28th Annual Big Sky Christmas Stroll
Schedule
Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm
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big sky, montana | Big Sky, MT
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The 28th Annual Big Sky Christmas StrollThere’s lots to celebrate in Big Sky this holiday season. The streets of the Big Sky will come alive December 12-14 for the 28th anniversary of the Christmas Stroll. Join us Friday at the Meadow Village Center and Saturday at Big Sky Town Center for a weekend of family friendly events, entertainment, and holiday cheer!
The Stroll is not the only thing we are celebrating. Ski season has just begun here in Big Sky. Take the weekend to get out and explore Big Sky's vast winter trails system for downhill skiing and snowboarding, backcountry touring, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, fat-biking, and more. Come ski, stroll and stay with us this weekend with special offers from our lodging partners.
🎁 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
https://www.bigskyresort.com/promotions
🎁 Lone Mountain Ranch
https://lonemountainranch.com/packages/
CHECK BACK TO VIEW & DOWNLOAD THE STROLL GUIDE HERE!
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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.
🎁 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. 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 - 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.
🎁 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.
🎁 Visit 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 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 - 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
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/
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