360 degrees of discovery

The Flathead Lake area is rich with cultural heritage that reflects the area’s western and Native American history. Hundreds of award-winning artists and musicians call the Flathead Valley home. The area has year-round cultural attractions and arts events for the whole family to enjoy.

• Celebrate July 4th at Waterside with your family and enjoy one of the valley's best fireworks displays right out your back door.
• Visit some of the local orchards to enjoy fresh Montana fruit. Apple, cherry, peach, pear and plum trees flourish in the Flathead Valley.
• Enjoy a production at Bigfork Summer Playhouse located just across the lake from Waterside. The playhouse brings talent from across the country to present the finest live professional theater in the Northwest.
• Plan to stop in at the annual Mission Mountain PRCA Rodeo held the second weekend of July.
• Shop for arts and crafts at Arts in the Park in Kalispell in July and the Bigfork Festival for the Arts in August.
• Take a walking tour of historic buildings and homes in the area.
• Enjoy a concert by a local band during the summer Picnic in the Park outdoor concert series.
• Visit one of the valley’s numerous art galleries or one of the museums.

Whatever your idea of fun, the Flathead Valley provides a variety of options that will keep everyone entertained.