It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Perhaps because Christmas is just around the corner, or maybe because we are nearing the end of another wonky year – we’ll leave that up to you. All kidding aside, we love Christmas! The lights, coming together with friends and family – what’s not to love?

This first weekend in December brings tons of fun things to do in Billings and the surrounding communities. Christmas strolls, art walks, holiday shows, oh my! If you are looking for some holiday cheer this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Take a holiday film, create a Christmas craft, or enjoy festive music at a local establishment. We are excited about the Christmas strolls being held in Billings and surrounding areas.

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Here is our list of fun local events for this weekend:

Friday, December 3

• Downtown Billings Holiday Stroll @ Downtown Billings
• Billings Schools Holiday Pop-Up Market @ Valley Credit Union
• An Evening at Real Deals with Special Guest Tracy Stanaway @ Real Deals
• December Artwalk, Featuring Dixie Yelvington and Michael Ludlum @ Barjon’s Books
• Crooked Line Studio Teacher’s Art Sale (Friday and Saturday) @ Crooked Line Studio
• Toys for Tots Spirit of Giving @ Rimrock Mall
• Christmas Stroll @ Worden
• December ArtWalk & First Friday @ Sandstone Gallery
• Holiday Party @ Billings Open Studio
• Montana Wool Grower’s Association Demo @ Billings Hotel & Convention Center
• Music by Free Spirit Soul @ Thirst Street Brewing Co. at the Garage
• Studio Class – Christmas Mischief @ Bitterroot Sip and Paint
• Studio Class – Unicorn Dreams @ Bitterroot Sip and Paint
• Innately Unseen: Sean Chandler & Mary Serbe Exhibition Opening @ Kirk’s Grocery
• Music by Limited Warranty Band @ The Reno Club
• C’mon C’mon @ Art House Cinema
• Music by Dylan Petit @ Craft Local
• Music by Nathan Raschkow @ Craft Local
• Music by Jonah Morsette Band @ Squire Lounge
• A Concert Christmas @ Billings First Church
• Hanukkah Celebration @ 457 Daniel St.

Saturday, December 4

• Huntley Christmas Stroll @ Barkemeyer Park, Huntley
• Santa Portraits For a Cause @ Chancey’s Event Center
• Photos with Santa @ Adaptive Performance Center
• Wagon Rides Through ZooLights @ ZooMontana
• Santa Pictures @ Western Ranch Supply
• GoUnite Gives: Toy Drive-Thru @ Rail Line Coffee
• JCC Art & Craft Fair @ Joliet Community Center, Joliet
• Pack the Patrol Car @ Stockman Bank
• Cooking: Favorite Bakes @ Yellowstone Art Museum
• Music by Cimarron @ Caboose Saloon, Laurel
• NFR Watch Party & Calcutta @ High Horse Saloon
• Prepare, Respond, React, Survive – Active Shooter Defense @ Billings Hampton Inn
• Soften into Silence: Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath @ Limber Tree Yoga Studio
• An Acoustic Christmas with Almeda Bradshaw @ Thirsty Street Brewing Co. at the Garage
• Music by Family Tradition @ Elks Lodge
• 4-H Youth 3-D Shoot @ Superior Archery, Lockwood
• Studio Class – Christmas Gnomes @ Bitterroot Sip and Paint
• Kids Knitting Club @ Yarn Bar
• A Longmire Christmas @ Billings Public Library
• RMJC Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite @ Babcock Theatre
• Toy Drive @ Valley Credit Union
• Bronc Wrestling Fundraiser @ American Legion Post 4
• Season’s Beatings Billings @ MetraPark
• Miracle on 54th Street @ The Den
• Polar Express Christmas Movie Night @ Atonement Lutheran Church
• Santa Clause is Coming @ Art of Play
• Christmas Bazaar & Desserts @ Mayflower Congregational
• Studio Class – Make Your Own Stickers @ Bitterroot Sip and Paint
• Christmas Ornament Fluid Art Classes (Saturday and Sunday) @ 1810 1st Ave N
• ZooLights @ ZooMontana
• Sizzle & Stomp Holiday Event @ Pura Vita Studio
• Bar BINGO @ Columbia Club
• Columbus Cornhole Classic @ Stillwater Pavillion, Columbus
• Music by Already Gone @ Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
• Music by Ellen & the Old School @ Craft Local
• RCC’s Lights of Hope and Joy @ Roberts High School, Roberts
• Pole Fitness for Beginners Series @ Limber Tree Yoga Studio
• Family Game Night @ 223 S 34th St.
• MCRC Club Race (Saturday and Sunday) @ Al Bedoo Shrine Auditorium
• Christmas Art & Gift Show @ 2222 Azalea Ln.
• The Pack-Rads @ Craft Local
• Pictures with Santa @ The Mountain Mama
• Karokee with Brent @ Blue Cat Bar & Grill, Huntley

Sunday, December 5

• Photos with Santa Paws @ Dee-O-Gee Billings
• Afternoon Sock Hop @ Moose Lodge
• Pet Photos with Santa @ Lovable Pets West
• Studio Class – Winter Wonder @ Bitterroot Sip and Paint
• Beginner’s Yoga Series @ Limber Tree Yoga Studio
• Magic City Jazz Orchestra Dance @ The Shrine Auditorium
• The Giving Tree @ Word of Life Fellowship
• Music by John Adams @ Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
• Holiday Vendor Show @ 5549 Haynes Rd., Shepherd
• Saint Patrick Holiday Show @ St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral
• Magic City 4X4 Tree Run @ Reese and Rays IGA, Laurel