44th Annual Christmas Stroll

Saturday, December 7th from 4:30-7:30 PM

On Saturday, December 7th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, join the Downtown Bozeman Association and our gracious business sponsors as we proudly present the 44th Annual Christmas Stroll in Historic Downtown Bozeman.

Join us for an evening of festive activities, great food, and fun! Bring the whole family down to get your picture taken with Santa Claus, watch the lighting ceremony of the downtown decorations, vote in the Gingerbread House Contest display, sing Christmas carols, engage with local Non-Profits as they host winter-themed activities, and grab a bite to eat from our various food vendors. The Christmas Stroll is the place to find it all!

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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 6th

  • 8 PM – Holiday Noir begins

Saturday, December 7th

  • 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 2nd 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 7th
    • 9 AM - 12 PM – Race time

Annual Gingerbread House Contest Display

The American Legion & Sweet Pea Festival 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 7th from 2:30-7:30 PM. Winners will receive a ribbon for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 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.
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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:

  • Bozeman Field School located in front of Owenhouse Ace Hardware (36 E Main St). Can Pyramid wiffle ball toss & Mini 4 Square Trivia.
  • Bozeman High Dance Team & Gallatin High Dance Team located in front of SE Tracy (SE Tracy). Celebrate the Holidays with mini performances by Bozeman and Gallatin High School Dance Teams.
  • Bozeman United Methodist Church located in front of Bozeman United Methodist Church (121 S Wilson Ave). The Wilson entrance of Bozeman United Methodist Church will provide facilities and hot chocolate.
  • Bridger Bowl located in front of S Bozeman (S Bozeman). Watch highlights from 23/24 season on a HUGE inflatable screen and learn what's new for this season at Bridger Bowl.
  • Bridgercare located in front of Altitude Gallery (134 E Main St). Christmas trivia with prizes and christmas coloring!
  • Calvary Chapel located in front of Eagles (316 E Main St). View the live Nativity scene.
  • Custer Gallatin National Forest located in front of Schnee's (35 E Main St). Stop by to purchase your $5 Christmas Tree Permit.
  • First Presbyterian Church located in front of First Presbyterian Church (26 W Babcock ). Stroll in for Warmth, Music, and Holiday Treats!
  • Friends of Hyalite located in front of Owenhouse Ace Hardware (36 E Main St). Decorate a paper ornament with what YOU like about Hyalite and put on a small Christmas tree!
  • Gallatin County Love In the Name of Christ located in front of First Security Bank (208 E Main St). Giving tree and raffle.
  • Gallatin High School Boosters - Rise of the Raptors Subcommittee located in front of Montana Trails Art Gallery (7 W Main St). Throw a football through a hoop to win a prize! Learn about the field enhancement project.
  • Gallatin Valley Choirs located in front of S Willson (S Willson). Sing along to holiday songs performed by students in 3rd-12th grade.
  • Gallatin Valley YMCA located in front of Meridian (101 E Main St STE 6). Create snow angel Christmas ornaments and enjoy some hot cocoa!
  • Greater Gallatin United Way located in front of First Security Bank (208 E Main St). Children will decorate ornaments including snow globes, reindeer, Christmas trees, and snow flakes.
  • Haven located in front of Heyday ( 7 W Main St). Create your own Christmas ornament.
  • Headwaters Academy located in front of Blackbird (140 E Main St). Enjoy face painting!
  • Indigenous Peoples Day Montana located in front of Ellen Theater (17 W Main St). Sharing knowledge of IPD Montana and selling t-shirts, scarves, ornaments, coasters.
  • Journey Church located in front of Owenhouse Ace Hardware (36 E Main St). Celebrate the holiday with Journey Church.
  • Libertarian Party of Gallatin Valley located in front of Vino Per Tutti (315 E Main St). Build your own 3D printed ornament.
  • Madison Gallatin Chapter Wild Montana located in front of Wild Joe's (18 W Main St). Make a Holiday Greeting Card!
  • Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited located in front of Stio (233 E Main St STE 101). Coloring page for children 12 and enter your design for our sticker contest.
  • Miss Montana Volunteer Titleholders located in front of Intrigue Ink (12 E Main St). Create and decorate paper crowns.
  • Montana Wilderness School located in front of Stio (233 E Main St STE 101). Learn about Summer 2025 Outdoor Expeditions and spin the prize wheel to win fun goodies!
  • Montana Youth Challenge Academy located in front of Soroptimist Park (Soroptimist Park). Watch a rifle drill demonstration and partake if a festive activity!
  • Mountain Mamas located in front of Roly-Poly Coffee Co. (321 E Main St ). Winter adventure photo booth!
  • Mountain Time Arts located in front of US Bank (104 E Main St). Come make a Christmas Ornament and enjoy projections of MTA's work!
  • Operation Holiday located in front of Montana Silversmiths (14 W Main St). Warming hut and activities for kids.
  • Sacajawea Audubon Society located in front of Chalet (108 W Main St). Winter Wonderland Wildlife Tracks.
  • The Dirt Concern located in front of Bacchus Pub (105 W Main St Suite 1A). Check out the spinning bike wheel and win some prizes!
  • The Salvation Army located in front of Gem Gallery (402 E Main St). Hot cocoa, coffee and cider.
  • Thrive & ERA Landmark Real Estate located in front of ERA Landmark Real Estate (8 E Main St). Various holiday themed kid games!
  • Venture Church located in front of Soroptomist Park (Soroptomist Park). Enjoy Hot Dr. Pepper!
  • Yellowstone Alliance Adventures located in front of Bozeman Running Co (132 E Main St). Play Archery Tag.
  • Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch located in front of Burger Bob's (39 W Main St). Get to know our Angel Tree.
  • Yellowstone Forever located in front of Baltimore Building (222 E Main St). Yellowstone Trivia & Prizes!
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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:

  • American Indian Council benefitting American Indian Council located at Indulgence Beauty Salon (101 S Wallace Ave). Pre-made Frybread and condiments: honey, cinnamon, cheese
  • ATG Painting & Finishing benefitting Heart of the Valley located at Schnee's (35 E Main St). Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, water, and hot chocolate
  • Blue Moose BBQ benefitting Royal Family Kids located at Rug Gallery (201 E Main ). Tri-tip steak sandwich and wraps, chips, and a bottle drink
  • Bozeman Lodge 18 AF&AM benefitting Shrine Hospital for Children located at ERA Landmark Downtown Visitors Center (8 E Main St). Hot Chocolate
  • Bridger Ski Foundation benefitting Bridger Ski Foundation located at First Security Bank (208 E Main St). Cookies
  • Brownie Bear LLC benefitting Fork & Spoon located at Rice Thai Fine Cuisine (140 E Main St). Brownies, hot coffee and hot chocolate
  • CC Gourmet benefitting Fork & Spoon located at Bozeman Co-op Downtown (44 E Main St). Steamed buns, Potstickers, Spring rolls, Teriyaki chicken, Tempura shrimp, Eel rice; Boba tea
  • D&D Poppers, The Original Kettle Korn benefitting American Red Cross located at Owenhouse Ace Hardware (36 E Main St). Kettle Corn, Soda, and Water
  • Gallatin County 4H Rabbit Project benefitting Gallatin County 4H Rabbit Project located at The Last Wind-Up (11 E Main St). Cotton Candy
  • Gallatin Empire Lions Club benefitting Gallatin Empire Lions Club located at National Building (104 E Main St). Brats, Hot Dogs, & Apple Cider
  • Gallatin High School Choir Booster benefitting Gallatin High School Choir Booster located at Jam! On Main (25 W Main St). Pastries, "bougie" hot chocolate bar, fig/pecan/brie bites, Bacon-Cheese Gougères
  • Gallatin Valley Land Trust benefitting Gallatin Valley Land Trust located at Country Bookshelf (28 E Main St). Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles
  • Jackson Contractor Group benefitting Fork & Spoon located at The Crystal Bar (123 E Main St). White Chicken Chili
  • Knight of Columbus benefitting Knight of Columbus located at Owenhouse Ace Hardware (36 East Main). Fry Bread and water
  • Modz Pork Sliders benefitting Thrive located at Miller's Jewelry (35 W Main St). Pork Sliders, topped with special BBQ sauce and fresh coleslaw and Chili bowls
  • Ms. Sippi’s Southern Cuisine benefitting Make A Wish Foundation located at First Security Bank (208 E Main St). Cajun chicken pasta, shrimp poboys, chili, gumbo, shrimp and grits
  • Prairie Dogs benefitting The Table Church located at Cosmica World Boutique (10 E Main St). We specialize in gourmet hot dogs
  • Roza LLC benefitting Eagle Mount located at Treasure State Hostel (27 E Main St). Paella
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints benefitting Bozeman 3rd Ward LDS Youth located at Bangtail Bicycles (137 E Main St). Scones and hot chocolate
  • The Nutty Montanan benefitting Wounded Warrior located at Blackbird (140 E Main St). Nuts, Popcorn
  • The Nutty Montanan benefitting Wounded Warrior located at Onyx (29 W Main St). Nuts, Popcorn
  • Vickie's Pierogies benefitting Ukrainian Relief Effort located at Cello (2 W Main St). Handcrafted pierogi fried with ghee & served with sour cream and an optional side of Polish sausage
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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:

  • The Lewis & Clark Motel (824 W Main St). Believe in the magic of Christmas while meandering through Lewis & Clark Motel's extraordinary Nutcracker collection before, during, or after the Christmas Stroll.
  • Owenhouse (36 E Main ). Come by Owenhouse for kids facepainting!
  • Duckworth Co. (37 E Main St STE 15). Join Duckworth outside of Schnee's for last-minute Christmas gifts and special discounts on your favorite Montan-born, American-made Merino Wool gear.
  • Treeline Coffee Roasters (136 W Main St). Treeline and Bozeman Ice Fest join forces to present a rock wall!
  • Kimpton Armory Hotel (24 W Mendenhall St). Come to the Kimpton to do some cookie decorating in the lobby!
  • Moo Country (16 N Grand Ave #C). Sing along to Cowboy Christmas Carols.
  • LeeAnn Ramey Art (27 N Tracy Ave). Swing by LeeAnn Ramey Art to do some Christmas Ornaments painting!
  • The Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company (111 E Main St). Spend $50 in store and get a free chance to win much more!
  • Intrigue Ink (12 E Main St). 🎄 Merry Mail is here to cheer! 🎄Stop by Intrigue Ink, spread joy far and near. Write a (free) postcard, send some love— We’ll mail it for you, like a holiday dove! Join us in sharing holiday delight, And make someone’s season merry and bright!

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

  • ERA Landmark Real Estate (8 E Main St).
  • Kimpton Armory Hotel (24 W Mendenhall St).
  • Moo Country (16 N Grand Ave #C).
  • Mountain Trails Gallery (303 E Main St).
  • Bozeman Spirits Distillery (121 W Main St).
  • LeeAnn Ramey Art (27 N Tracy Ave).
  • MeatEater (129 W Main st).
  • The Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company (111 E Main St).
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The Christmas Stroll is a FREE community event that is supported by our business sponsors and the sales of our timeless button souvenirs. You can support the Christmas Stroll by purchasing an “Official 2024 Downtown Bozeman Christmas Stroll Button” for just $4 and be put into a drawing to win various prize packages totaling over $3,000!

Prizes this year include Bridger Bowl Lift Tickets, an Endeavor Ballooning Flight for 2, Downtown Dollars, and more! As an added bonus, you can feel all warm and fuzzy inside knowing that your purchase allows us to put on this anticipated event without requiring an entry fee to stroll down beautiful Main Street and check out all the amazing vendors.

The Official 2024 Christmas Stroll Buttons are currently available to purchase* at the Downtown Bozeman Partnership Office (222 E. Main, Suite #302) and various locations around Bozeman – click HERE for more information!

*Button sales will continue at the locations listed above until December 7th. Buttons will be available to purchase on-site at the Christmas Stroll at The Baxter (105 W Main St) and American Legion (225 E Main, Second Floor).