Community Events
Dillon’s Upcoming Community Events
NOVEMBER
Tuesday, November 18th- Nate Hance Piano- The Dillon Concert Association Presents Nate Hance Piano on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the UM-Western Beier Auditorium. Ignite your imagination & delight your senses! Adults $30; College $15; High School/Youth $10 at the door.
Thursday, November 20th- Pettengill Dam & the 1927 Wise River Flood- The Beaverhead County Museum will host a “Pettengill Dam and the 1927 Wise River Flood” program on Thursday, November 20th at the Depot Theatre, 125 S Montana St. Matt Stanchfield will dive into the captivating tale of the Pettengill Dam and the epic flood of 1927 when the dam decided to call it quits! Prepare for a journey through time with fascinating photos, riveting stories, and all the dam history you can handle! Doors open at 6pm and the presentation will begin at 6:30pm. The program is free but donations are welcome. For more information, call the museum at (406)-683-5027 or email bvhdmuseum@hotmail.com.
Friday, November 21st-
- Southwest Stockman Annual Dinner- The annual Southwest Montana Stockman’s Association will be on Friday, November 21st in the University of Montana Western Lewis & Clark Room on campus. Social hour will begin at 6pm and prime rib dinner at 7pm. Cattle Industry discussion to follow.
- Pray for Snow Party- Come “PRAY FOR SNOW” in Downtown Dillon, Montana on Idaho St. There will be a street party in between E Center & E Bannack on Idaho St. Live Music by Lazy Owl String Band, Drinks, and Food! Come celebrate the anticipation of the up coming winter.
Saturday, November 22nd- Winter Craft Fair- The annual Winter Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, November 22nd from 9am-1pm at the Dillon Elks Lodge, 27 E. Center St. Come and support your local folks.
Thursday, November 27th- Thanksgiving- All Pioneer Federal Savings & Loan locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
DECEMBER
December 5-6th
- Friday, December 5th-
- Christmas Stroll & Parade of Lights- The annual Christmas Stroll stroll will take place Friday, December 5th in Downtown Dillon. At 6pm at the Court House, Santa will light the Christmas Tree with the help of the children in the audience and then the parade will begin! Enjoy warming barrels, hot cocoa, gift wrapping, cookie decorating and More! Join the parade by picking up your registration at the Chamber or calling.
- Festival of Trees- The annual Festival of Trees fundraising event will be held December 5-6 in Dillon, which will benefit the Southwestern Montana YMCA and the Beaverhead Brigade. Family Night and a Silent Auction will be from 5-8pm on Friday, December 5th at the Elks Lodge, 27 E. Center St., during the Christmas Stroll.
- Saturday, December 6th-
- Breakfast with Santa- The annual Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, December 6th from 8am-11am at the Dillon Elks Lodge, 27 E. Center St. Enjoy breakfast made by the Dillon JCAs, see Santa and make a holiday craft.
- Festival of Trees Gala- The annual Festival of Trees Gala dinner will start at 5pm on Saturday, December 6th in the University of Montana Western Lewis & Clark Room on campus. Tickets for the gala are $40 each or $320 per table of eight people. Tickets are available at The Bookstore on Idaho Street in Dillon.
Monday, December 8th- RASS Training- Free RASS training on Monday, December 8th from 5:30pm-9:30pm at the Dillon Elks Lodge. A current certificate is required to serve or sell alcohol in Montana! To sign up, call The Dillon Elks Lodge. Please bring your current ID. Walk-ins welcome.
Tuesday, December 9th- Montana Western’s Community Holiday Party- The students, faculty, and staff of Montana Western invite all of Dillon and the surrounding communities to attend and enjoy a free and delicious holiday dinner with desserts and refreshments on Tuesday, December 9th from 4:30pm-6:30pm in the University of Montana Western Lewis & Clark Room on campus.
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
November 16th – Avon Country Christmas Bazaar from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Avon Clubhouse and Avon Store.
November 21st – Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at the Elks. Doors open at 5 pm. Dinner at 6 pm.
November 26th – PIONEER FEDERAL WILL BE CLOSING AT 1 PM
November 27th – HAPPY THANKSGIVING. PIONEER FEDERAL WILL BE CLOSED TODAY.
November 27th – FREE Thanksgiving Day Dinner from noon – 4 pm at Saint Mary’s Center. Home delivery will be available by calling in an order to 406-498-9522 and leaving a detailed message. Deliveries will start at 11:30 a.m.
November 29th – BINGO at the Elks. Doors open at 5 pm. Bingo starts at 7 pm.
DEER LODGE SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHEDULE
AUGUST 27TH – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Aug. 15th – High School fall athletics start
Sept. 19th – Homecoming
Oct. 2nd – High School parent/teachers conference
Oct. 31st – End of 1st quarter
Nov. 5th & 6th – Grades 3rd – 8th parent/teachers conference
Nov. 20th – High School Winter athletics start
Jan. 15th – End of 2nd quarter
Jan. 20th & 21st – Grades K-2nd parent/teachers conference
Mar. 12th – High School parent/teachers conference
Mar. 16th – High School Spring athletics start
Mar. 27th – End of 3rd quarter
June 4th – Last day of school – early out
NOVEMBER CALENDAR FOR PCHS
Oct. 30th – Finals for periods 3 & 4
Oct. 31st – Finals for periods 1 & 2, End of 2nd Quarter & Early out at noon for 9th – 12th grades
Nov. 3rd – Drivers Ed registration at 8 a.m. at PCHS office
Nov. 7th – Long lunch
Nov. 10th – Winter sports parent meeting at 6 p.m.
Nov. 10th – Veteran’s Day Lunch at Granville Stuart cafeteria. Lunch is open to all veterans.
Nov. 11th – School board meeting at 6:30 pm
Nov. 12th – Parent Advisory Council & PCHS Booster Club Family Feud Night in the PCHS Atrium at 5:30 pm.
Nov. 19th – Early out at 1:30 pm
Nov. 20th – Winter sports begin
Nov. 22nd – Winter Ball from 8 pm to 11 pm at The Pen
Nov. 26th – 28th – No school – HAPPY THANKSGIVING
For a full list of events check out the calendar at Deer Lodge School District Events
SENIOR CITIZENS MENU
Open for lunch Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please arrange for delivery by 10 a.m.
Menu subject to change – 846-3939
Thursday, November 13th – Ham and cheese scramble
Friday, November 14th – Chicken tenders & fries
Monday, November 17th – CLOSED
Tuesday, November 18th – Spaghetti & meatballs
Wednesday, November 19th – Open face hamburgers
Menu subject to change often due to generous food donations from the community.
**Freezer Meals Available**
RIALTO THEATER UPCOMING EVENTS
MOVIES
November 14th, 15th & 16th – NO MOVIE
COMING SOON
Wicked: For Good
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Zootopia
Thank you for your support!
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GRANT KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
FOR INFORMATION CALL 406-846-2027 EXT 226
VISIT Grant Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
