There's something about Christmas in Hochatown. 🎄 Twinkle lights in the pines, a crackling fire, cold air and a hot tub, and a calendar full of small-town holiday events. If you're thinking about a holiday cabin trip with the family (or with two families), this guide covers what's happening in Broken Bow and Hochatown this December and how to plan the trip.
👉 Check December availability at Timberline Stays
🎅 Christmas in Hochatown 2026: Events Worth Planning Around
Local events are announced each fall and can change, so treat this list as a planning guide and confirm dates before you go.
✨ Winter Wonderland at Broken Bow City Park
The big one. It's listed for December 5–27, 2026. City Park fills with Christmas lights and festive displays every evening after dark, and select Saturdays add extras like Santa, carriage rides and local vendors. It's a perfect after-dinner outing with kids.
🎄 Christmas in Hochatown
Downtown Hochatown's holiday celebration is listed for Saturday, December 12, 2026. In past years it has included a tree lighting, visits from Santa (plus the Grinch and Sasquatch!), live music, vendors and family activities.
🌟 Hochatown Christmas Tree Lighting
The community tree lighting at Choctaw Landing kicks off the season in late November or early December. Check the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce calendar for this year's date.
🎩 Holiday magic and more
Hester's Theatre of Magic in Hochatown has run a Christmas-themed show through November and December in past seasons, which is great for mixed ages. Choctaw Landing has also hosted holiday photos with Santa.
🦃 Thanksgiving Week
Coming earlier? The Hochatown Turkey Trot is listed for Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, in downtown Hochatown.
🏡 Why a Cabin Beats a Hotel at Christmas
Holidays are about being together, and that's hard in two hotel rooms down a hallway. A cabin gives you one big gathering space, a real kitchen for the holiday meal, a fireplace for stockings and photos, and a hot tub for after the kids go to bed.
✔ Cook Christmas breakfast together
✔ Open presents by the fire
✔ Movie nights without fighting over one small TV
✔ Room for everyone to spread out when they need a break
🥂 Champagne Bliss Cabin: Made for Two Families at Christmas
Champagne Bliss Cabin is in the heart of Hochatown, close to the holiday action. Its layout is ideal for two families celebrating together:
✔ Two master suites with king beds, each with its own private bathroom, so the parents each get a retreat
✔ A kids' loft with bunk beds and its own Smart TV for holiday movie marathons
✔ A third full bathroom, plus a full-size air mattress for an extra guest
✔ A large gas-burning fireplace in the living room
✔ A covered porch with a private hot tub, a 65" 4K Smart TV, a fireplace and a propane grill
✔ A fire pit with string lights and a hammock
✔ Up to 2 dogs welcome ($65 pet fee), so the family dog doesn't have to miss Christmas
✔ The Hochatown Maze is just steps away
👉 See Champagne Bliss Cabin and book December dates
🎱 Rocky Creek Cabin: Room for the Whole Crew
Bringing the grandparents, the cousins, or a big group of friends? Rocky Creek Cabin has four bedrooms (a king and three queens), three full bathrooms and more than 2,100 square feet. It sleeps up to 8.
✔ Pool table and wet bar for holiday game nights
✔ Full kitchen with dishwasher and Instant Pot, plus a dining table for the big meal
✔ Private hot tub, covered deck, creekside terrace and fire pit
✔ Parking for up to 6 vehicles, so everyone can drive in separately
👉 See Rocky Creek Cabin and book December dates
Still choosing between the two? Our Rocky Creek vs Champagne Bliss comparison lays them side by side.
🗓️ A Sample Christmas Weekend in Hochatown
Friday: Arrive, unload the groceries and presents, and light the fireplace. Hot cocoa and a holiday movie, then the grown-ups take the hot tub.
Saturday: Do a short morning hike at Beavers Bend State Park, have lunch in Hochatown, and go to Christmas in Hochatown downtown (if you're there Dec 12). After dinner, drive over to Winter Wonderland at City Park to see the lights.
Sunday: Christmas-style breakfast at the cabin, a family photo by the fireplace, and one more round of the Hochatown Maze or gem mining before heading home.
Not sure where to eat? Destination Doug reviews restaurants all around Broken Bow and Hochatown.
Need more ideas for the kids? Hibernation Hollow put together a list of things to do in Hochatown with kids that aren't just hiking.
🎁 Tips for Booking a Holiday Cabin
✔ Book early. Christmas week and New Year's are among the busiest weeks of the year in Hochatown.
✔ Book direct. Booking on our site means no third-party booking fees and you deal directly with your host.
✔ Pack layers. December nights here often dip below freezing; days can be mild.
✔ Plan one big meal at the cabin. Many local restaurants have holiday hours, so check ahead.
✔ Use the free Sweat Shack access. Every Timberline Stays guest gets complimentary unlimited access to the Sweat Shack in Broken Bow, with a gym, infrared sauna and cold therapy room.
❓ Christmas in Hochatown FAQ
What is there to do in Hochatown at Christmas?
The highlights are Winter Wonderland lights at Broken Bow City Park, the Christmas in Hochatown celebration, the community tree lighting, holiday shows, and cozy cabin time with a fireplace and hot tub.
When is Winter Wonderland in Broken Bow in 2026?
It's listed for December 5–27, 2026, with lights each evening after dark. Confirm details with the city before you go.
Are there pet-friendly cabins for Christmas in Hochatown?
Yes. Champagne Bliss Cabin welcomes up to 2 dogs for a $65 pet fee.
Which cabin is best for two families?
Champagne Bliss Cabin, with two king master suites (each with a private bath) plus a kids' bunk loft. For bigger groups, choose Rocky Creek Cabin, which has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8.
👉 Book your Christmas cabin direct with Timberline Stays
Event dates come from local listings and can change. Please confirm before you go.