Market Watch
December Events in Southwest Montana
Posted on December 2, 2024Bozeman
December 7, 2024
44th Annual Bozeman Christmas Stroll
Downtown Bozeman
Downtown Bozeman invites you to experience its most cherished holiday tradition: the Christmas Stroll. This festive event, held on the first Saturday of December, marks the official start of the holiday season. At 4:30 PM, Santa Claus will lead a joyous procession down Main Street, singing carols and illuminating the downtown holiday lights. Join the fun and bring your family to enjoy a variety of merry activities and delightful holiday treats until 7:30 PM.
December 7-8, 2024
MBC’s 41st Annual Nutcracker
The Willson Auditorium
MBC's production of The Nutcracker, a stunning ballet set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, is a major regional artistic collaboration. This enchanting performance showcases the talents of accomplished dancers, renowned choreographers, guest artists, and live musicians. The production team, including seasoned stage technicians, lighting and costume designers, and dedicated volunteers, brings new and exciting choreography and theatrical elements to life, captivating audiences of all ages.
December 13, 2024
Winter Art Walk
Downtown Bozeman
Downtown Bozeman invites you to a special "Winter" Art Walk in December, from 6 to 8 PM. Local artists will showcase their work in many shops, offering a unique opportunity to explore the town's vibrant arts scene. As you stroll through Downtown Bozeman, you'll also have the chance to enjoy hors d'oeuvres and complimentary refreshments provided by participating businesses. This is the perfect event to combine holiday shopping with a cultural experience.
December 13-15th, 2024
Bozeman Symphony Holiday Spectacular
The Willson Auditorium
Experience the spirit of the holidays with the 4th Annual Bozeman Symphony Holiday Spectacular! Bring the entire family and enjoy the most popular concert of the year featuring local singer and songwriter Paige Rasmussen and everyone’s favorite Christmas Carol Sing-along.
December 21, 2024
Bozeman Yule Festival Christmas Market
Gallatin County Fairgrounds Buildings 1-3
Finish your Christmas shopping at this holiday Makers Market and enjoy pictures with Santa, sugar cookie decorating, a gingerbread house contest, and a catered bar.
Livingston
Dec 6, 2024
Livingston Christmas Stroll
Downtown Livingston
Santa Arrives on Main Street at 430pm , Shops open late, Fire warming Pits, wagon rides, and more!
December 6, 2024
Big Timber Christmas Lighted Parade
Legion Hall & Sheepherder Sq.
Vendors, bonfire, and more at Sheepherder Square
Dec 6, 2024
2024 Gingerbread House Competition
ERA Landmark - Livingston
You are invited to create something magical from gingerbread and enter it in our annual Gingerbread House Contest, to be voted on by the community during the Livingston Christmas Stroll! Tell your friends and family to come vote for their favorite gingerbread masterpiece at ERA Landmark Real Estate during the stroll, December 6th. 4 - 7PM!
Dec 7, 2024
Livingston’s Holiday Market
Shop Local this December at Livingston's Holiday Market - one day only at the Livingston Civic Center! Livingston’s Holiday Market is open to 32 vendors with handmade crafts, art, baked goods, jewelry, and select specialty items.
Dec 14, 2024
Breakfast with Santa
The Grill at Sage Lodge
Sage Lodge is hosting a festive breakfast buffet at Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy gourmet breakfast options, stunning winter views, and bring your camera because Santa Claus will be making an appearance! Then head over to the Winter Market
Dec 21, 2024
Santa at Sage Lodge
Sage Lodge
Celebrate the magic of the season with Santa at Sage Lodge! Don your holiday best and bring your camera for photos with Santa. Afterward, head over to the Fireside Room for brunch paired with bottomless mimosas and the snow-capped views of Emigrant Peak. Enjoy a festive ice sculpting demonstration displayed during the event!
December 13-22, 2024
Holiday Vaudeville
Livingston
One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is full of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart.
Big Sky
December 11,
Enchanted Forest Lighting Ceremony
Andesite Mountain
A special lighting ceremony to open the Enchanted Forest for the winter
December 15, 2024
The Nutcracker
Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
Montana Ballet Company’s production of The Nutcracker is one of the region’s largest artistic collaborations, bringing together talented dancers, local and national choreographers, guest artists, live musicians, and expert designers. Audiences will be enchanted by the new choreography, theatrical elements, and the magic of this iconic ballet.
December 21 & 23
Mountain Village Plaza
Pictures with Santa Claus
Come and get your picture taken with Santa - don’t forget your wishlist!
December 24, 2024
Fireworks and Torchlight Parade
Visible from Mountain Village
Watch as a stream of lights ski down Andesite mountain in the annual Christmas Eve fireworks show.
Dec 24, 2024
Gather around the dinner table for a special Christmas Eve dinner with delicious food and festive drinks.
December 24-25
Skiing with Santa
Ski with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the elves! See them on the mountain and in the base areas on Christmas and Christmas Eve.
Ennis
Spirit of Christmas Stroll
December 6, 2024
Come experience Ennis during an old fashioned Christmas Stroll. Stores will be open late, featuring Christmas treats for all, live music, special gallery events and much more!