Three Days of Magic: Big Sky Christmas Stroll Returns December 12–14
Celebrate the magic of the season at the 28th Annual Big Sky Christmas Stroll, returning December 12–14. This beloved Big Sky, Montana holiday tradition brings three days of family-friendly events, festive entertainment, live music, Santa visits, fireworks, and winter activities across Meadow Village and Town Center. Kick off ski season and enjoy one of the community’s most iconic celebrations.
Friday, Dec. 12th
Meadow Village Stroll Celebration
🎁 Tree Lighting Ceremony at Blue Ribbon Builders @ 5 PM
🎁 Photos with Santa at American Bank – Get your photos with Santa by the fireplace and enjoy holidays treats. 5:15-8 PM.
🎁 Wagon Rides – Presented by Lone Mountain Ranch. Loading at BSOA @ 5-8 PM.
🎁 Caroling by The Dickens Carolers & John Zirkle’s Caroling Troupe throughout Meadow Village @ 5-8 PM
🎁 Open Houses by Meadow Village businesses including:
🎁 The Big Sky Chapel – Christmas carol sing along from 6:45-7:30 PM. After lifting up your voice with them, have a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie before heading back out on your winter walk.
🎁 Blue Ribbon Builders – Enjoy food, drink and their signature holiday Mint Tingles.
🎁 Herowsnow Coffee – Coffee, cider , hot chocolate and treats.
🎁 Shelly Bermont Fine Jewelry – Enjoy bubbly beverages (NA and champagne) and lite bites/treats for strollers. A draw bag with special discounts to be used during 2025 holiday season for shoppers. Raffle supporting Wellness In Action.
🎁 BSOA – Warm yourself by the fire pit, enjoy a chili bar, spanakopita, beer, wine, hot cocoa, and hot dogs for the kiddos to roast.
🎁 Michaelangelo’s – Complimentary snacks, prosecco and drink specials.
🎁 Big Sky Home Management – Enjoy a gingerbread-house inflatable archway, hot cocoa bar, foam gingerbread ornaments for the kids to make, and holiday-themed Polaroid photo booth.
🎁 ERA Landmark Real Estate – Enjoy food and beverages, a cardboard sleigh Photo Booth and a drawing for a sled (13 and under).
🎁 Country Market – Come by for cookies, cider and their annual holiday basket raffle.
🎁 Big Sky Home Furnishings – Enjoy complimentary drinks, light apps and their in store holiday sale.
🎁 Country Market – Stop in to enter their annual holiday basket raffle, hot cider and delicious Christmas cookies.
Saturday, Dec. 13th
Town Center Stroll Celebration
🎁 Stroll Pre-Party at Beehive Basin Brewery – Live music with Brian Stumpf, small bites and the best locally brewed beer in Big Sky. 3:30 – 5 PM.
🎁 Town Center Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks at Fire Pit Park – Presented by Second Season. Join Santa at the annual tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display. 6 PM sharp.
🎁 Pray For Snow Party at Fire Pit Park – Presented by Second Season.
Music by DJ Jason Singer, giveaways, demonstrations, and snow prayer station to Uler, 6:15 – 8 PM.
🎁 Santa’s Holiday Lounge at BASE – Presented by First Security Bank & BASE/BSCO. Photos with Santa and holiday crafts, 6:15-8:30 PM.
🎁 Big Sky Winter Market at The Wilson – Presented by Bozeman Health/Big Sky Medical Center. Come warm up by the fire, relax after a long day of play in the mountains and enjoy local artisans, crafters, cottage good makers, and other mountain made businesses. Music by The Dickens Carolers. 3 – 7 PM.
🎁 Wagon Rides – Presented by Lone Mountain Ranch. Loading at Town Center Plaza and Beehive Basin Brewery. 6:20 – 8 PM.
🎁 John Zirkle’s Caroling Troupe throughout Town Center @ 5-8 PM
🎁 Various Open Houses by Town Center businesses including:
🎁 Big Sky Real Estate – Buck’s is back for the Christmas Stroll! Swing by 25 Town Center Avenue for festive drinks, teasing bites, and giveaway goodies—all leading up to the official Grand Opening Event on December 19. Come meet the team and get a sneak peek at the newest chapter of Buck’s in Big Sky.
🎁 Center For The Arts – Live music, seasonal food and drinks, and a special pottery pop-up featuring work by talented instructors.
🎁 Pure West Christies – Light up balloons and beverages.
🎁 Courtney Collins Fine Art – Open from 11 AM-7 PM offering Christmas chocolates and cookies.
🎁 Belle Shops – Enjoy mulled wine, small bites and in store deals.
🎁 Big Sky Resort Store – Hot cocoa and cookies.
🎁 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services – Free energy home audit raffle with SNO, ACE gift card and will have fun holiday snacks/drinks.
🎁 Hungry Moose Market – S’mores on the patio by the fire and holiday cheer.
🎁 Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty – Enjoy a variety of hors d’oeuvres, drinks and holiday cheer.
🎁 Paparazzi Fur – Champaign toast and snacks.
🎁 LMNT – Hot cocoa bar and LMNT samples.
🎁 Outlaw Partners/Outlaw Realty – Come by The Waypoint patio for smores, treats, burch barrel fireplace.
🎁 Yeti Dogs – Santa Paws (pet photos with Santa), Holly Jolly raffle with WIA and RUFF and hot dog specials/prizes
Sunday, Dec. 14th
Big Sky, MT
🎁 Get out and enjoy Big Sky’s amazing winter trail system at Big Sky Resort & Nordic Center, Lone Mountain Ranch and BSCO trails.
🎁 The Nutcracker by The MT Ballet Co. at Warren Miller Performing Arts Center @ 5 PM
🎟️ https://warrenmillerpac.org/event/the-nutcracker-25/
The Wilson Hotel
Call 406-995-9000 and ask for their “Local’s Rate” for the best deal on rooms downtown for the Stroll weekend.
Stay tuned for more information on this year’s event. For all Stroll inquiries please contact erik@lovestreetmedia.com