December 2022
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 17, 2022
9:00am-Noon
West Yellowstone Rodeo Run Sled Dog Races (Teams leave at 2 minute intervals)
Location: Old Airport Road, just west of Iris Street
Fee: FREE
The yips of eager dogs will pierce the winter mornings as mushers prepare for the return of Sled Dog Races to West Yellowstone. Paws will pound as sleds and mushers head off down the trail. Come early at 8:30 am before the races start to watch the mushers get their teams harnessed and ready to start. All races start and finish at the Old Airport just west of Iris Street. Spectators welcome!
*One registration is required per person.
10:00am
Snowshoe Walk/Hike with NPS Ranger
Location: Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center – 30 Yellowstone Avenue
Fee: FREE – Registration Required
Recommended for kids ages 4 and older. Participants will enjoy an educational hike into Yellowstone National Park along the Riverside Trail. Outing will last 1 hour.
For more information, please call 307-344-2876. Allow 1-1.5 hours for the program. A limited number of snowshoes are available free of charge from the Visitor Center (First Come, First Served) or others can be rented at Freeheel & Wheel. Feel free to bring your own snowshoes as well. Not recommended for small children.
*One registration is required per person.
10:15am
“Pack Chats” Program
Location: Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center – 201 South Canyon Street
Fee: FREE
Learn about wolves at this live presentation. This is a guided program. The KIDS ‘N’ SNOW Headquarters desk has stickers showing participation (West Yellowstone Visitor Center – 30 Yellowstone Avenue).
*The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is offering discounted admission for parents, and free admission for kids who are participating in the KIDS ‘N’ SNOW programs.
Winter crafts and games available throughout the day!
11:00am
“Birds of Prey” Program
Location: Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center – 201 South Canyon Street
Fee: FREE
Learn about birds of prey at this live birds presentation. This is a guided program. The KIDS ‘N’ SNOW Headquarters desk has stickers showing participation (West Yellowstone Visitor Center – 30 Yellowstone Avenue).
*The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is offering discounted admission for parents, and free admission for kids who are participating in the KIDS ‘N’ SNOW programs.
Winter crafts and games available throughout the day!
12:30pm – 1:30pm
M120 Kids Snowmobile Rides
Location: Pioneer Park at the corner of Gibbon Avenue & Dunraven Street
Fee: FREE
Kids from 6-11 years old can try out a child-sized Arctic Cat/Yamaha M120 Snowmobile setup for a slow, safe ride. All children must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must sign a Release of Liability. Recommend snow boots and gloves. Helmets provided.
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sled Dog Rides
Location: Old Airport located at the East end of town, off Iris Street.
Fee: FREE – Registration Required
Children will meet a sled dog team and enjoy a short ride through the woods. Ages 12 and under.
*One registration is required per person.
1:30pm
Keeper Kids Program (Must be signed up by 1:15pm)
Location: Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center – 201 South Canyon Street
Fee: $5.00 Donation
Help hide food for the bears! Join a naturalist to learn about bears and the important role animal keepers have in their care. Then go into the bear habitat, while it has no bears, and hide food for grizzlies. This program is for kids aged 5-12.
To participate, you must sign-up in person at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center at least 15 minutes before the program starts. There is a $5 donation per child for participating in Keeper Kids. Dress to be outdoors! This is a guided program. The KIDS ‘N’ SNOW Headquarters desk has stickers showing participation (West Yellowstone Visitor Center – 30 Yellowstone Avenue).
*The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is offering discounted admission for parents, and free admission for kids who are participating in the KIDS ‘N’ SNOW programs.
Winter crafts and games available throughout the day!
1:30pm
Snowshoe Walk & Games with USFS
Location: Meet at the Boundary Trailhead, at the truck pullout north of town on Hwy 191.
Fee: FREE – Registration Required
Recommended for kids ages 6-12. Participants will enjoy an educational hike along the Boundary Trail and play some games.
For more information, please call 307-344-2876. Allow 1-1.5 hours for the program. A limited number of snowshoes are available free of charge from the Visitor Center (First Come, First Served) or others can be rented at Freeheel & Wheel. Feel free to bring your own snowshoes as well. Please pick up snowshoes at the Visitor Center by 1:15pm.
Not recommended for small children.
*One registration is required per person.
2:00pm
Afternoon Talk with NPS Ranger
Location: West Yellowstone Visitor Center – 30 Yellowstone Avenue
Fee: FREE
For more information, please call 307-344-2876. Allow 30 minutes for the program.
3:00pm
“Yellowstone” Movie – Yellowstone GIANT Screen, IMAX
Location: 101 South Canyon, next to the West Yellowstone Visitor Center
Fee: FREE for Kids 12 & Under, with reduced admission for adults.
3:15pm
“Pack Chats” Program
Location: Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center – 201 South Canyon Street
Fee: FREE
Learn about wolves at this live presentation. This is a guided program. The KIDS ‘N’ SNOW Headquarters desk has stickers showing participation (West Yellowstone Visitor Center – 30 Yellowstone Avenue).
*The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is offering discounted admission for parents, and free admission for kids who are participating in the KIDS ‘N’ SNOW programs.
Winter crafts and games available throughout the day!
6:00pm – 9:00pm
S’mores & Skatin’ & Sleddin’
Location: Ice Rink @ Pioneer Park at the corner of Gibbon Avenue & Dunraven Street
Fee: FREE
Old-fashioned family fun for everyone of every age. Warm-up with hot beverages, toast some marshmallows, and make your own S’more. All the fixings provided. Bring your own sled for our Kid’s Sledding Hill. Or, try out West Yellowstone’s ice rink. Skates available.
*A limited number of ice skates will be available at the rink that night for FREE use. Please come early for the best selection. Additional skates and blade sharpening available at Westmart (100 S Faithful Street – CLOSED Sundays)
6:00pm – 8:00pm
M120 Kids Snowmobile Rides
Location: Pioneer Park at the corner of Gibbon Avenue & Dunraven Street
Fee: FREE
Kids from 6-11 years old can try out a child-sized Arctic Cat/Yamaha M120 Snowmobile setup for a slow, safe ride. All children must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must sign a Release of Liability. Recommend snow boots and gloves. Helmets provided.