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Things to Do in the Treasure Valley in November 2026

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November in the Boise Treasure Valley is the season of gratitude and the official start of holiday cheer. The month opens with Veterans Day events honoring local service members, builds toward Thanksgiving turkey trots and family traditions, and wraps up with Festival of Trees displays, holiday markets, and the first Christmas concerts of the season across Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell. In between, you’ll find the Boise Half Marathon, Jurassic Quest, six Idaho Steelheads home games, and one of the busiest concert calendars of the year.

Below is the complete guide to things to do in the Treasure Valley in November 2026, organized by category so you can jump straight to Veterans Day events, Thanksgiving activities, holiday kickoff events, concerts, or family fun.

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Quick Answer: What’s Happening in the Treasure Valley in November 2026

The biggest events in the Treasure Valley in November 2026 include the Idaho Veterans Day Parade and the Boise Half Marathon, both on Saturday, November 14, followed by a packed Thanksgiving week from November 20–29 featuring the Winter Wonderland Festival, the Canyon County Christmas Show, Festival of Trees, the Turkey Day 5K on Thanksgiving morning, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra on November 27. The month also brings Jurassic Quest (November 13–15), six Idaho Steelheads home games, five turkey trots and holiday fun runs, and nearly 90 concerts and performances, including Dwight Yoakam, Three Days Grace, Todd Rundgren, and Elf in Concert with the Boise Philharmonic. This guide covers every confirmed event by category and date, with direct links to tickets and event pages.

Marquee Events: Kicking Off the Holiday Season in the Treasure Valley

Turkey Day 5K

The stretch from November 19 through Thanksgiving weekend is when the Treasure Valley officially shifts into holiday mode, with festivals, Christmas shows, and seasonal concerts stacked back to back:

Veterans Day Events in the Treasure Valley — November 2026

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, and communities across the valley are honoring local veterans with a parade, a community breakfast, and a hometown potato feed:

Thanksgiving Events in the Treasure Valley — November 2026

Festival of Trees

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26. From giving back with St. Vincent de Paul to running off the pie the morning after, here’s how the valley is celebrating Thanksgiving week:

Family-Friendly Events in the Treasure Valley — November 2026

Winter Wonderland Festival 2026

Festivals & Community Events in the Treasure Valley — November 2026

Canyon County Christmas Show

Idaho Steelheads hockey, holiday markets, comedy nights, and the start of Festival of Trees season round out November’s community calendar:

Stay Active: Outdoor & Fitness Events in the Treasure Valley — November 2026

YMCA Thanksgiving Leftovers Fun Run

Cooler weather means prime running season. November’s lineup includes the Boise Half Marathon and a turkey trot for nearly every corner of the valley:

Concerts, Theater & Live Music in the Treasure Valley — November 2026

Dwight Yoakam

November is loaded with live music and performances, from arena headliners like Dwight Yoakam, Three Days Grace, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra to intimate club shows, Boise State concerts, and the opening of A Christmas Carol at the Morrison Center:

Living in the Treasure Valley

The Treasure Valley isn’t just one of the fastest-growing regions in the country — it’s one of the most livable. A November calendar this full, from Veterans Day parades to neighborhood turkey trots to holiday festivals, is part of what makes communities like Meridian, Eagle, Star, Nampa, and Boise so desirable for families, first-time buyers, and people relocating from other states.

Whether you’re hosting family for Thanksgiving or just getting to know the area, November is a good reminder of why so many people are grateful to call the Treasure Valley home.

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Frequently Asked Questions About November 2026 Events in the Treasure Valley

What are the biggest events in the Treasure Valley in November 2026? ▸

The Idaho Veterans Day Parade and the Boise Half Marathon both take place on Saturday, November 14, and Thanksgiving week (November 20–29) brings the Winter Wonderland Festival, the Canyon County Christmas Show, Festival of Trees, the Turkey Day 5K, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra on November 27.

What Veterans Day events are happening in the Treasure Valley in 2026? ▸

Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. Events include the Veteran’s Day Potato Feed in Star on November 6, the Veterans Breakfast at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa on November 7, and the Idaho Veterans Day Parade in Boise on Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 AM.

What Thanksgiving events are in the Treasure Valley in November 2026? ▸

Thanksgiving week includes the St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Food Box (November 23–24), Festival of Trees (November 24–29), the Boise Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl (November 25), the Turkey Day 5K and Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5K on Thanksgiving morning, Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting Weekend at Huston Vineyards (November 27–28), and the YMCA Thanksgiving Leftovers Fun Run on November 28.

Where can I find a turkey trot in the Treasure Valley in 2026? ▸

Turkey trots and holiday fun runs this November include the Vision Charter XC Turkey Trot in Caldwell (November 14), the Valnova Community Turkey Trot in Eagle (November 21), the Turkey Day 5K in Boise and the Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5K on Thanksgiving Day (November 26), and the YMCA Thanksgiving Leftovers Fun Run on November 28.

What family-friendly events are in the Treasure Valley in November 2026? ▸

Top picks include Jurassic Quest at Expo Idaho (November 13–15), the Winter Wonderland Festival at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell (November 20–22), the Canyon County Christmas Show (November 20–22), Festival of Trees (November 24–29), and Elf in Concert with the Boise Philharmonic (November 28–29).

What concerts are happening in the Treasure Valley in November 2026? ▸

November’s lineup includes Dwight Yoakam, Three Days Grace, Todd Rundgren, Buzzcocks, Houndmouth, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Fear Factory, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, plus Boise Philharmonic performances of The Planets (November 7–8) and Elf in Concert (November 28–29).

What festivals and community events are happening in the Treasure Valley in November 2026? ▸

November brings six Idaho Steelheads home games, the Holiday Makers Market at the Nampa Civic Center (November 6–7), Jo Koy at the Ford Idaho Center (November 7), the Idaho Snowmobile Show (November 20–21), the Canyon County Christmas Show (November 20–22), and the Canyon County Festival of Trees (November 27–30).

What outdoor and active events are happening in the Treasure Valley in November 2026? ▸

The Boise Half Marathon runs Saturday, November 14, alongside the Downtown Boise YMCA Grand Opening Walk (November 7), the Harvest Hustle in Nampa (November 8), and a full slate of turkey trots and Thanksgiving fun runs throughout the month.

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