Illustration of a santa visit scene (46th Annual Christmas Stroll)
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46th Annual Christmas Stroll

Historic Downtown Bozeman comes alive with festive holiday traditions for the entire family. Visitors can watch the downtown decoration lighting ceremony, take scenic horse-drawn wagon rides, and join in singing Christmas carols. The event also features photos with Santa Claus, a gingerbread house contest display, winter-themed non-profit activities, and local food vendors.

What to Expect

Historic downtown holiday celebration with horse-drawn wagon rides and Santa visits

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Bozeman

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Downtown Bozeman Association

Food & Drink

Various food vendors offer bites to eat.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 4:30 PM–7:30 PM.

Tips & Advice

  • Dress warmly for a December evening outdoors in Historic Downtown Bozeman, where the Stroll takes over the streets.
  • Make time to watch the lighting ceremony for the downtown decorations and to take a scenic ride on a horse-drawn wagon.
  • Stop by the Gingerbread House Contest display to vote, and bring the kids to get their picture taken with Santa Claus.
  • Skip dinner at home and grab a bite from the food vendors while you stroll downtown with the family.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Christmas Stroll for?

The whole family. Bring everyone down to Historic Downtown Bozeman.

What is there to do?

Get your picture taken with Santa Claus, watch the downtown decorations light up, ride a horse-drawn wagon, sing Christmas carols and join local non-profits' winter-themed activities.

Is there food?

Yes, several food vendors are there.

Can I vote in the gingerbread house contest?

Yes, you can vote at the Gingerbread House Contest display.

What do the local non-profits offer?

Local non-profits host winter-themed activities during the Stroll.

Tags

Santa visitsfamily friendlycommunity celebrationfestive foodholiday traditionhorse drawn carriagescarols

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team