The holiday season in Big Sky is one of the most special times of the year. Here are some fun activities that are taking place around Christmas and New Year’s in Big Sky.
Enchanted Forest
When: Now- March 30th Wednesday-Saturday
Where: Start at Big Sky Base Area
Travel to the top of Andesite Mountain via the Ramcharger ski lift to see the Enchanted Forest at night. The forest uses over 10,000 lights to illuminate a family-friendly walk through this magical place! The walk ends with a great outdoor fire.
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Enchanted Forest at Big Sky Resort
Santa Visits The Huntly Lodge
When: December 24th, 7PM
Where: Huntly Lodge
Make memories that will last forever, Santa will be at the Huntly Lodge for pictures and reading T’was The Night Before Christmas.
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
When: December 24, 7PM
Where: Big Sky Base Area
Come and watch as skiers and snowboarders descend the mountain at night, illuminating their route with colored LED lights. Following the skiing, there is a fireworks display. This is a great tradition and fun to watch for the whole family.
Christmas Eve Service
When: December 24th 5 and 7pm
Where: Missouri Ballroom
Christmas Church services in the Missouri Ballroom of the Yellowstone Conference Center. Catholic Mass from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and a non-denominational service from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Christmas Skiing With Santa and Mrs. Claus
When: Christmas Day
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be enjoying a day on the slope after a night’s hard work of delivering presents—find them at Mountain Village, Madison Base, or the Montage throughout the day.
Intermediate and above skiers can join Santa at the top of Swift Current at 1 p.m., and beginners can meet at the top of Explorer at 1:15. Santa will be in the Mountain Village base area for a meet + greet at 1:30.
New Years Eve
When: December 31
Kick off the new year in style this year. Big Sky Resort has events running all day. For all the info click here.
3-5pm: Apres in the base area
4-6pm: Live music in Montana Jacks
9:30-12:30: New Year’s Eve party
12am: Fireworks display
Let us know if you make it to any of these activities during your Big Sky vacation! Enjoy your winter adventure in Big Sky! And stay safe out there!
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