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 Sunday6:00 – 9:30 PM Where: 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712 Website
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
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
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.
The days may be getting shorter and the weather cooler, but there are plenty of fall and holiday activities coming up this November that you don’t want to miss! Here are a few of our favorite upcoming events that are fun to enjoy with friends and family.
And remember, if you fall in love with a new area of town when you are out and about (or if your out-of-state visitors do) make sure you give me a call to tour some homes! It is always an honor to help my clients find their next home.
Christopher May, Exquisite Creatures
All November & December: Exquisite Creatures at Discovery Center
Exquisite Creatures is an artistic experience that unravels humanity’s intimate relationship with the natural world. Artist, naturalist and New York Times bestselling author Christopher Marley reveals the obscure beauty in nature through his three-dimensional work with animal, mineral and plant specimens. The Exquisite Creatures exhibit will be at the Discovery Center of Idaho through February 20th, 2022.
November 16: The Price is Right LIVE!
Head out to the Morrison Center on November 16th for your chance to hear your name called on the Price is Right! Prizes and giveaways will be available to win as you play classic games from the show.
November 19-21: Caldwell’s Winter Wonderland Festival
Caldwell’s Winter Wonderland Festival is a 3 day celebration of the start of the holiday lights at Indian Creek Plaza. Visit Santa, go ice skating, eat your favorite treat, or start your holiday shopping with a variety of vendors. The lights will be on display starting November 19th, with the season running through January 9th.
Canyon County Christmas Show
November 19-21: Canyon County Christmas Show
Get into the holiday spirit at the Canyon County Christmas Show at the Ford Idaho Center. Check out gifts from local vendors and children under 12 are free. Also be sure to travel into Boise for the El Korah Holiday Show going on November 20-21.
November 20 & 21: Dino Stroll Boise
Expo Idaho will be transformed into the Mesozoic Era with prehistoric dinosaurs at Dino Stroll! Guests will stroll through this indoor dinosaur adventure and get up close and personal with almost 75 dinosaurs ranging from babies to life-size dinosaurs. Perfect for the whole family!
November 24 – January 1: Winter Garden aGlow
Immerse yourself in twinkling lights at the Winter Garden aGlow at Idaho Botanical Garden for its 25th anniversary year! Create memories with the ones you love and experience over 500,000 lights hung artfully among the landscape. 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!
This must see event begins November 24th through December 31st. Tickets go on sale to the public on November 1st so grab your tickets and enjoy the lights as you make memories with your family and friends.
November 26 – December 18: Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker
Get a little dressed up and celebrate Ballet Idaho’s return to the stage and the joy of the season in glittering fashion. The Nutcracker should not be missed.
Photo by Ballet Idaho
One thing you definitely should check out (if you haven’t already) is a BSU football game! There’s nothing quite like watching the Broncos play in person on the blue turf. There’s two home games left in the regular season and you can purchase tickets here.
November 6: BSU at Fresno State November 12: BSU VS Wyoming November 20: BSU VS New Mexico November BSU at San Diego State
Just a reminder: be sure to double check all these events before heading out. While they are upcoming for now, we all know things can change quickly to accommodate COVID19 concerns.
There is nothing quite like the fall season in Boise! The City of Trees changes to an array of red, orange, and yellow against the beautiful mountain backdrop. Whether it is picking pumpkins at one of the local farms, trick-or-treating on Harrison Blvd., or attending a fall event, Boise offers so much to celebrate the fall season.
Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, & Farms
Twin Oaks Farms
Twin Oaks Farm has been a fall staple in the Treasure Valley for several years now. Pre-COVID they would change an entry fee and have plenty of food & activities to participate in, including a haunted Halloween section. However, they have since switched things up to accommodate COVID restrictions. Twin Oaks no longer charges an entry fee to the farm and you can enjoy free corn pits, mini mazes, a hay stack tower and slide. The u-pick pumpkins, horse rides, train ride, and animal feed do cost money.
Location: 3650 North Eagle Road, Eagle ID 83616
Hours: Monday through Thursday 10am – Sunset, Friday through Sunday 10am – Sunset (about 6pm)
Lowe Family Farmstead
Celebrating 25 years of fall fun, the Farmstead is open for the season until October 30th. Enjoy one of Idaho’s largest corn mazes, pumpkin patch, hay rides, u-pick flower field, corn boxes, pig races, potato sack slide, pony rides, and much more. There is also plenty of food and drink vendors to make sure you stay full and hydrated while spending the day at the Farmstead. Admission is $16 and includes the hay ride, corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and more.
When Linder Farms changed hands, we weren’t sure if this fall staple would remain open to the public. However, the new owners (Dave & Kristen Morton) are dedicated to bringing plenty of activities and themed days/nights to the Treasure Valley! The Fall Festival opened on September 24th and will run until October 31st. Admission is $8 for single ticket, $30 for a family ticket (2 adults & 2 children), and $6 for each additional family member. Admission fees are separate from the cost of any attractions, games, food, drinks, or activities.
Activities include bounce houses, fun house, mechanical bull, sunflower field, hay ride, zip line, axe throwing, carnival games, and more. The concession stand will have a variety of drinks along with burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, mini doughnuts, and cotton candy. The General Store will also be open and available to shop for fresh apple cider, local fruit, several local vendors, and even Linder Farms apparel.
Location: 7165 South Linder Road, Meridian ID 83642
Haunted Attractions
Haunted World
The Haunted World has been open for over 20 years and is one of Idaho’s largest haunted attractions. As the largest indoor and outdoor haunted attraction, they have perfected the art of fear! Visitors can expect about 1.5 hours of spooky fun on weekdays and about 2 hours on weekends. Admission is $27 for a base ticket (children 5 and under are free) and $32 for a fast track ticket (recommended on the weekends). Ticket price includes entry to the Haunted World and Skullvania attraction.
Hours:Monday through Friday dusk to 10 PM, Saturdays dusk to Midnight
Location: 20031 Northside Blvd., Caldwell ID 83605
Requiem Haunted House
Requiem is one of the newest haunted attractions in the Treasure Valley. Located in downtown Caldwell, with over 13,000 square feet of indoor terror, you are invited to enter at your own risk! Purchasing tickets online ahead of time is recommended, as they are only offering timed entries to adhere to COVID-19 protocols. Admission is $18 for ages 13 and up, and $13 for 12 and under. Waivers must be signed ahead of time online as well.
Location: 810 Main Street, Caldwell ID 83605
Fall Events
Fall Harvest at the Garden
Head out to the Idaho Botanical Garden every Saturday throughout October for the family-friendly Fall Harvest in the Garden. Each week offers a unique experience featuring Scarecrow Stroll, artisan vendors, food trucks, local beer and cider, and live music. There really is something for everyone! Set aside a few weekends to come and enjoy one of the best times to be in the Garden! Admission is free for members or $9 for adults, $5 for 4-12 years old, and free for kids 3 and under. Check out the full schedule of events here.
Boise Fall Home Show
The Boise Fall Home Show is one of the largest expo events of the year! Head out to Expo Idaho October 22nd – October 24th to find vendors for home updates and upgrades, landscaping, remodeling, new products, design ideas, and more. Tickets are $3 per adult and children 12 and under are free.
The Mountain West Conference just released the schedule and TV times for the Boise State Broncos shortened football season. Fans will have to get a bit used to the late afternoon kickoff times this season and the only late night game falls on November 21st when the Broncos face off against Hawaii at 9:00 pm MT.
The only yet to be announced kickoff time is when the Broncos play the San Jose Spartans on November 28th. However, the Mountain West Conference has said to expect an announcement within the upcoming weeks. The Mountain West Championship game will be played on Saturday, December 12th, at the home field of whichever team has the highest win percentage for in-conference games only. It will be broadcasted on either Fox or Fox Sports 1.
Bronco Football will look vastly different this season for fans as no one will be allowed in the stadium during the games. In lieu of physically filling a seat, fans can purchase a cardboard cutout to be placed in Albertsons Stadium seat for $50.00. The card board cutouts will be available for fans to pick up when the season ends. All proceeds from the cutouts will go to the Elevate the Blue fundraiser. Elevate the Blue is meant to help Bronco Nation recover from the impact of COVID-19 on university sports.
“The postponement of fall sports and the uncertain future amidst a global pandemic has had and will continue to have a significant impact on our budget and our ability to carry out the mission of Boise State Athletics. We are charting a path to uphold our standard of excellence, but it is going to require your help. We are going to need a level of philanthropy from our fans that we have never seen before.”
Fall has arrived in the Treasure Valley! We have said goodbye to 100 degree days, the trees are starting to turn colors, pumpkin spice lattes are available in local coffee shops, and we are starting to break out sweaters and boots. One of the best things about fall, in our opinion, is the large list of activities and family traditions that start this time of year. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and u-pick orchards being amongst the top activities!
U-PICK ORCHARDS
Anderson Apple Ranch | 1877 West South Slope Road, Emmett
Anderson Apple Ranch has both Oregon Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples available to pick this season. They are open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM till October 31st. Remember to bring your own baskets or boxes to collect your apples!
Tyler’s Rocky Point Orchard | 993 Hermosa Lane, Emmett
Tyler’s Orchard has some of the best fresh apple cider around! Pick up a ½ gallon when you head out for u-pick apple and plums. Golden Delicious, Macintosh, and early Fuji apples are available. The orchard is self-serve and open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.
Candy Apple Orchard just recently opened for the season! Their hours are Sunday-Friday (closed Saturday) from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Bring your own boxes, bags, or baskets to pick a variety of apples including Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Rome Beauties. In addition to apples, Candy Apple Orchard also has locally made Reisinger Honey, apple butter, pumpkin butter, and fruit salsas available for purchase.
Locally known as The Farmstead, the Lowe Family has created a fall oasis out in Kuna. In addition to their epic pumpkin patch, the Farmstead boasts one of the best (and most popular) corn mazes in Idaho. Plan to be there for a few hours at least because they also offer pig races, a potato sack slide, u-pick flowers, multiple train rides, farmyard animals and pony rides, and their Halloween attraction: Field of Screams. They are open Monday through Thursday 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and closed on Sundays. The Farmstead runs until October 31st.
Linder Farms is perhaps the second most popular fall attraction in the Treasure Valley. Attractions include the pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor rides, petting zoo, multiple slides, a pumpkin sling shot, a mechanical bull, and much more. Linder Farms also offers plenty of delicious food and drink options. They are open Monday through Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday 5:00 – 10:00 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
In addition to the pumpkin patch, Twin Oaks Farms offers u-pick vegetables, a petting zoo, and hayrides. COVID has caused Twin Oaks to shut down some of their more popular attractions this year, but in exchange they are offering free admission! They are the definition of a local, family run farm. Open Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Friday-Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The threat of COVID-19 has changed some local farms and corn mazes this year. So although we’ve weeded out some of those places and researched the most up-to-date information, please remember to call ahead or double check online before heading out for a day of fun.
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The 55th annual McCall Winter Carnival is a must-see for every Treasure Valley resident. Thousands of people head up to McCall (about 2 hours from Boise) to take in the ice sculptures along with activities such as fireworks over Payette lake, a parade, snow bike race, and more. This year the theme is “It’s a Kid’s World!” The event starts on January 24th and runs through February 2nd. See below for this years schedule and details!
PRO TIP: Be sure to pick up or download a copy of the ice sculpture map. When you enter downtown McCall, you’ll see only a handful of the sculptures on the main drag. Some sculptures reside in obscure places – like the top of Brundage Mountain.
Friday, Jan. 24:
1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Public Skating – Manchester Ice & Event Center
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