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Whitefish Penguin Plunge

Do you think you can make the plunge? Will you freeze for a reason? On February 5, 2022, everyone is invited to the City Beach Whitefish at 11am to jump in the freezing cold winter waters to support the Special Olympics Montana athletes. It is easy to start your own fundraising page and get support for such a great cause. The most important thing to know is that all of the proceeds benefit a great cause and you can be part of making a difference.

The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics Montana athletes by taking an icy dip into freezing waters. ~ Polar Plunge Montana

The Penguin Plunge is a premier Whitefish event that takes place in conjunction with the Whitefish Winter Carnival so that plungers and spectators can enjoy all the festivities of the day! The Polar Plunge is primarily organized, promoted and conducted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Montana.

Penguin Plunge Details

Registration:

Pre-Plunge Check In
First Interstate Bank
306 Spokane Ave Whitefish, MT

Feb. 2nd- Feb. 4th, 2022
9:00am – 4:00pm

Day-of Plunge Check In
City Beach Concession Stand
Whitefish, MT

8:30am – 10:30am

Click HERE for more details!

All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Montana

Donations are tax-deductible

Visit www.somt.org or call (406) 564-2072 or (800) 242-6876 for more information.

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Valentine’s Day Dance

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, It’s Time to go to the Valentine’s Day Dance Too. On Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 7pm til 9pm. the Valentine’s Day Dance will take place at the Linderman Education Center. There will be dancing, food, drinks, games prizes and so much more. This is the perfect way to spend with family, friends and maybe even your Valentine.

Valentine’s Day Dance Details

$6 per person or $20 for family of four
(Must be accompanied by an adult)

Address: 124 3rd Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901
For more information, email awells@kalispell.com or call 406-758-7975

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!

Smarty Pants Trivia

Do have what it takes to get on the Smarty Pants Wall of Fame? It is time to see if you have what it takes to be a real smarty pant. So, consider having a little trivia fun with great wine and food at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell, Montana.

Smarty Pants Trivia Details

On Thursday nights, Waters Edge Winery and Bistro host Smarty Pants Trivia from 7pm until 9pm. Waters Edge Winery & Bistro is located at the corner of LaSalle & Highway 2 in Kalispell, Montana. Guests will have a chance to show their trivia knowledge. There will be great food and amazing wine to provide the necessary sustenance to make it through the “challenging” games. There will also be music involved so Wine up and try your chance at getting your name on the Smarty Pants Wall of Fame. Learn more about this event and others at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro – HERE.

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

The Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Kalispell was brought to life from a deeply engrained love for great wine, great food and time well spent with friends and family. This winery is family owned by Angela & Trevor Zuba who have recently made the Flathead Valley their home after falling in love with the local character, community and ample outdoor activity opportunities. The Zuba’s first visited the valley 15 years ago and have spent as much time here as possible, always with the intent of making Montana their home. Read more – HERE.

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

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!

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!

Keller Williams Realty Trunk or Treat

What does Keller Williams Realty Northwest Montana and Halloween have in common? ….. Trunk or Treat of Course.

On Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5:30 until 8pm, Keller Williams Realty will host a trunk or treat at the Southfield Tower Parking Lot located at 1830 3rd Avenue East in Kalispell. Guests are invited to wear a fun Halloween Costume and get some candy from your favorite trunks. There will also be a food truck on site as well. The event is free, but guests are asked to bring a donation of socks, gloves or hats to help support the Warming Center. Learn more – HERE.

About The Warming Center

The mission of the Flathead Warming Center is to save lives and encourage dignity through low barrier access to a warm safe place to sleep for anyone in need throughout the coldest months of the year. We provide seasonal, low barrier access to night shelter services regardless of an individual or family’s personal barriers to housing security. The Flathead Warming Center is founded on Christian principles. “We love because He first loved us.” ~ 1 John 4:19. It really is that simple. We are called to love and care for those in need. Everyone needs shelter and it is not our mission to judge who deserves shelter and who does not, because we understand that we do not get what we deserve either. It is because of our faith that we support the mission of the Flathead Warming Center. 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 our calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Trunk or Treat – Kmart Evergreen

Attention Trunk or Treaters….there is blue light special in the Kmart Evergreen parking lot……

On Saturday, October 30, 2021, starting at 2pm and ending at 5pm, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse will be at the Kmart Evergreen parking lot for a little Halloween fun. First responders, local businesses and community partners will all be coming together to celebrate in a fun and safe way for the holiday. So, put on your costume or just your Halloween spirit and come out and enjoy this wonderful community event.

About the Sheriff’s Posse

Today’s Sheriff’s Posse works closely with Flathead County Sheriff’s Department and is made up of volunteers who care about and want to serve their community. The primary objectives of the Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse are the following:

To support the Sheriff in his service to the citizens of the county.
To preserve crime scene evidence.
To aid in natural disasters and evacuation efforts for protection of the public.
To provide security at the Northwest Montana Fair.
To provide crowd control at large community events.
To provide security at High School Sporting events.
To support other Law Enforcement Agencies throughout Flathead County such as Kalispell, Bigfork, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls.

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 our calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Trick or Treat at The Springs

Get ready…..Trunk or Treat is coming to The Springs at the Whitefish Parking Lot on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 4pm until 6pm. The vehicles will arrive and set up their trunks for treating. There will be prizes for most creative trunk and best costume. Trunk or Treat Guests will enjoy music, photobook and tons of fun. Bring the kiddos and enjoy good old fashioned Halloween fun!

About The Springs at Whitefish

Imagine your life with more support, more free time, and more energy to pursue the things that bring you joy each day. That is exactly what you will find at The Springs at Whitefish. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartment homes in breathtaking Whitefish, Montana, offer a warm, neighborly atmosphere that surrounds you with a sense of familiarity and belonging from the moment you arrive. Our attentive caregivers make it easy to manage the tasks of everyday living, while our on-site amenities and activities keep you busy in the best way. 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 our calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Penguin Plunge Details

Valentine’s Day Dance Details

Smarty Pants Trivia Details

Whitefish Christmas Stroll Event Highlights…

Throughout The Evening…

The Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest Details

Comedy Night At The Elk’s Details

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

What does Keller Williams Realty Northwest Montana and Halloween have in common? ….. Trunk or Treat of Course.

About The Warming Center

Attention Trunk or Treaters….there is blue light special in the Kmart Evergreen parking lot……

About the Sheriff’s Posse

About The Springs at Whitefish

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