A Christmas Like No Other

Returning to Billings in 2025, a Christmas Holiday Lighting Experience that will enhance the joy and beauty of the seasons for you and your family, Nov. 28th through Dec. 31st at ZooMontana. 15+ million lights, large-scale displays, garland, and festive decor will transform the Zoo into a winter Christmas village for everyone to enjoy and celebrate the seasons!

Light Up The Sky

All-New Holiday Nights Drone Show — more information coming soon!

What’s new in 2025

50-foot digital Christmas tree

New 41-foot geo dome available for private events

More Christmas Characters this Season!

Christmas Drone Show (dates TBA)

TDS Fiber Forest, featuring a dazzling walking path and a special Christmas Movie Experience

TDS Fiber Christmas Tent, designated for

Children’s activities

Multiple new lighting displays, including “The Story of Christmas,” presented by Faith Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • NOV. 28, 2025 —DEC 31, 2025

    Open Time:
    5:00pm and Lights off at 9:00pm

    Open Thursdays to Sundays:
    November 28th through December 14th

    Open Nightly:
    December 18th through December 31st
    *Closed on December 24th for Christmas Eve

    *Closed Christmas Eve and open Christmas Day (Dec. 24 & 25)


    NOTE: THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT AND MAY CLOSE BASED ON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
    FOR EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURE OR EXCESSIVE SNOWFALL.

  • NOV. 28, 2025 —DEC 31, 2025

    Open Time:
    5:00pm and Lights off at 9:00pm

    Open Thursdays to Sundays:
    November 28th through December 14th

    Open Nightly:
    December 18th through December 31st
    *Closed on December 24th for Christmas Eve

    *Closed Christmas Eve and open Christmas Day (Dec. 24 & 25)


    NOTE: THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT AND MAY CLOSE BASED ON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
    FOR EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURE OR EXCESSIVE SNOWFALL.

  • General Admission
    Child (0-3) free
    Child (4-12) - $14
    Adult (13+) - $24
    Discounts for Senior & Military - $18 (Discount given at the gate only - no pre-purchase available for Senior and Military Discounts)

    Packages
    Family Package – $81
    (2 adults, 3 kids)

    Adult Package – $87
    4 adult tickets

    Rides and Parking*
    Wagon rides - $5 per person per ride
    Parking - $5 per vehicle during non surge times. $10 per vehicle during surge times

  • Pre-ticket sales are available at www.holiday-nights.com. Walk-up ticket purchases will be available also, but waiting lines will be long. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PRE-PURCHASE your tickets, as this event will be very busy on specific event nights. Cash & Credit Card payments are accepted.

  • Click on “Book a S’more Tent” to reserve you date now.
    Tent dates are reserved ahead of time!
    S’more Tents available daily.
    S’more Tents will sell out — book now!

    Each tent Includes:
    Themed tent for the evening (hours of operation)
    S’more Supplies
    Hot Chocolate Tickets
    Private Bonfire
    Bonfire Essentials

    All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

  • YES, in the case of severe winter weather, we will make judgement calls to close the event and keep peoples safety our first priority. Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram for weather closures.

  • Guests that reserved a S’more Tent please check-in at the front gate with your ticket helper. They will advise our staff upon your arrival and we'll get you and your guests checking in.
    S’more Tent supplies and tent assignments will be given at check it.
    All customers with a S'more Tent reservation skip the lines. Come directly to the front of the line and check in under the sign that says "VIP Check-in."

    *** S’more Tents must be reserved in advance. No refunds on no-shows and cancelled S'more Tents reservations.

  • Cash, Credit and Debit options accepted.

  • Re-entry is allowed with re-entry stamp. Be sure to get a stamp if you leave and plan to come back the same night.

  • Holiday Nights event location is at ZooMontana.

    Address:
    2100 Shiloh Road
    Billings, MT 59106

  • Yes, a variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event. No carry in food or beverages are allowed at Holiday Nights. No outside cooler, food or drink may be brought into the event. Baby bottles are allowed, but are checked at entrance with security. No water bottles are not allowed.

    These policies are strictly enforced.

  • The Zoo is equipped to handle wagons and strollers, but be advised that the event site will be maintenanced according to weather, but it will be winter and ground conditions will vary daily based on outside temps and weather conditions.

  • Email info@holiday-nights.com for any questions on lost items. Please put LOST & FOUND in the subject line of your email so we can expedite your request. Onsite Lost & Found will be located at the main ZooMontana Office. Ask a Holiday Nights staff member for assistance.

  • The snow packed grounds may be difficult to push wheelchairs through the light tour.

    Please contact us 48 hours prior to attendance for special accommodations.

  • NO PETS ALLOWED — ZOO POLICY. There will be NO EXPECTIONS to this!

 

EVENT LOCATION

ZooMontana

2100 Shiloh Rd, Billings, MT 59106