Winter Holiday Activities in Yellowstone

Yellowstone’s Christmas Courier

When the weekly mail run falls on Christmas Eve, a very busy individual takes time to make sure everyone gets their packages…and even stops to hand out candy canes at Old Faithful. (Produced by NPS/Neal Herbert)

Heading to Yellowstone for the holidays? Check out this list of great activities in and around the park!

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

You need a permit to cut down any tree in either the Gallatin National Forest (western Yellowstone Country) or the Custer National Forest (eastern Yellowstone Country). Get a permit from a local business, or from any Forest Service Office in Bozeman, West Yellowstone, Livingston, Gardiner, Big Timber or Red Lodge. Read more at http://visityellowstonecountry.com/notes-from-the-road-6-tips-for-choosing-the-perfect-christmas-tree/

Holiday Events in Cody, Wyoming

Events include Christmas at Old Trail Town and a Holiday Parade.
www.yellowstonecountry.org/events/

Holiday Events in West Yellowstone, Montana

Events include a Ski Festival, Sled Dog Races, and visits with Santa.
www.westyellowstonechamber.com/calendar

Jackson Hole Holiday Events

Use Jackson Hole Central Reservations to book your stay and activities including a sleigh ride among thousands of elk. Or attend community events such as TubaChristmas.
www.jacksonholechamber.com/events/ | www.jacksonholewy.com/events/

Winter Tours

See our list of winter tour operators for snowcoach, snowmobile, ski, and dog sled tours.

Start planning a winter vacation by downloading the Winter Trip Planner for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park today.