Winter Celebration

Join AUOR for the 2nd Annual Holiday Extravaganza, a dazzling celebration filled with festive lights, live entertainment, and delicious seasonal treats. Experience a magical atmosphere with activities for all ages, from holiday markets to enchanting performances. Create unforgettable memories with family and friends as we embrace the spirit of the season together!

Santa’s Arrival on His Carriage
Main Street, 11:00 AM
See Santa’s grand entrance around 11:00 AM at the front entrance of the library!

Santa @ Missoula Public Library
Imaginarium, 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Bring your kiddos Downtown to meet Santa and take photos before the Downtown Missoula Partnership’s Holiday Village at the Parade of Lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the Missoula Public Library at 11am and will be there until 2:15pm to read stories, hear all about holiday wishes, and pose for photos on your phone. Santa’s sleigh will be leaving promptly at 3pm so be sure to get in line by 2:15! For more information visit https://www.missouladowntown.com/holidays-on-higgins/. Find Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Imaginarium on Level Two.

Make Winter Themed Decorations
MakerSpace, 11:00 AM-2:30 PM
Join the library’s MakerSpace and winter themed decorations!

Seasonal Designs
Level 4, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Join Soft Landing Missoula, a local organization that supports refugees and immigrants,  on Level 4 for some henna and winter-themed designs inspired by some of the new traditions and cultures coming to Missoula.

Hellgate Middle School Orchestra
Level One, 12:00-2:00 PM
Listen to the Hellgate Middle School Orchestra perform songs of the season on Level 1.

Solstice Wreath Making with MCAT
MCAT, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Celebrate the winter solstice by decorating wreaths! While supplies last.

Winter Science w/ spectrUM
spectrUM Discovery Aread, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wintery snow science at the spectrUM at discovery bench in the museum! 

The Science of Solstice
UM Living Lab (L1) 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Join us at the AUOR Winter Celebration to explore how the Earth’s tilt and orbit creates the shortest day of the year!

Ornament Decorating with Families First
Level 2, Families First Classroom, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Come to the Families First classroom for some self-led ornament decorating activities. Join the Families First team at Bigfoot Cookies for apron decorating (12 PM). All activities are free!