It’s the season to delight in lights.
Get your twinkle on at the Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights at 2701 E Pine Ave which includes a 75-foot tall Christmas tree. Stroll through Scentsy’s signature 250 foot-long tunnel featuring over 68,500 lights. Follow pathways meandering throughout the Meridian campus and admire more than 450 trees blanketed with over 800,000 sparkling lights.
The dazzling light display will be launched on Friday, November 14 with the ninth annual Christmas Lights Ceremony from 6-8 p.m. The countdown to turn on the lights begins at 6:15 pm. For those who can’t make it in person, the countdown will also be streamed live.
To add to the fun, the following food trucks will be on-site from 5:30-8 p.m.:
The Rusty Dog, Coned Pizza, Double Decker Espresso, Mobile Mini Donuts, Churro Bros,
Smoke Point BBQ, Off the Grid Pizza, Kanak Attack, LeCrepe, Sushi Shack, Mad Mac,
Tacos El Rey,Meltz Grilled Cheese, and The Hood.
Rules for visiting the campus include no smoking, alcohol, pets, weapons or littering. Dress warm as the event takes place outside. The building is closed, but porta potties will be available.
Long before the festivities, the Scentsy Facilities team begin crafting this breathtaking display. Chief of Staff Sam Johnson explained, “It takes months of hard work to get everything ready in time. We just want families to have something free to enjoy, walk our pathways and provide something to brighten their year.”
Visit Scentsy’s free holiday light display from November 14, 2025 through January 19, 2026. Open from sunset to sunrise. Since 2017, Scentsy’s holiday lights have been an annual tradition, kicking off the holiday season.
Now in its 29th year, the annual Winter Garden aGlow is a holiday tradition that many residents treasure. Each winter, more than 850,000 hand-strung lights illuminate the Idaho Botanical Garden, transforming its 15 acres into a wonderland of color, warmth, and community.
This year’s theme, “Every Light Tells a Story,” invites visitors to reminisce and share their own Winter Garden aGlow memories, celebrating nearly three decades of holiday magic woven through generations of Idaho families.
Explore glowing pathways, cozy up near the fire pits, and enjoy festive drinks from two seasonal bars. Santa will greet guests in the Gathering Place (North Pole) on select nights, while the Greenhouse has been reimagined as a glowing indoor retreat for private rentals and special gatherings.
Winter Garden aGlow is made possible by the dedication of staff and volunteers who hand-string every light and serve more than 470 volunteer hours throughout the season. Their work ensures a safe, joyful, and meaningful experience for every visitor while supporting the Garden’s mission year-round.
“Each light in the Garden represents a story of families who’ve made this their
tradition, of volunteers who give their time, and of a community that shines
together,” said Erin Anderson, Executive Director of the Idaho Botanical Garden.
“Winter Garden aGlow isn’t just about seeing the lights; it’s about remembering,
connecting, and creating new stories that keep the spirit of the season alive.”
Winter Garden aGlow runs November 28 through December 31 from
6–9 PM. Veterans can reserve tickets through the VetTix website. Active military personnel receive free admission with a valid military ID and children under 3 are free. Discount Nights take place every Sunday and from December 29–31.
For more information, including dates for Santa appearances, Discount Nights, and when the Yuletide Lodge Bar is open for adult beverages, visit https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/event/winter-garden-aglow/ and for events and classes at the Garden, visit www.idahobotanicalgarden.org.
Pamela Kleibrink Thompson is the author of The Horse Who Wanted to Fly.