Tinsel and Traditions: Your Guide to the 44th Annual Christmas Stroll in Downtown Bozeman

GENERAL SCHEDULE OF CHRISTMAS STROLL ACTIVITIES

Lewis & Clark Motel’s Signature Nutcracker Collection

Believe in the magic of Christmas while meandering through Lewis & Clark Motel's extraordinary Nutcracker collection. Visit the lobby and view over 900 nutcrackers on display from 10 AM - 9 PM through New Year’s.

Holidays with the Emerson

Join “Holidays with the Emerson” for a festive extravaganza, featuring a Holiday Bazaar, Santa's letter station, and the saucy variety show – Holiday Noir. Engage with the community at Galleria Hall, enjoy local art, and experience the spirit of the season with our diverse lineup of events.

Friday, December 6^th

• 8 PM – Holiday Noir begins

Saturday, December 7^th

• 11 AM - 3 PM – Emerson’s ’Tis the Season: Family-Friendly festivities at the Emerson from 11 AM - 3 PM. Come enjoy performances in the theater, sing-a-long to holiday favorites, and create a piece of art with us! Other studios open around the building include…
  • Galleria Hall will be open until 7:30 PM
    • Artist’s Gallery: over 20 local artists/members who create original works using various techniques (blacksmith, mosaic glass art, jewelry design, graphite, ink art, functional and decorative ceramics, wood, oil, acrylic, watercolor, and alcohol ink paintings. Many of the artists will be around for a meet and greet, along with some holiday cheer. Also, for the kids, come visit the Snowman Photo Booth! Stop by the Artists Gallery for your gift giving needs!
    • Rod Zullo
    • The Coin Laundry
    • Verge Theater
    • Popup Shop: Ladybird & Friends
    • Verge Gallery and Theater
    • Pop-Up Shop, Ladybird Market & Friends, featuring art, fun jewelry, & gifts!
  • West Wing
    • Kelsey Dzintars Art + Design: West Wing #5
      • Open Studio and Sale!
    • Hybrid Media: West Wing #250
      • Open studio and art sale: small original mixed media works on paper and wood panel, note card sets, and hand knit hats.
    • Loretta Fine Art: West Wing #257
      • Original Oil Paintings, Art Cards, Art Workshops, Open Studio Sale, & special discounts. Friday & Saturday Dec. 6 & 7 10 AM – 4 PM
  • Main Building 2^nd Floor
    • Montana Dreamweavers: #210
      • Displaying Swedish style handwovens for the home
    • Sharon Iltis Music: #201
      • Music Listening and Interpretive Dance
    • Extinction Witness: #215A
      • Writer Megan Hollingsworth will read from her book “Frong Song” at 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30. There will be illustration activities for all ages and a 25% discount on in-studio book purchases www.frogsongbook.com.
  • 8 PM – Holiday Noir begins
  • 10:30 PM – Club Noir After Party

Bozeman Schools Foundation hosts the Annual Santa Run for Education

• Day-Of Registration ends at 9 AM on Saturday, December 7^th
  • 9 AM - 12 PM – Race time

Annual Gingerbread House Contest Display

The American Legion, Sweet Pea Festival, and First Interstate Bank invite you to view the Gingerbread House Contest entries!

Gingerbread houses are to be constructed prior to the event and will be on display at the American Legion’s Second Floor Event Space (225 E Main, Second Floor) Saturday, December 7^th from 2:30-7:30 PM. Winners will receive a ribbon for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place as well as a prize package including Downtown Dollars, Sweet Pea Festival Day passes, and other great prizes!

Downtown Stroll Evening Activities:

• 4-7 PM – Music Performed by Local School Choirs at S Willson & Main intersection
  • 4:30 Gallatin High School Jazz Choir
  • 5:00 Emily Dickinson Elementary Choir
  • 5:20 Longfellow Elementary Choir
  • 5:40 Morning Star Elementary Choir
  • 6:00 SMS Select Choir
  • 6:20 Bozeman High School Jazz Choir
  • 6:40 Monforton Elementary Chorus
  • 7:00 Monforton Middle School Choir
• 4:30 PM – The Christmas Stroll Parade begins at the intersection of Main & Willson. Join our Master of Ceremonies, Heidi Krutchkoff, as she and Santa make their way down Main Street, lighting the traditional Downtown Bozeman Christmas Spiders. Sing along with the Chief Joseph Middle School Choir as they ring in the Holiday Season at the 44th Annual Christmas Stroll. The parade vehicle, generously provided by Bridger Bowl, will be escorted by Montana Youth Challenge Academy’s uniformed cadets!
• 4:30-7:30 PM – Main Street is filled with food vendors offering a variety of festive fare. All food vendor booths are either hosted by a Non-Profit organization or donating a portion of proceeds to a Non-Profit organization. Grab a bite and know you are eating for a cause!
• 4:30-7:30 PM – Join our Sponsors and local Non-Profit groups as they host holiday-inspired activities. Warm up around a fire pit with some of your favorite groups, enjoy live caroling, crafts and other festive activities.
• 4:30-7:30 PM – Downtown businesses feature live music, yummy treats, and holiday fun of all sorts. The Stroll is a great chance to get a few holiday gifts checked off your list.
• 5-7:30 PM – Santa pictures at the Baxter Hotel, located at 105 W Main St *$4 Stroll Button Required for ages 1+
  • Enjoy traditional holiday songs performed by the Bridger Mountain Harmony Chorus.
  • Sample tasty cookies and fill out holiday cards provided by Ted’s Montana Grill.
  • Adults, make sure to grab a delicious libation from Bacchus Pub or from Ted’s Montana Grill’s patio bar featuring Willie’s Distillery.
  • Photos are taken by 406 Photo; get your Santa Photo Download to cherish for years to come.

Non-Profit organizations are invited to participate in the Christmas Stroll as a “Non-Profit Activity Vendor” to help bring awareness to their organization as well as provide some holiday spirit to this extremely popular community event.

Check out the Non-Profits and their fun & festive activities below:

Food Vendors, Non-Profits, and Restaurants are invited to participate in the Christmas Stroll as a "Food Vendor", supplying tasty nomz and donating a portion of their proceeds to a Nonprofit of their choice.

Prepare to have you taste buds "wowed" by these vendors:

Downtown businesses are also joining in on the festive fun by hosting an In-Store Activity and/or participating in lighting up Main Street with the Window Decorating Contest.

Make sure to swing by these businesses during the Stroll:

And take a gander at the following windows and store fronts: