Brick Fest Live
2024-12-15 10:00 - 2024-12-16 16:00, 2024-12-14 09:00 UTC | Ford Idaho Center
Brick Fest Live
Ford Idaho Sports Center
December 14-15, 2024
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm

The Nutcracker - Ballet Idaho
2024-12-14 19:00, 2024-12-14 14:00, 2024-12-13 19:00, 2024-12-12 19:00, 2024-12-08 17:00, 2024-12-08 12:00, 2024-12-07 19:00, 2024-12-07 14:00 and 1 more date | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
What would the holidays be without Ballet Idaho’s magical production of The Nutcracker? The glittering anticipation begins as soon as the Boise Philharmonic plays the first overture notes of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. The audience is swept into a magnificent party at the Stahlbaums’ home, where Clara and her family are celebrating the joy of the season as they await their guests. The mysterious Drosselmeyer brings a life-sized Nutcracker doll, and young Clara is immediately enchanted. When she falls asleep that evening, she is taken on a whimsical adventure through an epic battle with the Mouse King and his army, then to a sparkling snowy forest, and on to the deliciously color-saturated Land of the Sweets. This is a holiday experience to be cherished, year after year.

Harry Potter Festival and Vendor Show + Yule Ball
2024-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
We invite all to the 3rd annual Harry Potter festival 2024! A great day to come dressed in your wizarding robes or your favorite muggle apparel! Enjoy over 50 local vendors! So bring your Knuts, Sickles and Galleons!Exploring through the wonders of crafts, art, magical apparel, and potions. A GREAT opportunity to buy those last-minute Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for your favorite witch or wizard or Muggle!A family friendly event inspired by the love of Harry Potter and magic!

Hours
10a-5p (Festival & Vendor Show)
6:30p-11:30p (Yule Ball)
Admission
Entry fee is $3 and kids 10 years and under are free
There is also a separate event held at an additional cost for the YULE Ball in the Western Building!

Capital City Public Market
2024-12-14 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-07 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-30 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-23 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-16 09:30 - 13:30 | The Grove Plaza, 827 W. Main St, Boise, ID, 83702
Celebrating 30 YEARS! ​
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The Capital City Public Market started in 1994 in downtown Boise with a small group of local vendors — 30 years later we have over 150+ rotating vendors all with products crafted in Idaho by Idahoans.
Our 2024 season will kick off on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 – Join us on every Saturday, 9:30am – 1:30pm,
till December 21st, 2024!
Find us in Downtown Boise in the Grove Plaza, on the corner of 8th St & Main, in the heart of downtown.
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SHOPPING LOCAL SUPPORTS IDAHOANS, THEIR FAMILIES & OUR COMMUNITY

Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise
2024-12-07 08:30 - 22:45 | Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Saturdays, December 7 and 14
8:30-10:45AM
Make Your Breakfast Reservations

Have a holly jolly morning at Zoo Boise for Breakfast with Santa! Guests will be treated to a buffet breakfast, personal time with Santa Claus, kids craft time, animal experience, and photos with Santa (if purchased in advance). Then you’ll have the rest of the day to explore the zoo!
Costs:
$20/$25 – Youth, ages 3-11
$35/$40 – General
(Zoo Boise member/non-member prices)
Registration is required. Ages 2 years and under are free, but still require reservations.
At least one paid adult is required to attend with children.
To allow for personal time with Santa, space is limited.

Jingle Jam - for Boise Rescue Mission Ministries
2024-12-06 19:30 | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
Join us for a holiday Concert that’s basically the Super Bowl of Christmas shows! Experience the joy of the season while pretending to be a decent human being, as proceeds will support the heroic efforts of Boise Rescue Mission Ministries. Kick back and enjoy local artists belting out everything from tear-jerking carols to foot-tapping festive tunes. Get into the holiday spirit and help those in need this Christmas – because nothing says I’m a good person like a concert ticket! Spread the holiday cheer and enjoy a night of unforgettable performances.

PERFORMANCE BY:

Shaun B | Midnight Jazz Cats | GEMMA ARTS SINGERS

Luke Rutledge Smooth Avenue | Sam Henry | Jeff Engelbert | The Headliners

Boise Christmas Show
2024-12-06 11:00 - 19:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
The Boise Christmas Show
December 6-8, 2024 • Expo Idaho • Boise, Idaho

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Hours: Fri. & Sat. 11am-7pm, Sun. 11am-4pm
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors(62+) $4,
Children 12 & under FREE

Thousands of Unique Gifts,
Over 225 Vendors,
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus!

PHOTOS WITH SANTA
A LA CARTE
PHOTO PACKAGES

Meridian Ornament Drop and Seek
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-06 | Downtown Meridian
Meridian Ornament Drop and Seek

December 5 & 6, 2024
The Meridian Arts Commission is once again putting a festive twist on their popular annual Meridian Art Drop by hosting the Meridian Ornament Drop and Seek.
All ages and artistic abilities are encouraged to make handmade holiday ornaments to hide (or “drop”) in downtown Meridian December 5 & 6 for others to find and keep as a gift. Ornaments can be hung from trees, propped on window sills, or placed in any number of creative locations for someone else to find.
Those lucky enough to find an ornament (only one per person, please) are encouraged to post a photo of it on social media using the hashtag #meridianornamentdrop, or email the Meridian Arts Commission at mac@meridiancity.org for the Arts Commission to post.

Winter Wonderland at Indian Creek Plaza
2024-11-28 - 2025-01-01 | Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605
Experience real winter magic in Caldwell

Every year, the city of Caldwell transforms into a real-life winter wonderland from the weekend before Thanksgiving until the first week of January.

Every year, the city of Caldwell transforms into a real-life winter wonderland from the weekend before Thanksgiving until the first week of January. Over one million holiday lights cover trees, buildings, bridges all over town, painting the city in a mesmerizing glow.

Children, families and couples skate under the lights on a huge outdoor skating rink. A singing Christmas tree stands tall on the corner of Indian Creek Plaza. Visiting Caldwell in the winter is a reminder of just how magical this season can truly be.

Join in on the classic holiday fun — it’s ok to feel like a little kid here!

Indian Creek Plaza in downtown Caldwell is your holiday headquarters. Take the family to enjoy ice skating at Idaho’s only, and the seventh in the nation, ice skating ribbon. The ribbon is great for skaters of any ability and skate rentals are available.

Plus, just steps away from the Plaza our farm to fork restaurants and fine merchants are the perfect place for a family meal or to check someone off your Christmas list.

Canyon County Christmas Show
2024-11-24 11:00, 2024-11-23 11:00, 2024-11-22 11:00 | Ford Idaho Center
A wonderful holiday experience for the entire family.
November 22-24, 2024
Ford Idaho Center Arena
Hours:
Friday 11a – 7p
Saturday 11a – 7p
Sunday 11a – 4p
Admission:
Adults $5
Seniors $4
Children 12 & under Free
Free Parking

Santa Photos at Boise Towne Square
2024-11-24 - 2024-12-24 | Boise Towne Square, 350 N Milwaukee St, Boise, Idaho, 83704
Santa Claus is in town! He’s traveled all the way from the North Pole to spread holiday cheer and take pictures with kids of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to make holiday memories and to let Santa know what you want this Christmas. Get on Santa’s nice list and make your reservation today.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker
2024-11-17 18:30 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a remixed and reimagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.

Jurassic Quest
2024-11-17 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-16 09:00 - 18:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
The largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour, featuring true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs, including a 60 foot long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, our 80-foot-long Apatosaurus, and our gigantic LIFESIZE T.rex!
Hours
Friday 12p-6p, Saturday 9a-6p, Sunday 9a-6p
Admission
See website to purchase tickets

Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Creature Power
2024-11-16 13:00 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
MagicSpace Entertainment presents Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Creature Power at the Morrison Center in Boise.
Get ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt Brothers as they combine live action with animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen at the Tortuga HQ. Which creature powers do they activate, and what new and amazing “WOW!” facts will you learn? Experience, live-on-stage, the electrifying excitement, and the inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts a family favorite time and time again!
Since 2014, Wild Kratts LIVE! has performed over 225 shows for hundreds of thousands of fans in over 135 cities across North America. It was created for the stage by the imaginative minds of Martin and Chris Kratt from Zoboomafoo, Kratt’s Creatures, and Kratt Bros – Be the Creature. The PBS KIDS TV show Wild Kratts was created and developed by brothers and zoologists Martin and Chris Kratt and is currently in its sixth season.
