A Hometown Holiday Celebration in Downtown Rock Springs

Last Updated 10/8/2026

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

(*Events and activities listed below are in chronological order so be sure to scroll down)

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
Plaid Friday
(Friday, November 27 - Downtown-wide)
Join us on Friday, November 27 to kick off the holiday shopping season.
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 awed. It’s shaping up to set the bar high for artistry and festive magic in every scene.
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.
Letters to Santa
(Rock Springs Historical Musuem)
Drop your letters to Santa in the magical mailbox.
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.
Marguerite's Santa
(Rock Springs Historical Museum)
The Marguerite Santa will once again take up his traditional spot in front of the firehouse doors. Viewers can stop and watch the small mechanical Santa play Christmas music on the pipe organ every evening.
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.
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 dozen locally baked cookies, supporting future Christmas promotions and downtown enhancements in Rock Springs.