Markets, hands-on science, books and stargazing: find a family outing for November 6–8.
These 10 directory listings overlap Friday through Sunday. Multi-day listings are counted once. Check organizer updates, availability and weather before leaving. Times are local to each venue.
27th Annual Bruneau Cowboy Christmas
Browse the 27th annual Bruneau Cowboy Christmas at Quey’s Farm near Mountain Home for a country holiday shopping outing.
When: November 6–8, 2026. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Where: Quey’s Farm, 48803 Highway 78, Mountain Home, Idaho 83647.
Holiday Makers Market at Nampa Civic Center
Browse more than 100 makers at Nampa Civic Center’s Holiday Makers Market, formerly the Craft & Chocolate Affaire. Admission is free.
When: Friday, November 6, 2026, 5–9 p.m., and Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Where: Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho 83651.
Find handmade gifts and local creations for the holiday season.
Special Observatory Program at Bruneau Dunes
Plan an evening of astronomy at Bruneau Dunes State Park. These two special observatory evenings offer families a chance to explore the night sky. Shows begin at 6 p.m. Telescope viewing depends on weather, and the park may close the observatory early because of weather or low attendance.
When: November 6 and 7, 2026, 6–10 p.m. Mountain Standard Time each evening.
Where: Bruneau Dunes State Park Observatory, 27608 Sand Dunes Road, Mountain Home, Idaho 83647.
Admission and registration: Standard program fees are $5 per person or $20 for parents with their minor children. Children 5 and younger are free. The park also charges a $7 motor vehicle entrance fee. No advance registration requirement is stated in the event announcement; contact the park at 208-366-7919 with admission questions.
November 7 program details | Park fees and visitor information. These astronomy programs are separate from the nearby Cowboy Christmas market.
Tween Night: Festive Pine Cone Birdfeeders – Emmett
Registration closed November 4. Contact the organizer about late availability; do not assume walk-in admission.
Kids ages 10–13 can make festive pine cone birdfeeders, play games, and enjoy snacks at Gem County Recreation District’s Tween Night in Emmett.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 6–8 p.m. MST
Gem County Recreation District
212 E. 3rd St., Emmett, ID 83617
Free. The registration deadline was November 4; contact the organizer for any remaining availability.
Register through the official activity catalog and select Tween Night 26-27, November 6th. For questions, call 208-365-5748.
Author Palooza
Visit Author Palooza at the Middleton Community Center on November 7, 2026, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. This free event brings together authors, books, vendors, children’s crafts and food trucks.
Micron STEM Days – Boise
Explore hands-on science during Micron STEM Days at the Discovery Center of Idaho. This free weekend coincides with the opening of The Lost World of Dragons exhibition.
When: November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MST (last entry 5:15 p.m.); November 8, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST (last entry 4:15 p.m.).
Where: Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 W Myrtle Street, Boise, Idaho 83702.
Admission and booking: Free admission. No advance registration; walk up and check in. Capacity-managed entry with group numbers and estimated entry windows.
Who it is for: Open to everyone.
Organizer: Discovery Center of Idaho.
Official event details and updates. Check current information before attending.
Nampa Farmers Market Veterans Salute
Spend a fall Saturday at Nampa Farmers Market as the community honors military service. The Veterans Salute begins with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and features Jim Stewart performing. Military Appreciation Vouchers are available from 10 a.m. to noon for active-duty and retired service members.
When: November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MST.
Where: Lloyd Square, 1 14th Avenue S, Nampa, Idaho 83686.
Admission and registration: The announcement does not state an admission charge, registration requirement or age restriction. Market purchases are separate.
Organizer: Nampa Farmers Market
Patriot STEM Saturday: Roller Coasters – Nampa
Design, build and test a paper roller coaster at Patriot STEM Saturday. Community families are welcome to explore this hands-on engineering challenge together.
When: November 7, 2026, 10-11:30 a.m. MST.
Where: Patriot STEM Academy playground/cafeteria, currently hosted at Owyhee Elementary, 2300 W Iowa Avenue, Nampa, Idaho 83686.
Admission and registration: Admission cost and registration instructions have not been published. All community families are welcome; no age restriction is stated.
Organizer: Patriot STEM Academy – NSD
The Crown Maker: World Premiere Opera 2026 – Ontario
Discover local cultural history through music at the world premiere of The Crown Maker. This all-ages opera celebrates artist, educator, and community leader Eva Castellanoz through storytelling inspired by the corrido tradition.
- When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7–8 p.m. Mountain Time, according to the official ticket listing. Lobby opens at 6 p.m.
- Where: Meyer McLean Performing Arts Theatre, Four Rivers Cultural Center, 676 SW 5th Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914.
- Tickets: The venue advertises $5; its ticket provider currently displays $5.72. Check the total before purchase. Official tickets.
Organizer and source: Four Rivers Cultural Center. Details reviewed September 26, 2026.
Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market November 2026
Browse antiques, collectibles and market finds at the Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market, November 7–8, 2026, in the South Expo Building at Expo Idaho.
Hours: Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, November 8, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. All times MST.
Admission: Adults $3; seniors $2; children 12 and under free.
Location: Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood Street, Garden City, Idaho 83714.
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