Whitefish shines with holiday events

Santa's Gift Giveaway and Torchlight Parade is on Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. at Whitefish Mountain Resort. The torchlight parade will swoosh down the lower slopes of the ski mountain and Santa Claus will be there. Bring some Christmas magic into your holiday and Santa can give your child a gift on Christmas Eve. For more information visit skiwhitefish.com.

The Whitefish Cabaret is at the Second Story in 101 Central on Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. Cleverly audacious, The Cabaret brings comedic theatre, original songs, sketches and parodies to the stage. It offers commentary on social politics, pop culture and the town of Whitefish itself. For information visit thewfcabaret.com.

Cruise the Blues Scavenger Hunt takes place at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Dec. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a mountain-wide scavenger hunt, open to anyone, free to enter, and super fun. Prizes are scattered around the mountain, with clues to help you find them across 3000 acres of skiing. Find a ticket and turn it in to redeem prizes. For information visit skiwhitefish.com.

New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks at Whitefish Mountain Resort is on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. Celebrate the New Year at Whitefish Mountain Resort with a torchlight parade and fireworks to ring in 2025. For information visit skiwhitefish.com.

The Firebrand Hotel hosts the New Year's Eve Dropping of the Fish! Party on Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Join us for the inaugural Dropping of The Fish! Times Square has nothing on downtown Whitefish. Start the evening with dinner and cocktails in the restaurant and enjoy music all night long. Then celebrate with a champagne toast as we count down to midnight while an illuminated 8-foot fish descends from the top of the Firebrand.