Looking for ways to celebrate the final day of 2024 in Steamboat Springs? Check out these fun activities, including the New Year’s Eve Light Show and Fireworks at the Ski Resort! You can also catch live music or kick back with a beer or two while you support local nonprofits. However you opt to spend New Year’s Eve this year, make sure you do so responsibly!
New Year’s Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade and Fireworks
Where? 2305 Mount Werner Circle
Ring in the new year the Steamboat Way at the Steamboat Resort. This unforgettable celebration kicks off with five snowcats that are decked out in thousands of sparkling Christmas lights as they make their way down the mountain. Following this iconic procession, Steamboat Snow Sports instructors will hit the slopes as they perform synchronized skiing that’s illuminated by glowing torches. The audience will be entranced by this magical parade, which sets the stage for the stunning fireworks finale! Look up to the sky and welcome the new year in a dazzling style that will delight the whole family. This is an outdoor event, making it weather-dependent. Check the forecast and stay updated on the Steamboat app for the latest developments. This event is free to attend, so arrive early to snag a good view of the mountain!
Joslyn & the Sweet Compression
Where? 821 Lincoln Avenue
Catch the last show of 2024 at Schmiggity’s in Steamboat Springs this New Year’s Eve. Joslyn & the Sweet Compression will be taking the stage at 9:30 PM for an evening of live entertainment and music. A rising force out of Lexington, KY, the band is led by Joslyn Hampton and features a soul-funk sound. Their critically acclaimed 2019 debut album made them a favorite headliner at regional clubs and music festivals. Coming off of a grueling tour schedule, Joslyn & the Sweet Compression supported Tower of Power at New York’s Sony Hall and Tyler Childers at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater. The band is back with Bona Fide, their sonically and emotionally charged record that will captivate audiences all across the country. GA tickets are on sale for an all-in price of $31.91. Send off the new year as you groove to the music and welcome 2025 with a bang.
Token Tuesday
Where? 910 Yampa Street #103
Close out the year with another Token Tuesday at Mountain Tap Brewery. This is your opportunity to purchase and drink a beer and DO GOOD for the community. Each month, the brewery selects four local nonprofit organizations to support. On Token Tuesday, each guest will receive a wooden token for every beer they purchase. Before heading home for the evening, you can select which of the four organizations you want to support by depositing your token into that organization’s Token Tuesday box. At the end of the month, Mountain Tap Brewery will empty the box, add up the tokens, and present each organization with $1 for every token they receive. Whichever organization achieves the most tokens will be dubbed “King of the Mountain Tap” and get to stay on as a beneficiary for another month. The November and December Token Tuesday beneficiaries are The Cycle Effect, Yampa Valley Gives, Routt County Wildfire Mitigation Council, and the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council. Since July 2016, the brewery has presented over $60,000 due to Token Tuesday’s participation!
Movement Series — Contemporary
Where? 1955 Bridge Lane Suite 1900
If you’re looking to dabble in a dance class before the year is over, now is your chance! Check out the offering at Forty106 Dance Project, which includes a Movement Series — Contemporary class on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and a Movement Series: TAP from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The contemporary program is a fusion of modern, jazz and ballet. The style explores the shocking versatility of each genre through a well-rounded technical warm-up and fun, expressive combinations. All levels are welcome and the class will be held upstairs in Bridge Lane. The TAP series will surely get your heart rate up and keep a smile on your face as you explore the rhythms through percussive movement. Dancers will begin at the barre, move center, and then across the floor before finishing class with a fun tap phrase bound to keep your toes tapping for many hours to come. This is a mixed-level class.
Music and Movement
Where? 1289 Lincoln Avenue
Bring your little one to Steamboat’s Bud Werner Memorial Library for a morning of stretching, singing, dancing, and exploring music with rhythm instruments. The program length varies but is typically between 20-30 minutes. Music and Movement is designed to help early literacy and develop gross motor skills, listening skills, and social skills. Little ones will be introduced to new vocabulary, as well! The program is free and space is limited, so arrive early to the Children’s Storytime Room for the 9:30 AM program. This is a recurring event on Tuesdays at the library.
Yampatika’s Ski with a Naturalist
Where? 2305 Mount Werner Circle
Want to say goodbye to 2024 with something exciting? Check out the Ski with a Naturalist event organized by Yampatika! There is no RSVP necessary, so just show up on New Year’s Eve to the Steamboat Ski Resort where you’ll join a Yampatika Naturalist on the green run “Why Not.” Depending on the day, you may see old bear dens and claw marks, porcupine hangouts, and even snow cameras. Along the way, you’ll learn about elk, moose, and the beautiful birds that call the ski resort home. The activity begins at 1:30 PM and the tour typically takes between 45-60 minutes. Visitors are permitted to leave whenever they’d like. There is no cost to attend thanks to the Steamboat Ski Resort Corporation. A lift ticket is not included and there will be no rental equipment available, so make sure to bring yours! Why Not is a green cat-track run, so basic skills are needed.
Celebrate New Year’s in Steamboat Springs
If the fireworks show isn’t your thing, there are a multitude of other ways to send off the year in style in Steamboat Springs! Treat yourself to a relaxing day at the hot springs or enjoy dinner out with your loved ones.
Spend the Afternoon Relaxing at the Old Town Hot Springs
Where? 136 Lincoln Avenue
The hot springs are open every day except for Christmas and Thanksgiving, so send off 2024 by kicking back and relaxing in the rejuvenating waters of the hot springs this New Year’s Eve. Invite the whole family out to the family-friendly recreation facility, where everyone can enjoy an afternoon at the gym or challenge themselves on the climbing wall. During the colder months, the hot springs can be busier in the late afternoons and evenings, so visit in the morning for the quietest experience. Take a dip in the main hot pool, which hovers around 98 degrees and provides a comfortable experience year-round. The Heart Spring is open to anyone aged 18 and older and is approximately 102 to 103 degrees and features a range of minerals such as chloride, sodium, sulfate, silica, calcium, lithium, magnesium, and more.
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve Dinner at Aurum Food & Wine
Where? 811 Yampa Street
Aurum Food & Wine is Steamboat’s best riverfront dining experience, so why not say goodbye to 2024 with a deliciously crafted meal? Dine with your loved ones in a relaxed, ambient environment where you can order from delicious mains like the Scottish Steelhead with a coconut miso corn broth, the Pork Mole Coloradito with pickled veggies and zucchini-sweet potato hash, or the Spicy Tomato Pappardelle with roasted tomato fennel, pepperoncini, parmesan mousse and an herb breadcrumb. Of course, nothing says celebration like an order of chocolate chip cookies served with milk jam and whipped cream! Cheers to the new year with a specialty cocktail or a glass of sparkling wine.
Hit the Slopes at the Howelsen Hill Ski Area
Where? 845 Howelsen Parkway
The season at Howelsen Hill opens on November 30th and weather permitting, will run through March 30th, 2025. The hill is North America’s oldest operating ski area and Steamboat Springs’ Hometown Hill, so it’s worth checking out this winter! Not only does the ski hill boast a remarkable heritage, it’s been in operation since 1915 so you can tell all your friends that you skied on a century-plus old slope! Howelsen Hill also has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America. The hill has been the training ground for 100 Olympians who have made over 150 Winter Olympic appearances. Send out 2024 in style by hitting the slopes during the afternoon. You can grab season passes for $290 for adults ages 19 to 64, with multiple discounted options ranging from seniors, youth, full-time college students, and children.
Happy New Year’s, Steamboat!
As we get ready to bid adieu to 2024 and welcome 2025, these are the best ways to kick off the festivities in Steamboat Springs. Whether you’d like to party all night, jam out to live music, or join the community at the annual fireworks show — there’s something for everybody. No judgment if you’d prefer to relax at the hot springs, either! Kick off the new year feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.