Bozeman Events

Dec 6: The Christmas Stroll

Downtown Bozeman (Main Street): Santa, hayrides, tree lighting, live music, and vendors. Requires a Christmas Stroll Button.

Dec 6 & 7: The Nutcracker (Montana Ballet Co.)

Willson Auditorium: Classic holiday ballet performance.

Dec 12 : Winter Art Walk

Downtown Bozeman: Local artists showcase work in downtown shops and galleries.

Dec 12-14: Holiday Spectacular

Willson Auditorium: Annual performance featuring holiday favorites and a sing-along.

Dec 5-21 (weekends): A Christmas Carol

The Ellen Theatre: Stage performance of the classic Charles Dickens tale.

Jan 24 Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market

Gallatin County Fairgrounds (9 AM – 12 PM): Local and seasonal goods.

Feb 14-16: Winter Crazy Days Sale

Downtown Bozeman: Deep discounts on winter merchandise (President's Day Weekend).

Livingston Events

Dec 6: Livingston Holiday Market & Community Christmas Craft Fair

Livingston Civic Center (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Features handmade crafts, art, baked goods, and local nonprofit booths. ($1 admission).

Dec 6: Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale

Livingston-Park County Public Library (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Books for $3 each or 4 for $10, with free kids' books.

Dec 19: Holiday Skate Night

Livingston Civic Center (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM): Community roller skating event.

Jan 23-24: Dead Sky - Live Music

Pine Creek Lodge (7:00 PM): Two nights of Grateful Dead tribute music (Note: Pine Creek Lodge is located just south of Livingston)

Jan 23: Roller Skate Night

Livingston Civic Center (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM): Community roller skating event.

Jan 24 - Jan 29 : Winter Brain 2026 Conference

Yellowstone Valley Lodge, Pray: A scientific/business conference held just south of Livingston.

Big Sky Events

Dec 12-14: The 28th Annual Big Sky Christmas Stroll

Town Center, Meadow Village, & Nordic Center: A weekend-long celebration including:

• Tree Lighting Ceremony at Blue Ribbon Builders (Friday).
• Photos with Santa (Friday/Saturday).
• Sleigh/Wagon Rides (Friday/Saturday).
• Carolers and a Christmas Carol Sing-Along (Friday).
• Town Center Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks (Saturday at Fire Pit Park).
• Big Sky Winter Market (Saturday at The Wilson Hotel).

Dec 15 : Avalanche Dog Demo (Weekly Recurring)

Explorer Gondola Mid-Station (Wednesdays, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM): Meet the Ski Patrol's avalanche dogs and learn about their training.

Dec 17 - Mar 28 : The Enchanted Forest

Andesite Mountain: A winter trail illuminated by a warm glow of lights through the trees. Special lighting ceremony on Dec 17th.

Dec 20 : Kircliff & Explorer Gondola Opening

Big Sky Resort: Experience the unveiling of the all-new Explorer Gondola and Kircliff glass observatory at the top of Lone Peak.

Dec 21-24: Letters to Santa

Kircliff: Deliver your letters to Santa in his special mailbox at the top of Lone Mountain.

Dec 23 -24: Pictures with Santa Claus

Explorer Gondola mid-station (12:00 PM - 2:30 PM): Take photos with Santa against the snowy mountain backdrop.

Dec 24: Christmas Eve Celebrations

• Huntley Dining Room: Christmas Eve Dinner (reservations required).
• Summit Hotel, Talus Room: Catholic and Non-Denominational Religious Services.
• Mountain Village: Torchlight Parade & Fireworks (8:00 PM).

Dec 31: New Year's Eve Celebrations

• Big Sky Resort & Mountain Village:
• NYE Après & Live Music (Everett's 8800 and Mountain Village Plaza).
• Fireworks (9:00 PM, visible from Mountain Village).
• NYE Party in Montana Jack (21+).
• Big Sky Resort: New Year's Day First Tracks (Jan 1, 8:00 AM) on Ramcharger 8. 

Ennis Events

Dec 5 : Spirit of Christmas Stroll

Main Street, Ennis (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM): The biggest holiday event in Ennis.

• Old-fashioned Christmas stroll with late-night shopping, food, and drink specials.
• Lights are lit at Lions Club Park by the Madison River (5:00 PM).
• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Peter T's Park (6:00 PM).

Feb 22: Polar Plunge

• Location: Kobayashi Beach, Ennis Lake 
• Time: 1 PM 

Ongoing Winter Activities:

• Madison Valley Ski Club: Provides access to a local ski area (passes and specific opening dates determined by snow).
• Ice Fishing & Snowmobiling: The area offers numerous unorganized recreational opportunities, including access to nearby snowmobile trails and great ice fishing lakes.
• Museum & Attractions: The Madison Valley History Museum remains open during the winter on a reduced schedule.