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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

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

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

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

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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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When: Thursday, November 26, 2026. Registration and check-in open at 8 a.m.; the 5K starts at 9 a.m. Mountain Time. Awards are scheduled for approximately 10:30 a.m.; the overall finish time may vary.

Where: West Minico Middle School, 155 S 600 W, Paul, Idaho 83347. Check in at the gym; the race starts and finishes on the school track.

Registration: Required for each participant. The organizer lists $20 early-bird, $25 standard and $30 race-day pricing, plus a $7 Turkey Tot category for ages 0–6. Registration sections currently display “Closed”; check the official website for current availability and applicable rates before registering. Shirts and timing chips are subject to availability.

Organizer: Mini-Cassia Turkey Trot. Official event details and registration information.

Reviewed September 11, 2026. Venue address checked against the City of Paul school directory.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.