Around Town: Events for 12/16-12/22
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Whether you are bundled up and ready for outdoor adventure or are looking forward to a warm indoor activity, there are plenty to look forward to this week!
View the world through the lens of the Families First Learning Lab! On December 16 from 4:30-5:30 you can learn new languages, look at stamps from around the world and even craft your own passport. This event is held at the EmPower Place (1720 Wyoming) and snacks are free!
Do you feel like bugging out? Join the Butterfly House for Buggy Holidays on December 17 from 3:30-5:30 at the Empower Place. Hold bugs and create bug inspired Christmas Ornaments.
Homemade goodies are always a great gift to give that person who has just about everything. The Missoula Food Bank & Community Center is hosting an “Edible Gifts” class with Judith Berthoudh on December 17 from 11am-1pm. You can register through The Lifelong Learning Center or by contacting Jamie Breidenback at Jamie@missoulafoodbank.org or 406.549.0543 ext. 213.
Give a gift that you can feel great about by participating in MUD’s Holiday Mini Workshop: Greening the Holidays and Upcycled Ornaments. On December 18 at 6pm create upcycled ornaments with a great discussion on zero-waste. Purchase tickets HERE
Cookies are a holiday staple and the Missoula Public Library is hosting a Holiday Cookie Decorating & Crafts event on December 20 from 2:30-4:30.
Looking for evening at the theatre? Missoula Community Theatre’s Sensory Friendly Performance of Seussical will be held on December 18 from 6:30p to 8pm. Or head over to the Dennison Theatre on December 20 at 6pm head to ShowTyme Academy’s presentation of “A Tale of Christmas Evil” a story about what happens when one holiday gets jealous of another. Make it a night at the Roxy on December 21 at 8pm for a showing of the classic winter movie, the Gremlins.
Try your luck at Bingo hosted by the Missoula Urban Indian Health Center on December 20 at 5pm at The Payne Family Native American Center. This family friendly event will also include wellness screenings, dinner and prizes!
Come visit with Santa on the Saturday before Christmas, December 21 from 9am to 10:30am! A light breakfast will be served. Join the big guy for a photo (your camera or ours, but free for all!), a last request, or spin on the horses (all rides included). $6 for adults and $4 for children. Reservations strongly encouraged--call us at 406-549-8382.
Join Sarah at Ascend Music Therapy free demos class December 21, at 10am for families with children birth to five years old. This research-based program promotes family engagement and early childhood development all within an engaging and fun music experience. Come prepared for informal singing, chanting, moving, listening, and instrument playing activities!
Join the Chabad Jewish Center of Missoula on December 22 from 4:30pm-6pm at the Doubletree Edgewater celebrating Chanukah. The evening will include lighting the Menorah, a juggling show, traditional Latkes, doughnuts, Dreidel games and arts and crafts including a create your own Menorah workshop.
SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN and there are a number of events geared towards visiting him this week.
Pictures with Santa at the Trough December 16 at 4:00pm
Santa at The Kettlehouse December 18 from 5:00pm-8:00pm
Santa’s Breakfast December 21 9am-10:30am
Skate with Santa at Glacier Ice Rink December 21 from 12:30pm-3:00pm
Visit Santa at Missoula Fresh Market (Broadway Location) December 21 from 3:00pm-6:00pm
Pictures with Santa at The Sweets Barn December 22 from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabelas Everyday 10:00am-8:00pm
Santa at Southgate Mall Everyday from 10:00am-1:00pm