Holiday events planned for TF

Thompson Falls Main Street and the Sanders County Chamber of Commerce are gearing up for the annual community Christmas celebration. The theme of this year’s Christmas on Main Street is Old World Christmas. Several fun and festive events are planned for December 6-7, 2024.

“We are truly thankful for all our community volunteers working to create such a wonderful event,” said Kayla Mosher, chairperson of the Thompson Falls Main Street board.

For information on any of the activities, contact Thompson Falls Main Street at (406) 827-0487 or email [email protected]. Mosher added that the group would also like to know if businesses or organizations are planning specials or activities so they can be included in promotional materials.

Christmas on Main Street - December 6-7, 2024

HOLIDAY STROLL: Friday, 4-6 p.m. Businesses are invited to stay open during the holiday stroll and offer specials, holiday treats or just be open to visit with community members.

TREE LIGHTING: Friday, 6 p.m. The Sanders County Chamber of Commerce will lead caroling and light the community Christmas tree across from the courthouse.

WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST: Main Street businesses are invited to decorate their storefronts with all things holiday. Judging will take place during the holiday stroll on Friday, December 6, and winners will be announced at the Rex afterparty on Saturday.

COLORING CONTEST: Coloring contest sheets were delivered to students at the elementary

and junior high schools, and can also be picked up at the Sanders County Ledger and Thompson Falls Public Library. Completed sheets can be dropped off at the Ledger or library by 5 p.m. Friday, December 6. Prizes will be awarded to several age categories (including adult!) at the Rex afterparty on Saturday.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The annual Sanders County Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Thompson Falls High School gym. The event features more than 50 vendors with homemade crafts and treats. The event benefits the Sanders County Sheriff’s Relief Fund.

GINGERBREAD CONTEST: This is the 27th year for the Sanders County Historical Society’s gingerbread contest at the Old Jail Museum. Entries are accepted 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, December 7, at the Old Jail Museum. Voting will be from noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. Prizes are awarded in several categories, and new this year is a Lego “Gingerland” category. For more information, email [email protected]. Entry forms also are available on the museum’s Facebook page.

PARADE: The Christmas on Main Street parade will be Saturday, December 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade lineup starts at 6 p.m. at the corner of Main and Gallatin streets near Town Pump and the parade will travel down Main Street to the east ramp. To enter, contact Joanne Burk at First Security Bank, (406) 827-6225. The Men’s Prayer Breakfast group and Falls Chapel will offer hot dogs, chili, hot cocoa and cider, popcorn and cotton candy at the First Security Bank parking lot next to Big Bull Sports prior to and during the parade.

REX AFTERPARTY: Following the parade on Saturday, the Rex Theater will host a musical variety show. Various prizes and awards for the Christmas on Main Street activities will also be awarded during the afterparty.