Experience the joy of the season in Butte with our comprehensive holiday guide. For those who know Butte well and those just discovering it, our guide is your festive roadmap.
This December, immerse yourself in the heartwarming sounds of the season with the Rob Quist and Great Northern featuring Halladay Quist Special Holiday Concert, a delightful evening of music perfect for all ages. Additionally, the Butte Symphony Series: Our Butte Holiday showcases the artistry of local musicians, offering a truly unique holiday experience. And the December Comedy Night at the Covellite Theatre is something you definitely don't want to miss, bringing laughter to your holiday celebrations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Butte
- The Butte Symphony Series: Our Butte Holiday
- Rob Quist and Great Northern featuring Halladay Quist Special Holiday Concert
- Tree Lighting and Christmas Stroll (Anaconda)
- December Comedy Night - Covellite Theatre
- Dillon's Parade of Lights and Christmas Stroll (Dillon)
- Ennis Old Fashioned Christmas Stroll (Ennis)
- Sheridan Christmas Stroll (Sheridan)
- Holiday Wine Tasting and Shopping Event at the Bighorn (Anaconda)
- Intermountain Festival of Trees (Helena)
- Whitefish Winter Market (Whitefish)
See these and even more events listed below!
Butte Holiday Light Displays
Tree Lighting and Christmas Stroll
What to Expect:
Dazzling holiday light parade and tree lighting ceremony.
Description:
Join the community for a festive evening of holiday lights, a tree lighting ceremony, and late-night shopping in downtown Anaconda. Enjoy carolers, live window mannequin competition, and warm hot cocoa while capturing keepsake photos with Santa.
Where: Anaconda | More Info: Tree Lighting and Christmas Stroll
Dillon's Parade of Lights and Christmas Stroll
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with festive lights and activities.
Description:
Join Dillon, Montana, for a festive holiday celebration featuring a Parade of Lights and Christmas Stroll. Enjoy warming barrels, hot cocoa, gift wrapping, and cookie decorating as you stroll through decorated downtown shops.
Where: Dillon | More Info: Dillon's Parade of Lights and Christmas Stroll
Bigfork Christmas Village
What to Expect:
Annual tree lighting ceremony with Christmas carols and bonfire.
Description:
Gather around Bjorge's Gallery and the Bigfork Inn for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy Christmas Carols, a bonfire, and the reading of "The Night Before Christmas." Whether you helped transform Bigfork into Montana's Christmas Village or came to enjoy the Holiday Art Walk, this event is a perfect way to take in our festive holiday atmosphere.
Where: Bigfork | More Info: Bigfork Christmas Village
Butte Holiday Markets and Shopping
Sheridan Christmas Stroll
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with a cowboy theme.
Description:
The Sheridan Christmas Stroll is a festive holiday event featuring traditional festivities, including free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, make-your-own ornaments, wagon rides, and store specials. The event also includes a Peoples Choice Lighting and Decorating Contest and the opportunity to win prizes by finding matching Stroll buttons at participating businesses.
Where: Sheridan | More Info: Sheridan Christmas Stroll
Holiday Wine Tasting and Shopping Event at the Bighorn
What to Expect:
Extensive wine tasting with 20 recommended wines and a large holiday gift section.
Description:
Join us at the Bighorn in Anaconda for a special holiday wine tasting event featuring 20 curated wines, including starter, turkey, prime rib, and crowd-pleaser pairings. Enjoy a fun outing, try before you buy, and save with a 10% discount on all wines purchased during the tasting. Explore a large holiday gift section with items for every age group and personality.
Where: Anaconda | More Info: Holiday Wine Tasting and Shopping Event at the Bighorn
Little Red Truck Vintage Market
What to Expect:
Unique holiday celebration with vintage treasures and live music.
Description:
The Little Red Truck Vintage Market at Kleffner Ranch in East Helena, Montana, features over 60 booths with vintage treasures and artisanal delights. Enjoy live music and food trucks amidst a charming holiday setting.
Where: East Helena | More Info: Little Red Truck Vintage Market
Butte Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Rob Quist and Great Northern featuring Halladay Quist Special Holiday Concert
What to Expect:
Award-winning American singer-songwriter Rob Quist and his daughter Halladay perform a special holiday concert.
Description:
Renowned singer-songwriter Rob Quist and his band Great Northern, featuring his daughter Halladay, will perform a special holiday concert at the Mother Lode Theatre. Known for their distinctive songwriting and sultry angelic voices, this event promises a memorable musical experience.
Where: Butte | More Info: Rob Quist and Great Northern featuring Halladay Quist Special Holiday Concert
The Butte Symphony Series: Our Butte Holiday
What to Expect:
Classical and popular music performance by local chorales and choral union.
Description:
The Butte Symphony Series: Our Butte Holiday features a unique blend of classical and popular music, showcasing the voices of Butte and Anaconda High School Chorales and the Mining City Choral Union. This annual event is a cherished tradition designed for the entire family, celebrating the season with traditional and modern carols.
Where: Butte | More Info: The Butte Symphony Series: Our Butte Holiday
December Comedy Night - Covellite Theatre
What to Expect:
Live comedy night with local stand-up comics.
Description:
The Covellite Theatre in Butte, Montana, presents a night of laughter with local and regional stand-up comics curated by 302 Comedy from Helena, featuring host Butte comedian Dan Ralph.
Where: Butte | More Info: December Comedy Night - Covellite Theatre
Whitefish Winter Market
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with live music and local artisans.
Description:
The Whitefish Christmas Stroll is a long-standing community tradition in Whitefish, Montana, featuring holiday music, photos with Santa, caroling, a tree lighting ceremony, and street artisans and food vendors. Activities include a handbell choir concert, harp music, and a dance performance by Whitefish Bigfork Dance South.
Where: Whitefish | More Info: Whitefish Winter Market
Butte Other Holiday Activities
Ennis Old Fashioned Christmas Stroll
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with festive activities and local treats.
Description:
Ennis Old Fashioned Christmas Stroll features merchants open late with Christmas treats, a lighted Madison River, and a tree lighting ceremony.
Where: Ennis | More Info: Ennis Old Fashioned Christmas Stroll
Intermountain Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Unique holiday event with silent auction and community-driven decorations.
Description:
The Intermountain Festival of Trees is a holiday event featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, and handmade crafts. It supports Primary Children’s Hospital by raising funds for children's health initiatives. The event includes a silent auction, shops selling seasonal items, and various activities for all ages.
Where: Helena | More Info: Intermountain Festival of Trees
Drink and Draw with Kari Workman: Portrait Workshop
What to Expect:
Interactive art session combining creativity with socializing.
Description:
Join Kari Workman for a portrait workshop where you can drink, draw, and create art in a relaxed and inspiring environment.
Where: Butte | More Info: Drink and Draw with Kari Workman: Portrait Workshop
Red Lodge Christmas Stroll
What to Expect:
Unique snowplow decorations and festive community activities.
Description:
The Red Lodge Christmas Stroll is a festive holiday event in downtown Red Lodge, featuring a Blade Parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, children's story time, and visits from Santa Claus. The event includes various performances and activities that bring the community together to celebrate the holiday season.
Where: Red Lodge | More Info: Red Lodge Christmas Stroll
Candy Harvest at Edgewater Farms
What to Expect:
Candy-fueled adventure with a combine harvester launch.
Description:
At Candy Harvest at Edgewater Farms, launch hundreds of pounds of candy from a combine harvester into a meadow. Dash, grab, and collect as much candy as you can in a fun-filled adventure. The event features a variety of activities including a pumpkin patch, hay ride, and giant slide.