2020 Holiday Happenings
2020 Parade of Lights
December 5th, the Annual Parade of Lights is going in reverse! That’s right, from the comfort and safety of your vehicle families are encouraged to grab a cup of cocoa and drive along Campus Drive at the University of Montana to see decorated floats! In lieu of the regular day of activities, there will be take home activity kits available for pick up at various locations in downtown. Visit missouladowntown.com/parade-of-lights/ for more info
Festival of Trees
Taking place over November 27th through December 6th, take a “Tour of Trees” at ten different local businesses and enter to win one of the designer decorated trees! Many of the trees will even be viewable from outside the businesses. For more information visit missouladowntown.com/festival-of-trees/
Teddy Bear Tea Kits
This year instead of hosting four Teddy Bear Teas at a single location, the Downtown Missoula Partnership will have Teddy Bear Tea Kits for families to take home and enjoy. Available for sale online or in person for $10 each, Teddy Bear Tea Kits will feature a creative art project, cookies and beverages to make, and a variety of fun items for children to enjoy with their families. Order online at missouladowntown.com/festival-of-trees
Holiday Pops!
The Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale will be live streaming their popular holiday performance on December 11th & 13th. Tickets available here.
Santa Paws
Come take pet pictures with Santa at Pruyn Veterinary Hospital on Sunday, December 6th from 2-5 PM! Social distancing measures will be in place, so only pets will be in the photos. Snacks and warm drinks will be provided (for both humans and pets!). Please consider bringing a donation for their “Good Samaritan Fund” for pets in need.
Kidx December Activity
December 15th from 4pm-6pm, Southgate Mall will host their monthly “KidX” activity where kids get to come together with FREE activities that inspire them to explore their world. Join us at the next KidX activity and sign up or register online here.
Photo by Tiffany Photography
Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at Copenhaver
Copenhaver Christmas Tree Farm has been outfitting Missoula families with their fresh and fragrant Christmas trees for generations. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the last weekend in November and the first weekend in December and by appointment otherwise. Call first to make sure they are open and not sold out.
Free Santa Visit at Cabela’s
Santa has already arrived at Cabela’s, but don’t worry, he is safely behind what they are calling the “Magic Santa Shield.” Families will be temperature checked, and will receive a free 4x6 photo. Reservations required. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland
Southgate Mall Photos with Santa
Starting November 27th, Santa will return to the mall! Reservations are strongly encouraged, but photos will be available at the “North Pole” located near Cinnabon. Find out more or register online here.
Free Christmas Photo at Murdoch’s
Santa will be missed but Murdoch’s will still have a chance for families, kids and even pets to take a FREE Christmas photo with one of their custom backgrounds. Sunday, November 29 from 1-4PM. More information available here.
Christmas Eve Jingle
Various facebook events and groups are spreading the word: On December 24th at 6pm everyone should step outside and ring a bell for two minutes to help spread holiday cheer and help Santa’s sleigh to fly. Here’s one of the suggested groups.