If you’re looking to have a little holiday-inspired fun while helping out some awesome local nonprofits, you could do worse than take the Holiday at Home Tour or check out the 11th annual Festival of Trees.
The Holiday at Home Tour takes you to privately owned homes that have been decked out in various holiday themes. Tickets for a special VIP guided tour on Friday cost $50, and proceeds go to Youth Homes and Watson Children’s Shelter.
This tour starts at La Bella Vita at 5 p.m. with drinks and appetizers, then a bus will leave at 5:45 p.m. and make stops at three homes before dropping everyone off at the Missoula Art Museum for a party and more food and drinks. Call 523-0486 to get these tickets now because there’s a limited number.
If you miss out on the VIP tour, though, you can still take the self-guided tour for $10 each. Buy tickets at the Missoulian or La Bella Vita. The holiday homes will be open on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Meanwhile, all this week you can see beautiful trees on display at Southgate Mall and bid on the one you like best, with proceeds going to Mountain Home Montana.
And isn’t supporting organizations that help struggling young mothers and children who cannot be with their families really living the spirit of the season?
- MM