Things to Do in Boise in December

We’ve put together a list of our favorite happenings in Boise and the surrounding area this December. Hopefully, you will find one or more that interests you!

All Month ~ Bogus Basin: The mountain is now open for your favorite snow adventures including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, and tubing!

All Month ~ Winter Garden aGlow:  Idaho Botanical Garden's annual holiday fundraiser.  All month you can enjoy the beautiful lights decoratively hung throughout the gardens, along with FREE hot cocoa, cookies, live music, and other holiday activities!

Every Friday ~ Untapped at Six:  Sample a variety of hand-crafted brews and wines from the plaza stage lounge at Indian Creek Plaza in downtown Caldwell.  After trying some delicious spirits from the bar explore the lights of Caldwell's magical Winter Wonderland.

12/2 - 12/4 ~ Boise Christmas Show: Great place to buy gifts for the holidays and get photos with Santa! This event features over 225 vendors and is held at Expo Idaho in Boise, Idaho. 

12/3 ~ Boise Holiday Parade: Get into the holiday spirit as you watch a variety of floats, bands, dance teams, and vehicles parade around Downtown Boise.

12/9 - 12/18 ~ The Nutcracker: Performance of the classic Christmas ballet at the Morrison Center in Boise. This beloved ballet is being presented by the Ballet Idaho Academy and will be accompanied by the Boise Phil Harmonic and Opera Idaho's children's chorus.

12/9 - Bill Burr (Slight Return): Laugh hysterically during the stand-up comedy show of this famous American comedian at the Ford Idaho Center.

12/9 - 12/10 ~ Carriage Rides: Enjoy a FREE horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown Boise. Wait on the corner of Bannock and 9th between 4pm - 8pm to participate. Rides are first-come first-served.

12/10 ~ Breakfast with Santa: Enjoy a delicious brunch at Twigs in the Village at Meridian between 9AM to 11:30AM while being on the lookout for some special guests such as Santa, Elsa, Anna, Belle and more!

12/16 - 12/17 ~ Carriage Rides: Enjoy a FREE horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown Boise. Wait on the corner of Bannock and 9th between 4pm - 8pm to participate. Rides are first-come first-served.

12/17 ~ Green at HeArt: Indoor holiday art show benefiting the Artist in Residence Program at Jump Boise. Shop for a variety of framed artwork to give as a gift or to decorate your home while enjoying hot cider and treats. 

12/23 ~ Idaho Steelheads:  Help cheer on our local hockey team at the Idaho Central Arena as they compete against Utah Grizzlies.

12/31 ~ Idaho Potato Drop: New Year's Eve celebration at the Idaho State Capitol. Instead of watching the ball drop in New York you will get to witness something more unique. Gather to see the iconic giant glowing potato descend when midnight strikes.

These are just a few of the many events happening in the Treasure Valley this month.  There are dozens of more craft fairs, holiday markets, Christmas affairs, and entertainment experiences occurring between now and the New Year!