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Calendar & Events

PLAN YOUR DAY AT YELLOWSTONE

When you visit Yellowstone National Park, just stepping outside presents an entire world of things to do. But if you’re looking for something more structured, our properties offer their own brand of fun and adventure. Check below for upcoming events and start planning your day-to-day stay here at Yellowstone.

FEE-FREE ENTRANCE DAYS 2024

On select days of the year, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these National Park entrance fee-free dates in 2024!

  • January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
  • April 20: First day of National Park Week
  • June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
  • August 4: Anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act
  • September 28: National Public Lands Day
  • November 11: Veterans Day
A group of Yellowstone visitors watching an eruption of Old Faithful Geyser

SEASONAL ROAD SCHEDULE

All seasonal entrances to Yellowstone National Park are currently closed in preparation for winter.

Conditions permitting, seasonal roads will re-open for oversnow travel on December 15, 2024. Snowcoach Tours, Snowmobile Rentals, and Snowmobile Tours are also scheduled to begin on December 15.

The road from the North to Northeast Entrance is open year-round, weather permitting.

Visit the National Park Service website for more details.

A summer roadway in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Ski Festival

Come to West Yellowstone and join us for this year’s Yellowstone Ski Festival (also known as Ski Week)! West Yellowstone is THE place for skiing, whether you are a veteran racer or just beginning. This year’s Ski Week takes place November 26-30, 2024.

This event annually attracts over 3,500 skiers from across the United States and Canada, so don’t miss your chance to join in the fun! Make your reservation at one of our hotels or cabins today!

For this year’s schedule and more detailed information, please visit the official Yellowstone Ski Festival website

A group of skiers at the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, MT

Annual Christmas Stroll

It’s a time of rosy cheeks and laughter. Join your friends and neighbors as we light the town tree, greet Santa, and stroll the shops seeking just the right gifts! The West Yellowstone Christmas Stroll has been a tradition of this small town for years, and is the perfect way to bring in the holiday season.

This year’s Christmas Stroll takes place December 20, 2024. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

A happy child window shopping in winter

Kids’N’Snow Weekends

Looking for a family-friendly winter destination, filled with events and activities for everyone? West Yellowstone, Montana is the place for you and the kids. The Kids’N’Snow program is offered one weekend each month during the winter from December through March.

Imagine snowshoeing through the snow covered forest with a Park Ranger, meeting a live raptor, or learning to ice fish. Find animal tracks in the snow, go sledding, ride a snowmobile, or make a s’more over the fire. Each weekend varies by activities and schedule so many families come for multiple weekends. Most of the activities are free, and some activities have limited space so pre-registration is offered.

As events grow and more activities are solidified, they will be added to www.kidsnsnow.org.

  • January 4, 2025
  • February 1, 2025
  • March 1, 2025
An excited kid with a snow sled in West Yellowstone, MT
Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park

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A hiker exploring a trail in Yellowstone National Park

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