All Kids & Family Activities

November 23–25, 2026

This three-day camp runs Monday through Wednesday, with individual-day booking available. All times below are Mountain Standard Time (MST).

• Direct drop-off: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; $100 per day or $300 for all three days. Daily Treasure Valley locations vary with weather and trail conditions.
• Meridian Venture Van: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; $110 per day or $330 for all three days. Meet at Settlers Park, 3245 N Meridian Road, Meridian, Idaho 83646.
• Kuna Venture Van: 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; $110 per day or $330 for all three days. Meet at Greyhawk Neighborhood Park in Kuna.

The calendar address and map identify the Meridian transportation meeting point. Camp activities take place at changing outdoor destinations, not solely at Settlers Park. Confirm the meeting instructions for your selected booking option with HAWKs.

Registration and what to bring

Advance online registration is required. Choose individual days or the full three-day session. Spaces are limited; check the official booking pages for current availability. Bring a packed lunch, snacks, water, a backpack and suitable closed-toe outdoor shoes. Dress for late-November conditions.

Organizer: HAWKs Treasure Valley. Contact: treasurevalley@hawkskids.com.

Direct drop-off booking | Meridian Venture Van booking | Kuna Venture Van booking

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Confirmed dates: Tuesday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Both sessions run from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science, College of Southern Idaho, 315 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.

Admission: $1.50 per person. Children ages 6 and younger are free. Observatory admission is also free with planetarium admission.

Plan ahead: Viewing depends on the weather. Dress warmly and check with the Herrett Center before traveling. The observatory has elevator access.

Official source: Centennial Observatory event schedule. Visitor information: 208-732-6655; sky information: 208-732-6666. Original AI-generated illustration created for Idaho Family Fun; not a photograph of the observatory or event. Details reviewed October 12, 2026.

Festival of Trees in Boise

Enjoy holiday displays, Santa visits and an interactive LEGO display at the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees. Public admission runs November 25–29, 2026, at Boise Centre, 850 W. Front Street, Boise, Idaho 83702.

Public hours (Mountain Standard Time)

• November 25: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 26: 2–6 p.m.
• November 27: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
• November 28: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 29: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Santa and activity hours vary; check the official daily schedule.

Admission

Adults $16; children ages 3–12, military and seniors 65+ $11; ages 2 and younger free. Seniors pay $5 on November 25. Tickets online or at the door. Cashless payment.

Organizer: Saint Alphonsus Foundation. The November 24 gala is a separate reservation-only event.

Official admission and daily schedule

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Caldwell Turkey Day 5K Run/Walk

Start Thanksgiving morning with a family run or walk at the Caldwell Turkey Day 5K. The organizer welcomes the whole family, including walkers and participants with strollers.

When and where

Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Memorial Park, 619 Irving Street, Caldwell, Idaho 83605.

Registration

Online registration is required. As checked October 25, registration is $45 for ages 13 and older and $18 for children ages 12 and under. The adult price increases after November 3, 2026; check the registration page for current pricing and any checkout fees.

Children riding in strollers do not need registration or a race bib. This is the Caldwell event; Boise has a separate Turkey Day 5K.

Official event details and registration · Organizer FAQ

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Boise Turkey Day 5K Run/Walk

Start Thanksgiving morning with a family run or walk at the Boise Turkey Day 5K. The organizer welcomes the whole family, including walkers and participants with strollers.

When and where

Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Cecil D. Andrus Park, 601 W. Jefferson Street, Boise, Idaho 83702.

Registration

Online registration is required. As checked October 25, registration is $45 for ages 13 and older and $18 for children ages 12 and under. The adult price increases after November 3, 2026; check the registration page for current pricing and any checkout fees.

Children riding in strollers do not need registration or a race bib. This is the Boise event; Caldwell has a separate Turkey Day 5K.

Official event details and registration · Organizer FAQ

Image: original AI-generated representative artwork, not a photograph of the event.

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Festival of Trees in Boise

Enjoy holiday displays, Santa visits and an interactive LEGO display at the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees. Public admission runs November 25–29, 2026, at Boise Centre, 850 W. Front Street, Boise, Idaho 83702.

Public hours (Mountain Standard Time)

• November 25: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 26: 2–6 p.m.
• November 27: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
• November 28: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 29: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Santa and activity hours vary; check the official daily schedule.

Admission

Adults $16; children ages 3–12, military and seniors 65+ $11; ages 2 and younger free. Seniors pay $5 on November 25. Tickets online or at the door. Cashless payment.

Organizer: Saint Alphonsus Foundation. The November 24 gala is a separate reservation-only event.

Official admission and daily schedule

Original AI-generated illustrative artwork, not actual event photography. Verified October 26, 2026.

Festival of Trees in Boise

Enjoy holiday displays, Santa visits and an interactive LEGO display at the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees. Public admission runs November 25–29, 2026, at Boise Centre, 850 W. Front Street, Boise, Idaho 83702.

Public hours (Mountain Standard Time)

• November 25: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 26: 2–6 p.m.
• November 27: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
• November 28: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 29: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Santa and activity hours vary; check the official daily schedule.

Admission

Adults $16; children ages 3–12, military and seniors 65+ $11; ages 2 and younger free. Seniors pay $5 on November 25. Tickets online or at the door. Cashless payment.

Organizer: Saint Alphonsus Foundation. The November 24 gala is a separate reservation-only event.

Official admission and daily schedule

Original AI-generated illustrative artwork, not actual event photography. Verified October 26, 2026.

Poky Christmas in Pocatello

Start the holiday season with a family-friendly market at Mountain View Event Center. Poky Christmas plans more than 100 vendors, a Santa photo booth, coffee and cocoa, and stage performers.

• Dates: November 27–28, 2026
• Hours: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. each day, Mountain Standard Time
• Location: Mountain View Event Center, 1567 Way to Grace Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho 83201

Official Poky Christmas event information

Original AI-generated illustrative artwork, not actual event photography. Details verified October 26, 2026.

When: Friday, November 27, 2026. The chili and potato dinner runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. Fireworks are planned for approximately 7:30 p.m. The organizer has not announced a final closing time; any midnight end time displayed by the calendar is an automatic placeholder.

Where: Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, 215 Fair Avenue, Filer, Idaho 83328.

Admission: Bring one new, quality, unwrapped toy per family for children ages 0 through 16. The toys support local children. Dinner is advertised as free.

Families can visit Santa and friends, enjoy bonfires and live music, and watch fireworks set to Christmas music on KOOL 96.5 FM. Indoor seating is available for dining.

Official details: Christmas in the Nighttime Sky event information. Organizer contact: 208-316-8917. Original AI-generated promotional artwork created for Idaho Family Fun; not a photograph of the event. Details reviewed October 12, 2026.

Festival of Trees in Boise

Enjoy holiday displays, Santa visits and an interactive LEGO display at the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees. Public admission runs November 25–29, 2026, at Boise Centre, 850 W. Front Street, Boise, Idaho 83702.

Public hours (Mountain Standard Time)

• November 25: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 26: 2–6 p.m.
• November 27: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
• November 28: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 29: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Santa and activity hours vary; check the official daily schedule.

Admission

Adults $16; children ages 3–12, military and seniors 65+ $11; ages 2 and younger free. Seniors pay $5 on November 25. Tickets online or at the door. Cashless payment.

Organizer: Saint Alphonsus Foundation. The November 24 gala is a separate reservation-only event.

Official admission and daily schedule

Original AI-generated illustrative artwork, not actual event photography. Verified October 26, 2026.