Here’s a look at some of the fun happening throughout Northwest Colorado for the Halloween season. If you have an event to add, email it, with a jpg picture or flyer, to Shannon@SteamboatRadio.com
These are listed in chronological order.
Now through October
D&D Metal has plenty of pumpkins. Anyone who drops off metal to recycle can pick up a FREE pumpkin.
Oct. 24-25-26, and Oct. 30-31, and Nov. 1
SCREAMBOAT is back at the old McKnight’s Irish Pub in Wildhorse Plaza, at 685 Marketplace Plaza. It is no longer being held at Colorado Mountain College. Listen to a scary skeleton:
Video of a scary Screamboat Skeleton
There will be over 15 rooms with over 20 animatronics and animations, with live scare actors in front of the building.
Screamboat this year will be October 24, 25, 26 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and then the following weekend of Oct. 30, 31, and Nov. 1 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). Hours are 6-10 p.m.
Screamboat is not recommended for young children, and it is suggested that any children or young teenagers come with a parent and at a parent’s discretion.
The cost is $27 per person. Purchase tickets in advance HERE. Read all warnings & disclaimers prior to ticket purchase. 🎟️ All ticket sales are final—no refunds.
Donations from some of the proceeds will be made to certain local nonprofits.
📸 Instagram: @screamboat_haunted_attraction
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Oct. 24 and Oct. 29
A little spooky and a lot of fun: Haunted Carnival – the premier October high school community event hosted by the Boys & Girls Club. Scare yourself a little on the mechanical bull, be entertained by circus performers, play games, win prizes, and eat sweet treats.
Dress up…or not. Come with friends or come alone. But don’t miss it, from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in the BGC Gym, 325 8th St. This free event is open to all Routt County High Schoolers, 9th grade and up.
Middle Schoolers, this month, there’s an event for you too! All Routt County Middle Schoolers are invited to the Monster Mash Bash from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Mary Brown Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Club. It’s a great chance to see what the Club is like and make some new friends. For more information, contact Alexa at info@bgcnwc.org.
For more information on BGC high school events, including a full calendar through December, visit www.bgcnwc.org/highschool
Oct. 24-26
Sinister Steamboat: Dark History Tours are hosted by local historian Marianne Capra. Meet at Carl Howelsen’s statue at the corner of 7th and Lincoln, in front of the North Face store. FREE, but tips are accepted. Tours are canceled if there is bad weather.
- Sinister: Paranormal Tour— 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
- Sinister: Supernatural Tour— 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 and noon Sunday, Oct. 26
Find out more at www.SteamboatSpringsHistory.com Optional: Bring snacks, drinks & portable seat.
Oct. 25
Hayden’s First Annual Halloween Costume Party (over 21 years old) is from 8-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at The Hayden Community Center. It’s free and there is a $200 cash prize for the best costume. There will be a bar4, beer pong, music, and fun.
Oct. 25
Haunted Halloween Hay Wagon rides are happening at the Bar Lazy L Ranch on Saturday, 26480 RCR 52E just 15 minutes north of Steamboat Springs. The rides are a fall fundraiser for Routt County 4H. The first ride is from 2-5 p.m. for kids. There’s a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, free chili and hot cocoa. Dress up in your Halloween finest and don’t miss the fun. It’s $20 per person but kids two and under are free.
The event gets a lot scarier on Saturday night for Haunted Hayrides, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with live scare actors. This is only for people ages eight years and older, and a liability waiver must be signed. Those under 12 must be with an adult. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
There is a QR code to get tickets in advance, on the Community Calendar on our website. Or go to https://donorbox.org/events/818665
Oct. 25
The Halloween Fun 5K for the Foundry is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. This is part of the nonprofit Steamboat Running Series, and it is the last event of the series this year. You can run or walk, bring the family and pets on a leash. But dress up in your Halloween finest. The race starts and ends in the parking lot at Soda Creek Elementary School, 220 Park Ave. in Steamboat Springs.
- Register at RunningSeries.com
- Direct Link Foundry Halloween Run
Sunday, Oct. 26
Join Colorado Mountain College’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) for a spooky good time at Hill Hall’s Enchanted Castle event. It’s from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.
The whole building will be decked out for trick-or-treating, games, and fun — perfect for families and community members of all ages. Trick-or-treat throughout the hall and look for the doors with little trick-or-treat signs. Enjoy a free carnival with prizes and games on the first floor.
Please bring a non-perishable food donation to help support CMC’s local food drive.
Buckets/bags for trick-or-treating will be available at the front desk if needed. Everything is free and open to the community.
Sunday, Oct. 26
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening on the ice! 🎃 Join Steamboat Skating Club in their annual Fright Night from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October. Bring your family and friends for spooky skating, festive fun, and plenty of Halloween spirit! $12 per person or $40 for a family of four.
Thursday, Oct. 30 – 5-9 p.m.
Witches Night Out at Alpenglow — 3rd Annual Gathering of the Spooky Sisterhood! Join us for an evening of Halloween delights, raffles, live music, cauldron cocktails & more. Plus, a best dressed contest, so wear your finest witchy attire. FREE Admission. Food and drink available for purchase. Alpenglow is at 198 E Lincoln Ave, Hayden, CO 81639.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Witches Night Out at Aurum in Steamboat is Thursday, Oct. 30. All witches join the fun for an evening of cocktails and bites by the cauldron. There is a Pink Witch Cocktail in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Live music at 7 p.m. from the Kelly Kerr Band.
Oct. 31 in Steamboat Springs
The Halloween Stroll is in Downtown Steamboat Springs from 5-7 p.m. Halloween night. Lincoln Avenue will close at 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon for the Halloween Stroll so please plan accordingly to get downtown for the fun. Maybe take the bus! The Stroll is from 5 to 7 sharp… FRIDAY NIGHT.
From the City of Steamboat Springs
For nearly 40 years, Steamboat Springs has celebrated Halloween with this community tradition, as local businesses, and organizations line Lincoln Avenue to hand out goodies to costumed kids of all ages.
Participating entities, those stationed on the road, must contact Main Street Steamboat in advance for block assignments and venue access routes. Avoid being turned away or having delays in reaching your assigned space by reaching out early.
Vendor vehicles will be able to access Lincoln Ave via 7th Street between 3pm to 4:45pm. After that, no vehicles, even those participating in the stroll, will be permitted onto Lincoln Avenue.
No parking signs will be put out in advance along side streets as well as one side of Yampa and Oak Streets. No parking signs on Lincoln Avenue will be put out by Main Street 24 hours in advance of the event. Vehicles left in no parking locations will be towed.
The road closure and detour will be set up starting at 2pm and runs through approximately 8pm. Motorists will use a circular configuration that sees US40 eastbound traffic diverted onto Yampa St and US40 westbound traffic onto Oak St between 5th to 11th Streets. At the conclusion of the stroll, Lincoln Ave will reopen as soon as safely possible. Parking will be limited in the downtown area during the closures so consider biking, riding the Free Bus or carpooling.
Stop by The Veterans Center, too, at 928 Lincoln Ave. on Halloween night. There will be a display from SCREAMBOAT and the veterans will be giving out candy. Inside, enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and hot apple cider with drinks from the Health Zone and Halloween movies for kids.
Oct. 31 in Craig
Trick or Treat Street in Downtown Craig. Hours are 4-6 p.m. Look for candy from the Downtown Business Association. Bring the kids in costume and dress up, too, for all of the fun on the 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue.
Oct. 31 in Craig
The 2nd annual Halloween Carnival is at Centennial Mall in Craig, from 4-9 p.m. Enjoy a Haunted Horror House and a Family Haunted Adventure with a scavenger hunt and other games and activities. For more information, call 970-629-9244 or email YampaTheaterPlayhouse@gmail.com
Oct. 31 in Craig
Victory Motors in Craig presents Trunk or Treat, from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at 2705 W. First Street. There’s also a costume contest for the best dressed kids and pets. Please let Kim know if your business would like to participate this year by calling 970-824-4422.
Oct. 31
The Haven in Hayden is inviting trick-or-treaters to stop by from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Halloween. The Haven is at 300 S. Shelton Lane.
Nov. 8
Bring your old pumpkins to Yampa Valley Foods, 35 11st Street in Steamboat Springs, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. They’ll be reused as animal feed and compost. The 6th annual Pumpkins for Piggies is hosted by the Community Agriculture Alliance. Please remove all paint, candles and wax from the pumpkins.