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The 2018 Downtown Boise Holiday Event Guide

C I T Y S A N TA ; PA G E 1 2 T H E N U T C R A C K E R B A L L E T; PA G E 1 5

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TIME OF THE YEARIT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL

Christmas in the City is a magical time in the urban heart of

beautiful Boise. It’s a time to gather with friends and family to

celebrate community, giving and the holidays. We’ve put together

your guide to this year’s downtown holiday happenings. Create a

tradition in Downtown Boise for years to come! Happy Holidays from

the members and merchants of the Downtown Boise Association.

D O W N T O W N T R E E L I G H T I N G ; PA G E 7

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HOLIDAY MARKETSSaturdays, October 27 - December 22

CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm; The Grove Plaza

This is Boise’s most unique shopping experience! Featuring local winter produce, fresh north-

west cranberries, holiday wreaths and floral arrangements, Idaho specialty foods & wines,

handmade cards, art, and so much more.

BOISE FARMERS MARKET - 9am - 2pm; Idaho Linen Supply Warehouse; 8th and Fulton

Shop inside at the Winter Market - Fresh salad greens, fresh and dried herbs, microgreens,

onions, carrots, winter squash, potatoes, peppers, fresh and dried apples, honey, eggs, bread

and pastries, gourmet meats and Alaskan salmon, and Idaho wines and ciders.

L O C A L C R A F T S A N D S E A S O N A L P R O D U C E

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The Holiday Parade is a Boise tradition and a source of pride for our community. This is its 70th year! Bring the family to this year’s parade to celebrate “Christmas is Our Town” with Grand Marshal Dave Bieter, Mayor of Boise.

Photo Credit Boise Holiday Parade

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17;

10AM - NOON; 10TH & JEFFERSON, 4TH ST,

BANNOCK ST, 12TH ST

8 T H A N N U A L W I N T R Y M A R K E T

Free Admission to the public during the two days of the sale. This event is an upscale and inventive indie art/craft show in Boise the weekend before Thanksgiving recently named the best holiday bazaar in Idaho by Food & Wine magazine.

B O I S E H O L I D A Y P A R A D E

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 & 18; 10AM - 5PM; JUMP 5TH & 6TH FLOORS

Photo Credit Wintry Market

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A N A M A Z ING DISP L AY OF 350+ T REE S , W RE AT HS , A ND HOL IDAY DE COR

• Wednesday, November 21 – 10am – 9pm – Senior Day; Senior Tea – 1pm – 4pm

• Thursday, November 22 – 2pm – 9pm – Thanksgiving

• Friday, November 23 – 10am – 9pm - $1 off adult entry with Downtown Boise tree lighting candle cup

• Saturday, November 24 – 10am – 9pm – Family Day

• Sunday, November 25 – 10am – 9pm

Festival of Trees has become a favorite seasonal tradition

for residents of the Treasure Valley. During Thanksgiving

week, Boise Centre becomes home to a wonderland of

holiday beauty that is enhanced by a series of special events

designed to please people of all ages.

F E S T I VA L O F T R E E S G E N E R A L E X H I B I T I O N :

35TH ANNUAL ST. ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES

Wednesday - Sunday, November 21-25; Boise CenterGala: Tuesday, November 20; 5:30pmFashion Show: Monday, November 26; 11 am - 1:30 pm

Photo Credit - Festival of Trees Boise

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HOLIDAY RUNS AND RIDES

T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 2 2 ; 9 A M ;

6 T H & M A I N

Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite

with the Turkey Day 5K! Turkey Day 5K

Run Boise brings family and friends

together to start the day in a healthy

way. Come dressed the part, and join

runners, joggers and walkers for this

lighthearted run. Remember to please

bring non-perishable food items to

help us fill the Boise Rescue Mission

and City Light Home for Women and

Children pantries!

S AT U R D AY N O V E M B E R 17 ;

1 0 A M - 5 P M

Entraining and a good cause!

Cranksgiving is a Thanksgiving-

themed scavenger hunt on bicycles

for a cause. On Saturday, November

17th teams will use their own and

Boise GreenBikes to gather a list

of items to fill Thanksgiving food

boxes distribution to families in need

throughout the Treasure Valley. Last

year the event provided Thanksgiving

food boxes for 36 families.

C R A N K S G I V I N G

Photo Credit - Bob Mclaughlin Boise Weekly

T U R K E Y D A Y 5 K

Photo Credit - Turkey Trot

S AT U R D AY, D E C E M B E R 2 2 ;

1 0 : 1 5 A M ; B O I S E H I G H S C H O O L

Celebrate the holiday season as

a family by running or walking

together. ‘Tis the season for bells,

holiday costumes, carolers and

Santa! Join us for the Christmas Run

Presented by Saint Alphonsus. The

race starts and finishes in Downtown

Boise at Boise High School. Enjoy hot

soup from Create Common Good and

Boise Co-Op and bagels from Blue

Sky at the finish line.

Y M C A C H R I S T M A S R U N

Photo Credit - Idaho Sports Pics

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P R E S E N T E D B Y Z I O N S B A N K - F R I D AY, N O V E M B E R 2 3 ,

5 : 0 0 - 6 : 3 0 P M ; T H E G R O V E P L A Z A

The Tree Lighting is a Downtown Boise Tradition! Boise Mayor

Bieter lights up the Christmas tree in The Grove Plaza in

Downtown Boise, while families in attendance sing carols

and join in the candle lighting ceremony. The community

is invited to attend this traditional event that lights up

downtown and welcomes the holiday season to the Treasure

Valley. Enjoy a live performance from Red Light Challenge.

Giving Tree - Colored tags around the base of the Christmas

Tree display needed items for the Women’s and Children’s

Alliance shelters, child care center and facilities. Pick up a tag

and drop items of before December 21.

F R I E N D S , FA M I LY, C O M M U N I T Y

# B O I S E T R E E L I G H T I N G

DOWNTOWN BOISETREE LIGHTING

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E ACH Y E A R , 350 L A MP P O S T S DOW N T OW N A RE W R A P P ED IN CHRIS T M A S L IGH T S

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

DOWNTOWN

E M P T Y B O W L S F R I D AY , N O V. 2 3 ; 1 0 A M – 1 : 3 0 P M ; T H E G R O V E P L A Z A

Throughout the year we collect handcrafted and hand-painted bowls from professional and amateur artisans, students, and studios. The event offers the opportunity to select a unique bowl from thousands and then enjoy a hot bowl of soup generously donated by one of several of our finest local restaurants.

I D A H O S TAT E C A P I T O L C H R I S T M A S T R E E L I G H T I N G

M O N D AY, N O V. 2 6 ; 5 P M ; I D A H O S TAT E C A P I TO L

Program starts at 5:30pm and the tree lighting ceremony begins at 6.

C L A U S ‘ N ’ PAW S S AT U R D AY, D E C . 1 ; 1 0 A M - 5 P M ; ZO O

Join Zoo Boise for Claus ‘N’ Paws, a FREE admission day. Santa Claus will visit the zoo for photo opportunities (for a small donation which benefits zoo programs). There will also be holiday crafts, face painting, and don’t miss the animal residents receiving their holiday gifts.

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D O W N T O W N C A R R I A G E R I D E S

Enjoy a free Horse Drawn Carriage Ride and hot cocoa in Downtown Boise, courtesy of Washington Trust Bank! Rides depart from Washington Trust Bank at 901 W Bannock St. (corner of 9th and Bannock).

O L D B O I S E N - S C A L E

M O D E L R A I L R O A D E R S

& S A N T A

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 15; 4 PM - 8 PM; WASHINGTON TRUST BANK

TRAINS: SATURDAYS BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS FROM 10AM-5PM & DECEMBER 6TH FIRST THURSDAY

SANTA: SATURDAYS, THANKSGIVING WEEKEND - SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS; NOON-4PM & DECEMBER 6TH FIRST THURSDAY; OLD BOISE, PIONEER TENT BUILDING, 106 N 6TH ST

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SATURDAY, NOV. 24: ELF

FRIDAY, NOV. 30: HOME ALONE

TUESDAY, DEC. 4: DIE HARD

THURSDAY, DEC. 6: WHITE CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY, DEC. 8: MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

THURSDAY, DEC. 13: A CHRISTMAS STORY

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19: A WONDERFUL LIFE

THURSDAY, DEC. 20: LOVE ACTUALLY

SATURDAY, DEC. 22: CHRISTMAS VACATION

BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES HOLIDAY EDITION

E GY P T I A N T H E AT R E , 7 0 0 W M A I N S T R E E T - A L L S H O W I N G S AT 7 P M

The Egyptian Theatre is proud to present Boise Classic Movies; experience a family favorite on the big screen this year. Tickets available at boiseclassicmovies.com.

Photo Credit - Boise Classic Movies

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6; 5PM - 9PM;

DOWNTOWN BOISE

Experience Downtown Boise at its finest as

retailers, galleries, and restaurants entertain

you with a variety of mini-events, including the

11th Annual Winter Window Gallery! Best of

all– it’s free! Find a map & listings of locations

at downtownboise.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6;

4PM - 9PM;

Buy Idaho 7th Annual Holiday

Market. The Market will feature

up to 30 vendors sampling and

selling made in Idaho gifts, a

local beer and wine garden, live

music and SANTA!

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F I R S T

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B U Y I D A H O

H O L I D A Y M A R K E T

S M A L L

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S A T U R D A Y

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24; DOWNTOWN BOISE

Kick off the holiday shopping season on Small Business Saturday,

November 24 by supporting small businesses in Downtown Boise. Pick up

your Small Business Saturday Downtown Boise Passport and be entered to

win cool prizes and gift cards from your favorite places!

PERFECT GIFTSFOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST

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CI T Y S A N TA HEL P S R A ISE F UND S F OR T HE WOMEN’S A ND CHIL DREN’S A L L I A NCE

Downtown Boise’s City Santa is a holiday tradition for Boise

families. Presented by D.L. Evans Bank, you can find Santa at

the D.L. Evans downtown branch at 9th & Main Streets at the

following times:

DOWNTOWN BOISE’S CITY SANTA

Saturday, December 1, 8, 15; 10am - 2pm

First Thursday, December 6; 6pm - 8pm

Photos with Santa are free. Donations raise funds for the

Women’s and Children’s Alliance. And the smiles Santa

brings… they’re priceless.

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B O I S E P H I L H A R M O N I C

A cherished holiday

tradition. Bring the whole

family and your friends

to experience Boise

Philharmonic’s annual

performance of Handel’s

Messiah in the beautiful

St. John’s Cathedral. For

tickets call 344-7849 or

boisephil.org.

From professional musicians performing breath-taking classical pieces

and holiday favorites, to community student musicians in the State House,

you’ll find plenty of opportunities to hear some of your seasonal favorites!

CHRISTMAS MUSIC IN THE CITY

H A N D E L’ S M E S S I A H

Friday, 11/30 8pmSaturday, 12/1 8pm

B O I S E P H I L H A R M O N I C

Tis the season! Bring

your entire family for an

evening of holiday carols

and cheer. Featuring the

full Boise Philharmonic

and Master Chorale with

guest conductor, Chelsea

Tipton II

H O L I D AY P O P S

Saturday, Dec. 87:30 pm Morrison Center

B O I S E H I G H C H O I R

Join Boise High Choir and

Orchestra students at the

Idaho State Capitol for a

beautiful and free concert.

& O R C H E S T R A

Thurs. December 206:30 - 7:30 pm

Photo Credit - Boise Philharmonic Photo Credit - Boise Philharmonic

Photo Credit - Boise High Orchestra

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER

1; 4 PM; BOISE STATE

CAPITAL ROTUNDA

Boise’s TubaChristmas

has been an ongoing

community gathering

of tuba and euphonium

musicians since 1992.

Members of this unique

ensemble include student

musicians from local high

schools, middle schools,

and colleges/universities,

as well as adult musicians

from a variety of

professions.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7;

7:30-9:30PM; MORRISON

CENTER MAIN HALL

Celebrate the season

with this yearly tradition

for music lovers in the

Treasure Valley! Visit

www.MorrisonCenter.com

for more information.

B O I S E

T U B A C H R I S T M A S

B O I S E S T A T E

D E P T . O F M U S I C

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T H A N K S G I V I N G

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18; 7:30PM; CENTURYLINK ARENA

A community choir and orchestra of about 350 musicians have been

organized to present this event. Open seating, no tickets required. Doors

open at 6:30. Free to the public. Bring the entire family! Guests are invited

to make a monetary donation to the Idaho Foodbank at the event.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC IN THE CITY

Photo Credit -BSU Music Dept.

Photo Credit -Greenbelt Magazine

Photo Credit - Hymns of Thanksgiving

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Ballet Idaho continues the beloved holiday tradition of the timeless family classic, The Nutcracker, returning with

live music by the Boise Philharmonic. See this version of The Nutcracker for the last time before the unveiling of the

new production in the 2019/20 season! Join us as we celebrate the season in glittering fashion – a joyful and elegant

holiday party for the children, magical and playful mice, and the Nutcracker doll’s transformation into the handsome

prince, who guides Clara through a beautiful swirling snow scene to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

THE NUTCRACKERBALLET IDAHO

Photo Credit - Ballet Idaho

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S U N D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 6 ;

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I D A H O S T E E L H E A D S

H O C K E YF A M O U S

I D A H O P O T A T O

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21; 2PM; ALBERTSONS STADIUM, BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY; FAMOUSIDAHOPOTATOBOWL.COM

NOVEMBER - MARCH; CENTURYLINK ARENA; IDAHOSTEELHEADS.COM

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CHRISTMAS DAY; 10AM

- 3PM; OLD CHICAGO

RESTAURANT 730 W

IDAHO ST

Over 1,000 of Boise’s

homeless and displaced

guests will arrive at Old

Chicago for a Christmas

Day celebration. Each

guest will receive a

warm welcome and an

extraordinary dining

experience, New gifts

of warm clothing, toys,

books, school supplies

and blankets will be

distributed.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26; 3 PM - 5:30 PM; DOWNTOWN

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour to look at the Christmas

decorations, hear special music, and view the various

architectural styles of the churches. You are invited to

bring your friends and the walk can begin at any of the

participating churches: Capitol City Christian Church, First

Presbyterian Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. John’s

Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral,

and First Methodist Church.

M I R A C L E O N

I D A H O S T R E E T

D O W N T O W N

B O I S E C H R I S T M A S

C H U R C H W A L K

I D A H O P O T A T O

D R O P

NEW YEAR’S EVE; 3PM - 1AM; IDAHO STATE CAPITOL

Idaho’s signature holiday event that can only be truly experienced LIVE at

the Idaho State Capitol! The Idaho® Potato Drop is a free and charitable

community event that supports local arts, business and charities.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 & MONDAY,

DECEMBER 17; EGYPTIAN THEATRE

The yearly rollicking madcap holiday

variety show returns with scores of Idaho

acts and oodles of Idaho talent. Hosted by

Curtis Stigers & Produced by W/Peterson

Productions. All proceeds go to benefit

Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter.

THANKS FOR SPENDING YOUR HOLIDAYS DOWNTOWN WITH US, BOISE!