We can’t get enough of the holiday season here in the Treasure State. From our dazzling light displays to our Santa-filled parades, no one loves Christmastime more than Montanans. And year after year, Bigfork manages to turn into a beautiful Christmas Wonderland we can’t resist. Christmas in Bigfork, MT is truly something special.

Bigfork is a little piece of paradise in any season. But in the winter, they really make an effort to deck their halls.
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Local elves gather every November to decorate the downtown area to prepare for the annual Bigfork Holiday Parade of Lights, which takes place during the first week of December.
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Most of the local businesses get in on the trend, especially the ones that are located downtown.
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This makes holiday shopping extra special.
You'll find plenty of citywide events and activities that encourage you to shop local and spend time with your loved ones...
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... and if you can brave the cold, you'll love taking an evening stroll through town.
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The light displays seem to get bigger and brighter every year.
Bigfork is the gateway to an abundance of winter outdoor activities, and the Marina Cay Resort is the perfect place to warm up afterward.
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They host an annual holiday wine stroll in early December, and they do a lot to support local businesses throughout the holiday season.
There's never a bad time to visit Bigfork, but Christmas feels especially enchanting here.
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They leave the decor up through New Year's Day, so if you can't make it for Christmas, you can always go for the Annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1 (brrrr).
You've still got plenty of time to visit Montana's Christmas village this year.
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Finish out your shopping and enjoy the festivities with the proud community.

Take a tour of a Bigfork Christmas in this video from Montana Living:

Christmas in Bigfork, MT is always a very special time. With holiday lights, snow-covered mountains, and good cheer. What is your favorite part about Christmas in Bigfork? For an extra fun holiday road trip through Montana, why not rent an RV from RVShare and tour some of Montana’s most cheerful holiday lights?

Do you live near one of Montana’s most enchanting Christmas towns? Tell us your favorite places to toast to the holidays with a comment.

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Montana Christmas Towns And Holiday Cheer

Chris Muras | October 20, 2023

What are some Christmas towns in Montana?
Montana is simply magical during the holidays with gorgeous mountains covered in powder snow and holiday lights twinkling all across the state. Here are a few of the best Montana Christmas towns to enjoy come winter:

  • Whitefish: This beautiful town takes on an even more charming feel in the wintertime with its old-town architecture and mountain views.
  • Bigfork: This picturesque town when covered in fresh snow is one of Santa's favorite spots to stop for a hot cocoa - especially during the Bigfork Holiday Parade of Lights.
  • Bozeman: The Bozeman Christmas Stroll lines the streets with happy crowds filled with holiday cheer - and maybe a craft beer or two.
  • Billings: The iconic Candy Cane Lane in Billings is a holiday tradition that started in 1996. It brings the whole town together to celebrate.
  • West Yellowstone: West Yellowstone always jumps the gun with Christmas in August celebrations, but the real magic happens in the winter when the snow-covered landscape takes our breath away.
  • Lewistown: Catch the Charlie Russell Chew Choo for its annual Polar Express Christmas train ride for one of the state's most looked-forward-to events.
  • Big Sky: The Big Sky Christmas Stroll is another magical event you don't want to miss. Sleigh rides, caroling, candy canes, and Christmas decor galore — it is a massive event that has been celebrated since 1997.

 

These are only a few of the many magical Christmas towns in Montana. For more information about some of these and a few more, check out seven Montana Christmas towns that could be featured in Hallmark cards.

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