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 BSOA & Blue Ribbon Builders – Join Santa at the annual tree lighting ceremony (generously decorated by Waterbury Works). 5 PM sharp.
🎁 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.
🎁 Hero Snow 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. Holly Jolly 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 – Join us in hosting the Ophir 9th grade class’s hot cocoa bar DC trip fundraiser. Help the kids, get some cocoa, enjoy a gingerbread-house inflatable archway, foam gingerbread ornaments making, 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).
🎁 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 & BSSEF. Join Santa at the annual tree lighting ceremony (generously decorated by Outlaw Partners and Waterbury Works) and fireworks display. 6 PM sharp.
🎁 Pray For Snow Party at Fire Pit Park – Presented by Second Season. Music by DJ Swampmoose, 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. Live 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
OPEN HOUSES by Town Center businesses including:
🎁 Big Sky Real Estate Company – Buck’s is joining BSRE and LMLC for the Christmas Stroll! Swing by 25 Town Center Avenue from 5-8pm for festive bites and live music —all leading up to the official Buck’s Roadhouse 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.
🎁 The Waypoint – Live music with Scratchn’ Gravel, an acoustic group from Southwest Montana, blending rich vocal harmonies, driving rhythms, and a mix of stringed instruments to create their signature take on bluegrass music. 9 – 10 PM.
🎁 Visitor’s Center – Stop in for Santa’s ornament making workshop, gingerbread house display and pastries from Wild Caddis.
🎁 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 light bites, festive snacks, and good company as we celebrate the season together. Come mingle with friends, neighbors, and local agents and get into the Christmas spirit!
🎁 Paparazzi Fur – Champagne toast and snacks.
🎁 LMNT – Hot cocoa bar and LMNT samples.
🎁 Outlaw Partners/Outlaw Realty – Join Outlaw Partners at the Big Sky Christmas Stroll! Shop Hey Bear’s best-selling items and bundles at discounted prices, at the Winter Market in the Wilson Hotel. Then warm up at the hot chocolate station and get creative at their gourmet s’mores station—we’re going way beyond just chocolate—on the patio of the Waypoint. There you can also spin the wheel of prizes for your chance to win 2026 Big Sky PBR or Wildlands Music tickets. Shop, sip and celebrate the season!
🎁 Yeti Dogs – Santa Paws (pet photos with Santa), Holly Jolly raffle with WIA and RUFF and hot dog specials/prizes
🎁 The Rocks – Stop by for fee tastings with Dy Hill Distillery on The Rocks patio and sign up for the Holly Jolly Raffle to support the good work of WIA.
🎁 Montana Supply – Montana Supply’s Annual Great Gift Giveaway returns with $28,000 worth of gifts tucked into 100 surprise bags (yep, that’s an average value of about $280). The line begins forming at 4pm, and once 100 tickets are handed out, the gifting begins. Kids aren’t left out either; there will be separate children’s gift bags just for them. We can’t wait to see all of your smiling faces and spread a little holiday cheer!
🎁 The Cave Sprits & Gifts – Stop in for soup, treats and delicious hot toddy drinks.
🎁 Ryan Turner Photography – Open until 7pm offering holiday treats.
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.
Big Sky Resort
Lone Mountain Ranch
Stay tuned for more information on this year’s event. For all Stroll inquiries please contact erik@lovestreetmedia.com
