Fun 2019 Gallatin County Holiday Events [Calendar]

From Santa sightings and house lightings to strolls and markets, we've got a full list of fun holiday events for the entire family.

If you know of another holiday event that is open to the public, please let us know and we'll add it to this list!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH - DECEMBER 24TH, 2019

• Santa Photos at the Gallatin Valley Mall
• Located in the Macy's Court
• $20 Photo Packages available w/ add ons available too
• Black Friday: Friday, November 29: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
• November 30 - December 14 (Monday: Closed,  Tuesday thru Friday: 4:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Sunday, December 15: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
• Monday, December 16: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
• Tuesday, December 17: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
• Wednesday, December 18: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
• Thursday, December 19: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
• Friday, December 20: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
• Saturday, December 21: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
• Sunday, December 22: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
• Monday, December 23: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
• Tuesday, December 24: 11AM - 4PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 2019

• Montana Hall lighting on MSU Campus, Alumni Plaza
• 5:30pm to 6:30pm, FREE to attend
• carols and MSU’s Madrigal Singers
• brief remarks from MSU President Waded Cruzado
• draft horses, drum line and a countdown by MSU cheerleaders

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2019

• Three Forks Christmas Stroll in downtown Three Forks, MT
• 4pm to 8pm
• tree lighting, parade, pictures with Santa, raffles and more

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2019

• Santa Run for Education, 5k run and 2 mile walk
• Start Time: 10:15am, End Time: 12:00pm
• Price: $15.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee
• Registration: Price increases to $25.00 after December 5, 2019 at 11:59pm
• Costumes are encouraged

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2019

• Bozeman Christmas Stroll, downtown Bozeman on Main Street
• 4pm to 7:30pm
• ride on the hay wagons, get your picture taken with Santa Claus, watch the lighting ceremony of the downtown decorations, check out the gingerbread house contest display, sing Christmas carols, grab a bite to eat from one of over 80 food and non-profit activity vendors
• $4 Christmas Stroll button is required for certain activities, family friendly event

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2019

• Holiday Market Jubilee at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds (901 N Black)
• 9am - 3pm
• Holiday Shopping + Fun + Live Music
• LOCAL ARTISTS and VENDORS • LIVE MUSIC • CULINARY DELIGHTS

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH & 8TH, 2019

• SLAM Winter Showcase in downtown Bozeman
• Want to shop really local? Show from local artists
• Live music and silent auction items
• December 7th: 12pm - 8pm, December 8th: 12pm - 5pm

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2019

• Winter Art Walk, downtown Bozeman
• 6pm - 8pm (although many galleries start at 5pm)
• Many galleries will feature artists’ openings and receptions
• Galleries often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments
• Free to attend - rain, snow or shine

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2019

• Belgrade Festival of Lights and holiday celebration
• events start at 8am (TONS of events with this special day)
• Pancake Breakfast, Jingle Jog 5K, Holiday Bazaar, Live Music, Holiday Carnival, Downtown Celebration, Fireworks
• All Ages
• Venue: Belgrade Special Events Center (220 Spooner Rd)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2019

• West Yellowstone Christmas Stroll
• 1pm - 7pm - various locations in West Yellowstone
• Shop local businesses, enjoy treats, and play Gnome Games.
• Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 2019

• Live Reindeer at Murdoch's in Bozeman
• 11am - 4pm
• Murdoch's (2275 N 7th Ave)
• write a letter to Santa and pick up some magic reindeer snacks
• don't forget your camera!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 2019

• Winter Farmer's Market at The Emerson
• 9:00 AM until 12 PM
• eggs, meat, fish, preserves, cheese
• crafts, wreaths, soaps, gifts