The Treasure Valley is brimming with festive activities to help you and your family celebrate this special time of year! We’ve rounded up some of the best Christmas light displays in and around Boise to make planning your family outings easy and stress-free. So, grab a warm drink, bundle up, and get ready to create lasting holiday memories!
Where To See Christmas Lights in Boise
⭐️ Christmas in Color located at Roaring Springs
Website: https://christmasincolor.net/
Location: Roaring Springs Waterpark, 400 W Overland Rd, Meridian, ID 83642 (enter on S Blue Marlin Ln)
Hours: Open daily from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (closed on Christmas and closed for the season on the 30th)
Cost: Tickets start at $44.99 per vehicle – use code BOISEWITHKIDS15 for a discount!
Notes: Check out our giveaway opportunity on Instagram!
⭐️ Shindig Farms – Lost in Christmas
Website: https://shindigfarms.com/
Location: 3025 Elmore Rd, Fruitland, ID 83619
Hours: Select Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 5-10PM
Cost: General access is $10 per person on Thursdays, $12 on Fridays and Saturdays. Children under 2 are free.
Note: You can also pay more inside for things like horse wagon rides, axe throwing, etc.
⭐️ Scentsy Commons Light Display
Location: 2901 E Pine Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
Hours: Open daily after dusk until January 19th
Cost: Free.
Notes: A beautiful light display with over 700,000 lights, perfect for families strolling during the holiday season.
⭐️ Winter Garden aGlow at Idaho Botanical Garden
Website: https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/event/winter-garden-aglow/
Location: 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712
Hours: Various days through December 31, 2025; 6:00 PM to 9 PM (closed Christmas Day).
Cost: Pricing varies by day of the week and if you are a member. Adults $5-$20, Children Free-$15. Children under 3 are free.
Notes: Check their calendar to see when local choirs will be performing and when Santa will be in attendance!
Christmas Lights Continued
⭐️ Indian Creek Plaza’s Winter Wonderland
Website: https://www.indiancreekplaza.com/winter-wonderland
Location: 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
Hours: November 24 – Mid January 2026, lights on from 5:00 PM to midnight.
Cost: Free! (Ice skating is an additional cost.)
Notes: Want to ice skate on the ribbon? This is one of the best spots in the Treasure Valley! You can also see Santa, have a horse-drawn carriage ride, or shop while looking at over a million Christmas lights!
⭐️ Boise Christmas Lights Map
Website: https://www.boisechristmaslights.org/
Location: Various locations in Boise and surrounding areas.
Hours: Self-guided tours at any time. I do a Minivan Express with my kids each year. It involves decorations, treats, and Christmas wearables while we check out the lights in Boise. We drive through the Bay Hill Springs neighborhood (Milwaukee + Ustick, behind Capital High) ooh-ing and ahh-ing at the lights.
Cost: Free!
Notes: Plan your route to visit the best-lit houses and neighborhoods across the Treasure Valley! If you’re looking for the best Christmas light displays in Boise, you can find the best and brightest Christmas light displays right here.
Tell Us What You Saw!
From sparkling lights to immersive Christmas experiences, the Treasure Valley truly comes alive during the holiday season! These events are the perfect way to spend time with your family, celebrate traditions, or even start a few new ones. Wishing you a season filled with love, laughter, and plenty of holiday magic! If you went to one of these attractions, tell us how it was!