A Hometown Holiday Celebration in Downtown Rock Springs

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From twinkling displays to joyful gatherings, Downtown Rock Springs is the place where holiday spirit shines brightest and Christmas truly comes alive.

• Painted Botanical Snowflakes
  (November 12 - Community Fine Arts Center)
  Join us for this fun seasonal class. No experience necessary!
  
  
• Christmas Porch Leaner Class
  (November 13 - Mack & Co Boutique)
  Secure your spot; classes tend to fill up quickly.
  
  
• 8th Annual Winter Shopapalooza
  (November 14 - Bunning Hall at the Freight Station)
  Crafters - Direct Sales - Food & Drink
  
  
• Downtown Christmas Open House
  (November 14 - Downtown-wide)The holiday season is arriving early in Downtown Rock Springs with the 2nd annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.* This festive community event invites residents and visitors alike to experience the magic of the season while shopping local, supporting Downtown businesses, and enjoying family-friendly holiday fun.
  
  
• Christmas Around the World International Santas 
  (ongoing - Downtown wide)
  Celebrate the "Home of 56 Nationalities" with Life-Sized Depictions of Santas from Around the World
  
  
• Christmas Minis
  (Saturday, November 21 & 22 - Authentic by Fitz Photography)
  Authentic By Fitz Imagery will be offering multiple dates to choose from for your Christmas pictures with Santa!
  
  
• Plaid Friday
  (Friday, November 27 - Downtown-wide)
  Join us on Friday, November 27 to kick off the holiday shopping season.
  
  
• Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting
  (Friday, November 27 - Brush Crazy)
  Drop In & Paint a Ceramic Christmas Tree!
  
  
• Small Business Saturday
  (Saturday, November 28 - Downtown-wide)
  Shop Small and celebrate Rock Springs' independently owned shops on Saturday, November 28 and throughout the season.
  
  
• Christmas Market
  (November 27 & 28 - Bunning Hall, 603 S Main Street)
  Shop for Gifts, Crafts, and Food with FREE Admission!
  
  
• Santa Saturdays 
  (Saturdays, November 28 to December 19 - Downtown Gazebo, corner of D and Broadway Street)
  Stop by for a visit with Santa! Each Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  
  
• Christmas in the Park
  (November 28 to January 1 - Bunning Park)
  With a dazzling display of lights, enchanting attractions, and family-friendly activities, Bunning Park is set to become the heart of holiday celebrations for Sweetwater County and beyond.
  
  
• The Nutcracker presented by the Grand Kyiv Ballet
  (November 28 - Broadway Theater)
  This year’s performance of The Nutcracker at Rock Springs will be a dazzling highlight of the season—promising prismatic costumes, graceful choreography, and an enchanting celebration of holiday spirit that will leave audiences in awe. 
  
  
• Winter Magic Community Show Part II
  (December 1 to January 2 - Community Fine Arts Center)
  Experience the magic of the season at the Community Fine Arts Center's Winter Magic Community Show Part II! This festive exhibition celebrates the creativity and talent of local artists, showcasing artwork inspired by the beauty and wonder of winter.
  
  
• Marguerite Santa
  (December 1 to January 5 - Rock Springs Historical Museum)
  Stop by and see this years display featuring the Marguerite Santa! Santa plays nightly between 6 and 7 pm to kick off the holiday season!
  
  
• Letters to Santa
  (December 1 to Christmas Eve - Rock Springs Historical Musuem)
  Stop by before Christmas Eve the whole month of December and drop off your letter to the North Pole! Each letter will receive a personalized post card from an elf in return!
  
  
• Merry Mischief Night
  (Friday, December 4 - Studio Designs Floral and Co.)
  Studio Designs Floral & Co.'s 4th annual holiday party has a brand new name and a whole lot more mischief. Expect sales, giveaways, local vendors, snacks, hot cocoa, cocktails, mystery gifts, and a scavenger hunt you won't want to miss.
  
  
• Christmas Minis
  (Saturday, December 5 & 6 - Authentic by Fitz Photography)
  Authentic By Fitz Imagery will be offering multiple dates to choose from for your Christmas pictures with Santa!
  
  
• Lighted Christmas Parade
  (Saturday, December 5, 5:30 pm - Downtown Rock Springs
  Enjoy a Rock Springs Christmas Downtown with this year's Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade.
  
  
• Breakfast with Santa
  (Sunday, December 6, 8 am to 12 noon - SCM Parish Center)
  Kick off the holiday season with a magical morning at Holy Spirit Catholic School's Breakfast with Santa! Bring the whole family for a delicious breakfast, a special visit with Santa, and plenty of Christmas cheer.
  
  
• Sock Exchange
  (Saturday, December 6, 11 am to 2 pm - American Legion)
  Sock exchange, food and a fun craft project.
  
  
• Jingle and Mingle
  (Saturday, December 6, 11 am to 4 pm - Mack and Co. Boutique)
  Join us for the most exciting event of the year! Bring along a friend or two and be part of this festive gathering.
  
  
• Ikonic Glass Glassblowing Workshops at Christmas in the Park
  (December 10 to 20, Bunning Park)
  Experience the magic of molten glass at Christmas in the Park with Ikonic Glass! Create your own one-of-a-kind glass keepsake in this unforgettable, hands-on holiday experience—perfect for families, friends, date nights, and holiday celebrations!
  
  
• Christmas BRR-LESQUE
  (December 11 and 12 - Elite Events)
  Get ready to sleigh the night away at Christmas Brr-lesque, a festive and flirty holiday celebration with plenty of sparkle, sass and seasonal fun! Join us December 11 or 12 for a unique night out that puts a playful twist on the holiday season, presented by Upstage Theater.
  
  
• Christmas Minis
  (Saturday, December 12 - Authentic by Fitz Photography)
  Authentic By Fitz Imagery will be offering multiple dates to choose from for your Christmas pictures with Santa!
  
  
• Sock Exchange
  (Saturday, December 13, 11 am to 2 pm - American Legion)
  Sock exchange, food and a fun craft project.
  
  
• A Cloverton Christmas
  (December 14 - Broadway Theater)
  Join us as the Cloverton Christmas Tour graces the stage of historic The Broadway Theater on Monday, December 14th!
  
  
• Breakfast with Santa
  (December 19 - Rock Springs Masonic Lodge)
  Start your Saturday with a little Christmas magic at Breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge!
  
  
• Downtown Cookie Crawl
  (December 19 - Bunning Hall)
  A festive cookie-exchange-style fundraiser where guests fill a keepsake jar or holiday tray with a variety of locally baked cookies, supporting future Christmas promotions and downtown enhancements in Rock Springs.
  

Originally posted by Downtown Rock Springs via Locable