10/17/2026
🎄🍫 WHAT IF WE MADE THE HOLIDAYS A LITTLE SWEETER? 👀
Okay, Lake County, Montana & Beyond… Mandy Holland (The Montana Collective) and I have been brainstorming, and we want to hear YOUR thoughts!
What if we took the excitement of our existing holiday celebrations and gave people even MORE reasons to get out, explore, and support LOCAL?
We're tossing around an idea for…
🎄 LOVE LOCAL: HOLIDAY AFTER HOURS! 🎄
Imagine a week of holiday fun throughout Lake County and surrounding communities!
🛍️ Extended Shopping Hours — More opportunities to explore local shops and discover unique gifts!
🍽️ Dine Local — Grab dinner, coffee, or a festive treat while you're out!
🏨 Stay Local — Turn your holiday adventures into a weekend getaway!
🔎 Holiday Scavenger Hunt — Visit participating businesses, discover hidden surprises, and connect with local businesses on social media!
🎁 Community Giveaways — A chance to win goodies from businesses throughout the region!
🍫 And for a SWEET finale… a Holiday Chocolate Stroll! Imagine visiting participating businesses and enjoying a different chocolate treat at each stop!
And here's the best part… participation would be FREE for businesses AND the community! ❤️
We're not looking to replace any of our wonderful existing holiday traditions. We want to build on them, encourage people to arrive earlier, stay longer, and spread the holiday cheer across our communities!
💬 NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
🎄 BUSINESS OWNERS: Would you participate? What would you like to offer?
❤️ COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Would you get out and explore for a holiday scavenger hunt, local shopping, and chocolate treats?
👇 Mention your community in the comments, tag a business you'd love to see participate, and tell us what you think!
We're just brainstorming right now, but imagine what we could create together!
When we lift local, we all rise. ❤️
