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Winterfest 

The Whitefish Winter Carnival is a fun-filled annual celebration in Whitefish, Montana, featuring events like the Penguin Plunge, Grand Parade, Disco Party, and Kiddie Carnival. With festive traditions and community spirit, it’s a winter highlight for all ages.

Winter activities in Montana
Keep Montana Clean

Community Clean Up

The Flathead Waters Cleanup is an annual volunteer event focused on protecting the Flathead Watershed, including Flathead Lake. Each August, participants remove trash from local rivers and lakes, followed by a celebration at Sacred Waters Brewing. It’s a fun and impactful way to help keep the region’s waterways clean.

Lakeside Fireworks

The Lakeside 4th of July Fireworks Show is a beloved Flathead Lake tradition, lighting up the sky at 11 p.m. from a barge near Lakeside Harbor. Spectators can enjoy the display from shore or by boat. Funded entirely by community donations, it’s a celebration made possible by the support of locals and visitors alike.

Fireworks in Montana
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Lakeside Fair

The Lakeside Community Fair is a fun-filled annual event that brings the town together with a pancake breakfast, parade, kids’ games, and duck races. Held each July, it supports local nonprofits while celebrating small-town spirit.

Flathead Lake Run

The Flathead Lake Run is a family-friendly race in Lakeside, Montana, offering a scenic 5K, 10K, and 1-mile kids' run along the lake. Held at Volunteer Park each July, the event supports local conservation efforts and wraps up with food, drinks, and live music at Tamarack Brewing Company.

Flathead Lake Run
Halloween activities in Montana

The Haunting of Lakeside
Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster

The Haunting of Lakeside is a spooky Halloween event at the Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster in Lakeside, MT. Held Friday and Saturday nights in October, the coaster becomes a haunted ghost town ride with live actors and eerie effects—perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages.

Lakeside Trunk or Treat

Lakeside’s annual Trunk or Treat is a fun, family-friendly Halloween event held on October 31 behind the Lakeside Community Chapel. With over 25 decorated trunks, candy, costumes, and food trucks, it’s a safe and festive way to celebrate.

Trunk or Treat Montana
Tree Lighting in Montana

Lakeside Christmas Tree Lighting

The Lakeside Christmas Tree Lighting is a joyful annual event at Volunteer Park featuring live music, treats, festive characters, and holiday cheer. Guests enjoy s’mores, visits with Santa, and donate to the West Shore Food Bank—celebrating community and the season.

Flathead Lake Mountain Coaster
Festival of Lights

The Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster Festival of Lights, where you can experience the magic of the holidays with dazzling lights, festive rides, and family fun! And maybe have a guest appearance from Santa or The Grinch!  Runs nightly from the end of November to the beginning of January!

Winter In Montana
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