In Missoula, we take our winter holidays seriously. Whether it is with holiday events or outdoor winter recreation, you’ll find a way to keep the family occupied.
The holiday season usually kicks off with the annual Holidays on Higgins. Holidays on Higgins is on the first Saturday in December. Experience the magic of Missoula’s Holidays on Higgins with a festive Missoula Makers Market with over 40+ makers, caroling, cozy bonfires, Santa and the tree lighting .
During the first weekend in December you will also have two opportunities to catch the Missoula Symphony Orchestra’s, “Holiday Pops”. The rest of the month, check out our events calendar for other holiday performances by the Missoula Community Theatre, Garden City Ballet and many more. Visit www.destinationmissoula.org/events for more information on the dates and times of our holiday events.
Once the snow starts falling, the mountains start calling. Then it is time to wax the skis, dust off the skates and pull out the snowmobile. Missoula is in the epicenter of prime outdoor winter recreation, that’s the fun of being in a valley. Missoula is just a short drive away from 5 major ski hills and miles and miles of groomed cross country ski and snowmobile trails. Along with events like Sledding Saturday for the entire family, whatever winter activity suits your fancy. Make sure to bundle up and keep the family warm. Visit our Activities Page for more ideas and information on winter activities.
With local football winding down, hockey and basketball are just getting warmed up. Catch a Missoula Bruins hockey game at the Glacier Ice Rink right in town. The Family can also cheer on the University of Montana’s Men Griz Basketball and Lady Griz Basketball at the Adams Center on Campus. For a complete schedule, visit our events calendar at www.destinationmissoula.org/events
Updated: 11/18/25
