are $18 in advance or $24 at the door. LINK for TICKETS
This event is open to all. For more information, contact Alexa Taylor at alexa@harmishpacha.org
Aug. 2-9
Moffat County Fair
Monday, Aug. 4
Seminars at Steamboat celebrates 23 years in the Yampa Valley, bringing public policy experts to the Steamboat Springs community. All seminars are nonpartisan and free to the public, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Strings Music Pavilion Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Monday’s topic and speaker is “Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts of Green Energy Technologies, and the Need for Public Policy” – A conversation with Professor Ricardo Hausmann.
More on the Story – 2025 Seminars at Steamboat
Aug. 5
Local law enforcement, Routt County Emergency Management, Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue, and Steamboat Springs School District will be doing active assailant response training at Steamboat Springs High School today. There will be lots of law enforcement in the area, but it is TRAINING.
Aug. 5
Big Game hunting licenses go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. These are licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draw, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports plenty are still available. It’s called the Leftover List, and a link is on our website, as well as the CPW website. Or call 800-244-5613. Or you can go in person to a local CPW office.
Licenses that will become available include:
- Limited licenses leftover after the primary and secondary draws for elk, deer, pronghorn and bear.
- Limited elk, deer, pronghorn, and bear licenses that someone drew but surrendered or did not pay for during the secondary draw that took fewer than five resident preference points to draw.
- Limited licenses that were returned for refund/preference point restoration since the opening of the secondary draw but prior to July 30 and took fewer than five resident preference points to draw
- OTC licenses for elk, archery pronghorn, whitetail deer, and bear
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office Map
More on the Story — Big Game Hunting Licenses go on sale Tuesday morning
Aug. 7
The PRCA/WPRA Rodeo is Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the rodeo starts at 6 p.m. Also enjoy Catch-a-Pig, Rowdy Riders Drill Team,. and Rocky Mountain Mini Broncs. Pre-Sale tickets are now at: www.moffatcountyfair.com
Aug. 7
Thursday, Aug. 7, is the Touch-A-Truck event, hosted by the City of Steamboat Springs. It’s an outdoor adventure for kids of all ages, that includes emergency vehicles, construction equipment, the Classic Air Medical Helicopter and more. Kids can climb and explore and have fun with all of the equipment. It’s from 10 a.m. to noon in the rodeo grounds parking lot.
Aug. 7
Mythology Distillery and the Community Ag Alliance are hosting a kickoff to the Routt County Fair. It is from 4:30-8 p.m. at Mythology on Thursday, Aug. 7. Tickets are $20, and proceeds benefit the Routt County Fair. JR Adams will be performing from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Campfire stories start at 7 p.m. with Todd Hagenbuch and Sarajane Snowden.
Aug. 7
Friends of Wilderness is having their 25th Anniversary Celebration. It’s from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7, in Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill. Friends of Wilderness’s 25th anniversary event celebrates two and a half decades working with its longstanding partner the US Forest Service in protecting nearby wilderness areas. The event is also celebrating the creation of the Elaine & Win Dermody Endowment Fund for their 25 years volunteering and supporting the U.S. Forest Service. It’s a family friendly event and all are invited. Smokey Bear plans to visit. Please RSVP by July 23 to shellyfriendsofwilderness@gmail.com
August 7
The Hayden Market is in Town Park, which is at the 3rd Street Park, from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Tonight is Hometown Heroes Day. Celebrate the local firefighters, EMTs, law enforcement and other community legends. Live music is from Faultline.
Aug. 8
Summer Concert: Neon Nostalgia – The Ultimate 80s Rewind is 7-9 p.m. in Steamboat Square at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Grab your sky-high hair and dress in your best 80s wear for a starlit dance down memory lane. It will be an electrifying night of nostalgia.
Vote on the Songs you want to Hear
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.
Friday, Aug. 8
Free Family MOVIE IN THE PARK is at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, in Decker Park in Oak Creek. The movie is Inside Out 2. Bring your own blanket and lawn chair. Free ice cream and snacks! Presented by the Oak Creek Public Library and Bud Werner Memorial Library.
Aug. 8
The Moffat County Cattlewomen are hosting the BBQ Smokeout Jackpot, at 5:30 p.m., August 8, at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. The deadline to enter is July 23. You must provide 110 samples in the meat of your choice if you want to be a competitor. The cost to be a voter is $10. Presales start July 28. For more information, call 970-620-5662.
Aug. 8
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, Aug. 8
- Friday, Sept. 12
- Friday, Oct. 10
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. 9
The community is invited for celebration for Marine PFC Joshua Kelly in Oak Creek Saturday. Homes for our Troops has a specially adapted, custom home for Kelly and his family. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m. at SoRoCo High School in Oak Creek, and it is followed by lunch. Register for the event
For more information or to get involved, please contact: Jocelyn Phipps, Community Engagement Coordinator at jphipps@hfotusa.org or Cell: 508-789-3501.
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.
- Aug. 9 and August 23
- Sept. 6 and Sept. 20
- Oct. 4
Aug. 9
All are invited to a summer concert in Craig with Bella Voce, which is formerly the Yampa Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines. It’s at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Yampatheater Playhouse, with is a 1111 W. Victory Way. Tickets are $7 each with a family pack of four for $20.
Aug. 9
The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association is hosting the 114th Annual Dinner and Dance. It’s Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Bar 7 Sheridan Ranch on Rio Blanco County Road 15 in Meeker. There is a cost per person, with dinner and live music. Lodging is available. More information is at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Try to register by July 25 for the caterers to get a head count.
Monday, Aug. 11
Seminars at Steamboat celebrates 23 years in the Yampa Valley, bringing public policy experts to the Steamboat Springs community. All seminars are nonpartisan and free to the public, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at Strings Music Pavilion Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Monday’s topic and speaker is “The Constitutional Underpinnings of Democracy” – A conversation with Professor Samuel Issacharoff.
More on the Story – 2025 Seminars at Steamboat
The Pagan Motorcycle Club is gathering in Oak Creek, Aug. 15-17. The Routt County Sheriff’s Office confirms up to 700 people may attend. The Sheriff’s Office writes, “Steamboat Springs Police Department, Colorado State Patrol and Oak Creek Fire Protection District have made preparations to be staffed accordingly to ensure that everyone has a fun, safe and peaceful time throughout the weekend.” If there are any specific cares, concerns or questions please contact the Routt County Sheriff’s Office at 970-870-5503.
August 15
Perry-Mansfield presents an Evening of Dance with guests Sidra Bell Dance NYC, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. More information is at Perry-Mansfield.org/Events, or call 970-879-7125.
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.
Aug. 18 and Aug. 19
It is the first day of school in Steamboat Springs for PreK, Kindergarteners, 6th graders and 9th graders. All other students in Steamboat start on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is in Steamboat Springs tonight. He’ll be speaking at a STAND Town Hall about Discrimination in Routt County. STAND is Steamboat Team to Disrupt Antisemitism and Discrimination. That’s at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Library Hall.
Aug. 20
The 3rd Annual Golf for a Cure Alpine Insurance Brokers Golf Tournament is Wednesday, Aug. 20. It’s at Haymaker and there is a dinner, auction, and live band afterwards. This is a benefit for the UCHealth Jan Bishop Cancer Center. Find out more at Andrew@AlpineInsuranceBrokers.com, or call 970-879-2265.
Aug. 28
Drop off unused paint for recycling from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at MJK Ace Sales & Feed on 1st Street in Craig. This includes paint, stain, and varnish. And if you need leftover paint, you can pick some up. The PaintCare event is open to all Colorado households and businesses.
- 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.
PaintCare Drop-off Site Locator
Aug. 30
Riding in the Rockies Bullriding is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night, Aug. 30, and Romick Rodeo Arena. Get your tickets in advance at the Steamboat Chamber, Steamboat Central Reservations, or FM Light & Sons. Gates open at 5 p.m. for BBQ and a full bar. Children five and under are free. Grab your cowboy hat and bring the whole family. Purchase Tickets
Sunday, Sept. 7
“Ride the Cog” is Routt County’s original gravel ride. It is Sunday, Sept. 7, starting at 8 a.m. in Hayden Town Park at 229 S. 3rd Street. Different route distances are available and mountain bike clinics for all levels. There is also a kid zone and Kids Bike Parade. Learn more at RideTheCog.com
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. 26-27
Fall Concert: A River Runs Through It at Strings Music Pavilion. Rivers inspire adventure, reflection, and connection. The Yampa is no exception! This fall, the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra brings the spirit of the river to life with a concert that flows through iconic film scores, timeless orchestral works, and a few unexpected twists. Just like the river, the music will ripple, rush, and inspire an evening where melody meets the movement of water. Purchase Tickets Here
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. 23
The author of “Bicycling with Butterflies,” is speaking at CMC on Thursday. Sara Dykman rode over 10,000 miles on a bike, following the migration of monarch butterflies. Her book has been chosen as the CMC Common Reader for 2025. She’ll be speaking at 6 p.m. on the Steamboat Springs campus of CMC.
Free books are available at libraries and CMC locations https://coloradomtn.edu/community-partnerships/common-reader/#book-copies, and are for sale at local bookstores.
For more information, visit coloradomtn.edu/common-reader or call 800-621-8559.
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. 5-6
Finding Christmas: Home for the Holidays at Strings Music Pavilion. The holidays are more than a season – they’re a symphony of moments, woven from the first snowfall, cherished traditions, and the joy of togetherness. Home isn’t just a place; it’s where music fills the air, laughter echoes, and memories are made. This winter, the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra invites you to celebrate the season with a concert filled with festive cheer, timeless melodies, and symphonic magic. Wherever home is for you, let the music bring you there. Purchase Tickets Here
Dec. 13
Downhome Christmas in the Yampa Building in Craig
Feb. 5
Winter Concert: Symphony of Champions – Celebrating the Olympic Spirit at Strings Music Pavilion. Imagine your heart pounding as the Olympic Fanfare begins. Feel the pride as local Olympians march through the hall, take the stage, and inspire us with their presence. Let your Steamboat Symphony Orchestra lift your spirits and stir your imagination with music that celebrates excellence, unity, and the very best of our community during this Symphonic Winter Carnival.
ONGOING
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.
Now
Enrollment is open for the upcoming school year for North Routt Community Charter School in Clark. This is for kids in elementary through middle school. There is daily bus service to and from Steamboat Springs. There is also an after-school program available with a FLEX Friday schedule. Email Office@NorthRouttCharter.org. Or call 970-871-6062.
June 11-22
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
Starting June 15
The Oak Creek Farmers Market is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, every Sunday (June 15 through Aug. 31) in the Oak Creek Downtown Park and Main Street and Sharp.
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.
Through 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.
Through 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.
Through 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.
Starting June 15
The Oak Creek Farmers Market is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, every Sunday (June 15 through Aug. 31) in the Oak Creek Downtown Park and Main Street and Sharp.
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.
Courtesy photo
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.