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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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
Ice skating at the Village at Meridian
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
Sat Dec 7, 2024: Boise Holiday Parade
Sat Dec 7, 2024: Treasure Valley Night Light Parade
Sat Dec 7, 2024: Eagle Country Christmas Tree Lighting
Sat Nov 30 - Sat Dec 14, 2024: TRICA Snow Globe
Sat Dec 7 - Sat Dec 14, 2024: Eagle Country Christmas Festival of Trees
Sat Dec 14, 2024: Kuna's Down Home Country Christmas
Sat Dec 14, 2024: Eagle Country Christmas Last Chance Christmas Market
Sat Dec 14, 2024: Meridian Christmas Light UTV Run
Fri Nov 29 - Tue Dec 31, 2024: Winter Garden aGlow at Idaho Botanical Garden
Fri Nov 22 - Mon Dec 30, 2024: Shindig Farms Lost in Christmas
Fri Nov 29, 2024 - Thu Jan 2, 2025: Glide on Grove in Downtown Boise
Fri Nov 15, 2024 - Sat Jan 4, 2025: Christmas in Color at Roaring Springs
Thu Dec 5, 2024 - Fri Jan 3, 2025: Santa's Merry & Bright Light Show at Expo Idaho
Ice Skating at Indian Creek Plaza
Tubing at Gateway Parks Eagle
Wintry Market
π Boise Centre, 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
π Fri Nov 21 from 4-9PM, Sat Nov 22 from 9AM - 5PM
Wintry Market is Idaho's premier curated Winter maker's market showcasing the best of art, craft and design.
This event is an upscale and inventive indie art, craft and vintage show in Boise every November named the best holiday bazaar in Idaho by Food & Wine magazine and one of the best in the West by Sunset magazine. Wintry Market consists of innovative and original items produced using traditional art/craft methods by 180+ regional artists & crafters. We've expanded this year for our biggest show yet with artists from all over the West and have taken over the entire Boise Centre West! For the last thirteen years we have prided ourselves as being an affordable marketplace for one-of-a-kind goods.
Indian Creek Winter Wonderland Opening Festival Weekend
π Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
π Fri Nov 21 - Sun Nov 23, 6-9PM
A truly magical time to be in the heart of Treasure Valley. Come and see how downtown Caldwell transforms into a setting straight out of a Hallmark movie. Walk around downtown, illuminated by over a million Christmas lights, while sipping on a hot cup of cocoa. Join family and friends on our ice ribbon, surrounded by lighted trees and cozy fire pits and try your hand at ice skating. You just might be a pro!Β
Get all your Christmas shopping done at our market featuring over 60 local artisans. Weβll have everything you need for everyone on your list this year. Donβt forget to bring the kiddos down for holiday pics with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Theyβre the real deal, guys; just arrived from the North Pole for this very event. Tour downtown while nestling under a banket on a horse-drawn carriage: Perfect for the whole family or a date night.Β
Indian Creek Winter Wonderland Experience
π Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
π Fri Nov 21 - Sun Nov 23, 6-9PM
Stroll through downtown Caldwell under the glow of over a million twinkling lights, enjoy weekly programs, and immerse yourself in the holiday cheer.
The 2025-26 schedule of events and activities will be published around the first of November, 2025.
Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees
π Boise Centre, 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
π Various times, see website for schedule
For 41 years now the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees has kicked off the holiday season in the Treasure Valley. The holiday season is a time for coming together to celebrate and revel in tradition. It is also a time for thinking of others and giving of ourselves. We are excited to launch the 2025 Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees! Mark your calendars for November 26 (Gala), November 26-November 30 (General Exhibition) and December 1 (Fashion Show). Letβs celebrate!
Meridian Winter Lights Parade
π Downtown Meridian, ID 83642
π Fri Dec 5, Parade at 7PM, pre-parade activities at 6PM
The magic of the holiday season is nearly upon us.Β In Meridian, we usher in the holiday season with our Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade and Tree Lighting celebration.Β We come together to watch brightly lit parade floats, visit with Santa and help countdown to flip the switch for the Christmas tree lights.Β Β
The mainstage is located at Main Street and Idaho Street just across the street from Generations Plaza where the tree will stay all season long.
Boise Christmas Show
π Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714
π Fri Dec 5 and Sat Dec 6 11AM-7PM, Sun Dec 7 11AM-4PM
Thousands of Unique Gifts, Over 225 Vendors, Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors(62+) $4, Children 12 & under FREE
Ontario Winter Wonderland Parade
π Downtown Ontario, OR 97914
π Sat Dec 6
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 Tuba Christmas
π Idaho State Capitol, 700 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702
π Sat Dec 6, 4PM Performance
Boiseβs 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! See more...
Star Christmas at the Riverhouse
π Star Riverhouse, 960 S Main St, Star, ID 83669
π Sat Dec 6
More details soon.
Meridian Children's Winterland Festival
π 936 Taylor Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
π Sat Dec 13, 10AM-2PM
Get ready for a magical holiday experience at the Children's Winterland Festival, Hosted by Meridian Parks & Recreation, this free, fun-filled event withΒ creative Christmas crafts, exciting games, andΒ memorable photo with Santa himself!