Area Events

Events in Sidney, Fairview, East Fairview, Savage & Glendive Mountain Time.

Now-Mon, Nov. 25, 12 p.m.

National Collection Week - Pack A Shoebox - Send good news & great joy around the world. Shoeboxes collected at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 211 E. Holly St., Sidney, until 12 p.m. Nov. 25.

Now-Mon., Dec. 2

5 p.m. - Notice Of Taxes Due - The 1st half of all Real Property taxes are due on or before 5 p.m., Dec. 2. The 2nd half of the Real Property taxes will be due on or before 5 p.m., June 2. If not paid on or before these dates there will be interest added. Taxes are to be paid at the County Treasurer’s Office, 201 W. Main, Sidney.

Now-Sat., Jan. 11

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 34th Annual MDHC Miniature Art Show - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m .; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/.

Wed., Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. - Storytime At The Library - Sidney-Richland County Library, 121 3rd Ave. NW. For more info call 406-433-1917.

Thurs., Nov. 21

11:30 a.m. - Richland Red Hatters Lunch Meeting - Cattlemen’s Café, Sidney. To RSVP call Paula, 406-489-2843 or Margaret, 406-489-1535.

Thurs., Nov. 21

5 p.m. - Sunrise Women’s Clinic 2024 Fundraising Gala - Meet & greet 5 p.m .; doors open 6 p.m .; dinner 6:30 p.m. Live auction, silent auction, ultrasound, live music with Mark Schultz. Richland County Event Center, Sidney. To reserve a seat call 406-433-7772.

Thurs., Nov. 21

6 p.m. - Friends of the Library Brains & Brews Trivia - Teams of 1- 5 players will pay five ($5) dollars per player. Cross Country Brewing, Glendive, MT.

Fri., Nov. 22

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Sidney’s Soup Kitchen - All are welcome. Volunteers appreciated to help serve meals. St Matthews Parish Center, 310 7th St SE, Sidney, MT. For more information call 406-433-2510 or email [email protected].

Fri., Nov. 22, 29; Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27

7:30 p.m. - Volleyball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE. For more info call 701-317-2309, Sidney.

Sat., Nov. 23

4 p.m. - Lighting Of The Fairview Bridge - Train rides, live reindeer, Santa & fireworks. Chili, hot dogs & hot beverages will be available for a free will offering. Sundheim Park, Fairview.

Sat., Nov. 23, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28

7 p.m. - Basketball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE, Sidney. For more info call 701-317-2309.

Sun., Nov. 24; Dec., 1, 15

1 p.m. - Sidney Moose Lodge Bingo - 11 games, winner take all except Game 6: 50% winner & 50% Sidney Moose Lodge & Moose charities. Open to the public.

Mon., Nov. 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Jan. 6, 13, 20

4-5 p.m. - Lego Club - Sidney-Richland County Library, 121 3rd Ave. NW, Sidney. For more info call 406-433-1917.

Tues., Nov. 26

6:30-8:55 p.m. - District II Honor Band & Choir Festival Concert - Talented high school musicians of Savage High School join forces with the rest of the District II music programs around eastern Montana. DCHS, Glendive, MT.

Wed., Nov. 27

5 p.m. - 6th Annual Ryland Christensen Memorial Cornhole Tournament - Games start at 7 p.m. 2-people teams, $25 entry fee per team. Free-will donation chili & cinnamon roll feed. 50/50 tickets, silent auction & full bar. Richland County Event Center, 2118 W. Holly St., Sidney. To pre-register message on the Facebook event.

Thurs., Nov. 28

9 a.m. - 2024 Glendive Turkey Trot 5k - Run will start at Makoshika Wellness. Sign up online, grab a form at Squad Sports or Makoshika Wellness or last minute registration inside Makoshika Wellness on the studio side, Glendive. Participants, please bring 2 non-perishable items for the Dawson County Food Bank, Sidney. For more info visit https://allevents.in/glendive#.

Thurs., Nov. 28

9-11 a.m. - Richland Ranger Turkey Trot 5K - 5K $25; 1 Mile Little Drumstick Run, $20; 5K Virtual Turkey Trot, $25. Start & finish at Richland Youth Hockey Arena, Sidney. Food donations for the Richland County Food Bank will be accepted the day of the race. For more info and to sign up visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/sidney/richlandrangerturkeytrot.

Thurs., Nov. 28

11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Thanksgiving Community Dinner - Open to the community. For deliveries/preorder call or text Jeshel Terry, 406-901-5553. EPIC, 313 S. Merrill Ave., Glendive.

Thurs., Nov. 28

2 p.m. - Free Thanksgiving Dinner - Everyone welcome. Sidney Church of the Nazarene, 606 9th St. SW, corner of Lincoln Ave. & 9th St. SW, Sidney. Help is always welcome. For more info call Pastor Evans, 406-488-1956 or Becky, 406-480-5634.

Fri., Nov. 29

1-3 p.m. - Free Open Skating - Richland Ranger Hockey Dome, Sidney.

Fri., Nov. 29

3:30-5:30 p.m. - Free Movie With Santa - “The Polar Express”, Centre Theatre, Sidney, MT.

Fri., Nov. 29

6:30 p.m. - Parade of Lights - Central Avenue, Sidney. The Sunrise City Rockettes will be performing their Christmas Routine mid-way through the parade.

Fri., Nov. 29

7-8:20 p.m. - 38th Annual Light Parade “A Country Christmas” - Merrill Ave., Glendive. After the parade, DCHS Chamber Chorale will be singing at the gazebo, & Santa will be there.

Sat., Nov. 30

10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Silver Bells Craft & Vendor Show, Fairview - Bringing crafters & vendors together for pre-Christmas shopping. Fairview High School, 713 Western Ave., Fairview. For more info contact Faith Olson, 406-480-1476.

Sat., Nov. 30

10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Shop Small Saturday - There will be about 40 local vendors setting up shop along W. Main St. & inside the Yellowstone Mercantile, Sidney. Children may participate in a Lego contest, allowing attendees to vote for their favorite design. There are 6 categories with a $100 cash prize for each category. No pre-packaged themed Lego kits can be used, & all designs must begin with a base provided. Enter at the Boys and Girls Club by Nov. 22.

Sat., Nov. 30

Noon-8 p.m. - Christmas Crawl - Shoppers can purchase a $5 lanyard at local establishments & shop at participating businesses in downtown Sidney. Those who complete visiting all the merchants on the lanyard will be entered into a drawing & receive an opportunity to win $500. Part of the crawl is a Christmas cocktail contest where participants will have the chance to try signature holiday cocktails or mocktails & then vote on their favorite. Folks will be allowed to carry their drinks in the designated area between 2nd St. SE (Cattle-ac) & 2nd St. NW (Mimi’s Kitchen).

Sat., Nov. 30

2 p.m. - Fairview Festival Of Trees & Luck Of The Draw Scholarships - Bid on tree & holiday decor at 2 p.m .; fill up with the homemade soup & bread bar at 5 p.m., silent auction ends at 6 p.m., ugly sweater contest at 6:30 p.m. & live auction at 7 p.m. Luck of the draw scholarships will be awarded that night. Waterhole #3, Fairview.

Sun., Dec. 1

2-3:30 p.m. - First Congregational Church, Glendive, Annual Advent Musical - Open to the public, followed by cookies & apple cider to enjoy with friends & neighbors.

Mon., Dec. 2

5:30-7:30 p.m. - Glendive Lead Devils Shooter Education Program Sign-ups - Children 8-15. Must be 8 by 1/1 and cannot turn 16 before 4/1.Classes will start 1/5/25. Children will learn gun safety, shooting fundamentals & practice their shooting skills. Price: $20/child on 12/2. Late fee will double to $40/child after 12/2. All materials & guns are provided. Glendive Lead Devils, 460 Colorado Boulevard, Glendive.

Mon., Dec. 2 & 16

7-8 p.m. - Adult Anxiety & Depression Support Group - 1st & 3rd Mondays. Pella Lutheran Church, 418 W. Main St., Sidney (east entrance, church library) For more info call Pella, 406-433-3350 or the Health Dept., 406-433-2207

Tues., Dec. 3

Starting at 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. - Giving Tuesday Progressive Dinner - Featuring a delicious multi-course meal from various participating restaurants, including South 40, Cattle-ac, Meadowlark, The Ranger, & Amy’s. Only 80 tickets will be available. For more info visit the Sidney Chamber of Commerce website or follow them on Facebook.

Thurs., Dec. 5

4:30-7 p.m. - GMC Tree of Lights - This event provides an opportunity for community members who have experienced loss to come together in a spirit of remembrance & healing. Enjoy a meal, a heartfelt program and a performance by the DCHS Chamber Choir. Open to the public at no cost. GMC Carney Conference Center, Glendive. RSVP by Nov. 22. For more info or to RSVP contact Julie Borst at 406-345-3373 or email [email protected].

Thurs., Dec. 5

5-7 p.m. - Eastern Montana Polar Plunge - Complete with a free-will meal, visit the Sidney Elks Lodge to watch law enforcement, Special Olympic athletes, & other nominees take the polar plunge! Extra ice is available for purchase and the proceeds benefit our Richland Opportunities Inc. & Montana Special Olympics.

Fri., Dec. 6

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Santa At The Attic - 113 S. Merrill Ave., Glendive.

Fri., Dec. 6, 4-8 p.m. & Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Holiday Craft Bazaar - Lunch will be available. St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. For more info contact Kelly, 406-489-1059 (evenings).

Sat., Dec. 7

7 a.m.-12 p.m. - Gifts From The Heart - Christmas shopping for Richland County residents who are unable to afford gifts for their children. Masonic Temple, Sidney.

Sat., Dec. 7

8 a.m.-noon - Boys & Girls Club Children’s Christmas Shoppe - Open to children Ages 2-12: $5. Children choose gifts for immediate family. The gifts will be packaged, wrapped & labeled. Parents will not be allowed to shop with their children. Muffins, coffee & juice will be available & Santa will be present for photos. Boys & Girls Club, 201 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney.

Sat., Dec. 7

8 a.m.-6 p.m. - 3rd Annual Kids Shopping Event - The kids get to come & shop & get gifts for their loved ones wrapped. Items will range from $5-$20. Think locally made candles, magnets, crocheted coasters, ornaments, artwork, mugs, books, & more. Plus multiple small businesses will also have their items available. Teal Dragonfly Creations at 112 W Towne St., Glendive.

Sat., Dec. 7

10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Reynolds Market Holiday Open House - Santa run 10 a.m .; photos with Santa, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bring your camera); 11 a.m.-1 p.m. kids wooden ornament decorating. Reynolds Market, 404 N. Central Ave. Sat., Dec. 7

12-4 p.m. - Zion Lutheran Church Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner - 401 Riverview Ave., Glendive.

Sat., Dec. 7

5 p.m. The Great String Showdown - Doors open at 5 p.m .; dinner served at 6 p.m. Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT. Limited tickets sold. A plated prime rib dinner will be served. For more information visit the Sidney Chamber of Commerce website or follow them on Facebook.

Sun., Dec. 8:

1 p.m. - Christmas at the MonDak - There will be live music, a kid’s craft, a bake sale, and photos with Santa. MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney, MT.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. - East Fairview Elementary PTO’s Pictures With Santa & Mrs. Claus - Prints and/or digital copies. 301 2nd St. Fairview, ND. For more info contact Emily 406-407-2323.

Sun., Dec. 8

2-5 p.m. - LaDonna’s School Of Dance Presents The Nutcracker Ball - DCHS auditorium.

Tues., Dec. 10

6 p.m. - East Fairview School Winter Concert “Christmas At The O.K. Corral” - East Fairview School Gym.

Sat., Dec. 14

1 p.m. - Learn To Spin Yarn With Pam Shelmidine - Learn how to spin fiber on a Turkish Spindle. Members: $30; Not Yet Members: $40. MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney, 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/.

1-5 p.m. - Pet Photos With Santa - All well behaved pets & children are welcome. Photos $10 each or $15 with decorated frame. Tractor Supply, Sidney.

Sat., Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun., Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Last Chance Gift Show - Great place to get your last-minute Christmas Shopping done! Giveaway at each vendors table. Santa visiting Sun., 1-4 p.m. EPEC, 313 S. Merrill Ave., Glendive. For more info call Barb Polette, 406-377-3602.

Sun., Dec. 15, Mon., Dec. 16, Wed., Dec. 18, Fri., Dec. 20, Sat., Dec. 21, & Sun., Dec. 22

7 p.m. - Parables Of Jesus - Live drama. Limitless Church, 414 E. Main St.

Mon., Dec. 16

6:30 p.m. - “Jingle Bell Jukebox... The Flip Side”, Savage - A presentation of Holiday Hits by Savage Elementary School. Savage High School Gymnasium, 368 Mesa Ave.

Mon., Dec. 16

7 p.m. - 2024 Christmas Concert Fairview Grades 6-12 - South gym. Following the Elementary concert the Junior High & High School bands & choir students will take the stage.

Tues., Dec. 17

6:30-7:30 p.m. - Book Club - The Book Club meets the 3rd Tues. of each month at The Meadowlark.

Tues., Dec. 17

7 p.m. - 2024 Savage 6-12th Grade Winter Concert - Enjoy an evening of music by talented music ensembles of Savage Public Schools 6-12th grade students. Savage High School, 368 Mesa Ave.

Thurs., Dec. 19

2-3:15 p.m. - East Fairview School Science Fair - Judging from 10:30 a.m.-3:20 p.m., Awards at 3:20 p.m.