April 17, 2024 | 406.BUZZ

Whitefish Christmas Stroll

The Christmas Stroll is coming to downtown Whitefish on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 5:30pm until 9pm!

As you stroll down the beautiful Downtown Whitefish streets, guests will get to catch up with friends, sing and eat. Have you ever seen fire dancers? Guests will have an opportunity to see the amazing talents of the fire dancers and can even take pictures with Santa and pet the sled dogs. Support your local shops and businesses and so much more!!! You won’t want to miss it! Come by and enjoy the Christmas season in historic Downtown Whitefish. Learn more – HERE.

Whitefish Christmas Stroll Event Highlights…

5pm….Alpine Bell Ringers Hand bell Choir Concert followed by Harp Music and The North Valley Music School Christmas Recital~ First Presbyterian Church
5:30 pm… Turkey (Kids’ game hen division) Bowling with Stay Montana ~ S of the WF Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
5:40 pm.. The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center / Depot Park
6pm… White fire Fire Dancers ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center/Depot Park
6:20pm….. Tree Lighting Ceremony ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center/Depot Park
6:30pm….Santa Arrives via Wagon ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center/Depot Park
6:30pm… Santa led by The Montana Bagpiper and a Bigfork Whitefish Dance performance down Central To FORLOH
6:30-9pm…. Selfies with Santa and the WHS Drama Elves ~ FORLOH
7pm.. The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ South of the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
7:20pm… White fire Fire Dancers ~ South of the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
8pm.. The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ South of the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
8:20pm… White fire Fire Dancers ~ South of the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
8:30pm…Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Shoppers’ Drawing

Throughout The Evening…

Wagon rides by Bar W Guest Ranch
Warm up at fire pits at various locations on Central Ave
Create your own ornament at Stumptown Art Studio
Chestnuts Roasting at the Village Shop
Vendors selling great crafts and delicious food
Stores dressed in their holiday finest – many w/refreshments
Christmas Shoppers’ Registration (Drawing)
Visit the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float & Royalty
Meet the pups from Dog Sled Adventures
Explore the cab of a VERY BIG CAT with Great Northern Powder Guides

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Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Festival of Trees

Are you ready for the Festival of Trees?

The Festival of Trees is BACK! The Festival will take place on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 5 until 9 pm at 333 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901. Guests will enjoy the beautify of decorated trees, drinks Free gift wrapping and more. The event is open to all ages. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for the Nate Chute Foundation. Please join us for this magical holiday event and give back!

Festival of Trees Details

The Festival will take place on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 5 until 9 pm at 333 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901. It should be a lot of fun and is free to attend. The goal is to raise support and awareness for the Nate Chute Foundation. Learn more about the event – HERE.

Nate Chute Foundation

The NC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that was established in 1999 following the suicide death of Whitefish High School graduate Nate Chute. The Foundation provides financial support for a number of community and school based efforts. Suicide is epidemic in Montana. Montana has ranked in the top five for suicide rates in the nation for the past thirty years. For 2016, Montana had the highest suicide rate in the nation. Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

The Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest

Attention all architects, structural engineers, painters, and artists! Are you good at Legos? Have you ever decorated cookies? How are your painting skills? In the end, all are invited to participate in the Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest. Enter alone or with family, friends or coworkers! Help raise funds for Whitefish Affordable Housing while having fun, getting creative, and constructing to delight and impress.

Contest Rules
The organizers for this great event want to encourage everyone to participate, so the restrictions to a minimum!

Kits and pre-made gingerbread are allowed. Just be sure to add your personal touch!
Graham cracker houses are permitted in the Family/Individual Division.
Houses must have been built within the current year.
Please build and deliver your house on a sturdy base measuring no bigger than 15”x15”.
Visible elements of the house should be edible. (Does not include base or architecture under visible décor.) Items in the environment of your house may be inedible.
Designs may be any structure: houses, businesses, public buildings, hotels, churches, etc.
Houses will be viewed from all angles.
Entries must be delivered to designated business by the end of business on November 30. We will contact you with your assigned business and associated contact information.
Entries must be picked up during the Christmas Stroll anytime after the announcement of the winners (starting at 6:30pm)

The Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest Details

GINGERBREAD CONTEST SCHEDULE
November 5 – Entries Open
November 30 – Entries due to displaying business
December 4 thru 9 – Public voting
Morning of December 10, Entries Moved to WF Chamber Tent
December 10 – Winners announced at the Christmas Stroll

Family/Individual Entry: $20

Business Entry Level: $35

Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Comedy Night At The Elk’s

As the stress of the holidays grows, it is very important to decompress with a little bit of fun. Why not head over to the Elk’s Lodge in Kalispell, Montana, for a little bit of comedy? On Friday, November 26, 2021, from 7:30 until 10:30pm, come on out to the Elks Lodge for a laughing good time. High Country Productions presents Stand-Up Comedy that will have everyone’s funny bone giggling.

“This show will feature professional comics from as far as New York, along with up and coming comics from Montana. Join us for a laugh filled night!!!”

Kalispell Comedy at Elks Club — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-at-the-elks-tickets-188007524567

Comedy Night At The Elk’s Details

Yoshi Obayashi has been on multiple podcast including Joe Rogan, Your Mom’s House, Ari Shaffir’s and has performed with amazing comics such as Russell Peter’s and Dave Attell.

Andrew Manning has been heard on SiriusXM radio, and has performed at Funnybone comedy clubs, the Ice House comedy club, City Steam Brewery in Hartford, CT, the Rhode Island Comedy Connection, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun, Caroline’s on Broadway, The Stand Comedy Club and New York Comedy Club. Has opened for Russell Peters and Tim Dillon.

A native New Yorker, Jackie Rapetti picked up and moved to Missoula, MT in 2019 in pursuit of hunting. As if! She actually prefers killing on stage. She hosts an open mic and comedy showcase each month at Stave & Hoop. In addition to stand-up, Jackie is a freelance writer, editor, and cookie connoisseur.

Nick Kynett started his comedy career in Kalispell!!! Over the past year and a half Nick has quickly excelled in Stand-up comedy. Performing at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy- Phoenix, Comedy Chateau- Hollywood, and even recording a podcast at the famed LA Laugh Factory.

Location: Elk’s Lodge is located at 1820 U.S. 93 S, Kalispell, MT 59901

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

ILLUMINATION

Illumination is part of a seminal concert event featuring the world premiere of Maestro Zoltek’s brand new cello concerto entitled Through Tamarack and Pine*, composed especially for cellist extraordinaire Robert deMaine. The principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, deMaine has been hailed by The New York Times as “an artist who makes one hang on every note.” Also on the program is the Symphony No.3 in C Major by one of the Maestro’s favorite composers, the Finnish master of evocative symphonic imagery, Jean Sibelius. The concert sill only take place on two nights – Saturday, November 20, 2021, and Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the Flathead High School Performance Hall.

ILLUMINATION Details

Tickets for Illumination are range from $8-$41. Youth through grades 12 are free in tiers 2 and 3 at MasterWorks concerts. Get your Tickets – HERE.

Glacier Symphony – John Zoltek, conductor
Robert deMaine, cello

Zoltek, Through Tamarack and Pine (deMaine)
Sibelius, Symphony No. 3

Youth through grade 12 FREE in tiers 2 & 3 at MasterWorks concerts

Flathead High Performance Hall - 644 4th Ave W, Kalispell
SATURDAY Concert Box Office opens at 6:00 pm, seating begins at 7:10 pm
OR
SUNDAY Concert Box Office open sat 1:30 pm, seating begins at 2:40 pm

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Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Whitefish Small Business Saturday 2021

Holidays in Montana – It is certainly the most wonderful time of year, especially in beautiful Downtown Whitefish. This year will be different than last year because things are starting to get back to normal which means Small Business Saturday 2021 will take place. On Saturday, November 27, 2021, the Small Business Season in Whitefish will take place and culminates with the Christmas Stroll on December 10, 2021.

The Whitefish Chamber and Park Side Credit Unit are sponsoring the Whitefish Small Business Saturday 2021.

“If you shop in Whitefish, you won’t be disappointed. You won’t find hectic crowds, pushing-and-shoving to get at that $29.99 Ronco frying pan, but you will find one-of-a-kind gifts, great bargains, friendly storekeepers and personalized service … and enjoy beautiful downtown Whitefish in all its holiday finery!” ~ Chamber Executive Kevin Gartland

Whitefish Small Business Saturday 2021 Specials

All of the business will have something special for shoppers to enjoy on this “Black Saturday” local shopping day. Some will offer discounts others will be giving free items away for the first shoppers. In addition to all of the wonderful bargains to be had in all of the Whitefish stores, Park Side Credit Union will be surprising 20 random shoppers with a gift of their own, picking up a portion of their shopping (or dining) tab … just for shopping small! And on top of all that, every purchase made in Whitefish from Small Business Saturday through the Christmas Stroll qualifies your customers for a shot at winning one of 10 amazing Prize Packages that’ll be raffled-off at the Christmas Stroll!

The most important part about shopping locally is that you are supporting your community. Not only are you supporting local business with your purchases, but the revenues raised go support everything you enjoy in your community from roads to schools. Thank you for supporting local.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Protecting Kids Online

Let’s face it….Kids are online. They are online for school, they are online for games, they are on Facetime online talking with friends and family. It’s going to happen no matter how much we, the parents, would rather them just go outside and play. With this in mind, it is important to learn how to reduce the risks that kids may encounter while online. Let’s go over what are the best steps for protecting kids online and what to look out for in the cyber world.

“I am always concerned when my child is online. I want her to be able to join her friends to play a game online or simply have a live chit chat on Duo. But, I always talk to my little girl about proper internet safety.” ~Cheryl Bauman, CFO of Planetguide.

Computer Security & Kids

The security of your computer can affect the safety of your child and is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting kids online. Talk to your kids about what they should and should not do online. The most important items to protect are social security numbers, account numbers, passwords, and yes even birthdays. All of this personal information should not be posted online or even answered as part of an app download. This is the one time it is essential to lie if asked. For example, if you are allowing your child to download an app, a very popular question is the birthday followed by the full name. Don’t answer these correctly. You can still play the game if you use Jane/John Smith and a birthday from the year 1960. Free stuff online is never free. Everything comes with a price online whether you have to watch advertisements to play a game or you have to subscribe to emails. Unless it is a trusted source, don’t download anything. Don’t forget to use strong passwords.

Socializing Online

It is wonderful that kids can join a Zoom conference and talk in real time while actually seeing their friends. Networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds and blogs are all wonderful ways for kids to virtually socialize but they are definitely an obstacle for protecting kids online. It is important to make sure they navigate this virtual world safely. Make sure to emphasize the importance of your child’s privacy. Strangers are still dangerous, even virtual ones. Don’t share too much information like photos, comments or videos. Predators use information they have acquired online to befriend kids. In some cases, the information has led to child abductions. Remind kids that online actions do have consequences even if it is gossiping with a friend. Nothing is deleted off the internet. It may not be on your feed anymore, but someone could have saved it, screenshot shot it or snipped it and saved it before it was deleted. Be the mom or dad that says, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, just don’t say it.” This also applies online, but even more – don’t type it, skype it, facetime it, zoom it, tiktoc it, instagram it, tweet it, facebook it, or any other online it, unless you want everyone in the world to see it and know about it.

“Protecting your kids online is a full time job. It seems so innocent because nothing is, shall we say, real. But, the virtual world can be just as harmful and the real one. So keep on top of what your kids are into and how you can keep the virtually safe.” ~ Cheryl Bauman, CFO of Planetguide.

Video Games Online

Most likely your child is playing video games online. This is okay! But, as a parent, it is still an important parting of protecting your kids online to know what they are playing and its impact on them. Do you know what Fortnite is? How about Call of Duty? If the last video game you played was called Tetris, you may want to do a little Google searching to learn more about the most popular video games out there before you look further into what all the kids are playing. Did you know that some video games are actually used to train troops for battle? Some of them include Full Spectrum Warrior and Virtual Battlespace 2. It is important to check those game ratings before you agree to let your kids play them. Next, make sure that your kids have a time limit for video games. Otherwise, you may find your child plays them 24/7. Also, don’t give your kids access to your credit card because these games love to sell coins, weapon upgrades, and so many other enticing items. Talk to your kids and think about moving all game systems into a common area so you can keep an eye out.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

“Reflection” MasterWorks 2

The Glacier Chorale, led by conductor Dr. Micah Hunter, presents a concert of choral music spanning many centuries and styles. “In this, our first presentation of the full Chorale in concert since December of 2019, we will “reflect” on our past by presenting music we have performed within recent memory. Music by James Mulholland, Edward Elgar, and Vijay Singh will call to mind memories of recent years.”

There will be two performances available for guests to attend. The first performance will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 7:30pm, and the second will be on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 3pm. The concerts will take place at Glacier High School located at 375 Wolfpack Way in Kalispell, Montana.

Music by living composers Paul Ayres and Marshall Jones (a member of the Glacier Chorale), and Maestro Zoltek will present us with new challenges and beautiful aesthetic experiences. Additional music new to the Chorale will be classic works spanning the common practice era by Alexander Gretchaninoff, Palestrina, Robert Shaw, David N. Childs, and Moses Hogan.

Get your tickets – HERE.

About “Reflection” MasterWorks 2 & Glacier Symphony

The Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale, is one of the most active performing arts organizations in the inner-mountain northwest. Located in Montana’s beautiful Flathead Valley, the symphony produces a yearly Masterworks season of subscription concerts, educational programming for area schools, the family-friendly outdoor Symphony Night at Rebecca Farm, exclusive special events, and the region’s only weeklong classical music series, Festival Amadeus. Join us as we explore the finest in classical music! Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Vintage Christmas Trees & Ugly Sweaters!

It is that time of year when the vintage Christmas trees and the Ugly sweaters need to be put on display. The Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish, Montana, is hosting a Light Up The Night event on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. The party will feature a variety of holiday bisque to paint from light up vintage Christmas trees and vintage cars to a cactus or even a holiday sleigh or snowman.

Light Up the Night Party – Vintage Christmas Trees & Ugly Sweaters! Details

Each item is priced individually and must be pre-ordered before the event date. Retro holiday tunes, festive snacks, and beverages served and don’t forget your “ugly” sweaters (not required but, ’tis the season!) Your trees will be glazed and fired and ready for pickup one week after the party date. Tickets are $5 and are available online – HERE.

About:

As a community art center, Stumptown Art Studio takes pride in serving people of all ages and abilities, from professional artists to backyard artists, and to anyone seeking an artistic adventure. ART OUTREACH: Stumptown Art Studio provides art opportunities for kids and adults in our own classroom and off-site art instruction in area schools through field trips and off-site outreach classes. Our traveling art mobile, the Van Gogh…visits locations throughout the area; public and private schools, special needs organizations, youth enrichment programs, senior centers and more. For the past 20 years, S.A.S. has offered Art with the Masters classes, summer camps, guest-artist workshops, art treks, after-school art club and monthly gallery exhibits . The Studio also has a Clay Cellar with pottery wheels, slabroller, kiln, tools and glazes, all available for co-op members.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Holiday Extravaganza 2021

Have you finished your holiday shopping yet…have you even started? The Holiday Extravaganza is coming to the Majestic Valley Arena from Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14, 2021. There will be over 100 vendors selling a wide variety of items including jewelry, photography, pottery, skin care products, fine art, western ware and lots of great food. Get your Christmas shopping done early and more importantly locally.

Holiday Extravaganza 2021 Details

The Holiday Extravaganza will take place November 12-14, 2021, at the Majestic Valley Arena located at 3630 Hwy 93 N. in Kalispell. Vendors from across Montana and beyond are coming to showcase their hand crafted items and lots of great food. Learn more about the event – HERE.

The Majestic Valley Arena opened in 2002 and has hosted concerts, large banquets, trade shows, expos, rodeos and of course the Holiday Extravaganza. Learn more about the Majestic Valley Arena – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Whitefish Christmas Stroll Event Highlights…

Throughout The Evening…

Are you ready for the Festival of Trees?

Festival of Trees Details

Nate Chute Foundation

The Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest Details

Comedy Night At The Elk’s Details

ILLUMINATION Details

Whitefish Small Business Saturday 2021 Specials

Computer Security & Kids

Socializing Online

Video Games Online

About “Reflection” MasterWorks 2 & Glacier Symphony

Light Up the Night Party – Vintage Christmas Trees & Ugly Sweaters! Details

Holiday Extravaganza 2021 Details

Free Event Submission