It’s November 1st today! There’s plenty going on in November as we shift into the holiday season and the temps start to drop and we move into full-on winter. As always, more details are always on our FREE community events calendar – boisewithkids.com/events. Here is a list of things to keep on your radar and have on your family’s November Calendar.
Monster Jam (November 1-3, 2024)
Where: Ford Idaho Center
About: “Enjoy big-time family fun at Monster Jam®, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Witness massive stunts, big-air, backflips and fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching the world’s most popular trucks like Grave Digger®, Max-DTM, Megalodon® and more push the limits in Freestyle, Skills and Racing competitions. Make memories to last a lifetime. Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets!TM *PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE* Friday, November 1 – 7:00 PM Saturday, November 2 – 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM Sunday, November 3 – 1:00 PM.”
Dia de los Muertos (November 2, 2024)
Where: JUMP
About: “JUMP is excited to once again host Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead on Saturday, November 2nd beginning at 5:00. Día de Muertos honors the lives of friends and family who have died, with food, drink, parties, and activities the deceased enjoyed in life. This holiday is celebrated with a burst of color and life-affirming joy as those who have passed are kept alive in memory and spirit. This ancient tradition is based on the unity of life and death, and the belief that the dead would be insulted by sadness.
2024 Idaho Veterans Parade (November 2, 2024)
Where: Downtown Boise
About: “The mission of the Idaho Veterans Parade is to recognize the sacrifices and honor the services of all Armed Forces veterans of the United States of America and heighten community awareness, appreciation, and value of the military service to our nation.”
Election Day (November 5, 2024)
Where: Find your polling place here.
About: See your sample ballot here.
First Thursday in Downtown Boise (November 7, 2024)
Where: Downtown Boise
About: “Our local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits, retail trunk shows, live music, family activities, and entertainment in a special and unique way you’ll only find in Downtown Boise. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out someplace new! Events typically run from 5–9pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing below for individual hours and details.”
Kids Discovery Expo (November 9, 2024)
Where: Expo Idaho
About: “Free activities include small animal petting area, jump houses, tree house slide, magic shows, virtual reality, rock climbing wall, reptiles exhibit, nerf target and more. Paid activities include face painting, spin art, bubble soccer, and food truck. Special Appearances from your favorite princesses and superheroes! 85+ Interactive Exhibits to view and shop too!”
Christmas in Color (Starts November 15, 2024)
Where: Roaring Springs parking lot
About: The spectacular drive-thru light display you may have previously seen at the Fairgrounds is now being set up in the Roaring Springs parking lot this year. Purchase a time slot ticket to drive through the 1 million lights in this display!
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Creature Power (November16)
Where: Morrison Center
About: “Get ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt Brothers as they combine live action with animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen at the Tortuga HQ. Which creature powers do they activate, and what new and amazing “WOW!” facts will you learn? Experience, live-on-stage, the electrifying excitement, and the inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts a family favorite time and time again!”
The Village Santa Arrival + Tree Lighting (November 21, 2024)
Where: The Village, Meridian
About: “Help us light the tree in Fountain Square on November 21st as we kick off The Village at Meridian’s Holiday Season with our Annual Tree Lighting, and celebrate Santa’s arrival with live music from the Orale Band, other stage performances, and a live fireworks show!”
Indian Creek Winter Wonderland Opening Weekend (November 22-24)
Where: Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell
About: “Every year, the City of Caldwell decorates Indian Creek in downtown Caldwell with over a million lights! Come join us in viewing the lights during opening weekend. Winter Wonderland Festival is hosted by Destination Caldwell & Indian Creek Plaza and is completely free to attend – you can visit Santa, go ice skating, eat your favorite treat, or start your holiday shopping with a variety of vendors. We have everything you need to kick off the holidays right here in downtown Caldwell!”
THANKSGIVING (November 28, 2024)
St. Al’s Festival of Trees (November 27-December 1, 2024)
Where: Boise Centre, Downtown Boise
About: “For 40 years now the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees has kicked off the holiday season in the Treasure Valley. The holiday season is a time for coming together to celebrate and revel in tradition. It is also a time for thinking of others and giving of ourselves. We are excited to launch the 2024 Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees! Mark your calendars for November 26 (Gala), November 27-December 1 (General Exhibition) and December 2 (Fashion Show). Let’s celebrate!”
Winter Garden aGlow Opening Weekend (November 29-Dec 1)
Where: Idaho Botanical Garden
About: “Celebrate the wonders of the season at Winter Garden aGlow on select dates between November 29th to December 31st. Wander through a mesmerizing world of twinkling lights, enchanting displays, and the sweet aroma of free cookies and hot chocolate. Let the kids explore this Winter Wonderland while you enjoy a moment by the fire pits and sip holiday drinks at the Snow Globe Bar. Write heartfelt letters to Santa, witness the creativity of our community at the Gingerbread House Exhibit, and capture unforgettable memories.”
Downtown Boise Tree Lighting + Glide on the Grove Opening (November 29, 2024)
Where: Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise
About: “Celebrate the holidays in Downtown Boise with free, family friendly events! The season kicks off with a spectacular holiday tree lighting event the evening of Friday, November 29th in The Grove Plaza. Adorned with more than 5,000 lights and a custom-made tree topper, the 35-foot tree is Boise Cascade’s gift to our downtown. Throughout Downtown Boise is decorated with brightly lit wreaths, almost 350 streetlights wrapped with lights, and 12 intersections glittering with snowflake swags made possible by Downtown Boise Association. The holiday tree is designated as the City’s ‘Giving Tree’ surrounded with over 4,000 gift tags supporting the families of Women’s and Children’s Alliance.”
TRICA Snow Globe Event + Fundraiser (November 30)
Where: TRICA (North End, Boise)
About: “Our immersive art event is back, reimagined from last year with an additional sprinkle of magic and even more wonder! This year’s unique theme, Shades of Winter, will ignite imaginations and inspire delight in all ages. We can’t wait to welcome our community for a fresh adventure that’ll leave you grinning from ear to ear! Purchase a timed entry ticket and experience an hour of large-scale art, stunning video projections, locally composed music and delightful smells.”
$3 Thursdays at Zoo Boise (Each Thursday)
Where: Zoo Boise
About: “All zoo admissions are only $3 each on every Thursday from November 2024 – February 2025.”
Fun Fridays at Planet Kid (Each Friday)
Where: Planet Kid, Wings Center
About: “Open 9:30 am – 7pm bring those kiddos to come play at Boise’s largest indoor playground! Full expresso bar, both hot and cold snacks, free wifi, and best part the kids have a blast! Come by after school and let them kiddos play around after a long school week. With the $1 off that makes admission only $8 for 1-3 year olds and only $13 for 4-12 year olds. And remember- our admission is ALL DAY!
BSU Home Sporting Events
Where: Boise State University
About: Check out all the details here: https://broncosports.com (Learn about Buster’s Kids Club here:
https://broncosports.com/sports/2023/6/26/general-busterskidsclub)
Idaho Steelheads Hockey
Where: Idaho Central Arena
About: See the schedule and filter by home games here.
What did we miss? Email becca@boisewithkids.com with “can’t miss” November event info to add!