Event Calendar

Billings, MT and surrounding areas

Looking for something to do in and around Billings, Montana?

Each month we round up the best of the best upcoming events in the area to help you fill your social calendar and always know what’s happening.

Whether you’re looking for something to do in Billings today, tomorrow, or next weekend, we’ve got you covered!

Browse the list of Montana events below and bookmark this page to refer back to so you don’t miss a thing.


Holiday Nights at Zoo Montana
Nov
28
to Dec 31

Holiday Nights at Zoo Montana

Join us in Billings this 2025 holiday season for a magical Christmas Lighting Experience at ZooMontana. From November 28th to December 31st, immerse yourself and your family in the festive spirit with over 10 million dazzling lights, sleigh rides, cherished photo opportunities with Santa, cozy S'mores tents, and so much more!

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40th Annual Festival of Trees at the MetraPark
Dec
4
to Dec 6

40th Annual Festival of Trees at the MetraPark

The annual Festival of Trees at the MetraPark is a 3-day event hosted by the Family Tree Nurturing Center that starts off with an annual Gala where you can stroll through a winter wonderland while sipping champagne and enjoy 40 beautifully decorated trees.

All dollars raised at the festival go toward the many child abuse prevention programs in place at Family Tree Nurturing Center.

On Friday, you can enjoy Tea in the Trees, a gift boutique, gingerbread house contest, live entertainment, and a carnival to end the night. On Saturday, you can join story time with Santa and snap your holiday pictures with the jolly big guy!

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Red Lodge Art Walk
Dec
13

Red Lodge Art Walk

Join us in celebrating area artists during The Red Lodge Art Walk. A free, family friendly self-guided event, that takes place on the second Saturday each month from May-Oct and December. It's an easy stroll through beautiful Red Lodge, MT, where you can see fabulous artwork.

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Murder Mystery Dinner
Dec
13

Ugly Christmas Sweater Murder Mystery Dinner

Looking for a fun Christmas themed date night? Moss Mansion has you covered with one of the coolest holiday parties of the year!

Dress in your ugliest Christmas sweater and enjoy an evening of dinner and drinks while you collect evidence to crack the case.

Reservations are $95 per person and tickets include character name and description, costume suggestions, a 3-course dinner, wine, and participation in the mystery throughout the evening.

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A Christmas Carol Musical at Alberta Bair Theater
Dec
20

A Christmas Carol Musical at Alberta Bair Theater

Charles Dickens’ endearing tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey of redemption is getting a makeover this season with help from Narrator Dan Nickerson and the Billings Symphony. You’ll recognize many of the timeless, traditional selections including Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves and Bizet’s rousing Farandole. The performance ends with an audience singalong of favorite carols and will leave you filled with warm holiday memories.

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40th Annual Holiday Parade
Nov
28

40th Annual Holiday Parade

The Holiday Parade is a long-time tradition for the Billings community to usher in the holiday season on the Friday after Thanksgiving. With families gathered for the weekend to eat and shop, the Holiday Parade is a great way to celebrate the season by joining the community to see over 60 holiday floats decorated in theme for the holidays with Santa riding as the parade finale.

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75 Years of Music
Oct
25

75 Years of Music

Time flies when you’re having fun! Enjoy a tour of symphonic music in the Magic City. This dynamic tribute begins with Glière’s Russian Sailors’ Dance which was first programmed on the inaugural 1951 concert. The tour continues throughout each decade since, ending with a mix of contemporary pieces such as Bohemian Rhapsody and John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine. Join us as we embrace our collective musical heritage together in brilliant retrospect.

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Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion
Oct
23

Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion

You are invited to celebrate spooky season at the Moss Mansion! Join them for a night of ghost stories while walking you through the history of the Moss. You will hear a compilation of stories and experiences had by Staff and Volunteers, as well as findings by multiple Montana Paranormal Society investigations. Come and tour the museum this October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 23rd at either 6:00pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm.

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Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion
Oct
19

Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion

You are invited to celebrate spooky season at the Moss Mansion! Join them for a night of ghost stories while walking you through the history of the Moss. You will hear a compilation of stories and experiences had by Staff and Volunteers, as well as findings by multiple Montana Paranormal Society investigations. Come and tour the museum this October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 23rd at either 6:00pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm.

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Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion
Oct
16

Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion

You are invited to celebrate spooky season at the Moss Mansion! Join them for a night of ghost stories while walking you through the history of the Moss. You will hear a compilation of stories and experiences had by Staff and Volunteers, as well as findings by multiple Montana Paranormal Society investigations. Come and tour the museum this October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 23rd at either 6:00pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm.

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Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion
Oct
12

Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion

You are invited to celebrate spooky season at the Moss Mansion! Join them for a night of ghost stories while walking you through the history of the Moss. You will hear a compilation of stories and experiences had by Staff and Volunteers, as well as findings by multiple Montana Paranormal Society investigations. Come and tour the museum this October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 23rd at either 6:00pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm.

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Red Lodge Art Walk
Oct
11

Red Lodge Art Walk

Join us in celebrating local, Montana artists! The Red Lodge Art Walk is a free event that takes place on the 2nd Saturday each month from May-Oct and again in December. It’s a simple stroll down Broadway, in beautiful Red Lodge, Montana where you can see fabulous artwork, from local artists, hosted in participating businesses around downtown.

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Billings HarvestFest
Oct
11

Billings HarvestFest

The annual HarvestFest celebrates the changing seasons with a rich diversity of arts and crafts, mums, pumpkins, jams, face painting, balloon twisting, pies, and the final offerings of locally grown produce. The grand community fall festival takes place in the center of downtown Billings, on streets below Skypoint!

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Nile Stock Show and Rodeo
Oct
10
to Oct 18

Nile Stock Show and Rodeo

The NILE (Northern International Livestock Expo) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and embracing the western way of life through the promotion of livestock, youth education and respect for western ag culture.

The week-long event (October 11-18) includes four nights of rodeo so buckle up and strap on your boots because the NILE rodeo is ready and waiting for you!

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Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion
Oct
9

Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion

You are invited to celebrate spooky season at the Moss Mansion! Join them for a night of ghost stories while walking you through the history of the Moss. You will hear a compilation of stories and experiences had by Staff and Volunteers, as well as findings by multiple Montana Paranormal Society investigations. Come and tour the museum this October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 23rd at either 6:00pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm.

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Big Sky Comedy Festival
Oct
7
to Oct 11

Big Sky Comedy Festival

Big Sky Comedy Festival is one of the Nation’s Top Comedy Festivals that happens in Billings, MT over 5 days. Over 1,000 Comedians from all over the Globe submit to perform but only 26 are selected. BSCF has helped the careers of many comedians who have been discovered at BSCF & have gone on to perform on the Tonight Show, SNL, Comedy Central and Feature Films. Industry executives from major Agencies, TV Producers, Casting Directors also attend in hopes to find the next best thing.

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Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion
Oct
5

Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion

You are invited to celebrate spooky season at the Moss Mansion! Join them for a night of ghost stories while walking you through the history of the Moss. You will hear a compilation of stories and experiences had by Staff and Volunteers, as well as findings by multiple Montana Paranormal Society investigations. Come and tour the museum this October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 23rd at either 6:00pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm.

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Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion
Oct
2

Ghost Tours at Moss Mansion

You are invited to celebrate spooky season at the Moss Mansion! Join them for a night of ghost stories while walking you through the history of the Moss. You will hear a compilation of stories and experiences had by Staff and Volunteers, as well as findings by multiple Montana Paranormal Society investigations. Come and tour the museum this October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 23rd at either 6:00pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm.

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