Winter in Missoula
Annual Events
Holiday Festival
Seeley lake is a perfect community to host a holiday festival. With little white lights throughout the downtown and boughs, ribbons, bows and trees galore, Seeley Lake epitomizes a traditional hometown celebration.
Throughout this month long festival for the holidays there will be many events and activities.
Light up the community with caroling November 24. Learn to make a wreath, help decorate the community, visit the shops and partake of refreshment November 25.
Watch for a schedule of events for 2006 on our website http://www.seeleylakechamber.com.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - Friday, December 15, 2006
Phone: 406-677-2880
Fax: 406-677-2999
Bigfork Elves Decorate For Christmas
Elves gather at the Bigfork Inn, then disperse throughout the village decorating for the Christmas Season. Sleigh rides set the stage for Christmas. Art Walk is from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Tree Lighting will be at 7:00pm.
Saturday,
November 18, 2006
Decorate: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Art Walk: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tree Lighting: 7:00pm
Street
Address:
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce
Bigfork, MT 59911
Phone: 406-837-5888
http://www.bigfork.org
Christmas Stroll
The evening begins with Anaconda's annual tree lighting ceremony. The tree is lit by Santa at 6:00pm with a drawing for Anaconda Bucks, followed by a stroll downtown to special sales, mannequins in store windows, food vendors, and caroling. Santa leads the parade to the visitors center in downtown Anaconda where the children receive free candy. Local merchants sponsor a live mannequin contest and prize giveaways.
Friday, November 24, 2006
Street
Address:
Anaconda Chamber of Commerce
Anaconda, MT 59711
Phone: 406-563-2400
Fax: 406-563-2400
http://www.anacondamt.org
A Christmas in Hamilton Celebration
Please join Hamilton in celebrating the Christmas season with a beautiful Parade of Lights on Friday night ending with a traditional Lighting of the Tree Ceremony. Take a carriage ride, visit shops and warm up next to the burning barrels. Santa Claus joins the fun, bending an ear to the children and posing for photographs. On your way to Santa’s lap, stop and look at the unique gifts at our many Hamilton shops.
Friday,
November 24, 2006 - Saturday, November 25, 2006
Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Street
Address:
Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-363-2400
Alternate Phone: 406-363-3030
Fax: 406-363-2402
http://www.bitterrootvalleychamber.com
Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Christmas Show
Join us for the annual Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Christmas Show . A grand prize is offered at the end of the show and there are 65 to 70 booths of fine arts and crafts, including woodcrafts, handmade soaps, paintings, candles, jewelry, toys, and Christmas decorations. We are all local artists and crafters. Our aim is to support and promote the hobbyists and professional artists in the Flathead Valley and to have a lot of fun!
Friday, November
24, 2006 - Ending Date: Sunday, November 26, 2006
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 406-257-3253
Alternate Phone: 406-250-1656
Christmas City of the North Parade
The weather outside can be delightful or frightful, but crowds gather on Main Street for the annual Christmas parade that ushers in the holiday season. Santa joins the festivities on his annual visit to wish everyone a happy holiday!
Friday, November
24, 2006
Friday: 7:00pm
Street Address:
Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-758-2800
Fax: 406-758-2805
http://www.kalispellchamber.com
Babah’s Magic, Mystical Jazz Sessions
Babah’s Magic, Mystical Jazz Sessions are highly anticipated throughout the year. Babah has performed from the East to West Coast over many years. Her own compositions and writing reflect the sensitivity of Nat King Cole and the foot stomping energy of Fats Waller. Give Babah a piano and she will show you a swinging hot time!
Saturday, March
04, 2006 - Friday, December 15, 2006
Friday Evenings
Hours: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Street Address:
360 Grand Avenue
Bigfork, MT 59911
Phone: 406-837-2334
http://swanriverinn.com
Christmas Comes to Life
Christmas Comes to Life and the Parade of Lights start off the holiday season in downtown Libby. Enjoy downtown shopping, cookies and hot chocolate and a wonderful parade.Welcome Santa and help light the Christmas tree for the Christmas season. People can park and watch the activities or walk to the Libby Plaza and be in place for Santa and the tree lighting.
Friday,
December 01, 2006
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Street
Address:
Libby Chamber of Commerce
Libby, MT 59923
Phone: 406-293-4167
http://www.libbychamber.org
Holiday Parade
The Holiday Parade is at 6:00pm. Bigfork is beautifully decorated for the holiday season.
Saturday,
December 02, 2006
6:00pm
Street
Address:
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce
Bigfork, MT 59911
Phone: 406-837-5888
Fax: 406-837-5808
http://www.bigfork.org
2nd Annual Christmas Ball
‘A Mystical, Magical Christmas’ is the theme for our 2nd Annual Christmas Ball. On December 2nd at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Music will be provided by Kayla & Holly VanBemmel. Singing your favorite traditional Christmas songs along with a wide range of other music. Once again we will have a ‘theme’ costume contest. However, costumes are not required to attend the ball. Prizes for the best male, female and child will be given. A no host bar will be available. Doors open at 7:30pm. Ball will begin at 8:00pm.
Saturday,
December 02, 2006
8:00pm - Midnight
Street
Address:
2 Dewey Avenue
Eureka, MT 59917
Phone: 406-889-4636
http://www.welcome2eureka.com
West Shore Holidayfest
West Shore Holidayfest, in its 10th year, is held in the Lakeside School Gymnasium. NO admission will be charged at the door to enjoy the quality arts and crafts fair and participate in the extensive silent auction, as well as the upbeat live auction of one-of-a-kind art works. Many unique items and gift certificates will also be offered, all donated by supportive local merchants.
Great food will be available (for a reasonable charge) throughout the day. A variety of musical presentations can be enjoyed throughout the day. Children can purchase unique items for family in the ‘Kids-Only Market’, where all items are under $5.
The West Shore Holidayfest is a growing annual community/school event supported by district schools, local businesses and community groups. Each year a different School District cause benefits from the proceeds.
There is something for everyone at Holidayfest. Come on in and enjoy the festive atmosphere, the great food and music and find the special Christmas presents for those on your list who appreciate quality and creativity.
For more information, call Tina Jo Lerum at 844-3880.
Date:
Saturday, December 02, 2006
9:00am - 4:00pm
Street
Address:
118 Woodacres Drive
Lakeside, MT 59922
Phone: 406-844-3880
Alternate Phone: 406-249-5191
Snowmobile Pancake Breakfast
Join locals and visitors for homemade sourdough pancakes, sausage and eggs while you sit around the wood stove sipping coffee or hot chocolate. Get the latest trail update from club members, then head out for a day of unparalleled snowmobiling. Most days the clubhouse can be accessed by snowmobile right from town. Spend the whole day on Lincoln's 250 miles of groomed trails. Lincoln's trails start in town at 4,500 feet and climb to Stonewall Mountain at 8,260 feet. Beginner to advanced trails are kept well groomed and cover a variety of terrain.
Saturday,
December 02, 2006
8:00am - 10:00am
Phone: 406-362-4536
Alternate Phone: 406-362-4140
Fax: 406-362-4336
Email: sno4fun@montana.com
Directions
Once in Lincoln, turn north on Sucker Creek Rd, then travel 3 miles to clubhouse
(by car or snowmobile). Check to see if road is closed. Ample parking is available
at Hooper Park in town. Snowmobile to clubhouse from there.
