Christmas Stroll 2026 is set for Friday, December 11th. 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.
2025 Line-up below. 2026 will be similar
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...
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 ~ On First at 101 Central Avenue
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 ~ On First at 101 Central Avenue
7:45pm... The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ Out West Trading Co. between 2nd & 3rd on Central
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
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
• 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
• 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
Blessings to all and to all a good night!
• Enjoy popcorn and cocoa with our sponsor, Stockman Bank
• Enjoy a heartwarming & hilarious holiday comedy, "Let Nothing you Dismay, " with the Whitefish Theatre Co
Blessings to all and to all a good night!
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Date and Time
Friday Dec 11, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM MST
Friday, December 11th, 2026 5pm ~ 9pm
Location
Downtown Whitefish between 4th Street & Depot on Central Avenue (& surrounding)
Fees/Admission
Free Admission
Website
Contact Information
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
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