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Big Mountain opens Fri Dec 4 · soon

Small town. Big nights.

Bands, mountain days, brewery nights and the stuff locals actually go to. November and December, all in one place.

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    Meetups

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    Dawn patrol, trail runs, Nordic laps and ski buddies. Tap "I'm in" so the crew knows you're coming.

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    Run

    Club run to Upper Whitefish Lake

    Sat Nov 7 · meet 9 AM, roll 9:30

    Group run out to Upper Whitefish Lake. Meet at Pin N Cue.

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    Big Mountain
    Uphill

    Dawn patrol on Big Mountain

    Pre-season opens ~Nov 20 · all winter
    • 2 marked routes up from the Spruce lot
    • Uphill pass required, free with a season pass
    • In season, no uphill from 7 PM to 6 AM
    Rules + routes
    Uphill

    Wednesday SkiMo League

    Wed Dec 16 to Jan 20 · 5 PM

    4 low-key skin-up, ski-down races. More about fun than glory.

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    Big Mountain
    Ski buddy

    Find your ski crew

    Opening Day Fri Dec 4 and every pow day after

    Riding solo? Post your day and level, and link up with locals for laps.

    Post a ski day
    Nordic

    Nordic Masters group

    Thursdays from early Dec · Glacier Nordic Center

    Adult training group with Glacier Nordic Club on the golf course trails.

    2026 schedule TBC
    Hike + run

    Whitefish Trail group outings

    Back in spring

    Free guided hikes and monthly group runs from Whitefish Legacy Partners. Follow along for the 2027 dates.

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    Big Mountain.
    Small Town.

    Whitefish Lake

    Central Ave after dark

    Who's playing

    The rooms locals pack when a touring band rolls through.

    Featured bar · Sponsor spot[Your bar here]

    Top billing in Live Music, their shows pinned first, and a weekly shout on Instagram.
    Great Northern Bar

    Great Northern Bar and Grill

    27 Central Ave

    Live music every Thursday through Saturday. Pool, ping pong, 29 taps.

    Their site
    Remington Bar

    Remington Bar

    130 Central Ave

    Touring country and Americana acts, line dancing nights, and a live poker room Fri through Mon.

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    Blackstar

    Blackstar

    2 Central Ave

    Jeremiah Johnson beer, pizza and a rooftop with mountain views.

    Events
    Photo · Theatre Co.

    Whitefish Theatre Co.

    O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave

    Music series and plays all season.

    Their season
    Photo · Second Story

    Second Story at 101 Central

    101 Central Ave · the old Casey's

    Upstairs music room in a bar spot that dates to 1905. Bluegrass, tribute nights and holiday shows.

    Upcoming
    Photo · Craggy Range

    Craggy Range

    10 Central Ave

    Downtown sports bar and grill. Game day home base.

    Chamber listing

    Big Mountain

    On the hill

    Big Mountain

    Fri Dec 4 · 79th winter season

    Opening Day

    --days to go

    Resort events
    Sat Nov 7 · 12-5 PMSeason Pass Pickup PartyBlackstar BrewPub Wednesdays from Dec 16SkiMo race league, 4 nightsWhitefish Mountain Resort Thu Dec 31 · 5-8 PMNYE Torchlight Parade + FireworksWhitefish Mountain Resort

    Après on the hill

    Big Mountain bars
    Big Mountain · independentThe BierstubeThe long-running après bar, packed with mountain memorabilia. Burgers and a covered patio.Après classic
    Base, by Chair 1 · independentHellroaring SaloonHistoric ski-in, ski-out chalet. Locals swear by the nachos.Ski-in, ski-out
    Summit · 6,817 ftSummit HouseFull bar on 3 floors and a deck with views for days.Top of the mountain
    VillageEd + Mully'sFull bar, burgers and a big fireplace for warming up.Fireside
    Big Mountain · independentBuchanan's Chop HouseWhisky bar with the Snug Bar tucked inside. Open Wed-Mon, noon to 10 PM.Open now

    Local color

    Whitefish, up close
    Bright rainbow grizzly bear muralDowntown Whitefish
    Painting of a roaring bear and a girl with an ice cream coneSweet Peaks Ice Cream
    Trail signs at the top of Big Mountain with the valley and peaks behindBig Mountain summit

    Whitefish Winter Carnival

    Long live King Ullr

    The town's wildest winter tradition. A new King Ullr and Queen of the Snows get crowned in January, then the party takes over downtown in February.

    Framed portraits of the 2026 Winter Carnival royal court on display in a downtown window Downtown Whitefish
    The 2026 Royal Court (LXVII, "Out of This World"): King Ullr Dave Grady, Queen of the Snows Linda Engh-Grady, Prime Minister Zak Anderson and Duchess of Lark Katie Akey.
    2027 themeEnchantment Under the SeaCarnival weekend: Feb 5-7, 2027
    • Dec 11Carnival buttons go on saleAt the Christmas Stroll. Most events need one.
    • Jan 9Merry Maker roast (21+)Whitefish Moose Lodge · advance ticket
    • Jan 16Coronation LXVIII, 7 PMO'Shaughnessy Center · new King + Queen revealed
    • Jan 16Disco Party, doors 9 PMGreat Northern Bar · 21+ · $15 includes a button
    • Feb 6Penguin Plunge, 11 AMWhitefish City Beach
    • Feb 6Grand Parade, 3 PMDowntown Whitefish

    Who's the next King Ullr? The court stays secret until Coronation night.

    Full Carnival schedule

    Taprooms + tables

    Brews + bites

    A pint with a view

    Jeremiah Johnson beer poured downtown, with Big Mountain right out the window. Local taps, local crowd.

    Whitefish · 2 Central Ave

    Blackstar

    Jeremiah Johnson Brewing beer in the old Great Northern Brewing building.

    Whitefish

    Bonsai Brewing Project

    Longtime local favorite taproom.

    Whitefish

    SunRift Beer Co.

    Taprooms in Whitefish and Kalispell.

    Columbia Falls

    Backslope Brewing

    Worth the short drive up the road.

    Watering holes

    Where locals drink in town
    Great Northern Bar27 Central Ave

    Live music Thu-Sat, pool, ping pong and 29 taps.

    Live music
    Remington Bar130 Central Ave

    Touring country acts, line dancing, the shuffleboard table and $1-2 Hold'em poker.

    Live music
    Bulldog Saloon144 Central Ave

    Sports bar since 1983. Memorabilia everywhere, nightly poker and the Bulldog Burger.

    Sports + poker
    Palace Bar125 Central Ave

    Long-running downtown bar on Central.

    Dive
    101 Central101 Central Ave

    The old Casey's corner, a bar since 1905. Second Story music room upstairs.

    Live music
    Craggy Range10 Central Ave

    Downtown sports bar and grill.

    Game day
    Spotted Bear Spirits503 Railway St

    Local distillery tasting room. Get the salt and pepper martini. Winter: Sun-Thu 4-8, Fri-Sat noon-8.

    Cocktails

    Where locals eat

    More spots coming
    115 Central AveAbruzzo ItalianItalian kitchen on Central. Date night or the whole crew.
    510 Wisconsin AveJalisco Cantina100+ tequilas and mezcals. The carne asada tacos are the move.
    On Whitefish LakeThe Lodge at Whitefish LakeHappy hour on the water, right on the lake.

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    Boards for the people who keep this town running. Free to post for locals and local businesses.

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    Bartenders, servers, line cooks, lifties and shop help. Posted straight by local employers.

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