Community Events

Dillon’s Upcoming Community Events  

December 2024

Friday, December 20th-

• Jammies & Jingles Story Time- The Village Playspace will host a free story time event in pajamas at 6pm on Friday, December 20th at its 225 E. Reeder St. location in Dillon. Come in your coziest PJs for free play, holiday stories, and a festive craft. For more information, email thevillageplayspace406@gmail.com.
• Christmas Bale Maze- The Beaverhead Maze & Pumpkin Patch, located at 4565 Hwy. 41. N, Dillon, is hosting its 1st ever Christmas Bale Maze on Friday, December 20th & Saturday, December 21st from 5pm-8pm. This years theme is Reindeer Fun! Entry fee of $10 per person with 2 years and younger free. Come try and find the 6 hidden reindeer stations throughout the maze! The Maze also features, holiday arts and crafts, gingerbread house making, heated indoor space to warm up, full bar and yummy hot spiked drinks from Fetty’s. For more information check their Facebook page at facebook.com/BeaverheadMaze.

Saturday, December 21st-

• Youth Challenge Graduation- Class 51 of Montana Youth Challenge Academy will rise up for their commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 21st starting at 10am. The cadets will be recognized for their achievements at Straugh Gymnasium on the UMW Campus.
• Christmas Bale Maze- The Beaverhead Maze & Pumpkin Patch, located at 4565 Hwy. 41. N, Dillon, is hosting its 1st ever Christmas Bale Maze on Friday, December 20th & Saturday, December 21st from 5pm-8pm. This years theme is Reindeer Fun! Entry fee of $10 per person with 2 years and younger free. Come try and find the 6 hidden reindeer stations through out the maze! The Maze also features, holiday arts and crafts, gingerbread house making, heated indoor space to warm up, full bar and yummy hot spiked drinks from Fetty’s. For more information check our their Facebook page at facebook.com/BeaverheadMaze.

Tuesday, December 24th- Christmas Eve- All Pioneer Federal branches will open at normal hours and will close at 12:00PM.

Wednesday, December 25th- Christmas- All Pioneer Federal branches will be closed for Christmas.

• PFSL Closed for Christmas- All Pioneer Federal branches will be closed for Christmas.
• Elks Lodge Christmas Dinner- The Elks Lodge #1554, at 27 E. Center Street, Dillon will be hosting a Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 25th from 11am-3pm. Everyone is Welcome. Takeout is available- one per family member. Please call (406)-683-5552 to place your order. No delivery or rides will be available. Please call if you would like to donate cash or food and/or volunteer. Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve food, brew & serve coffee, refill food trays, greet & seat guests, bus tables, wash dishes, and clean.

Saturday, December 28th- Astronomy Public Night- Cottontail Observatory in Twin Bridges will host a public viewing night at 7pm on Saturday, December 28th. The events are free but donations are appreciated, and viewing is always subject to weather events. For more information, call Joe Witherspoon at (406)-842-7722.

January 2025

Wednesday, January 1st- New Years Day- All Pioneer Federal branches will be closed for New Years Day.

Dillon’s Community Links & Resources

The Dillonite Daily– www.dillonite.com

The Dillon Jaycees–  https://www.dillonjaycees.com

Engine 18–  https://www.engine18.org

Montana Running Company–montanarunningcompany.com

Southwestern Montana YMCA– https://www.swmtf-ymca.org/

Dillon City Bus: https://www.dillonmt.org/city-bus       (406)-660-4247
Hours: Monday thru Friday- 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm ESSENTIAL rides only (Pharmacy, Food, Dr. ETC) 

Dillon Public Schools

Beaverhead County High School Events- https://www.bchsmt.com/events

Dillon School District #10-  https://dillonschools.org

Hot Lunch Menu- https://www.dillonschools.org/page/food-services

University of Montana Western Event

The University of Montana Western Events- https://w.umwestern.edu/events-all/

UMW Bulldogs All Sports Calendar- https://umwbulldogs.com 

DEER LODGE

Dec. 28th – Bingo at the Elks featuring Bird Dog BBQ. Doors open at 5pm. Nacho bar starts at 6pm. Bingo starts at 7 pm.

Jan. 1st, 2025 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!  PIONEER FEDERAL WILL BE CLOSED TODAY

DEER LODGE SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHEDULE

Dec. 6th – End of 3rd Quarter (block classes) Long Lunch
Dec. 6th & 7th – Wresting at Cascade
Dec. 9th – FFA @ Big Timber
Dec. 10th – School Board meeting @ 6:30
Dec. 10th – Wresting @ Arlee
Dec. 10th – Holiday Concert @ 7 pm at the Rialto
Dec. 11th – FFA meeting @3:15
Dec. 11th – Military rep here @ lunch
Dec. 12th – Wrestling @ Jefferson
Dec. 13th – Bonus long lunch
Dec. 13th & 14th – Boys BB @ Manhattan
Dec. 14th – Wrestling at Superior
Dec. 16th – Assembly @ 9:45 grades 7-12 PAC @ 6:30
Dec. 17th – Boys & Girls BB @ Anaconda
Dec. 17th – Wrestling mixer @ Deer Lodge
Dec. 17th – PCHS music @ DLMC during lunch
Dec. 19th – Boys & Girls BB @ Granite
Dec. 20th – Last day of school before Christmas Break
Dec. 21st – Boy BB @ at Deer Lodge vs St Ignatius
Dec. 21st – Wrestling @ Arlee Christmas Tournament
Jan 2nd – FIRST DAY BACK FROM BREAK

For a full list of events check out the calendar at Deer Lodge School District Events

Dec. 27th, 28th & 29th – “Moana 2” • PG • 100 min.

Jan 3rd, 4th & 5th – “Wicked” • PG • 160 min.

COMING SOON:

“Gladiator II” and “Mufasa”

Thank you for your support!

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