A quick roundup of Boise’s best holiday happenings this week, plus updates on Boise Discount Cards, our December Plan Ahead Guide, and where we take visitors during the holidays.

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Things to do in Boise this weekend:

Friday, December 5

• Krampus Krawl & Holiday Market at Barbarian Brewing
• Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting

Friday, December 5 - Saturday, December 6

• Christmas Live Nativity

Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7

• TRICA’s Snow Globe

Saturday, December 6

• Hip Holiday Craft Market at Flying M Coffee Garage
• Sockeye Brewing Holiday Market
• Boise Tattoo Bazaar
• Boise Bench Holiday Market
• Boise Tuba Christmas

Sunday, December 7

• Eguberriko Azoka on the Basque Block
• Sagebrush Collaborative Holiday Market at the Linen Building

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Happy turkey day! If you are looking for things to do to entertain your fam, we’ve got you covered.

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Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Winter Garden aGlow kicks off this Friday and will be open through the end of the year. Wander through 850,000 sparkling lights, creative displays, and cozy corners that make the garden feel like a true winter wonderland. Buy tix here!

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Things to do in Boise this weekend

Friday, November 28 - Monday, December 1

• Canyon County Festival of Trees

Friday, November 28

• Black Friday at Payette Brewing
• Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting
• Winter Garden aGlow opening

Saturday, November 29

• The Boise Holiday Parade
• Downtown Nampa’s Christmas Tree Lighting
• This Is Boise’s Winter Wonder Market

Saturday, November 29 - Sunday, November 30

• Home Alone with Boise Philharmonic

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This weekend we’ve got the holiday tree lightings kicking off, some fun shopping events, and a scavenger hunt on wheels.

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Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Thursday, November 20

• The Village at Meridian’s Annual Tree Lighting 

Friday, November 21 - Saturday, November 22

• Wintry Market

Friday, November 21 - Sunday, November 23

• Fort Boise Pottery Sale
• Winter Wonderland in Downtown Caldwell opening weekend
• The Canyon County Christmas Show

Saturday, November 22

• Cranksgiving scavenger hunt
• 44th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Sunday, November 23

• Boise Brewing Vinyl Popup with The Record Exchange

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This weekend we've got some holiday markets, a few fun food/drink events, and a new coffee shop!

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Thank you Wintry Market for sponsoring this episode! Find the perfect holiday gifts for your list (or yourself) at Wintry Market, happening next weekend on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. Get tickets here!

Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Winter Garden aGlow kicks off on November 28 and tickets are on sale now. Get tickets here.

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Things to do in Boise this weekend:

New coffee shop alert

• Spoken Coffee opened today

Friday, November 16

• Scentsy Christmas Lights ceremony

Saturday, November 15

• Alternative Christmas Market at Cathedral of the Rockies
• No New Vintage Market at the Linen Building
• Winter Beer Fest at Lost Grove Brewing in Hyde Park
• Sourdough Class at FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
• Sturman’s Wine & Cigars Chili Cook-Off

Through November 17

• Espresso Martini Week

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And just like that, it’s holiday shopping season. We’ve got the scoop on some amazing holiday markets, plus a pie & wine tasting, a yoga event, the Idaho Veterans Parade and more!

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Thank you Wintry Market for sponsoring this episode! Wintry Market is back for its 14th year on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 at the Boise Centre. Get tickets and more details here. Also check out our Instagram to win tickets!

Things to do in Boise this weekend:

Thursday, November 6

• First Thursday in downtown Boise
• Backcountry Film Festival at Treefort Music Hall

Saturday, November 8

• Taste of Yoga
• Idaho Veterans Parade
• The Craft & Chocolate Affaire
• Make-and-Take wreath workshop at Franz Witte

Saturday, November 8 - Sunday, November 9

• Bruneau Cowboy Christmas

Wednesday, November 12

• Pie & Wine Tasting

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Happy Halloween weekend! We have a few fun Halloween parties to tell you about, and then we move right into the holiday season with winter wines, holiday card workshops and more!

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Thursday, October 30

• Pug-o-ween at Barbarian Brewing
• Confluence Market: Halloween Edition
• Zoo Boise Spooky Safari

Friday, October 31

• Hops & Bottles Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
• Nightmare on Belmont Street: Halloween Bash
• The Shrining

Saturday, November 1

• Paper & Ink: Holiday Card-Making Workshops
• Winter Wine Showcase at Parcero Wine Bar

Sunday, November 2

• Día de Muertos Celebration at JUMP

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It’s spooky season! Get in the spirit with Halloween markets, family-friendly trick-or-treat events, and take a visit to the Old Idaho Pen (which is definitely haunted).

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Thank you Idaho Lottery for sponsoring this episode! The Idaho Lottery’s Money Monster scratch games end on Halloween and 2025 Holiday Raffle tickets are on sale now!

Things to do in Boise this weekend:

Thursday, October 23

Witchy Market at Barbarian Brewing

Friday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25

Fright Nights at The Old Idaho Pen

Saturday, October 25

The Boozar Market at Haunted World

Night of a Thousand Pumpkins at Eagle City Hall

Saturday, October 25 - Sunday, October 26

Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise

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History tours, new bakery, book sale, harvest dinner and a fun happy hour herb workshop.

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Things to do in Boise:

Thursday, October 16 & Saturday, October 18

City Steps Tour - Remembering Chinatown – Boise’s Vanished Neighborhood

Friday, October 17

Dusty Miller Goods is opening

Friday, October 17 - Saturday, October 18

Big Book Sale at Star Library

Tuesday, October 21

Plant-Your-Own Herb Garden Workshop at White Rabbit

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