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Bring the family to watch the decorated parade entries and enjoy this Gem County holiday tradition. Dress for an outdoor evening in late November.

When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (America/Denver).
Where: Main Street in downtown Emmett, Idaho, with the tree lighting at Bowman Memorial Park.

See the Gem County Chamber event listing for current details. Admission information is not specified on that listing.

Winter Holiday Market at Victory Gardens

Browse more than 70 vendors at Victory Gardens in Meridian for a holiday shopping outing. The market announcement includes Christmas trees, family photos, drinks and a raffle.

When: November 27–29, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. each day, Mountain Standard Time.

Where: Victory Gardens, 120 E. Victory Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642.

Official event announcement

Image: original AI-generated illustrative artwork, not actual event photography.

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.

Black Friday Weekend Market in Lewiston

Browse local vendors during Lewiston Center’s fourth annual Black Friday Weekend Market. Discover handmade gifts, holiday decorations, and sweet treats during this three-day community shopping event.

Dates and hours:
Friday, November 27, 2026: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday, November 28, 2026: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, November 29, 2026: noon–5 p.m.
All times are Pacific Time.

Location: Lewiston Center, 1810 19th Avenue, Lewiston, Idaho.

See the organizer’s announcement.

Daily cruise departures

• Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
• Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
• Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

Daily cruise departures

• Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
• Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
• Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

Daily cruise departures

• Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
• Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
• Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

Daily cruise departures

• Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
• Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
• Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

When: December 2–4, 2026, 5–8 p.m. daily Mountain Standard Time.

Where: Grace Bible Church, 1415 Lone Star Road, Nampa, Idaho 83651.

Official event details and registration information

Original AI illustration, not actual event photography.

Daily cruise departures

• Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
• Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
• Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.