Community calendar
Farmers markets, rodeos, and festivals, town by town.
The Treasure Valley runs on its seasons: market Saturdays into November, harvest mazes through Halloween, and an early-December light parade. This page collects real, verified happenings across all nine areas, refreshed November 13, 2026 and organized by town so you can find what is close to your acreage.
A note on dates: anything date-sensitive should be confirmed with the organizer before you drive out. Farmers markets and concert series run on a regular weekly or monthly schedule, so they are marked Recurring; festivals and parades return each year but move with the calendar, so confirm exact dates.
Boise
The valley’s biggest festival calendar, anchored by the river and the capitol.
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Boise Farmers Market Winter Market Recurring
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, November 7 through December 19, 2026
Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise
The market’s first winter season at its new permanent home: a heated tent at the Idaho Botanical Garden, with the same valleywide sourcing from farms within roughly a 100-mile radius. SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted. The winter market runs Saturdays from November 7 through December 19.
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Capital City Public Market Recurring
Saturdays, 9:30am to 1:30pm, April 11 through December 19, 2026
The Grove Plaza, 827 W Main St, Boise
Downtown’s Saturday market that runs into December, the one to catch after the other markets close for the season. The final market of the 2026 season is Saturday, December 19.
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First Thursday Recurring
First Thursday of each month, 5 to 9pm
Downtown Boise galleries and the Grove Plaza
Downtown Boise’s gallery night with live art, music, and merchant tastings. Upcoming editions include Thursday, December 3, 2026 and January 7, 2027; individual merchants set their own hours within the 5 to 9pm window.
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Wintry Market
Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026; Friday 4 to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm
Boise Centre West, 850 W Front St, Boise
Idaho’s curated winter maker’s market in its 15th year, gathering 175+ regional artists and makers for holiday shopping in downtown Boise; confirm hours and ticket details with the organizers.
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Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees
November 24 through November 29, 2026
Boise Centre, 850 W Front St, Boise
The region’s big holiday fundraiser: a forest of decorated trees from local businesses and community groups, Santa at the North Pole Village, LEGO builds, and a gala. The 2026 edition runs November 24 through 29 at Boise Centre, with Family Day on November 28 and 29; confirm hours and ticket details with the Saint Alphonsus Foundation.
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Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, November 27, 2026, 5 to 6pm
The Grove Plaza, downtown Boise
A free candle-lighting ceremony with live music as the city’s tree is lit the evening after Thanksgiving, alongside the weekend of the Boise Holiday Parade. Confirm the official time with the Downtown Boise Association.
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Boise Holiday Parade
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10am
Downtown Boise
The long-running Boise Holiday Parade with floats, marching bands, and Santa along the downtown route over Thanksgiving weekend. Confirm staging and viewing details with the parade organizers.
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Holiday Ice Rink at The Grove
Opens Saturday, November 28, 2026, and runs through January 10, 2027
The Grove Plaza, 827 W Main St, Boise
Downtown Boise’s outdoor ice rink returns to The Grove Plaza for the holiday season, with skate rentals and festive lights around the plaza. Opening weekend coincides with the holiday parade and tree lighting; confirm hours and pricing with the Downtown Boise Association.
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Christmas In Color
Opens Saturday, November 14, 2026, nightly through late December 2026
Roaring Springs Water Park at Barber Park, 4000 S Eckert Rd, Boise
A drive-through holiday light show at Roaring Springs with timed entry and a walk-through finale. The 2026 season opens in mid-November; confirm dates, ticket windows, and pricing with Roaring Springs.
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Winter Garden aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden
Friday, November 27 through Wednesday, December 30, 2026, nightly
Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise
A winter light festival returns to the Idaho Botanical Garden with roughly 900,000 lights across the grounds, including the new Lake of Lights feature, a cozy way to get out on an acreage-sized property without the yard work; confirm hours and ticket details with the Idaho Botanical Garden.
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A Christmas Carol at the Morrison Center
Thursday, November 19 through Sunday, December 6, 2026
Danny Peterson Theatre at the Morrison Center, Boise State University, Boise
A stage adaptation of the Dickens classic in the intimate Danny Peterson Theatre, a cozy way to kick off the holiday season; confirm showtimes and tickets with the Morrison Center.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 3 through Sunday, December 6, 2026
ExtraMile Arena, Boise State University, Boise
The long-running holiday rock spectacle brings its classic Christmas Eve story, lights, and pyro to ExtraMile Arena, a favorite December show for Treasure Valley families; confirm showtimes and tickets with the arena.
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Basque Christmas Market (Eguberriko Azoka)
Early December 2026; dates posted each season
The Basque Block, 6th and Grove Streets, Boise
A free holiday tradition on the Basque Block with local vendors, Basque food, and seasonal music that kicks off downtown December weekends. Confirm the exact date and hours with the organizers.
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The Rat King
Friday, December 4 through Saturday, December 19, 2026
Boise (venue posted by LED)
A darkly funny holiday show by Boise’s LED performance group, part of the city’s December theater calendar; confirm the exact venue, showtimes, and ticket details with the organizers.
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Boise Christmas Show
Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6, 2026, 11am to 7pm
Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Boise
The valley’s big holiday home and gift show at Expo Idaho with hundreds of vendor booths, Santa visits, and seasonal shopping, a useful stop for anyone furnishing or finishing an acreage home before the holidays; confirm hours and ticket details with the organizers.
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Candlelight Christmas at the Egyptian Theatre
Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, 2026
Egyptian Theatre, 700 W Main St, Boise
Candlelit holiday concerts at Boise’s historic Egyptian Theatre, a warm and intimate seasonal show in a downtown landmark; confirm showtimes and tickets with the theater.
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Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker
Friday, December 18 through Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Morrison Center, Boise State University, Boise
Ballet Idaho’s annual production of The Nutcracker with the Boise Philharmonic, a holiday tradition for Treasure Valley families; confirm showtimes and tickets with Ballet Idaho.
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Boise Tuba Christmas
Early December 2026; annual community tradition since 1992
Downtown Boise (venue posted each year)
The valley’s long-running community tuba and euphonium Christmas concert, a free holiday tradition that brings brass players of all ages together; confirm the date and venue with the organizers.
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YMCA Christmas Run
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Ann Morrison Park and the Boise River Greenbelt, Boise
A family-friendly holiday run and walk through Ann Morrison Park with festive costumes and post-race fun; confirm start times and registration with the Treasure Valley Family YMCA.
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Sagebrush’s Annual Handmade Holiday Market
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10am
Sagebrush, 1609 13th St, Boise
A one-day handmade holiday market at the Sagebrush community space with local makers, artists, and seasonal gifts; confirm hours with the venue.
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Boise Winter Ale Fest
December 2026; date posted each fall
Boise (venue posted by the organizers)
A seasonal gathering of Treasure Valley and regional breweries pouring winter ales, ciders, and stouts; confirm the date, venue, and ticket details when they are announced.
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Boise Holiday Vendor Market
Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, 2026
Boise Towne Square, 350 N Milwaukee St, Boise
A holiday vendor market at Boise Towne Square with local makers and seasonal gifts over Thanksgiving weekend, right in step with Small Business Saturday; confirm hours and the vendor list with the mall.
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Boise Half Marathon
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Downtown Boise and the Boise River Greenbelt
A fall race through downtown Boise and along the river, with a half marathon, relay, and shorter distances; confirm start times and registration with the organizers.
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Boise State Football vs. Oregon State
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4pm
Albertsons Stadium, Boise State University, Boise
A big home game as the Broncos close out the season at Albertsons Stadium, a favorite fall Saturday for Treasure Valley families; confirm kickoff time and tickets with Boise State athletics.
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Boise State Football vs. San Diego State
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30pm (subject to change)
Albertsons Stadium, Boise State University, Boise
The Broncos’ second straight home game as the regular season winds down; the date was flagged as subject to change, so confirm with Boise State athletics.
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Disney On Ice presents Jump In!
Friday, December 11, 2026
ExtraMile Arena, Boise State University, Boise
A family ice-skating show with favorite Disney characters gliding across the ExtraMile Arena rink, a good holiday-season outing for the kids; confirm showtime and tickets with the arena.
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Idaho Potato Drop
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 9pm with the drop at midnight
Idaho State Capitol, 700 W Jefferson St, Boise
Boise’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration: a 17-foot illuminated potato drops from a crane at midnight with live music and fireworks, a free and family-friendly way to ring in the new year. Confirm the evening’s schedule with the organizers.
Eagle
Equestrian suburb with a strong Heritage Park fall and holiday calendar.
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Veterans Breakfast
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8 to 10am
Eagle Senior Center, 312 E State St, Eagle
An open-to-the-public breakfast honoring veterans, active military, and their families, hosted by the city of Eagle; confirm the time with the senior center.
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Eagle Country Christmas
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 6pm
Heritage Park, 185 E State St, Eagle
The city’s holiday celebration in downtown Eagle: the gazebo lit, community carol performances, photos with Santa in his sleigh, a vendor market, and a kids’ warming tent, with the tree lighting at 6pm. Confirm details with the city of Eagle.
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Candy Cane Lane
Nightly, 5:30 to 11pm, Thanksgiving night (Thursday, November 26) through Thursday, December 31, 2026
1572 E Feather View Dr, Eagle
A free neighborhood Christmas light display in Eagle supporting Make-A-Wish Idaho, running every night from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve; confirm nightly hours and the donation box with the organizers.
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Community Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 6pm and 7pm
A local stake center in Eagle (exact building posted by the organizer)
A free community Christmas concert open to the public with carols and holiday music; confirm the exact location and start times with the organizers.
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Community Shopping First Tuesday Recurring
First Tuesday of each month, September through December 2026 (final edition Tuesday, December 1)
Eagle businesses along State Street
The Eagle Chamber of Commerce’s monthly community shopping night supporting local merchants with evening hours and specials; confirm participating businesses with the chamber.
Meridian
Dairy heritage, Saturday markets through October, and a holiday season lit up by the Village and Scentsy Commons.
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Christmas in Meridian: Winter Lights Parade and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2026; pre-parade activities 5:30pm, parade 7pm
Downtown Meridian, Idaho and Main
Hot cocoa stands, Santa arrivals, and the city tree lighting along the parade route, hosted with local radio; the city of Meridian’s official 2026 date. Confirm the route and start times with the city.
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Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights
Opens Friday, November 13, 2026, nightly through January 18, 2027
Scentsy Commons, 2701 E Pine Ave, Meridian
A free drive-through and walk-through holiday light display with roughly 900,000 lights, a signature light tunnel, a 75-foot ribbon Christmas tree, and food trucks on opening night; lit from sunset to sunrise nightly. Confirm details with Scentsy Commons.
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Merry Grinchmas Market at Scentsy Commons
Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9am to 6pm
Scentsy Commons, 2701 E Pine Ave, Meridian
A three-day holiday makers market on the Scentsy campus with local vendors, home decor, soaps, jewelry, and seasonal gifts; free admission. Confirm hours and the vendor list with the organizers.
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The Village at Meridian Magical Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6pm
The Village at Meridian, 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln, Meridian
The Village’s annual tree lighting with live music and fireworks, plus Santa’s arrival for the season, with Letters to Santa running November 20 through December 20; confirm details with The Village at Meridian.
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SO|ME Winter Market
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10am to 2pm
SO|ME Amp, 1363 E Phenomenal St, Meridian
A free winter market of local vendors at the SO|ME Amp, with Stories with Santa for the kids and seasonal shopping; confirm the vendor list and activities with the organizers.
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Ice Skating at The Village at Meridian
Opens Saturday, November 14, 2026, through January 19, 2027
The Village at Meridian, 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln, Meridian
The Village’s outdoor ice rink returns for the holiday season with skate rentals around the fountain square; confirm hours and pricing with The Village.
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Winter Holiday Market at Victory Gardens
Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29, 2026
Victory Gardens, 120 E Victory Rd, Meridian
A holiday market at the Victory Gardens venue over Thanksgiving weekend, with artisan vendors, warm drinks, a raffle, and a Christmas tree lot; confirm hours and the vendor list with the venue.
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Corbin Maxey and Santa’s Reindeer
Friday, November 27, 2026, 10am to noon
The Village at Meridian, 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln, Meridian
A free family event with animal ambassador Corbin Maxey and Santa’s reindeer at The Village; confirm details with the organizers.
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Corbin Maxey and Christmas Camels
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10am to noon
The Village at Meridian, 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln, Meridian
A free family event with animal ambassador Corbin Maxey and Christmas camels at The Village; confirm details with the organizers.
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Photos with Santa at The Village at Meridian
Sundays through the season, beginning Sunday, November 22 through Thursday, December 24, 2026, by reservation
The Village at Meridian, 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln, Meridian
Reservation-based Santa visits at The Village with prints delivered on the spot, running from November 22 through Christmas Eve; confirm session times and booking with The Village.
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Point of Lights at Scentsy Commons
Early December 2026, 6 to 8pm; dates posted each fall
Scentsy Commons, 2701 E Pine Ave, Meridian
A free evening of carols, Santa, and food trucks under the Scentsy light display; expect early December for 2026 and confirm with Scentsy Commons.
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Children’s Winterland Festival
December 2026; dates posted by Meridian Parks and Recreation
Downtown Meridian
A free family event from Meridian Parks and Recreation with holiday crafts, games, and Santa photos; confirm the exact location and hours with the city.
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TRICA’s Snow Globe
Friday, December 4, 2026, 4 to 7pm
TRICA, Meridian
A free family holiday celebration at TRICA with seasonal crafts and activities to kick off the Christmas in Meridian weekend; confirm details with the organizers.
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Run Santa... RUN!
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 11am to 2pm
Ridgecrest Golf Club, 3100 S Meridian Rd, Meridian
A family-friendly holiday 5K run and walk with Santa at Ridgecrest Golf Club; confirm start times and registration with the organizers.
Star
Small-town celebrations on the Ada/Canyon line, from the November potato feed to New Year’s.
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REKO Treasure Valley Star pickup Recurring
Tuesdays, pickup 4:15pm, year-round
Hunter’s Creek Sports Complex parking lot, 1500 N Star Rd, Star
A valleywide online farmers market with a Star pickup: pre-order local farm goods by Tuesday noon and pick them up Tuesday afternoons. Grass-fed beef, farm eggs, raw dairy, produce, and more from Treasure Valley producers.
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Star Light Parade and River House Tree Lighting
December; the city posts exact dates each November
Main Street through town to the Star Riverhouse, 960 S Main St
Star’s signature holiday light parade with the River House tree lighting the same night; recent years also brought gingerbread-house building, tractor rides, and Santa at the Riverhouse.
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Christmas at the Riverhouse
Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026, all day
Star Riverhouse, 960 S Main St, Star
The Star Riverhouse opens across a full weekend of holiday cheer, with the town’s signature Christmas market and seasonal activities; confirm hours and the day’s lineup with the city of Star.
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Sol Invictus Christmas Market at the Riverhouse
Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10am to 4pm
Star Riverhouse, 960 S Main St, Star
A Christmas market benefiting the Star Food Bank at the Riverhouse, with local vendors and a raffle, held the same weekend as the town Christmas festivities; confirm the vendor list and hours with the organizers.
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Gem County Festival of Trees
Friday, November 20, 2026
Gem County Fairgrounds, Emmett
A holiday tree festival about 20 minutes from Star, with decorated trees, crafts, and family activities benefiting local charities; confirm hours and admission with the organizers.
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Christmas Candles at The Taphouse Star
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6pm
The Taphouse Star, Star
A cozy candlelit evening with holiday music at The Taphouse Star; confirm seating and details with the venue.
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Highland Christmas at The Taphouse Star
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6pm
The Taphouse Star, Star
A Celtic-flavored Christmas evening with live music at The Taphouse Star; confirm seating and details with the venue.
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Star Cemetery Wreaths Across America
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10am
Star Cemetery, Star
A Wreaths Across America remembrance ceremony placing wreaths on veterans’ graves at Star Cemetery, part of the national program held the same day across the country; confirm the gathering point with the Star Cemetery Maintenance District.
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Star New Year’s Eve Star Drop
Thursday, December 31, 2026, countdown from 11pm
Star Riverhouse, 960 S Main St, Star
A family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration on the Riverhouse lawn: a large lit star lowers from above City Hall at midnight with a countdown and fireworks, billed as Star’s answer to Boise’s Potato Drop. Confirm the start time with the city.
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Hometown Celebration
July 4, 2027
Hunter’s Creek Park, Star
Firecracker Fun Run, parade, pie auction, kids’ games, and a food court; next edition July 4, 2027.
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Chamber Eggstravaganza
April 2027 (Easter weekend)
Star
Easter egg hunt hosted by the chamber; dates are announced each spring.
Middleton
River town whose fall and winter pull in neighbors from all of Canyon County.
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Light Up Middleton
Friday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 8pm
Downtown Middleton
The town’s holiday kickoff with the annual tree lighting, holiday lights, live entertainment, and a Christmas market, a tradition since 2024; confirm details with the city of Middleton and the chamber.
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Middleton Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Mid-December; the chamber posts the date each fall
Main Street, Middleton
The chamber’s annual parade down Main Street with a tree lighting; recent editions carried a Cowboy Christmas theme. Confirm the 2026 date with the chamber.
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Santa’s Workshop at the Park
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11am
Middleton Parks and Recreation District, Middleton
A free family holiday event hosted by the Middleton Parks and Recreation District with Santa and seasonal activities for kids; confirm the exact location and details with the district.
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4th of July in the Park
July 4, 2027, 9am to 3pm
Middleton Place Park, 75 Marjorie Ave, Middleton
Food trucks, car show, kids’ corner, and live music; next edition July 4, 2027.
Nampa
The valley’s rodeo town, with a market that runs into November and the state’s biggest winter light maze.
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Nampa Farmers Market Recurring
Saturdays, 9am to 1:30pm, April through Saturday, November 21, 2026
Lloyd Square Park, 13th and Front, downtown Nampa
One of the valley’s longest-running markets, in its 37th season; the final Saturdays of the 2026 season are November 7, 14, and 21 at Lloyd Square. The market returns in spring 2027; confirm the closing date with the market.
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Idaho Snowmobile Show
Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026
Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa
The region’s snowmobile show at the Ford Idaho Center, a useful stop for acreage owners who ride from their own door; confirm hours and admission with the venue.
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Canyon County Christmas Show
Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, 2026; Friday and Saturday 11am to 7pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm
Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa
The valley’s big holiday home and gift show at the Ford Idaho Center with vendor booths, seasonal shopping, and holiday ideas; admission is typically around $5 for adults with free parking. Confirm hours and admission with the organizers.
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Lost in Christmas at Shindig Farms
Opening weekend Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, 2026, then Fridays and Saturdays 5 to 10pm through December 2026 (plus Thursdays in December)
Shindig Farms, Scism Rd, Nampa
The Treasure Valley’s walk-through light maze with more than a million lights, wagon rides, slides, and Santa, plus the farm’s zip lines; the 2026 season opens November 20 and runs through late December. Confirm opening dates and ticket details with Shindig Farms.
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Canyon County Festival of Trees
Friday, November 27 through Monday, November 30, 2026
Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa
Holiday display trees, vendors, and entertainment benefiting Meals on Wheels at the Ford Idaho Center, a four-day tradition over Thanksgiving weekend; confirm hours and admission with the organizers.
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S’mores and Shop Small Saturday
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 11am
1st Street South, Downtown Nampa
A downtown Nampa Small Business Saturday celebration with s’mores, local shopping, and holiday fun alongside the city’s tree lighting weekend; confirm details with Downtown Nampa.
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Warhawk Winterfest
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10am
Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Dr, Nampa
The museum’s holiday open house with family activities and seasonal fun; confirm hours with the Warhawk Air Museum.
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City of Nampa Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 28, 2026; entertainment from the afternoon, lighting at 6pm
Nampa Train Depot, 1200 Front St, downtown Nampa
The city’s community tree lighting beside the restored train depot with free hot chocolate, Santa and Mrs. Claus photos inside the depot, and carolers, tied to the Shop Small weekend; confirm details with the city of Nampa.
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 7pm
Ford Idaho Center Arena, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa
The long-running Christmas concert tradition at the Ford Idaho Center Arena; confirm showtime and tickets with the venue.
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Music Theatre of Idaho: Anastasia
Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6, 2026; Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 1:30pm and 7:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm
Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St S, Nampa
Music Theatre of Idaho’s live production of Anastasia at the Civic Center, a family holiday-season show; confirm showtimes and tickets with the box office.
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Vintage Market Days
Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6, 2026
Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa
A vintage and handmade market at the Ford Idaho Center with vendors of antiques, repurposed goods, and seasonal decor; confirm hours and ticket details with the organizers.
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Boise Ballet Academy: The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St S, Nampa
Boise Ballet Academy’s annual production of The Nutcracker at the Nampa Civic Center, a holiday tradition for Treasure Valley families; confirm showtimes and tickets with the Civic Center.
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Great Idaho Gun Show
Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026
Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa
A two-day gun and outdoor show at the Ford Idaho Center, a useful stop for acreage owners shopping firearms, safes, and outdoor gear; confirm hours and admission with the promoters.
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USA Wrestling at Ford Idaho Center
Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 2026
Ford Idaho Center, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa
A full weekend of USA Wrestling bouts at the Ford Idaho Center, a good winter outing for families and young wrestlers; confirm event times and tickets with the venue.
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Holiday Wreath Workshops at Franz Witte
Saturdays and Sundays, November 7 through December 6, 2026
Franz Witte, 20005 11th Ave N, Nampa
Make-and-take wreath workshops at the region’s big nursery, a hands-on way to bring the farm home for the holidays; confirm session times and registration with Franz Witte.
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Three Days Grace at Ford Idaho Center
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7pm
Ford Idaho Center Arena, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa
The rock band Three Days Grace plays the Ford Idaho Center Arena on the Alienation Tour; confirm showtime and tickets with the venue.
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Snake River Stampede
June 2027
Ford Idaho Center, Nampa
One of the PRCA’s flagship rodeos with nightly shows; confirm 2027 dates and tickets when they are announced.
Kuna
Ranch country south of Meridian, with December’s parade, tree lighting, and gem drop season.
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City of Kuna Arbor Day Celebration
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Kuna, Idaho
The city’s annual Arbor Day tree-planting celebration, a hands-on way to meet neighbors and add trees to the community; confirm the location and time with the city of Kuna.
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Kuna Holiday Bazaar Blast
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9am to 3pm
229 N Avenue B, Kuna
A local holiday bazaar with 30-plus craft and gift vendors, a handy stop to knock out holiday shopping before the December rush; confirm the vendor list and hours with the organizers.
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Down Home Country Christmas
Saturday, December 5, 2026; craft fair 10am to 4pm
Downtown Kuna; craft fair at the Old Fourth Street Gym, 571 W 4th St
The chamber’s holiday celebration: a craft fair with local vendors at the Fourth Street Gym, tree decorating, Santa, and an electric car derby, with the Night Light Parade following the next week. Confirm exact times with the Kuna Chamber of Commerce.
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Classic Christmas Night Light Parade
Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 to 8pm
Downtown Kuna along Main Street, from Bernie Fisher Park to Avenue D
The chamber’s holiday light parade through downtown Kuna with floats, lights, and Santa, with hot cocoa along the route; the 2026 theme is Classic Christmas. The 2026 chamber calendar lists the parade for Friday, December 11, so confirm staging and start time with the chamber.
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City of Kuna Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Colonel Bernard Fisher Park, 201 W Main St, Kuna
The city’s annual Christmas tree lighting at Bernie Fisher Park, held the same day as the Down Home Country Christmas festivities to open the holiday season; confirm the start time with the city of Kuna.
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Candy Canes with the Mayor
Friday, December 11, 2026
Kuna City Hall
A drop-in holiday treat event where the mayor hands out candy canes; confirm the time with the city.
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Kuna Gem Drop
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Colonel Bernard Fisher Park, 201 W Main St, Kuna
Kuna’s New Year’s Eve celebration with a midnight gem drop, music, lights, and fireworks at Bernie Fisher Park, a family-friendly alternative to watching from the couch; confirm the start time with the city.
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Christmas Experience at the Kuna Castle
December 2026; timed tickets with dates posted each season
The Castle Gardens, 2050 N Meridian Rd, Kuna
A timed holiday walk-through at the Kuna Castle venue with themed displays and holiday lights; the 2026 schedule is posted each fall, so confirm dates and ticket times with The Castle Gardens.
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Kuna Stampede Rodeo
Labor Day weekend, September 2027
Crooked 8 Event Center, 1882 E King Rd, Kuna
An Idaho Cowboys Association rodeo revived in 2022; the 2026 edition ran September 3 through 5 with three nights of rodeo, and the next edition is expected Labor Day weekend 2027. Confirm dates and tickets when announced.
Caldwell
County seat with a restored plaza and more than a million lights by November.
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Canyon Winds Concert
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7 to 8:30pm
Jewett Auditorium, College of Idaho, 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell
A fall concert presented by the Canyon County Symphony and the Music Association of Canyon County in the College of Idaho’s Jewett Auditorium; confirm the program and ticket details with the organizers.
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The Holidays at the Farm
Opens Wednesday, November 25, 2026; Fridays and Saturdays 1 to 7pm, Sundays 1 to 5pm, with Thursdays from December 1
6285 SE 8th Ave, Caldwell
Fresh-cut Christmas trees plus lighted tractor wagon rides and a working holiday farm experience, a short drive from most of the valley; confirm hours and tree availability with the farm.
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Winter Wonderland
Opening festival weekend Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, 2026, 6 to 9pm; plaza lights run through mid-January 2027
Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, downtown Caldwell
More than a million holiday lights along the creek, the ice ribbon, Santa visits, food trucks, a winter market (extended hours Saturday and Sunday 3 to 9pm), and the Magical Musical Christmas Tree; free to attend. The 2026 opening was extended to a three-day festival, with no separate creek-lighting ceremony. Confirm nightly hours with the plaza.
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Ice Ribbon at Indian Creek Plaza
Open November through February for the 2026-27 season
Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell
The plaza’s outdoor ice ribbon reopens for the winter with skate rentals and season passes, right in the middle of the Winter Wonderland lights; confirm hours and pricing with the plaza.
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Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker: In a Nutshell
Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, 2026, 1pm and 7pm
Jewett Auditorium, College of Idaho, 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell
Ballet Idaho’s condensed family Nutcracker at the College of Idaho’s Jewett Auditorium, presented by Caldwell Fine Arts over Thanksgiving weekend; confirm showtimes and tickets with Caldwell Fine Arts.
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Treasure Valley Night Light Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6pm
Downtown Caldwell
The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce’s holiday parade with the 2026 theme ‘Let Freedom Glow. Christmas in America’: floats, lights, and Santa along the route from Cleveland Blvd to Indian Creek Plaza; confirm staging details with the chamber.
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Light the World Giving Machine
December 1 through December 14, 2026
Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell
The charitable vending machines at Indian Creek Plaza, where every purchase supports a local or global cause; confirm hours with the plaza.
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2C Cowboy Christmas
Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10am
2207 Blaine St, Caldwell
A cowboy-themed holiday market put on by the Caldwell Night Rodeo with western vendors and seasonal gifts, billed as the last chance before Christmas to shop local; confirm hours and the vendor list with the organizer.
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Reindeer Games
Saturday, December 19, 2026, noon to 4pm
Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell
A family holiday event at the plaza with seasonal games and activities; confirm the start time with the plaza.
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Caldwell Night Rodeo
August 2027
D&B Supply Arena, 2301 S Blaine St, Caldwell
The valley’s classic mid-August rodeo with five nights of action; confirm 2027 dates and tickets when announced.
Marsing
River town whose late fall runs from the Lions Club bingo to the Homedale and Murphy holiday calendars.
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Marsing Lions Club Bingo Recurring
Second Tuesday of the month, October through April (no December game)
Marsing American Legion, 126 S 2nd Ave W, Marsing
A community bingo night run by the Marsing Lions Club, with proceeds supporting local clubs and community events; confirm the start time with the Lions Club.
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Owyhee County Museum Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10am to 4pm
Owyhee County Historical Society Museum, 17085 Basey St, Murphy
The museum’s annual Christmas bazaar and Charlie Brown Tree Sale of fresh-cut Christmas trees from Silver City, about 30 minutes from Marsing; confirm hours with the museum.
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Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (Night Light Parade)
First Friday in December; the city posts the exact date each season
Downtown Marsing; tree lighting at Marsing Island Park
The city’s annual parade down Main Street with the tree lighting at the island park; recent editions paired the evening with a community chili feed. The 2025 edition ran Friday, December 5, so confirm the 2026 date with the city of Marsing.
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Holiday Bazaar at the Community Center
Late November 2026, typically 10am to 2pm; date posted each fall
Phipps-Watson Community Center, Marsing
The annual Marsing holiday bazaar of homemade and repurposed goods around Thanksgiving weekend at the community center; confirm the date and hours with the organizers.
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Homedale Night Light Christmas Parade
Late November 2026, following Thanksgiving weekend
Idaho Avenue, Homedale
The Homedale Chamber of Commerce’s signature holiday parade down Idaho Avenue, kicking off the season for the whole Owyhee County side of the valley; confirm the 2026 date with the chamber.
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Homedale Farmers’ Holiday Markets
November and December 2026; dates posted by the city
Homedale
The City of Homedale’s holiday edition of its farmers market, a short drive from Marsing for local holiday shopping; confirm dates and hours with the city of Homedale.
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Greenleaf Country Christmas Bazaar
Friday, November 20, 2026
Greenleaf Community Center, Greenleaf
An annual country Christmas bazaar at the Greenleaf Community Center between Marsing and Caldwell, with local crafts and holiday goods; confirm hours with the organizers.
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Homedale Gun Show
Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026
Owyhee County Fairgrounds, 432 W Nevada Ave, Homedale
A two-day gun and outdoor show at the Owyhee County Fairgrounds, a short drive from Marsing; confirm hours and admission with the promoters.
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Snake River Country Market Recurring
Saturdays in season, 11am to 3pm; 2026 season paused
Main Street and 4th Ave W, across from Lizard Butte Baptist Church, Marsing
The Marsing farmers market with local produce, artisan goods, and live music. The market announced a pause for the 2026 season, so confirm with the organizers before you drive over; the city lists first and third Saturdays in season.
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Homedale Community Market Recurring
Fridays, 3 to 7pm, May through October each year
Bette Uda Park, 204 E Idaho Ave, Homedale
The Homedale area’s farmers and craft market, a short drive from Marsing, with local produce and artisan goods. The 2026 season wrapped with its end-of-season celebration on Friday, October 9; the market returns in spring 2027, so confirm the opening date with the organizers.
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Marsing Disaster Auction
January to February 2027
Marsing
A benefit auction supporting local families in crisis, a Marsing tradition since 1961; confirm the 2027 date at marsingdisasterauction.org.
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Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo
August 2027
Owyhee County Fairgrounds, 420 W Nevada Ave, Homedale
The regional fair a short drive from Marsing; the 2026 edition ran August 4 through 8, so expect the next one in early August 2027. Confirm dates when announced.
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3rd of July Celebration
July 3, 2027
Marsing Island Park, Marsing
Fireworks, live music, and a BBQ on the Snake River; next edition July 3, 2027.
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