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Meridian + Valley Events

DECEMBER 2023

29-3 — Hadestown Musical

Morrison Center: a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you. MorrisonCenter.com

1-31 — Impressionists Immersive Exhibition

Discovery Center: 1,000 plus masterpieces from artists like Van Gogh, Monet and Renoir, and others. DCidaho.org

1 — The Boise Christmas Show

Expo Idaho, 11 AM: 225 vendors and opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! BoiseChristmasShow.com

1 — A Twisted Christmas Carol

Stage Coach Theatre, 2 PM: Celebrating Christmas with a Broadway flair. BroadwayWorld.com

1 — A Charlie Brown Christmas

Danny Peterson Theatre, 7 PM: The Peanuts gang discovers the true meaning of Christmas. BoiseState.edu

1-2 — Vintage Market Days: A Merry Little Christmas

Ford Idaho Center, 10 AM: Original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and more. FordIdahoCenter.com

2 — Parade & Tree Lighting

Generation’s Plaza, 5 PM: Kicking off the holiday season with Santa and the lighting of the city's Christmas Tree for a festive atmosphere. Pinnacle.Wildapricot.org

3 — Basque Christmas Market

Basque Block, 11 AM: Food and beverages, vendors and engaging activities for children. BasqueMuseum.eus

8-10 — Jurassic Quest

Ford Idaho Sports Center, 12 NN: life-size dinosaurs are meticulously painted and animated. FordIdahoCenter.com

8-10 — Nutcracker, Idaho Regional Ballet

BSU Special Events Center: Make your holiday special with an experience! IdahoRegionalBallet.com

9 — Whoville Block Party AKA “Santa's Workshop”

Middleton Community Center, 12 NN: Pre-Christmas parade featuring live music, games, toys, treats, photo ops. HappeningNext.com

9 — A Night of Stand-up with Jamie Lissow

Egyptian Theatre, 8 PM: best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series “Real Rob”. EgyptianTheatre.net

11 — Snow Tubing with Gateway Park 

Eagle Island, 11 AM: Snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding within the Eagle Island State Park. GatewayparksEagle.com

11 — Breakfast with Santa

Zoo Boise, 3 PM: Buffet breakfast, kids' craft time, personal time with Santa, and an animal experience.  ZooBoise.org

15-24 — The Nutcracker

Morrison Center: magical transformation of The Nutcracker Prince, and the dreamlike adventure. MorrisonCenter.com

16 — Santa's Workshop Craft and Vendor Fair

Center at the Park, 9 AM: Enjoy festive treats and music, and create lasting memories in our enchanting workshop. Boisecreationsandevents.com

16 — Christmas with Elvis

Nampa Civic Center, 7:30 PM: America's Got Talent runner-up Joseph Hall showcasing the younger Elvis. NampacivicCenter.com

16 — Meridian Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 PM: Enjoy beloved holiday music in this annual concert,  Meridian.community.calendar

17 — A Twisted Christmas Carol

Stage Coach Theatre, 2 PM: It’s Christmas Eve in a small west Texas town. StagecoachTheatre.com

23 — Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Albertson’s Stadium, 1:30 PM: A celebration of football, fun, and, of course, Idaho's famous potatoes. FamousIdahoPotatoBowl.com

27-31 — Broadway In Boise Presents SIX

Morrison Center: Remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration. MorrisonCenter.com

31 — New Year’s Potato Drop

State Capitol, 6 PM: Unique and quirky tradition, a symbol of Boise's spirit and family-friendly event. IdahoPotatoDrop.com