How to celebrate Halloween in Steamboat Springs

John F. Russell
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Celebrating the grisly, gruesome and downright ghoulish, it’s time for the most spooktacular time of the year.
Not sure what to do or where to go?
We’ve rounded up 8 events perfect for Halloween tricksters, thrill seekers and those looking for delightfully frightful treats.
Tuesday, Oct 31
Trunk or Treat
5 to 7 p.m. | Hayden Congregational Church, 202 E. Jefferson Ave.
Trunk or Treat features activities for all ages, games and snacks.
Halloween Stroll
5 to 7 p.m. | Downtown Steamboat, Lincoln Avenue
For over 30 years, kids and families of all ages have gathered on Lincoln Avenue to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities during the Halloween Stroll. Get dressed in your best Halloween costume and come down to historic Steamboat Springs while businesses open their doors for trick-or-treat fun. Downtown Steamboat is closed to traffic during the event.
Haunted Deep: An Interactive Haunted House and Performance
6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. | Chief Theater, 813 Lincoln Ave.
“The Haunted Deep: Monster Mermaids” recreates a mystical deep sea wonderland through the work of Young Bloods Collective members. The full sensory experience will feature performances by the Jasmir Belly Dance Troupe, The Young Bloods Collective as well as the Chief Players. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets are $15 online and are also available at All That.
19th annual Screamboat: Chamber of Horrors
6 to 10 p.m. | Colorado Mountain College, Allbright Family Auditorium, 1275 Crawford Ave.
As guests are escorted through a series of spooky scenes and skits, who knows what will await around each corner at Steamboat’s haunted house tradition held at the CMC’s Allbright Family Auditorium, which is sponsored by the SKY club and the Engineering Projects class as a fundraising event. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for children younger than 6. Cost is $10 for CMC students and anyone 12 and younger. Cost is $15 for general admission.
Mad Hatter’s Halloween House Party
9 p.m. | Old Town Pub, 600 Lincoln Ave.
The Mad Hatter-themed Halloween Party will feature a costume contest and live music from DJ Freeze, DJ Leprechaun and Kat in the Hat.
Halloween Hootenany
9 p.m. | Schmiggity’s, 821 Lincoln Ave.
This year’s Halloween “Hootenany” line up includes: Throwdown, Sugarleaf, Kelly Kerr Band, Me and Ed’s and Enough About You. No cover at the door. Costumes strongly encouraged.
Halloween Party & Costume Contest
10 p.m. | Colorado High 5, 635 Lincoln Ave.
Come dressed in your best costume for a night of music with DJ Steezy Nicks, dancing and a chance to win prizes for best costume.

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