Events highlighted in blue are events hosted by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Create and laminate your very own fall-inspired bookmark! Perfect for cozy reading days!
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Event put on by Flathead County Library Columbia Falls.
Looking for something delicious to add to your Thanksgiving spread? Join us for our annual Pie Auction on Tuesday, Nov 25th, from 5:00 - 6:30pm. All funds raised through the pie Auction will go toward our Neighbors Feeding Neighbors year-end campaign and food drive!
Refreshments and appetizers will be provided. We'll also be giving tours of our new building. Cash, check, and card will be accepted for the auction.
Event hosted by Land to Hand
Join us for a warm and wonderful FREE Thanksgiving dinner for the entire community. All are welcome at our table for a traditional turkey meal with all the trimmings. Let's give thanks together!!
This Thanksgiving Day, gather at Bar W Guest Ranch for a celebration filled with warmth and Montana charm. Our Horseshoe Dining Hall will glow with the fire cracking in the stone fireplace, creating the perfect backdrop for a heartwarming holiday meal.
Whether you come with family, friends, or on your own, you’ll be welcomed with open arms and genuine ranch hospitality. Join us in the spirit of gratitude and togetherness and make this Thanksgiving a memory you’ll treasure.
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Location: Bar W Guest Ranch, 2875 Highway 93 West in Whitefish, MT in the Horseshoe Dining Center
Two Seatings: 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Click here to book your reservation online, or feel free to give us a call at (406) 863-9099 if you have any questions.
Nightly Stay Special: Stay the night with our special event guest room rate of $125 per room, double occupancy on Thanksgiving night, Nov 27th. Call to book!
Thanksgiving Dinner Pricing:
Reservations are required by Thursday, November 20, 2025!
Our December Coffee with the Chamber event is on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 from 8:30-9:30 am at Glacier Peaks Mobile Physical Therapy. Start your morning off with business connections and coffee.
Schedule:
Business networking from 8:30-9:00 am followed by introductions of all attendees from 9:00-9:30am. Bring your business cards to share with others.
Coffee, pastries and water provided!
Meet Our Host: Glacier Peaks Mobile Physical Therapy
At Glacier Peaks’ newly renovated Columbia Falls physical therapy clinic, a team of top physical therapists provide personalized, one-on-one care to help you recover, rebuild strength, and get back to the activities you love.
Learn More: https://www.glacierpeaksmobilept.com/
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Coffee with the Chamber is a monthly networking event hosted by a different Chamber member business. Interested in hosting? Contact Andrea, [email protected] for more information.
Join our friends from Land to Hand for another round of seed cleaning and seed packing parties at the library! Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us as we either separate and clean seeds, or label and spoon seeds into envelopes. Stop by these family friendly events and help us restock the Columbia Falls Library’s seed library, and save seeds for next year's Free the Seeds event.
Event put on by Flathead County Library, Columbia Falls.
Join GNPC Executive Director Doug Mitchell for an insightful conversation with Chris La Tray, a citizen of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians/Métis, who has been widely recognized for his profound work sharing the story of the Little Shell, who were federally restored in 2019. Chris is the 2023-2025 Montana Poet Laureate and the 2025 Montana Heritage Keeper honoree. His acclaimed memoir, Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home was chosen as the 2025 Great Reads from Great Places Award for the state of Montana.
Register online at: https://glacier.org/glacier-conversations/
Event put on by Glacier National Park Conservancy.
After the Night of Lights Parade, head to The Hub to thaw out and keep the fun going! We will have hot cocoa and cider to warm you up! Cozy up around the fire pits outside or warm up inside with snacks and games for the kiddos.
Josephine’s 4th Annual Holiday Artist Market will be held December 6th from 11AM to 4PM! Holiday-themed cocktails for sale at the bar served with spirits from Glacier Distilling. You don’t want to miss it! Free admission & free S’mores by the firepit + so much more!
December 6th we’re bringing back the hottest night of broncs, bulls and barrel racers to battle it out. Featuring world, region, and state champion professional bull riders, saddle bronc riders, barrel racers, and livestock from the PBR, NRA and INFR. Advance tickets on sale now! VIP tickets and tables are limited and are going to sell out fast so get your tickets now!
Event put on by Brash Rodeo.
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Cedar Creek Lodge on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 from 11:30 - 1:00pm for our Chamber membership luncheon. Registration fee includes the featured presentation and a catered lunch from Park Provisions, Glacier.
Featured Presentation: Glacier National Park: 2025 Recap and Looking Ahead to 2026
"Superintendent Roemer will be sharing updates on the status of the park, progress on major projects, and thoughts and observations on the 2025 summer season. The presentation and Q&A are an opportunity to share ideas as the park looks toward 2026."
Presented By: Dave Roemer, Superintendent - Glacier National Park
Featured Caterer: Park Provisions, Glacier
Luncheon Cost:
Chamber Members: $16.00/person
Non-Chamber Members: $20.00/person
Register by noon on Monday, December 8th, 2025 to be guaranteed lunch.
Learn the joy of gift giving! In this workshop, teens will get creative by making their own greeting cards and help us spread cheer by making paper snowflakes that will be shared with seniors this holiday season.
Event put on by Flathead County Library, Columbia falls.
Course Overview:
Lean principles help startups operate with discipline, minimize waste, and build scalable systems early. This session introduces core Lean concepts and shows entrepreneurs how to apply them in their ventures.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the fundamentals of Lean thinking. 2. Map processes and identify sources of waste. 3. Apply continuous improvement to startup operations.
Who Should Attend: Startup founders, early-stage managers, and teams building operational discipline.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Lean startup operations checklist. 2. Process mapping template. 3. Continuous improvement toolkit.
This session is part of the Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series, designed and led by Rich in Thought Consulting.
Event hosted by Montana West Economic Development.
Our performance features all major rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway, barrel racing, and steer riding. Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago and we plan to keep that culture alive and well. See you at the arena!
End of Year Celebration & Annual Award Ceremony- Recap and Celebrate 2025 in Style!
Join us for an evening of fun, recognition, and community spirit at this year’s Tropical Nights in the Treasure State celebration! Mark your calendars — this is an event you and your business won’t want to miss. Limited seating available, so reserve your spot today!
Dress to the Theme: Tropical Western — where boots meet the beach! Themed awards will be handed out, so embrace your island-meets-Montana style.
Event Details
Date & Time:
Location: Cedar Creek Lodge and Conference Center, 930 2nd Ave West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Featuring:
Salad: House Salad w/ 2 dressing Options
Awards Presented:
Nominate Now for Awards: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VJPW65
Voting Deadline: December 5th, 2025
Pricing
Individual Tickets: $40 per person
Includes: Catered dinner, 1 drink ticket, raffle basket entry, and featured presentation & ceremony.
Table Sponsor: $600 (Only 5 Available!)
Includes 10 seats (each with dinner, drink ticket, and raffle entry), centerpiece featuring your business logo, logo on event screen and option to provide promotional products
Don’t miss this night of celebration, recognition, and networking!
Reserve your spot now and celebrate the year with your fellow business members!
Come to the Winslow Nichols Community Skiathlon! A fundraiser for the Nordic Winslow Nichols Travel and Race Scholarship Fund. Visit our website for more details. https://www.glaciernordicclub.org/events-3/carnival-classic-race/
Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing and steer riding. We are Western Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. See you at the arena! It's here! Our rodeo season finals and kids egg hunt. Over 2800 eggs with toys and prizes inside along with 18 grand prizes!
406-892-2072
233 13th Street East
PO Box 312
Columbia Falls, MT
59912
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