Heading into the new year, Montana is in full swing with ski season with many people hitting the slopes.
Annual celebrations are still sparse around this time of year, but there are a few festive treats worth seeking out during your visit to Big Sky Country. Notably, travelers should consider welcoming in the new year in Missoula at the First Night Festival.
2022 Annual December Festivals in Montana
Billings Festival of Trees
- Date: First Thursday After Thanksgiving
- Address: Billings, MT
- About: A core part of Christmas in Billings, the charity-focused event brings a dazzling collection of Christmas trees for display and a multitude of family-friendly events.
First Night Missoula
- Date: December 31st
- Address: Various, Missoula, MT
- About: Put on by the Arts Missoula, the First Night is Missoula’s New Year’s Eve music and arts festival showcasing a wide range of local talent and offering plenty of opportunities for attendees to experience and even create art as we welcome in the New Year.
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