It’s Not Just You, Sharing the Holidays Is Hard

Once you've flown the nest, and you've combined your life with another, figuring out how best to share yourselves with both families is a challenge- never mind once you add grandbabies into the mix! W...

Festivities Abound at the 2023 Downtown Billings Holiday Stroll

Running in conjunction with the 2023 Holiday Stroll is the December ArtWalk; festivities begin at 5 p.m. and continue throughout the evening. Various Downtown businesses, retail shops, and other activ...

Brightening Billings: The Magic of Christmas Lights

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Billings' holiday spirit! Our latest article illuminates the history and magic of Christmas lights, from their humble candlelit beginnings to the dazzling a...

Billings’ Holiday Bucket List

Experience the magic of the holiday season in and around Billings with our ultimate bucket list of must-do activities. 

Head Start: Early Learning for Lifelong Development

Head Start is more than preschool. It’s a multi-generational approach to help children and families prepare for school and life by engaging parents and families to build the strong foundation children...

Exceptional Jewelry, Unforgettable Experiences: Yellowstone Jewelers

Local jewelry expert Matt Bonner ups the game with his new business, Yellowstone Jewelers. Read on to see how he makes your experience in his store totally different.

All is Calm: The In-Between of Christmas & New Year’s

In the in-between of Christmas and New Year’s, when the kids are still on break and we don’t really know what day it is, we can find the calm and enjoy real face time with each other. Come along as we...

Bringing Christmas to Billings from The Philippines

Filippino friends, Lovely, Mercy, Rea, and Glenda reminisce about their shared childhood holiday traditions. Check out the link to read.

Create This: Miniature Parols

Bring a tradition from the Phillipines to your home with a DIY miniature parol ornament.

The Stockings Were Hung: Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List

The timeless tradition of hanging stockings by the mantle and waking to find them filled with trinkets, candies, and toys comes from a folkloric tale rooted in joyful giving, and every year the custom...

Yuletide Bites: Exploring the History of Christmas Foods

Explore the rich history of Christmas foods. From succulent roast turkey to intricate gingerbread houses, Yuletide dishes tell tales of tradition.

Bake This: Cookies for Santa

We all know Santa loves cookies. Here's a fun and easy cookie recipe for Santa and his reindeer that all kids will want to make. These cookies will be Santa's NEW favorite!

Sip & Savor the Season at these Local Hot Spots

Everyone knows adding delicious food and delightful drinks makes every occasion merrier, so while out and about finding the perfect gift or viewing colorful decorations, stop in at some Billings hot s...

The Dwelling Place: Deck the Halls

The season of Decking the Halls is upon us. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate beautiful seasonal decor in your home that is sure to evoke feelings of comfort and joy.

Eberly Built: A Modern Home with an Organic Twist

As the owners of Eberly Built, Rodney and Tiel Eberly are a pair of next-generation builders delivering “high quality and hustle” to the Billings community. Their most recent build featured in this ye...

2023 Holiday Nights at ZooMontana

Holiday Nights is back and creating more magical memories with its magnificent walk-through displays this season that boasts over 10 million lights. Open Thursdays-Sundays through December 24, it’s op...

2023 Christmas Eve Worship Directory

Billings' and Laurel's 2023 Christmas Eve Worship Directory.

2023 Santa Sightings

There are ever-growing options for tracking Santa’s magical journey on Christmas Eve, but what about finding him for those special, ahead-of-Christmas encounters?

Beating the Cold Weather Blues

Changing temps have you feeling blue? This winter, we're going in with a game plan, a way to proactively help ourselves stay engaged and uplifted instead of sinking into a cold weather slump. A simple...

#lightbiketrail Opening Celebration

Help celebrate the new #LightBikeTrail on Friday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Sandstone Gallery, with a ribbon cutting and reception to celebrate the artists who brought their mural “Symbols of Montana...

2023 Holiday Happenings

From here to there and there to here, holiday fun is EVERYWHERE! We’ve mapped out the holly jolly good times (along with opportunities to be a handy helper) for you and yours to mark your calendars an...

Shop Until You Drop: A Black Friday Guide

The busiest shopping season of the year is almost upon us. In this article, you will find “can’t miss” stops on your Black Friday shopping adventures and suggestions to fill your belly as well as your...

Entrepreneurial Spirit

As we aim to "Keep the Cheer Here" this holiday season, the Billings Chamber is celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit by spotlighting several small business owners and their inspiring stories and har...

A Cinematic Transformation: Art House Phase Two Unveiled

Exciting news from Billings' Art House Cinema & Pub! Phase Two is here, bringing a 100-person theater, a 50-person theater, and a versatile event space. Get ready for live music, poetry readings, and...

2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Our highly-anticipated 2023 Holiday Gift Guide is here AND a month earlier than usual to get your shopping season started right! There’s something for everyone on your list! Support our local business...

The Art of Appreciation

Having an attitude of gratitude is grand, but let’s also develop the art of appreciation.

Keeping it Local: Billings Boasts the Hottest Gifts this Season

Shopping for our kids can be tricky. Keep it simple this year! Whittle your list down to things your kids want, need, wear and read. Then, shop local. Check out the hottest gifts we found around town!

Living Open-Handedly: An Adoption Story

As we celebrate National Adoption Month in November, take a moment to read an encouraging account of one family who is daily living out being the answer to the orphan crisis in our world today.

Mastering the Pie Crust to Perfection

Discover the artistry of pie-making with a variety of crust options that elevate your culinary creations. From the classic flakiness of traditional pie crust to the delicate sweetness of pâte sucrée,...

Apple Pie Gets a Makeover

A cross between a Dutch apple pie and an apple tart, this simple recipe requires no dough-stretching skills and no rolling pin.

To Move or to Modify?

When your home is no longer accommodating your lifestyle and meeting your needs, what’s a homeowner to do? Moving is stressful, but so is living in a construction zone. While there are differing opini...

McCall Homes’ Moondance Shines Bright

If you haven’t heard (you’ve heard, I know), the market today is tricky. Home prices continue to rise, and currently, so do interest rates. That means more and more people don’t have a hefty price tag...

Investing in Billings' Tomorrow: The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Bond

This November, Billings residents have a crucial decision to make--one that will shape the future of this community for generations to come. The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Center Bond is an opportu...

5 Disney+ Movies to Watch with the Family

It can be so frustrating when you finally arrive at movie night, but so much of your evening is wasted by sitting on the couch and combing through copious amounts of titles on your streaming services....

'Access for All' Initiative Grants Free Admission at the YAM for 3 Years

Starting October 13, 2023, admission to Yellowstone Art Museum will be free to all thanks to a grant the YAM received from the Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All Initiative.

Family Tree Nurturing Center Presents the 38th Annual Festival of Trees

The Family Tree Nurturing Center's beloved kickoff to the holiday season is back for its 38th year at MetraPark's Montana Pavilion, November 30-December 2, 2023.

Connecting Through Creativity: Art in Our Community

The vibrant Billings arts culture is flourishing. Art galleries and museums, live performances, and public art installations are all adding beauty to our community, sparking conversations, and creatin...

Buckle Up, Montana - A Larger Than Life Masterpiece

Montana Silversmiths, a leader in quality Western fashion jewelry and buckles, has broken a Guinness World Record for creating the World’s Largest Belt Buckle. “Big Buck” weighs in at over 1000 pounds...

Building Community Pride

The Billings Chamber of Commerce has made a commitment to growing community pride, and one great way to do that is by way of volunteering.

2023 Non-Profit Guide

Our community has many amazing nonprofit organizations! Here in Simply Local Magazine's 2023 Nonprofit Guide, you can find many of them. It's a year-round resource with their story, services, and con...

Giving Back by Fostering: One Family’s Story

I asked the Seymours what they would like prospective foster parents to know before they enter the world of loving these children. Here is their list.

The Teal Pumpkin Project: Making Halloween Safe for All

For parents with children with food allergies, Halloween and trick-or-treating can be especially stressful and downright scary (in a not-fun way). How can you be a good neighbor this Halloween? Come...

Transforming Billings: How the Parks and Recreation Bond Will Shape the City

Discover the profound impact of Billings' Parks and Recreation Bond! From revitalizing parks to a new community recreation center, this investment promises a safer, healthier, and more vibrant Billing...

The Dessert Diaries: A Month-Long Celebration of All Things Sweet

From rich and gooey to fresh and fruity, from sweet and salty to exotic and adventurous, there's a dessert personality for everyone. National Dessert Month is a time to indulge, celebrate, and cherish...

Pineapple & Coconut Cake with Chantilly Cream

Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this light and zesty pineapple and coconut cake, which is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Adding crushed pineapple to the cake batter confers a uniqu...

Financing Your Dream Home in 2024

Do you hope to buy your dream home in 2024? If the current market has given you pause, it’s probably for good reason. What used to be heralded as a sensible and safe investment, buying a home, is now...

House to Haven with Timesquare Furniture

When it comes to buying furniture, it can be anything but serene or welcoming. That is until you walk into locally-owned Timesquare Furniture, where you instantly get the vibe that this store is diffe...

On Parade: The Nines: Custom Homes Done to Perfection

While some homes featured in the Billings Parade of Homes charm prospective homeowners with their colossal-size and extravagant features, their corresponding price tag can be just as astounding. That...

Saturday Live 2023 is Moving to Skyview

The 31st annual Saturday Live is moving indoors this weekend due to the inclement weather forecasted. Help spread the word!

Applications Being Accepted for Artist-in-Residence Program at the YAM

The Yellowstone Art Museum is accepting applications for its Artist-in-Residence program through Monday, October 9, 2023.