Bigfork has been distinctly honored with designations in the following publications: The 50 Great Towns in the West, 100 Best Small Art Towns, The Great Towns of America and National Geographic Guide to Small Towns Escapes. Bigfork is an exceptionally lovely, upscale, year-round resort village that is brimming with art galleries, fine restaurants, golf, high-end boutiques and live theater.
Join us at the Bigfork Playhouse for “Where the Wild Things Roam,” a trail camera movie night! Tucked between the Bob Marshall and Mission Mountains Wilderness, the Swan Valley is a wild and special landscape. We will be sharing the best of our trail camera footage from the past year in celebration of this place, and our Wild for Wildlife match campaign, happening throughout the month of October! SVC staff will be there to share info and answer questions about the animals and behaviors seen in the videos.
Bring the kiddos down to Electric Avenue for Trick or Treating in the Bigfork Village. Other businesses not on Electric Avenue will set up their (trunk) spot at Lake Baked to hand out treats. Starts at 4 pm and ends at 6 pm. Come and enjoy the fun and the costumes.
Join us for Lakeside’s Trunk or Treat—a fun, family-friendly Halloween tradition where the community comes together for an evening of costumes, candy, and connection!
All are welcome; costumes encouraged.
We invite local businesses, families, and organizations to decorate a trunk and join in the fun—trust us, the creativity is half the magic. Want to participate? Email us to reserve your trunk space and be part of one of Lakeside’s most loved fall traditions
Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades, return with Good As True (2026), their twelfth studio album. Across the record, Yonder moves between drive, harmony, and open space, writing about relationships in all their forms and the work it takes to stay connected. Featuring eight new original songs, the album digs into communication, the conversations that carry us forward and the ones that fall apart. The things we say, the things we mean, and what gets lost in between. The tracks span the full terrain Yonder has long defined, from hard-driving bluegrass to songs shaped by folk and rock, with touches of country and indie influence.
Gather around the Bigfork Inn for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy a bonfire, hot cocoa, Christmas Carols, and a reading of “The Night Before Christmas”.
Holiday Musical Performances by the Bigfork Jazz Band and Five and Holding will begin at 6 pm. (updated flyer will be posted soon with current time of 6pm)
Come take in our magical Christmas Village! We hope to see you!
Come join us for Shopping Spectacular all around Bigfork for all your holiday gifts. Stroll through town and enjoy exclusive promotions, warm beverages, treats, giveaways, and more from your favorite local businesses:
Because there’s nothing better than supporting the local shops that make Bigfork so special – especially during the holidays. Grab a friend, enjoy a sip and a snack, and find gifts you won’t see anywhere else. Let’s make this holiday season bright!
‘Tis the season to bundle up and join the Bigfork Parade of Lights! This year’s theme will be announced soon.
Bigfork, Montana’s Christmas Village, is where the holiday season truly comes alive. Mark your calendars for the first Saturday of December, when the town glows with festive lights and joyful cheer.
Come early to explore our charming Christmas Village—shop locally, enjoy a warm drink, and admire the beautifully decorated storefronts brought to life by the hardworking Bigfork Elves. Stores will be open late, so you can soak up the magic before the parade begins.
The Parade of Lights starts at 6:00 pm, filling the streets with dazzling floats, music, and community spirit. The evening culminates with the arrival of Santa Claus at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, where he’ll be available for photos until 8:00 pm. Then, wrap up the night by catching the annual holiday performance of A Touch of Christmas at 7:30 pm.
Please note that roads will close at 5:30 pm for the safety of parade-goers.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of lights, laughter, and holiday warmth in the heart of Bigfork!
Celebrate the season with a fresh take on holiday music! Join Brach Thomson’s A TOUCH of CHRISTMAS for an uplifting evening of Christmas favorites reimagined with touches of rock, jazz, and funk. Inspired by the sounds of Mannheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, this concert (complete with a handful of special guests!) blends familiar melodies with exciting new arrangements, exceptional musicianship, and plenty of holiday spirit. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Christmas season.