Steamboat Springs is not only home to one of Colorado’s premier family-friendly ski resorts, but it’s also the place to be in February for a diverse lineup of awesome events! From the annual Winter Carnival complete with s’mores, fireworks, and a high school band on skies to the WinterWonderGrass Festival headlined by Trampled by Turtles — there’s plenty to do in the area this February. Grab your tickets, invite your friends, and make plenty of memories this month!
Steamboat Comedy’s 4th Annual Winter Stand-Up
Where? 821 Lincoln Avenue
When? February 1st, 14th & 15th
Schmiggity’s Live Music & Dance Bar is going to be the spot this February, with various performances from Steamboat Comedy’s 4th Annual Winter Stand-Up Series. The winter season lineup features amazing comedians from all across the country. From 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM on select dates, laugh until you cry at this 21 and up event. February 1st will feature Stephen Agyei, who hails from Denver and is based in LA. Agyei has been featured in Abbott Elementary, BoJack Horseman, and NPR’s “All Things Concerned.” On February 14th and 15th, the Steamboat favorite MK Paulsen is making his return. Paulsen is based out of Los Angeles and has appeared at numerous comedy festivals across the country, including Hell Yes Fest, the Moontower Comedy Festival, and the 202 Comedy Festival. Grab your tickets for $23.18 to the winter stand-up series, grab a drink or two, and sit back and enjoy the laughs.
Intersections: Music at The Museum
Where? 801 Lincoln Avenue
When? February 4th
Join the fun at the Steamboat Art Museum for a performance from Eleni Katz and Llewellyn Sanchez Werner as part of the 2025 Intersections: Music at the Museum series presented by Strings Music Festival. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the music kicks off a half hour later. There will also be a Q&A with the artists at 6:45 PM. This event is free to the community, so invite the music lovers in your life to enjoy the multi-faceted artistry from bassoonist Katz who takes a “thoughtful and expressive” approach to music, and Sanchez-Werner who has been recognized as one of the most promising American pianists of the new generation.
112th Steamboat Winter Carnival
Where? 1001 13th Street
When? February 5th-9th
Steamboat’s annual celebration of Western heritage is coming to town this February! From the 5th through the 9th, have a blast at the winter carnival. The carnival is hosted by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, which is the largest and oldest winter sports club in the U.S. The carnival is the oldest winter carnival west of the Mississippi. Originally, the Winter Carnival was designed to help forget the hardships of winter and chase away the shorter days. Now, the carnival honors all of the fun things that winter brings! For several days, Steamboat Springs will be given over to racing, ski jumping, and even a parade that’s set to feature Steamboat’s skiing high school band (the only one in the United States)! There will also be ski jöring events down the snow-packed Lincoln Avenue, as well as a spectacular night show that features the legendary Lighted Man and an awe-inspiring fireworks display. This year’s theme is Let Your Light Shine, so come together with the surrounding community to celebrate athleticism and all things winter. There will be an array of events, activities, and more at Howelsen Hill and the surrounding areas — such as the S’More Family Fun Night and the Winter Carnival Diamond Hitch Parade.
S’More Family Fun Night
When? February 6th
The S’More Family Fun Night is hosted by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club at the Howelsen Hill Ski Area as part of the annual Winter Carnival festivities. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, families are invited to partake in activities, a family-style chili and a s’mores party under the big white party tent on Vanatta Ballfield and a bonfire! The event will also feature a DJ and dancing. Grab your tickets now to this awesome event, with dinner tickets priced at $15 per person or a $10 s’mores ticket sold at the door based on tent capacity. Food will be served on a first come, first served basis from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Winter Carnival Diamond Hitch Parade
When? February 9th
The Diamond Hitch Parade consists of at least four skiers, with each skier holding onto points of a rope that are tied in the shape of one or more diamonds. This spectacular event is by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday, February 9th. Depending on the complexity of each float, staging happens from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and details will be shared with entrants after parade registration at the end of January. Anyone is welcome to enter the parade, though only entrants using the Diamond Hitch are eligible to be judged! Requirements for participants include all vehicles having tracks (no chained tires will be allowed this year), all entrants must provide a three to four-line paragraph for the announcer to read, and no objects (candy, beads, etc.) may be thrown. 1st to 3rd place will be awarded in the primary (K-5th), Intermediate (6th-12th), and Adult and Commercial (business) categories. Entrants who want to be judged must be on skis or snowboards and must wear costumes or use decorations that represent the “Let Your Light Shine” theme, all while holding the diamond position throughout the parade route.
Adventures & Obstacles
Where? 1289 Lincoln Avenue
When? February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
Steamboat’s Bud Werner Memorial Library is excited to host its Adventures and Obstacles program every Wednesday at 9:30 AM in the Children’s Storytime Room! Adventures & Obstacles combines story time with movement. The group will read a book and then get moving on an obstacle course or an adventure based on a different book each week. Attendees will be encouraged to hop, jump, walk, or crawl to get to the end of the story. This simple, movement-based fun combines literacy with something active. The program is geared towards toddlers and preschoolers from ages 2 to 5. Some adventures, weather permitting, may take place outside. Space is limited and the program is free, so admittance to the program will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Trivia on Tap
Where? 910 Yampa Street #103
When? February 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Head over to Mountain Tap Brewery’s Trivia on Tap event on Thursdays. This trivia night was voted “Best of the ‘Boat” by locals two years running, so come see what all the hype is about. The game runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM every week. Other weekly events at the brewery include Token Tuesday, where the brewery donates $1 to your local beneficiary of choice, and Fill ‘Er Up Mondays with half-price growlers. Bring your own growler jug or purchase one for $8 and the brewery will top it off for 1/2 the price. This is the best way to drink a variety of fresh to-go beer at home, all while reducing waste by using reusable packaging. Beers on tap include the Snow Globe Sour, which is a puckery ale that’s fruit forward with mango and cara cara orange flavor, and the Locals’ Lager, which is a German-style pilsner with smooth characteristics and a spicy hop finish.
Après Thursdays @ Stio Steamboat
Where? 703 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103B
When? February 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Mark your calendar for Après Thursdays at Stio! This recurring event invites patrons to the Steamboat Springs Mountain Studio from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM every Thursday throughout the ski season. Enjoy hot cocoa and a special in-store promotion to shop all of the must-have layers to keep you warm all winter long — on or off slope. Deals include 20% off full-priced items and an additional 10% off of sale items. Some exclusions apply. The outdoor clothing and equipment shop is located in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs. Stio uses Bluesign-approved textiles wherever possible, as well as audits its supply chains for best practices, and operates its workplaces responsibly. Feel good about where you shop and help make a difference in the local community and the outdoors as a whole!
First Friday Artwalk
Where? Downtown Steamboat Springs
When? February 7th
This recurring monthly self-guided tour of local art galleries is a great way to explore Steamboat and the galleries, museums, and alternative venues that call the mountain town home. Select businesses will remain open on the first Friday of every month for this favorite local event. Many spots offer changing exhibits, so there’s always something new to see. First Friday Artwalks are free and open to the public. The event runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and refreshments and light bites will be offered. Participating venues include Brinkman Collaborative Space, which is housed in the old Masonic Lodge and hosts a variety of unique, creative photographers and artists, and the Riverwalk Collective which is comprised of 9 to 12 diverse artists, ranging in disciplines from oil painting, woodworking, oil on silk, sculpture and more.
SunSquabi
Where? 600 Lincoln Avenue
When? February 21st & 22nd
SunSquabi is coming to Steamboat for two nights at Old Town Pub in February! Doors open each night at 9:00 PM and the show is scheduled for 10:00 PM. There will be two sets each night. Tickets are priced at $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the show. This is a 21 and up event, so reserve a babysitter for the kiddos and enjoy a night in town. The guys of SunSquabi have been gracing the stage at Old Town Pub for years. The power trio combines live instrumentation of guitar, synth, drums, bass, and electronic sounds to create a truly monstrous backbone. Hydra-funk is the term coined by the “SquabMob.” If you don’t yet know what they’re all about — there’s only one way to find out!
WinterWonderGrass Festival
Where? 2276-2292 Mount Werner Circle
When? February 28th-March 2nd
The WinterWonderGrass Festival is coming to Steamboat at the end of the month, so grab your tickets ASAP and browse lodging options if you’re coming in from out of town. This year’s lineup is led by Trampled by Turtles, The California Honeydrops, Kitchen Dwellers and Leftover Salmon. Other acts at the festival include the Sam Bush Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, The Brothers Comatose, Yonder Mountain String Band, and very special guests Lindsay Lou, Kyle Tuttle, and Jon Stickley. The festival is located at Steamboat Resort’s Upper Knoll Parking Lot, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the gondola, the bus/shuttle terminal, and The Grand Hotel. Parking will be extremely limited. There will be a Kids Zone daily from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM with face painting, hula hooping, and all kinds of fun activities in a comfortable heated tent. Free shows at this year’s WinterWonderGrass Festival include the kickoff show at the base of the gondola on Thursday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on-mountain jams at Thunderhead Lodge on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Valid lift tickets will be needed to access these shows.
Happy February, Steamboat Springs!
Whether you’re looking to stroll downtown Steamboat Springs at the monthly art walk or you want to hang out at Schmiggity’s and laugh with new friends — there’s plenty going on throughout February to keep you busy. The 112th Steamboat Winter Carnival is one of the month’s highlights, featuring a parade, fireworks, and a diverse array of family-friendly activities.