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LEARN & CONNECT

Education & Community Events

EDUCATION MISSION

Whitefish Legacy Partners' Education Program offers people of all ages learning opportunities and social gatherings on the Whitefish Trail in order to foster a legacy of conservation and recreation.

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Family & Education

Learn from local experts while exploring the Whitefish Trail! All of our events are free unless stated otherwise. 

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Past Events

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Get outside and meet community members with similar interests!

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  • Girls Bike 'n Swim
    Girls Bike 'n Swim
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 24
    Various Whitefish Trail Locations
    Jun 24, 2026, 9:00 AM
    Various Whitefish Trail Locations
    A mountain bike clinic for ages 11-15!
  • Whitefish Trail Hootenanny 2026
    Whitefish Trail Hootenanny 2026
    Fri, Aug 21
    Whitefish Depot Park
    Aug 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM MDT
    Whitefish Depot Park, 510 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny is BACK for 2026! Presented by Title Sponsor First Interstate Bank, the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny will be held on Friday, August 21 in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish!
  • Outdoor Educator CIT Program for Ages 13-16!
    Outdoor Educator CIT Program for Ages 13-16!
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Become an Whitefish Trail Counselor in Training! Five spots available for 2026.
  • Girls on the Trail, 10-13
    Girls on the Trail, 10-13
    Date and time is TBD
    Various Whitefish Trail Trailheads
    Date and time is TBD
    Various Whitefish Trail Trailheads
  • Girls on the Trail, 14-16
    Girls on the Trail, 14-16
    Date and time is TBD
    Various Whitefish Trail Trailheads
    Date and time is TBD
    Various Whitefish Trail Trailheads
  • Forest Explorers Week 1
    Forest Explorers Week 1
    Date and time is TBD
    Whitefish Legacy Center
    Date and time is TBD
    Whitefish Legacy Center, 855 Beaver Lake Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Explore the Whitefish Trail on this 4-day summer camp!
  • Forest Explorers Week 3
    Forest Explorers Week 3
    Date and time is TBD
    Whitefish Legacy Center
    Date and time is TBD
    Whitefish Legacy Center, 855 Beaver Lake Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Explore the Whitefish Trail on this 4-day summer camp!
  • Forest Explorers Week 2
    Forest Explorers Week 2
    Date and time is TBD
    Whitefish Legacy Center
    Date and time is TBD
    Whitefish Legacy Center, 855 Beaver Lake Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Explore the Whitefish Trail on this 4-day summer camp!
  • Whitefish Trail ELF Stroll
    Whitefish Trail ELF Stroll
    Fri, Dec 19
    Lion Mountain Trailhead
    Dec 19, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Follow our Whitefish Trail Elves on a magical walk through the snowy forest and discover holiday wonders along the way!
  • Holiday Lights Stroll on the Whitefish Trail
    Holiday Lights Stroll on the Whitefish Trail
    Sat, Dec 13
    Lion Mountain Trailhead
    Dec 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – Dec 19, 2025, 6:30 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Lights turn on every evening of December 13-19 from 5pm-6:30pm! Make sure you vote for your favorite section of lights on this magical woodland stroll through the Lion Mountain Family Loop!
  • Stargazing on the Trail- Comet Edition!
    Stargazing on the Trail- Comet Edition!
    Fri, Nov 07
    Holbrook Overlook Trailhead
    Nov 07, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Holbrook Overlook Trailhead, 2930 Big Mountain Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us for a star gazing party! This time, with two visiting comets--Comet Lemmon and Swan!
  • Rainbow Connection Grand Opening Celebration!
    Rainbow Connection Grand Opening Celebration!
    Sun, Nov 02
    Murray Lake Fishing Access
    Nov 02, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Murray Lake Fishing Access, CGWX+38, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Ribbon cutting and ~1/2 mile hike to the 360 overlook! Refreshments provided!
  • Group Hike with Glacier Queer Alliance
    Group Hike with Glacier Queer Alliance
    Thu, Oct 23
    Lion Mountain Trailhead
    Oct 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    A community hike with some light bear aware education and inert bear spray practice!
  • Forest Bathing
    Forest Bathing
    Thu, Oct 16
    Swift Creek Trailhead
    Oct 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Swift Creek Trailhead, 320 Delrey Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Immerse your senses in the healing energy of the forest as it softens into Fall.
  • Sunrise Birding with Flathead Audubon
    Sunrise Birding with Flathead Audubon
    Thu, Oct 09
    Smith Lake Trailhead
    Oct 09, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Smith Lake Trailhead, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Grab a steaming cup of coffee, learn about local birds, and soak in the solitude of Smith Lake.
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