The holiday season is fast approaching and we’ve got your quick-list for all this years’ best activities and events! From tree lightings to ice skating, check out some key local events below.
‘Christmas is Coming to Kleiner Park’ – November 16th
This fourth annual celebration kicks off the holiday season at Kleiner Park in Meridian. The event has local vendors, a craft fair, scavenger hunt, local food trucks, live music, and more. Free to the public.
Saturday, November 16th
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1920 N. Records Way | Meridian, ID
Winter Wonderland Festival – November 22nd
Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell is going all out this year with over a million LED lights. Watch as the mayor flips the switch for the display (scheduled for 7:30pm). In addition to the light display, there will be characters from Frozen, Santa, a Kid Play Land, ice skating, and much more. The event itself is free but special activities, like ice skating, are extra.
Friday, November 22nd
5:00 – 10:00 PM
120 S. Kimball Avenue | Caldwell, ID
Boise Holiday Parade – November 23rd
Former BSU President, Dr. Bob Kustra, leads the parade this year through the streets of downtown Boise. Enjoy musical performances, marching bands, jugglers, and more. The parade route is along Jefferson and Bannock Streets between 10th and 5th Streets.
Saturday, November 23rd
10:00 AM
Handmade Idaho Holiday Market – November 23rd – 24th
The El Korah Shrine hosts the Handmade Idaho Holiday Market – your holiday gift shopping extravaganza!
Saturday, November 23rd: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 24th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1118 W. Idaho Street | Boise, ID
Festival of Trees – November 27 – December 1st
Share in the magic as the Boise Centre becomes home to a wonderland of holiday splendor, featuring hundreds of lavishly decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and inspirational decor. This year, funds raised will support the women’s mobile outreach program which will bring the latest advancements in screening tools to our rural communities in order to detect cancer in its earliest stages when it is most treatable. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 12 & under (2 years and under are free).
Wednesday, November 27th thru Sunday, December 1st
Times vary by day, check the schedule here: https://www.saintalphonsus.org/about-us/ways-to-give/boise/festival-of-trees/admission-and-attractions
Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting – November 29th
Boise Mayor Bieter lights up the holiday tree on The Grove Plaza in Downtown Boise, while families in attendance sing carols and join in the candle lighting ceremony. The community is invited to attend this traditional event that lights up downtown and welcomes the holiday season to the Treasure Valley. Beer and wine are available for purchase, and hot chocolate/coffee is available from any nearby coffee shop.
Friday, November 29th
5:00 – 6:30 PM
The Grove Plaza | Boise, ID
Happy Holidays, everyone!
