Holiday Light Guide
Scentsy Commmons Christmas Lights
There are few better photo-ops in Idaho during the Christmas season than the 250 foot long light tunnel at Scentsy Commons. According to Scentsy, their display has over 800,000 lights on 450 trees which spread out end to end would cover 43 miles. Combine that with the lights on their 75 foot tall Christmas tree and the lights on the tunnel, you’ll get a total of around 887,000 lights.
When: Now through January 16th
Location: 2701 E. Pine Ave., Meridian ID 83642
Winter Wonderland at Indian Creek
One of the best holiday light displays in the Treasure Valley, don’t miss the holiday celebration at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell.
When: November 19th through January 9th
Location: 127 S 6th Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605
Winter Garden Aglow
Celebrating its 25th year, the Winter Garden Aglow is a magnificent display of lights and decorations arranged throughout the Idaho Botanical Garden. Create memories with the ones you love and experience over 500,000 lights hung artfully among the landscape. Swing by the Garden Cottage and strike a pose at the all-new Holiday Selfie Station, take a peek at the Santa and Mrs. Claus display, and even send the big guy a postcard! Enjoy snacks and warm drinks from local vendors while you warm up by a fire, stroll through Outlaw Field, and see what wondrous creation Illumicone has in store for you this year.
When: November 25th through December 31st
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Where: 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712
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Christmas in Color
Enjoy this drive-thru experience at Expo Idaho! Pack up the kids in the car and sip on hot chocolate as you enjoy the light show. Purchase tickets here.
When: December 20th through January 2nd
Hours: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: 5610 N Glenwood St., Boise, ID 83714
Boise Trolley Light Tours
Check out beautiful Christmas light displays while you ride on the forever fun Boise trolley! Book your tour here.
When: December 4th through December 24th
Hours: 7:00 PM
Where: Evergreen Business Mall Library Plaza (corner of Cole Rd and Ustick Rd)
Santa Guide
Santa at the Village
Take the kids for a photo with Santa in his decorated hut at the Village at Meridian! Spots must be reserved ahead of time.
When: November 19th through December 24th
Where: 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln., Meridian, ID 83646
Reservations & More Info
Santa at the Mall
Photos with Santa will be available at the Boise Towne Square Mall.
When: November 8th through December 24th
Hours: Mon-Sat 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: 350 N Milwaukee St., Boise, ID 83704
Price: Free
Zoom w/Santa from City of Meridian
Santa has offered to meet with the youth of Meridian (and the Treasure Valley) individually via Zoom! Each call will be a 3-4 minute private meeting with Santa where kids can tell him what is on his/her Christmas wish list! Reservations open on Thanksgiving Day and can be made here.
Parade Guide
City of Meridian
Click here for the parade route and more info.
When: December 3rd
Time: 7:00 PM
Kuna Down Home Country Christmas Parade
When: December 11th
Where: Downtown Kuna, ID
Time: 6:00 PM
Bazaars & Markets Guide
Emmett Public Library
Join the Emmett Public Library for their annual Christmas Bazaar.
When: November 18th through December 18th
Hours: Monday through Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Boise Christmas Show
Enjoy a wide variety of vendors at the Boise Christmas Show at Expo Idaho.
When: December 3rd through December 5th
Hours: Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
Where: 5610 N Glenwood St., Boise, ID 83714
Tickets: Adults $5, Seniors (62 and older) $4, Children 12 & under free
Procrastinators Christmas Market
When: December 18th
Where: 117 W Main St., Emmett, ID 83617
Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pet Guide
Boise Mall
Let your fur kids and grand pups join in on the holiday fun with photos with Santa! Get the family together to strike a pose with the Big Guy to capture paw-fect holiday moments! Reservations recommended.
When: November 29th through December 20th
Hours: Mondays from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Boise Towne Square Mall Center Court, 305 Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704
Reservations & More Info
The Village
Bring your dog-gone good canine, purr-fect feline or feathered friends to capture an un-fur-gettable moment with Santa Claus! Reservations are required and when reserving your space for pet photos, please ONLY select a time on Mondays between 4-8pm.
When: November 22nd through December 20th
Hours: Mondays 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln., Meridian, ID 83646
Santa’s Wonderland for Pets
Head over to Cabela’s for a free photo with Santa! Reservations can be made here.
When: November 6th through December 24th
And remember, if you are ready to do some house hunting this holiday season OR if you have family in town who might want to make a move to the area give me a call or text! It would be my honor to help you and your family find a new idaHOME.
