Community Events
Boise Christmas Events Calendar 2024
Are you looking to join your neighbors in the Treasure Valley for some fun Christmas Events? We've got all your events here in one place! We're highlighting Boise area Christmas Parades, Boise Christmas Tree Lightings, and other Christmas events in Boise and the Treasure Valley for you to attend.
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Previous Events
Fri Nov 15, 2024: Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights Ceremony - Lights will remain on through Jan 20, 2025
Thu Nov 21, 2024: The Village at Meridian Annual Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival
Fri Nov 22-Sat Nov 23, 2024: Wintry Market
Fri Nov 22-Sat Nov 24, 2024: Indian Creek Winter Wonderland Opening Weekend - Lights remain on through Jan 22, 2025
Tue Nov 26 - Mon Dec 2, 2024: Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees
Fri Nov 29, 2024: Light Up the Night at Riverside Hotel
Fri Nov 29, 2024: Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting
Fri Nov 29-Sat Nov 30, 2024: Canyon County Festival of Trees
Sat Nov 30, 2024: Nampa Christmas Tree Lighting
Sat Nov 30, 2024: Emmett - GCRD Holiday Magic on Main Street Lighted Parade
Tue Dec 3, 2024: Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting
Wed Dec 4, 2024: Boise State Tree Lighting
Thu Dec 5, 2024: The College of Idaho Tree Lighting
Fri Dec 6, 2024: Mountain Home Hometown Toyland Parade of Lights
Fri Dec 6, 2024: Marsing Christmas Parade & Chili With Santa
Fri Dec 6, 2024: New Plymouth Lighted Tractor Parade
Fri Dec 6, 2024: Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Christmas Festivities
Fri Nov 15, 2024 - Mon Jan 20, 2025
Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights
Scentsy Commons, 2901 E Pine Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
Our campus is wrapped in over 900,000 beautiful lights, including Scentsy’s signature light tunnel and our 75-foot-tall, light-up ribbon Christmas tree! Experience our featured holiday fragrance, Alpine Escape.
The lights are on every night from sunset to sunrise, Nov. 15, 2024, through Jan. 20, 2025.
Ice Skating at The Village at Meridian
The Village at Meridian, Meridian, ID 83642
HOURS: Mon-Fri 3-9pm, Saturday 12-9pm, Sunday 12-6pm
HOLIDAY HOURS: November 21st - Closed for Tree Lighting, Thanksgiving - 12-6pm, Christmas Eve - 12-6pm
Christmas CLOSED
Fri Nov 15, 2024 - Sun Dec 29, 2024
Christmas in Color Drive-Thru Display
Roaring Springs Parking Lot, 1528 S Blue Marlin Ln, Meridian, ID 83642
Come experience Christmas like never before! Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio. Drive by giant candy canes, snowmen, arched pathways and more. Take your time enjoying this lighting extravaganza – we won’t judge you if you join the kids with your face pressed against the window!
Fri Nov 22, 2024 - Jan 22, 2025
Caldwell's Indian Creek Winter Wonderland
120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell ID 83605
Every year, the City of Caldwell decorates Indian Creek in downtown Caldwell with over a million lights! The lights at Indian Creek are some of the most popular in the Valley and are usually lit until early/mid January.
Fri Nov 22, 2024 - Sat Feb 15, 2025
Ice Skating at Indian Creek Plaza
120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell ID 83605
Experience winter magic at Indian Creek Plaza’s one-of-a-kind Ice Ribbon! Glide through curves and loops on this unique outdoor rink, creating memories that feel straight out of a snow globe. Skaters can cozy up in the Bogus Basin Skate Lounge, an exclusive spot to relax and warm up with friends between laps around the ice. And for everyone else – or if you’re looking to keep warm while cheering on your favorite skater – the Valley Wide Bar and Lounge is the perfect retreat with winter treats, warm drinks, and a festive atmosphere.
Fri Nov 22 - Sat Dec 28, 2024
Shindig Farms Lost in Christmas
ID-45 & Scism Rd, Nampa, ID 83686
Featuring a Christmas Light Maze, a festive horse drawn wagon experience, zip line, jump pad, Christmas trees for sale and so much more! Open Fridays and Saturdays starting Nov 22 thru Dec 28, and also open Thu Dec 19 and Thu Dec 26. See website for schedule and ticket info.
Fri Nov 29 - Tue Dec 31, 2024
Winter Garden aGlow at Idaho Botanical Gardens
2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise ID 83712
Celebrate the wonders of the season at Winter Garden aGlow on select dates between November 29th to December 31st. Wander through a mesmerizing world of twinkling lights, enchanting displays, and the sweet aroma of free cookies and hot chocolate. Let the kids explore this Winter Wonderland while you enjoy a moment by the fire pits and sip holiday drinks at the Snow Globe Bar. Write heartfelt letters to Santa, witness the creativity of our community at the Gingerbread House Exhibit, and capture unforgettable memories.
Fri Nov 29, 2024 - Thu Jan 2, 2025
Ice Skating at Glide on Grove in Downtown Boise
827 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702
The skate rink will encompass the City of Boise’s holiday tree from Thanksgiving weekend through January 2nd, 2025, creating a magical, seasonal destination for all.
The skate rink is completely FREE to enjoy. FREE to rent skates! FREE to rent helmets! FREE to glide! FREE fun for all ages & abilities.
The skate rink will open right after the FREE Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday night, November 29, 2024 from 6:00pm to 10 p.m. and will run through January 2nd, 2025.
Wednesday to Friday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m, Saturdays Noon to 8:00 p.m, Sundays Noon to 6:00 p.m. Closed Christmas and New Years Day.
Sat Nov 30 - Sun Dec 8, 2024
TRICA's Snow Globe, Various Times between 5PM-9PM
1406 W Eastman St, Boise, ID 83702
We are thrilled to invite you to our second annual Snow Globe multi-sensory art experience. Our space has been reimagined to sweep you away as you step into Shades of Winter.
Our immersive art event is back, reimagined from last year with an additional sprinkle of magic and even more wonder!Â
This year’s unique theme, Shades of Winter, will ignite imaginations and inspire delight in all ages.Â
Thu Dec 5, 2024 - Fri Jan 3, 2025
Santa’s Merry & Bright Light Show
5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714
Family run drive through light show at the Expo Idaho center in Garden City. The founding family is made up myself - the designer & marketer & Mom, Erin, my fiancée Mike - the event coordinator and director, and our two toddlers who work as Supervisors. We aim to offer a whole experience - from homemade hot cocoa & cookies at the entrance, to the Grinch running around the grounds handing out candy canes, to professional photos with Santa at the end .. we have it all! This is our first year, please swing by!
First Weekend of Dec - Fri Feb 28, 2025
Tubing at Gateway Parks Eagle Island
165 Eagle Island Pkwy, Eagle, ID 83616
Located at Eagle Island State Park, your local tubing park offers fun for all ages and abilities. Group events at Gateway Parks Eagle Island are the perfect way to get friends, family, co-workers and colleagues together for a fun time.Â
Gateway Parks has a covered seating area perfect for birthday celebrations, company meetings and more! We offer group discounts, and the option to book out the entire park just for your group! During private parties, you can bring in your own food trucks, connect to our state of the art sound system, and run the park as you wish!Â
Fri Dec 6 - Sun Dec 8, 2024
Boise Christmas Show, Fri & Sat 11AM-7PM, Sun 11AM-4PM
Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714
Thousands of Unique Gifts, Over 225 Vendors, Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors (62+) $4, Children 12 & under are Free.
Sat Dec 7, 2024
Boise Holiday Parade, 10AM
Downtown Boise, ID 83702
Join us this year on December 7th, starting at 10 am for our Boise Holiday Parade that features locally built holiday floats, rad cars, local businesses, school bands and choirs, and so much more! And let's not forget this years theme, "Winter Wonderland"!
Ontario Winter Wonderland Parade, 1PM
SW 4th Ave, Ontario OR 97914
Each winter, Ontario kicks off the holiday season with the Winter Wonderland Parade. The parade travels down SW 4th Avenue and ends in Downtown Ontario. Marching bands, floats, and Santa are all part of this holiday tradition.
Boise's Tuba Christmas, 4PM
Idaho State Capitol, 700 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702
Boise’s Tuba Christmas has been an ongoing community gathering of tuba and euphonium musicians since 1992. Members of this unique ensemble include student musicians from local high schools, middle schools, colleges/universities, and adult musicians from various professions. It is truly a Boise tradition!
Tuba and euphonium players of all ages are invited to join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for Boise’s Tuba Christmas. If you would like to participate, simply show up at 1:00 pm for registration, and we will begin our rehearsal at 1:30 pm. See the Schedule, Costs, and What to Bring sections below for more information. This year, Boise’s Tuba Christmas will be directed by Boise State faculty member Dr. Sarah Paradis (Professor of Trombone and Euphonium) with guest conductor Phil Hartman (Professor of Music Education).
If you wish to attend the performance as an audience member, please join us at 4:00 pm at the Capitol building in downtown Boise. This event is free and open to the public, and families are encouraged to attend!
Star Christmas at the Riverhouse & Tree Lighting, 5-7 PM
Star Riverhouse, 960 S Main St, Star, ID 83669
Join us at the Star Riverhouse as we ring in the holidays with seasonal fun for the whole family! Story time with Santa, s'mores by a fire with SWIDBA, cookies & cocoa with the Star Lions, and the Christmas Tree Lighting.
Treasure Valley Night Light Parade, 6PM
Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell ID 83605
It’s timeeee! ✨ Join us for the Treasure Valley Night Light Parade on December 7th at 6 PM. This year's theme is Gingerbread Village. The parade starts on Cleveland/22nd and ends at Cleveland/Kimball.
Eagle Country Christmas Tree Lighting, 6-8PM
Eagle City Hall, 660 E Civic Ln, Eagle, ID 83616
We will have our tree lighting event here at Eagle City Hall on December 7th from 6 pm to 8 pm. At the tree lighting, we will have youth performers, free hot cocoa and snacks, Santa, reindeer, and City Hall Campus decorated for the Christmas season. For the grand finale- witness the living Christmas Tree Lighting as thousands of sparkling lights light up the City Hall Campus Christmas tree (east side of the Eagle Museum) at 8 pm, sponsored by Treasure Valley Lighting!Â
Sat Dec 7 - Sat Dec 14, 2024
Eagle Country Christmas Festival of Trees
Eagle City Hall, 660 E Civic Ln, Eagle, ID 83616
Festival of Trees: December 7-14 (excluding Sunday, December 8). New for Eagle Country Christmas is our Festival of Trees that begins during our Tree Lighting on December 7th from 6 to 8 pm and will be available for the public to view the trees until December 14th at 5 pm (except for Sunday, December 8)! This event is free to the public event, with a recommended donation of a new/gently used coat, new socks, or new underwear. These donations will go to the Eagle Lions Club, and they will distribute these donated items to those in need.Â
The community is welcome to vote on their favorite Festival of Trees Christmas tree during the Tree Lighting on December 7th 6 pm - 8 pm.  Â
Organizations, businesses, or individuals are welcome to bring a decorated tree for this event to help with this cause. Apply at https://lf.cityofeagle.org/Forms/Eagle-Festival-of-Trees-App
Sat Dec 14, 2024
Children's Winterland Festival, 10A-2P
Meridian Homecourt, Meridian, ID 83642
Free event offers a variety of Christmas crafts, games, treats and photos with Santa.
Kuna Down Home Country Christmas
Downtown Kuna, ID 83634
Join the Kuna Chamber of Commerce and the City of Kuna for The 2024 Kuna Down Home Country Christmas celebration is this December 14th.
Starting off at 10AM-4PM - over 20+ local vendors and food trucks will be at the Craft Fair at the 4th Street Gym (571 W 4th Street, Kuna, ID). Come ready to shop homemade crafts, Christmas gifts, 3D prints and more!
Santa will make an appearance from 10AM-2PM handing out small toys/trinkets to the kids. The DreamMaker Collective will be taking photos.
Don't miss out on the Night Light Parade starting on 2nd Street and going down 4th and Main. This year's theme is Gingerbread Village!
And to end the day's festivities, join the City of Kuna at Bernie Fisher Park (201 W Main Street) for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Food trucks and hot drinks will be onsite as well.
We can't wait to enjoy the day with you and your family!
Eagle Country Christmas Last Chance Christmas Market, 12-5PM
Eagle City Hall, 660 E Civic Ln, Eagle, ID 83616
To finish off Eagle Country Christmas, we are having our Last Chance Christmas Market so you can get those last-minute gifts for friends and loved ones. This holiday market will be at Eagle City Hall (660 E Civic Ln) and will start on December 14th at 12 pm and end at 5 pm. We will have vendors, live music, food, kids’ crafts, and of course, Santa. This will also be the last day to view the Festival of Trees in the Community Hall.
Meridian UTV Christmas Light Procession, 6PM
High Desert Harley Davidson, 2310 E Cinema Dr, Meridian, ID 83642
Join us for a festive UTV Christmas light run through Meridian! Decorate your Side-by-Side with holiday lights and cheer as we ride through town, spreading joy to the community and visiting assisted living facilities along the way.Â