Christmas Events
The Festive Time of the Year
Scroll down for a list of activities and dates and to sign up or buy tickets for all the fun!
Come out and join us this holiday season and enjoy Christmas cheer for the whole family. With themed weekends, free visits with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, tea parties, a Christmas Parade, tree lighting, and a Christmas lights contest, there’s truly something fun for everyone!
Themed weekends for 2023 will include:
- Giving Back to Darby
- Polar Express
- Old Fashioned Christmas
- Merry Montana Christmas
- Just For Kids
- Save the Date for our Sip & Shop on November 15th!
2023 Holiday Weekend Events
November 25
November 25-26
December 1
December 2-23
December 2
December 2
December 9
December 9
December 16
December 16
December 23
Year-Round Christmas Store
Christmas Launch Sip and Shop
- November 11, 2023
- 1 PM - 5 PM
The start of Christmas at Old West Candy! Store-wide sale
- First 10 people get 40% off
- Next 15 people get 30% off
- Everyone else in line at @ 1pm get 25% off
Sale runs from 1pm-5pm with free wine, gourmet snacks, vendors, & more. A gourmet Sip & Shop with the best deals in the valley!
Darby Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
- November 25, 2022
- 6:00 PM
Parade starts at 6pm, heading south down Main Street and ending at Old West Candy for the town tree lighting with live music & warming barrels. Free wagon rides, cocoa, & cookies. Soups provided by Darby Parks Dept (suggested donation $5). Bring canned food for Darby Bread Box collection. Golden Ticket raffle winners announced at 7pm. Old West will be open from 8am – 9pm.
To enter a float in the parade, click the button below:
Giving Back Weekend
- November 25-26
We’ve got unique gifts throughout the store and Silent Auction items with sales benefiting local charities. A portion of sales from the entire weekend go to support Darby kids for Christmas. We’ll also be collecting non-perishable items for the Darby Bread Box. And don’t forget small business Saturday: we carry over 150 local artisans in our store!
Darby Christmas Lights Contest
- Judging Takes Place December 1 2023
Join us in bringing the magic of Christmas to Darby! The Old West Antiques and Candy Store is sponsoring a Christmas Light Contest, open to any business or residence in Darby. Show off your holiday spirit with a Christmas light display and you could win a cash prize.
Light displays will be open for public voting from December 2nd – December 8th on the Old West social media accounts. Winners will be announced December 9th!
Wagon Rides
- Saturdays (12/2-12/23)
- 12 PM - 3 PM
Take a charming horse drawn wagon ride through the town of Darby! Each ticket includes access to our s’mores and hot cocoa bar. Roast your marshmallows over a roaring fire and enjoy a hot cocoa with all different mix ins. Wagon capacity is limited so book ahead to ensure your preferred time is available
Polar Express Weekend
- Saturday, December 2
FREE Santa visits 11am – 2pm.
Polar Express themed tea parties & wagon rides (pre-purchased tickets required).
Homemade cookie competition at 2 pm with guest judge panel
Polar Express movie showing at 3 pm with free popcorn and drinks in the restaurant. Cozy pajamas are encouraged!!
Polar Express Tea Parties
- Saturday, December 2
- 11 AM - 3 PM
Are there any passengers in need of refreshment?!? Bring the kids down to enjoy a Polar Express themed tea party! Each table is set for a party of 4 with tea, chocolates, snacks, and hot cocoa. Each table will also take home a children’s tea set as a souvenir.
Bookings for the 11:00 am and 12:30 pm tea parties also include 4 wagon ride tickets to be enjoyed directly after their tea time concludes.
Old Fashioned Christmas Weekend
- Saturday, December 9
Text: Come down and enjoy free non-alcoholic wassail, chestnut roasting over open fires, tea parties & wagon rides (pre-purchased tickets required).
Christmas Craft lesson from local artist at 2:30pm. Come make a beautiful sola wood flower arrangement with the gals of Big Sky Boho!
Local Caroling around Darby, open to everyone who wants to participate, starts at 4 pm! Meet in the Deli and dress for the weather.
Old Fashioned Christmas Tea Parties
- Saturday, December 9
- 11 AM - 3 PM
Enjoy a unique tea party experience at tables decorated with quality linens & fine china nestled among beautiful antiques and Christmas decor. Each table is set for a party of 4 with tea, chocolates, snacks, and hot cocoa. Each person in your party will also take home a sweet teacup ornament as a souvenir.
Bookings for the 11:00 am and 12:30 pm tea parties also include 4 wagon ride tickets to be enjoyed directly after their tea time concludes.
Merry Montana Christmas
- Saturday, December 16
- Free samples of Made in Montana goodies
- Tea parties & wagon rides (pre-purchased tickets required)
Merry Montana Tea Luncheon
- Saturday, December 16, 2023
- 11 AM - 3 PM
Enjoy a unique tea party experience at tables decorated with quality linens & fine china nestled among beautiful antiques and Christmas decor. Each table is set for a party of 4 with tea, grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, scones, petit fours, and chocolates. Each table will also take home a beautiful wood flower centerpiece from Big Sky Boho as a souvenir.
Bookings for the 11:00 am and 12:30 pm tea parties also include 4 wagon ride tickets to be enjoyed directly after their tea time concludes.
Kids Christmas
- Saturday, December 23
The most anticipated weekend of the whole year for the kiddos & kids at heart! Free cookie decorating, slime making, crafts, and indoor snowball fights. UGLY SWEATER CONTEST WITH PRIZES @ NOON
Free Visits with Santa 11 am-2 pm
Wagon rides (pre-purchased tickets required)
Happy Holiday Lovers
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