Plan your festive season in Billings with our itinerary guide. Discover all the top holiday events and activities. From Billings enthusiasts to first-time visitors, this guide ensures you catch the magic of the season.
Popular Events: Experience the enchanting lights and animals at Holiday Nights at Zoo Montana, where the zoo transforms into a winter wonderland. Another highlight includes the vibrant Holiday Parade, featuring festive floats and local talent that brings the community together. And the Rescued and Reclaimed Country Christmas Vintage Market is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering unique handmade gifts and holiday decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Billings
- Holiday Nights at Zoo Montana
- Holiday Parade
- Rescued and Reclaimed Country Christmas Vintage Market
- Downtown Trick or Treat
- HarvestFest
- The Price is Right Live
- Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
- Yellowstone Valley Farmers' Market Holiday Edition
- Alive After 5 Outdoor Concert Series Holiday Edition
- Historic Walking Tours: Historic Moss Mansion Neighborhood
See these and even more events listed below!
Billings Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Nights at Zoo Montana
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Holiday Nights at Zoo Montana features over 15 million twinkling lights, large-scale displays, sleigh rides, and cozy S'more tents, transforming the zoo into a vibrant holiday destination.
Where: Billings | More Info: Holiday Nights at Zoo Montana
Billings Holiday Markets and Shopping
Rescued and Reclaimed Country Christmas Vintage Market
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping experience with vintage and handmade items.
Description:
Rescued and Reclaimed Country Christmas Vintage Market offers a diverse array of vintage and handmade items, including antiques, artisanal gifts, jewelry, candles, and more. The event features a variety of vendors showcasing unique treasures.
Where: Billings | More Info: Rescued and Reclaimed Country Christmas Vintage Market
Yellowstone Valley Farmers' Market Holiday Edition
What to Expect:
Local food and produce from over 60 vendors.
Description:
The Yellowstone Valley Farmers' Market is a premier local event featuring over 60 vendors offering a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, and prepared foods. Spanning four city blocks, it provides an excellent opportunity to find something for every meal and snack of the day. The market is pet-free, except for service animals, to ensure consumer safety.
Where: Billings | More Info: Yellowstone Valley Farmers' Market Holiday Edition
Billings Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
What to Expect:
Interactive musical party with professional stage performers.
Description:
Blippi and special guest Meekah embark on an adventure to discover what makes different cities unique and special, featuring monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks.
Where: Billings | More Info: Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
The Price is Right Live
What to Expect:
Live stage show with interactive games and prize giveaways.
Description:
The Price is Right Live is an interactive stage show where contestants can play classic games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and The Big Wheel for a chance to win fabulous prizes, including appliances, electronics, vacations, and even a new car.
Where: Billings | More Info: The Price is Right Live
St. John's United Summer Concert Series (if any holiday-themed)
What to Expect:
Free outdoor concerts with picnic-friendly atmosphere.
Description:
St. John's United Summer Concert Series features Beatles, Beach Boys, Elton John tributes, and more, with opening acts starting at 6 PM and main performances at 7 PM every Thursday from July 11 to August 1 at the Fred & Marie Miller Pavilion.
Where: Billings | More Info: St. John's United Summer Concert Series (if any holiday-themed)
Billings Other Holiday Activities
Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
"Community celebration with over 70 themed floats and Santa's finale."
Description:
The 39th Annual Holiday Parade in Billings is a long-time tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season. Over 70 holiday floats, decorated according to the "Out of this World Holidays" theme, will parade through the streets, culminating in Santa's grand finale. The event is broadcast live on Community 7 Television and features a variety of festive entries.
Where: Billings | More Info: Holiday Parade
Downtown Trick or Treat
What to Expect:
Thousands of children trick-or-treat at over 50 downtown businesses.
Description:
Downtown Trick or Treat is a free community event where thousands of children in costume trick-or-treat at over 50 participating businesses in downtown Billings, offering candy, healthy treats, and unique Halloween activities.
Where: Billings | More Info: Downtown Trick or Treat
HarvestFest
What to Expect:
Interactive children’s area with free crafts and activities.
Description:
HarvestFest is a grand community fall festival in downtown Billings, celebrating the changing seasons with a rich diversity of arts and crafts, mums, pumpkins, jams, face painting, balloon twisting, pies, and locally grown produce. The event features live entertainment, a Montana Brewing Company Oktoberfest Beer Garden, and an interactive children’s area with free crafts and activities.
Where: Billings | More Info: HarvestFest
Billings Mustangs Holiday Games
What to Expect:
Themed nights and giveaways make each game unique.
Description:
The Billings Mustangs Holiday Games offer thrilling baseball action with special themed nights, giveaways, and family-friendly activities.
Where: Billings | More Info: Billings Mustangs Holiday Games
Mixed Media Meet Up Holiday Edition
What to Expect:
Interactive mixed media art sessions with diverse techniques.
Description:
Join us for the Mixed Media Meet Up Holiday Edition, where artists come together to explore various mixed media techniques and share their creative processes. This event is a great opportunity to learn from experienced artists and connect with like-minded individuals.
Where: Billings | More Info: Mixed Media Meet Up Holiday Edition
Historic Walking Tours: Historic Moss Mansion Neighborhood
What to Expect:
Historic architecture tour of Billings' most influential residences.
Description:
Explore the stunning architecture and learn about the legendary residents who called the Historic Moss Mansion Neighborhood home. This tour delves into the beautiful residences on Clark and Yellowstone Avenues, showcasing their historical significance and the lives of Billings' most influential business and civic leaders.
Where: Billings | More Info: Historic Walking Tours: Historic Moss Mansion Neighborhood
Alive After 5 Outdoor Concert Series Holiday Edition
What to Expect:
Live music and community gathering in downtown Billings.
Description:
The Alive After 5 Outdoor Concert Series Holiday Edition features live music and fun in downtown Billings, bringing the community together for a festive evening.