Summer days may be waning, but enticing local events march on through September.  Ales for Trails combines delicious local craft beer, live music and locals’ favorite food trucks to support the city’s trail system, while the MINT Film Festival turns Billings into a hub for cinematic storytelling and creative discovery. And don’t miss the weekly Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market to explore the freshest flavors harvested locally. 

Billings’ fall and winter season is packed with tradition and excitement. Holiday Nights at ZooMontana turns the zoo into a glowing winter wonderland of lights and family fun. The Alberta Bair Theater’s production of The Nutcracker delivers holiday magic with timeless music and elegant performances, and the Chase Hawks Rough Stock Rodeo Weekend closes out the year with high-energy Western rodeo thrills.