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.


Stillwater County Swap and Shop 10th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Nov
16

Stillwater County Swap and Shop 10th Annual Holiday Extravaganza

Two day holiday shopping event full of perfect gift options from local businesses, artisans and craftsman, located at the Stillwater County Civic Center. There will be apparel, beauty and spa products, health and wellness products, home and kitchen products and décor, jewelry, arts, crafts and so much more! Lunch will be available for purchase both days from 11 am until it's all sold out and kids can take a free picture with Santa on November 18th from 11 am - 2 pm and receive a free toy!

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Stillwater County Swap and Shop 10th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Nov
17

Stillwater County Swap and Shop 10th Annual Holiday Extravaganza

Two day holiday shopping event full of perfect gift options from local businesses, artisans and craftsman, located at the Stillwater County Civic Center. There will be apparel, beauty and spa products, health and wellness products, home and kitchen products and décor, jewelry, arts, crafts and so much more! Lunch will be available for purchase both days from 11 am until it's all sold out and kids can take a free picture with Santa on November 18th from 11 am - 2 pm and receive a free toy!

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Red Lodge Turkey Trot
Nov
28

Red Lodge Turkey Trot

Your favorite holiday event in Red Lodge is back again. A free, family and dog friendly run/walk at the Rodeo Grounds in Red Lodge. The course is a 3-mile, double out and back which makes it perfect for the 1/2 trot option of 1.5 miles as well. Even though there is no cost to participate, we ask that all participants sign up online (or in person on event day) to ensure they are covered under our insurance and we get an accurate count of participants.

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2024 Holiday Parade in Downtown Billings
Nov
29

2024 Holiday Parade in Downtown Billings

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 70 holiday floats decorated for the holiday theme with Santa riding as the parade finale.

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The Nutcracker Ballet at The Billings Symphony
Nov
30

The Nutcracker Ballet at The Billings Symphony

Billings’ favorite Thanksgiving weekend tradition is back to capture the wonder of Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey. Over 100 local and international performers—on stage and in the pit—bring Tchaikovsky’s magical score to life in this charming, lighthearted interpretation of a holiday classic the whole family will love!

Shows are at 2pm and 7pm on 11/30/2024

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The Nutcracker Ballet at The Billings Symphony
Dec
1

The Nutcracker Ballet at The Billings Symphony

Billings’ favorite Thanksgiving weekend tradition is back to capture the wonder of Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey. Over 100 local and international performers—on stage and in the pit—bring Tchaikovsky’s magical score to life in this charming, lighthearted interpretation of a holiday classic the whole family will love!

Shows are at 2pm and 7pm on 11/30/2024

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39th Annual Festival of Trees at the MetraPark
Dec
5
to Dec 7

39th 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.

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Billings Trick or Treat
Oct
31

Billings Trick or Treat

Get ready for a spook-tacular evening of fun and frights at Billings Trick or Treat. Costumes encouraged! The Downtown Billings (DBA) office at 102 N. 29th St., operates as headquarters for the event and provides maps of the route and trick or treat bags for the children.

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Red Lodge Art Walk
Oct
12

Red Lodge Art Walk

Join us in celebrating local, Montana artists! The Red Lodge Art Walk is a free event that takes place 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
12

Billings HarvestFest

Presented by the Downtown Billings Alliance and Montana Brewing Company, located in the center of downtown Billings under Skypoint. HarvestFest is a grand community fall festival taking place the second weekend of October and celebrates the season with a rich diversity of arts and crafts, mums, pumpkins, face painting, balloon twisting, baked goods, and the final offerings of locally grown goods.

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Nile Stock Show and Rodeo
Oct
11
to Oct 19

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 11-19) 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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Big Sky Comedy Festival
Oct
5

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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Soap Making Workshop with Lone Pine Suds
Sep
21

Soap Making Workshop with Lone Pine Suds

This soap making workshop is an excellent opportunity for bar soap lovers to learn Cold Process! Billings, MT based soap company, Lone Pine Suds will guide participants through the process of making cold processed bar soaps.
You will learn how to choose the right ingredients, measure and mix them, and pour the mixture into molds.
***PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS IS 18+ because of safety concerns with handling Lye. Long sleeve shirts and closed toe shoes are required. Safety glasses will be provided.

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Red Lodge Art Walk
Sep
9

Red Lodge Art Walk

Join us in celebrating local, Montana artists! The Red Lodge Art Walk is a free event that takes place 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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Ales for Trails
Sep
6

Ales for Trails

Join us for the best party in Billings on September 6th, 2024! With more than 50 regional microbrews, food trucks, giant beer pong, silent disco, and live music from Repeat Offenders, it’s sure to be a great time! Act fast to get your brews at the zoo. Proceeds go to our local trail system. See you there!

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Red, White and Brews at the NOVA
Aug
31

Red, White and Brews at the NOVA

NOVA is back again to host the annual season-opening fundraising event: Reds, Whites, and Brews, that brings together NOVA’s supporters, performers, and staff for a smorgasbord of performance, food, and drink. Funds will be raised for future summer camps, ongoing classes, and supporting NOVA’s mission to provide drama, musical theater, improv comedy, opera, and youth conservatory under one roof.

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Food Truck Battle on the Yellowstone
Aug
24

Food Truck Battle on the Yellowstone

Over 50 food trucks will be on location battling to see who's the best at the 6th annual Food Truck Battle on the Yellowstone on Saturday, August 24th, 2024!
There will be cold beer, live music all day, and a fun area with free activities for kids. All of the proceeds from the event (10% of all food truck sales, 100% of all profits from beer sales & gate admissions) will be raising money for Veterans! ...what more could you want?

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