Christmas Stroll ~ Downtown Whitefish 2025

Christmas Stroll 2025 is set for Friday, December 12th. The Christmas Stroll has been a long-standing community tradition in Whitefish, Montana. Holiday music, photos with Santa, caroling, tree lighting ceremony, & street artisans and food vendors.

5pm Stroll Begins
5pm....Alpine Bell Ringers Hand bell Choir Concert followed by Harp Music and The North Valley Music School Christmas Recital~ First Presbyterian Church
6pm... Dance Performance by Whitefish & Bigfork Dance (South of 3rd on Central)
6pm... The Flathead Valley Community College Vocal Jazz Ensemble ~ Outside O'Shaughnessy Center / Depot Park followed by...

6:15pm..... Tree Lighting Ceremony with the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce and our sponsor, Stockman Bank ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center/Depot Park followed by...

6:30pm....Santa Arrives via Bar W Guest Ranch Wagon ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center/Depot Park and is Santa led down Central To Huck's Place by the Buddy the Elf for Selfies with Santa with The Whitefish Community School.
6:40...Santa's arrival followed by Elevated Aerial Studio - Fire Performance following Santa's arrival at Depot Park
7pm...The Glacier Symphony Brass Quintet plays holiday music in front of the Stockman Bank arch at Central Ave near 4th Street
7pm... The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ Between 1st and 2nd Street on Central Avenue

8pm... The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ Between 2nd and 3rd Street on Central followed by...
8:20...Elevated Aerial Studio - Fire Performance ~ Between 2nd and 3rd Street on Central
8 - 8:30pm... Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Shoppers' Drawing Winners Announced

Throughout the Evening...

• Wagon rides by Bar W Guest Ranch

• Warm up at fire pits at various locations on Central Ave

• Create your own ornament at Stumptown Art Studio

• Commemorate the occasion with a photo courtesy of Glacier Medical Associates outside The Bulldog Saloon

• Vendors selling great crafts and delicious food

• Entertainment and photos with Buddy the Elf at Blackstar
• Pumpkin Bowling with Two Sparrows Chiropractic & prizes from Pin n’ Cue (Between 2nd and 3rd)
• Birdland Jazz Combo playing a holiday set at FORLOH
• Give a high-paw to the Dog Sled Adventure Team
• Stores dressed in their holiday finest - many w/refreshments

• Christmas Shoppers' Registration (Drawing) (Located at southern end of the stroll near 4th and Central)

• Visit the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float & Royalty

• Meet a Gentle Giant from Clydesdale Outpost
• Dance Elements performances outside Sappari

• Explore the SnowBike Nation “Bat Cave”

• S'more roasting with Compass Chiropractic
• Enjoy popcorn and cocoa with our sponsor, Stockman Bank
• Enjoy a heartwarming & hilarious holiday comedy, "Let Nothing you Dismay, " with the Whitefish Theatre Co

Hello Christmas Stroll Vendors,

Registration is available now: 2025 Christmas Stroll Registration. Or, try my new fillable version: 2025 Christmas Stroll Reg Fillable.

If you are registering a performance, either roaming or in a business, and do not require a reserved space on Central Ave., complete this registration: 2025 Performance Only

Registration ends when we are full or by November 21st, whichever comes first.

Blessings to all and to all a good night,

Thank you,
Shannon