The Holiday season in Boise is beautiful. Between the decorations downtown and the snow-covered foothills, it’s beginning to look a little bit like a Hallmark movie. There are so many holiday events to check out around the valley and there is something for everyone (even those Grinches in your life).
If you like LIGHTS:
If light gardens are your thing then you are in for a treat! There are 10+ light events that happen here. These include the classic Scentsy Commons Christmas lights, The Village at Meridian’s new light show, and many decorated trees including downtown Boise and Boise State University. Ollie took his family to the Botanical Garden Winter Garden Aglow and said his two daughters loved the trains and taking a break in the heated tent catered with hot chocolate and cookies. How great does that sound?! Check out the full list here..
If you like MOVIES:
All month long the Egyptian Theater in downtown Boise is playing a great mix of classic and modern Christmas movies. Don’t miss the December 20th showing of Christmas Vacation! More info here..
If you like WINTER SPORTS:
If you love snow, then head on up to Bogus Basin! There is tubing, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing. Spend the day up in the fresh, mountain air. And if you just want to build a snowman and hang out in the lodge, hey, that’s cool too. Are you more of a runner? Are you dying to show off your ugly sweater? Sign up for the Treasure Valley YMCA Christmas run!
If you like STAYING IN:
Sometimes the best way to celebrate the Holiday season is to stay home! Spend time with family and friends while baking and decorating some cookies! You are never too old for sprinkles and snowman cut-outs. Here’s a recipe to get you started…
If you are looking to GIVE:
At Evan’s Bank downtown Santa comes every Saturday in December from 10am-2pm, donations for pictures benefit the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. Toy’s for Tot’s is accepting new unwrapped toys now through Christmas. Idaho Foodbank is also always accepting non-perishable food items! Here are 33 ways to give back this season…
