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!
Field of Screams – The Farmstead presents their Field of Screams every Friday and Saturday night, starting on October 4th. This haunted corn maze opens at dark and lasts till 10:00pm. For more information, visit the Farmstead website at farmsteadfestival.com
Location: 2500 South Eagle Rd., Kuna, Idaho 83634
Haunted World – A Halloween staple in the Treasure Valley, The Haunted World kicked off their 20th season on Friday, September 13th. This is one of the Treasure Valley’s scariest Halloween activities and for good reason! Along with the main Haunted World attraction (which takes about 45 minutes to complete), this scare fest also features a haunted house and a 15 acre corn maze. For more information visit: hauntedworld.org
Tickets are $25 for ages 5+ and include entry to the Haunted World and Skullvania (the haunted house); the corn maze is included for free.
Location: 20031 Northside Blvd., Caldwell, Idaho 83605
Open dates are: September 13-13, 20-21, 27-28, and October 1-31st (closed Sundays). Last tickets are sold as late as 10:00pm on weekdays and till midnight on weekends.
Requiem Haunted House – Located in downtown Caldwell, Requiem is the largest indoor haunted attraction in the Treasure Valley. You are invited to enter the 13,000 square foot building at your own risk. See more at requiemhaunt.com
Tickets are $13.00 for ages 13+ and $10.00 for 12 and younger.
Location: 810 Main Street, Caldwell, Idaho 83605
Open dates are: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:30-12:00pm now through October 26th. Thursdays from 7:30-10:00pm starting October 10th. Wednesday, October 30th, and Halloween night from 7:30-10:00pm.
Cabalo’s – Family run in Kuna, Cabalo’s Orchard has ten acres of pesticide free fruit and vegetables. They take pride in only using natural fertilization for their fruit trees and vegetables. The 2019 season is open now and features zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, and squash. U-Pick is only open for Gala Apples and Blackberries (limited quantities). They will also open a pumpkin patch through October.
Hours: Friday & Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 1:00 – 6:00pm. They are closed for farming Monday-Thursday. Located at: 2087 West King Road, Kuna, Idaho 83634
Tyler’s Rocky Point Orchard – Fall season started on Tuesday, August 27th, and is open for U-Pick during daylight hours. Price is $12 per 5 gallon bucket. Fruits include plums, Fuji Apples, and Golden Delicious Apples.
Located at: 93 Hermosa Lane, Emmett, ID
Candy Apple Orchard – Carol and Burton Briggs open up their orchard for U-Pick in October. Apple trees include Rome Beauties, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious.
Located at: 4500 Harvest Lane, Emmett, ID
Anderson Apple Ranch – Dave and Shannon Anderson open their ranch in the evenings and on Saturdays in late September through October for U-Pick apples. They also sell pre-picked apples along with apple cheesecake! Check their Facebook page for updated information.
Located at: 1877 West South Slope Road, Emmett, ID. Call for directions if needed: 208-695-9741
Looking for somewhere to get your pumpkins this season? Check out our list of local pumpkin patches!
The Farmstead – Know as Idaho’s Original Corn Maze, the Farmstead kicks off their 2019 season at their new permanent location in Kuna on September 20th! The season runs through October 30th.
This year’s corn maze theme is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and is made out of over one-million corn stalks! The image is a nod to the Idaho farms and ranches. The Farmstead also has a mini corn maze, pumpkin patch, food vendors, the Field of Screams, pig races and more.
Special days to keep an eye out for include:
- Grandparents Day – September 21st: Grandparents receive free admission with the purchase of a grandchild admission (one free grandparent per child).
- Dog Day – September 27th: Dog lovers are encouraged to bring their fury family members to the Farmstead to participate in a costume contest and more. All dogs must be leashed and social with others.
- Food Truck Rally – October 11th & 25th: Local food trucks will set up shop along with the Farmstead’s own Tender Lovin’ Chicken food truck. The rally lasts from 4:00-10:00pm on 10/11 and 10/25.
Check their website for more details and events (farmsteadfestival.com).
Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:00 – 9:00 PM,
Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, closed Sundays.
NEW Location: 2500 South Eagle Road, Kuna, ID 83634
Linder Farms – Just off Linder Road, Linder Farms offers a corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, food vendors, and several special events. Their season starts on September 20th and ends November 2nd. Visit their website at www.linderfarms.com for detailed information and their event schedule.
Tickets start at a base price for simple farm admission ($5.00 on Fridays & Saturdays, $4.00 on Mondays-Thursdays), then you can pay for add-ons like the corn maze ($4.00-7.00) and tokens to be used towards pumpkins, concessions, and attractions.
Hours are Monday-Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.
Location: 7165 South Linder Road, Meridian, ID 83642
Twin Oaks Farms – Twin Oaks is the only operating farm still in existence on Eagle Road. Their primary crops consist of corn, wheat, potatoes, and pumpkins. Each year they open their farm for the fall and winter season. Twin Oaks is one of the only fall attractions open on Sundays. Halloween Land is open September 20th through October 31st. Activities include a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, farm animals, and their famous bunny hill! Find more information by visiting their website: www.twinoaksidaho.com
Tickets are $8.00 on Mondays-Thursdays, $11.00 on Fridays-Sundays and include entry to every attraction except for Nyah’s Haunted Woods. Tickets for the haunted attraction are $20.00 and must be purchased separately.
Hours are Monday-Thursday 4:00-9:00pm, Friday 4:00-11:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 11:00pm, and Sunday 12:00-8:00pm.
Location: 3250 Eagle Road, Eagle, ID 83616
Want something a little scarier? Check out our list for Haunted Attractions in Idaho!
