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LEARN AND CONNECT

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY EVENTS

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EDUCATION MISSION

Whitefish Legacy Partner's 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.

Family & Education

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

2025 Upcoming Events

Past Events

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Get outside and meet community members with similar interests!

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ALL EVENTS

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  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 2025 Whitefish Trail Blazer
    2025 Whitefish Trail Blazer
    Sat, Oct 04
    Stillwater Mountain Lodge
    Oct 04, 2025, 6:00 AM MDT – Oct 05, 2025, 12:00 PM MDT
    Stillwater Mountain Lodge, 750 Beaver Lake Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937
    October 4-5, 2025 - Whitefish Legacy Partners is excited to host the Whitefish Trail Blazer: a weekend of running events on the Whitefish Trail!
  • Wild Mushroom Hunt
    Wild Mushroom Hunt
    Wed, Oct 01
    Woods Lake Trailhead
    Oct 01, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Woods Lake Trailhead, Beaver Lease Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us on a hunt for wild mushrooms!
  • Fall Bear Aware Walk
    Fall Bear Aware Walk
    Tue, Sep 23
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Sep 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us on the trail to increase your awareness and confidence traveling in bear country.
  • Bear Aware Presentation & Pint Night
    Bear Aware Presentation & Pint Night
    Wed, Sep 17
    The Montana Taphouse
    Sep 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Montana Taphouse, 845 Wisconsin Ave unit c, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Learn from an FWP Bear Management Specialist all about living and recreating safely in bear country. Plus, it's a pint night! 20% of all beer sales during this event go to support WLP Education!
  • Plein Air Painting Workshop + Walkthrough!
    Plein Air Painting Workshop + Walkthrough!
    Mon, Sep 15
    Lion Mountain Trailhead
    Sep 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Join us at Lion Mountain for this free, open-air workshop! Not planning to participate but still want to see some art? Stop by for a hike and observe plein air artist in action along the trail!
  • Whitefish Trail Hootenanny 2025
    Whitefish Trail Hootenanny 2025
    Fri, Aug 22
    Whitefish Depot Park
    Aug 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM MDT
    Whitefish Depot Park, 510 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny is BACK for 2025! Presented by Title Sponsor First Interstate Bank, the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny will be held on Friday, August 22 in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish! Ticket sales are open so get yours at a reduced price today!
  • Tots on the Trail
    Tots on the Trail
    Thu, Aug 21
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Aug 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lion Mountain Trailhead, Mountainside Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    A hike and story time on the trail just for the littlest legs!
  • Girls Bike & Swim
    Girls Bike & Swim
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 20
    The Whitefish Trail System
    Aug 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM MDT
    The Whitefish Trail System, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
    Mountain Biking clinic for girls ages 11-14 - max of 10 participants per day
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