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Ahh a nice balmy 60 degree December day. If you feel like gettin' out and about before it's holiday week, there's some fun parties happening this weekend. Have fun!!
Bogus Basin Mountain Report
Bogus Basin is open this weekend, even amid unseasonably warm temperatures and the lowest early-season snowpack ever recorded at the area. Thanks to significant snowmaking efforts, and their investment in Snow Secure, the Bogus Basin team is doing everything they can to see the community back on snow. 🌨️
The Coach Chairlift, Discovery, Easy Rider, and Explorer Conveyors are open this Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm. Day tickets are $25, conveyor-only tickets are $15.
Season pass holders – have you picked up your new Season Pass Access Card? The Downtown Sales Office is open daily!
Schitts Creek Weekend
Saturday, December 13 - Sunday, December 14
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​4th Annual Schitt's Creek Weekend is happening at The Modern Hotel & Bar. Enjoy dinner & drinks at Cafe Tropical, take a pic in the town sign photo booth in lobby, shop at Rose Apothecary in Suite 116 (OPEN 6-9pm) with local vendors, get a Schitty tat from the themed flash sheet in Suite 242, a costume contest, and more! Make a whole weekend of it with the Rosebud Motel Package.
Ramen Rave
Saturday, December 13
- ​Ramen Rave is happening from 7pm-late at The Shrine Basement. Noodle Monster founder Kyle Bigelow (who’s been hosting ramen pop-ups and serving handmade ramen for 10+ years) is teaming up with Seattle’s SMS Collective (drkh3art, A Guy Called Soup, and mquin) plus local DJs Izze Azalea and LX. Expect community, immersive art, house music that’ll keep you moving, and steaming bowls of ramen to carry you through the night.
Treefort Music Fest Lineup: Wave 2
- ​Treefort Music Fest just released more of the 2026 lineup. Peep the poster below or see more here. A few artists I'm excited to see: Gelli Haha, flipturn, Liz Cooper, Cat Clyde, Brijean, The Beaches, Wine Lips. The fest is March 26-29 in downtown Boise.
SPONSORED BY ART SOURCE GALLERY
Still searching for the perfect last-minute gift?
​Art Source Gallery in downtown Boise has you covered. The gallery’s Holiday Market has curated, locally crafted pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Think small paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass art, wearable art, and dozens of beautifully made pieces from more than 40 Idaho artists.
Everything in the gallery is original and many of the artists are regional or nationally recognized. Whether you’re shopping for something tiny and thoughtful or a big showstopper piece, you’ll find something special (and still in your budget).
Support local artists, finish your shopping, and walk out with a gift that really means something.
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Things to do
Thursday, December 11 – Tuesday, December 31
- ​Alley Repertory Theater Presents: Oklahoma! at Visual Arts Collective. This is an immersive, modern re-imagining of the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. It’s provocative, funny, and full of contemporary cowboy energy. Tix vary by date and seating.
Friday, December 12
- ​Raise a Glass is happening from 6–9pm at Boise Art Glass. Make your own stamped ornament, enjoy wine tasting, and browse a silent auction packed with local prizes. Tix include a raffle entry and proceeds support the WCA.
Friday, December 12 – Saturday, December 13
- ​Great Gingerbread Build – Free Public Showcase is happening at The Creative Space in Garden City. This festive community gingerbread competition showcases dozens of creative builds from local businesses, families, and youth. Stop by on Friday (12–7pm) or Saturday (10am–6pm) to cast four votes for your favorite displays and support Corpus Commons, Boise’s day-only shelter serving 200+ neighbors experiencing homelessness each day. It’s free to attend and vote!
Friday, December 12 - Saturday, December 13
- ​LED’s The Rat King reimagines The Nutcracker through a bold, burlesque-inspired lens – part Sugar Plum, part mischief. This genre-defying holiday production follows the lesser-known story of the Rat King with aerial artistry, tap, opera, comedy, and more. Happening this weekend + Dec 17-20. Tix are $58-$88.
Saturday, December 13
- ​Woodblock Printmaking is happening from 10:30am–3pm at Catalyst Arts Collaborative. This hands-on workshop teaches you how to carve a woodblock, ink it, and make your own prints. You’ll create a unique block and can pull up to four 6x8 prints during class. Bring your own design or use one provided - no art experience needed! It’s $90 and open for ages 16+
- ​Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker returns to the Morrison Center this Saturday, December 13. It’s a beautiful production set to the Boise Philharmonic’s live performance of Tchaikovsky’s score. Follow Clara from the festive Stahlbaum party to the battle with the Mouse King, the snowy forest, and the Land of the Sweets in this timeless holiday classic. Performances run Dec 13–15 and Dec 19–21. Audio-described shows are offered on Dec 14 at 12pm and Dec 20 at 7pm. It’s a holiday tradition!
- ​The Children’s Winterland Festival is happening from 10am–2pm at Meridian Homecourt. This free, family-friendly event is packed with crafts, games, treats, and visits with Santa. Kids can make ornaments and holiday decorations, play festive games, and warm up with cookies and cocoa. It’s free!
- ​Last Chance Holiday Market is happening from 2–8pm at Barbarian Brewing in Garden City. This festive pop-up is packed with local makers offering dog treats, candles, jewelry, soaps, baked goods, cards, and more. It’s your final chance to shop small before the holidays. Admission is free.
Sunday, December 14
- ​Winter Ethereal Arts Bazaar is happening at the Comedy Lounge from 1-6pm. Celebrate the elements, shop local artists and makers offering unique and distinctive gifts, listen to musicians and storytellers, and enjoy catered seasonal soups, spreads, and mocktails. There’s also a Make & Take class where you can learn to create your own intention candles. It’s a free and all ages event!
- ​Adult Gymnastics Open Gym is happening at Bronco Gymnastics (106 E 48th St, Boise) from 10am-12pm. It's for seasoned gymnasts, beginners eager to explore gymnastics, or people who just wants to jump around on a trampoline and cannonball into the pit without fear of crushing a child. $10 cash.
Tuesday, December 16
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​Enchanted Christmas at Chateau des Fleurs is happening from 3-7pm. Join Cinderella, Belle, Anna, Elsa, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Santa’s Elves for a beautifully curated one-hour holiday experience. Guests are invited to explore freely at their own pace while mini-performances and magical moments pop up throughout the session. Tix are $82 (includes an accompanying adult), additional child is $62, additional adult is $22. Kids age 2 and under are free.
SPONSORED BY IDAHO LOTTERY
Need a quick, fun, and actually delightful gift?
The Idaho Lottery’s Holiday Scratch Games are back and they’re an easy win (figuratively!) for anyone on your list. There are six festive games this year, including a $5 Jingle Bells Christmas Smells that actually smells like cranberries!
Every ticket includes a 2nd Chance Code for the chance to win one of ten $1,000 prizes after the New Year. Deadline to enter your code is January 31 at 11:59pm.
You also get free holiday envelopes with a scratch purchase, making these perfect for stockings, gift exchanges, or adding a little Jolly Good Fun to your holiday cards. And each one helps support Idaho public schools and buildings!
Play Wise. Must be 18+.
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Food finds & things to drink
Friday, December 12
- ​Pranom Traveling Thai will be at Barbarian Brewing in Garden City from 4-8pm (or until sold out). Chef Dream Kasestatad of Pranom travels all over the country serving authentic Thai cuisine handed down from generations of family home-style cooking. He does not have a brick-and-mortar location, and you can only find his amazing Thai food at his Pranom pop ups!
- ​Long Drink Santa Crawl is happening at 8 different bars in downtown Boise. It starts at Silly Birch at 9pm. There's a "rule" at each stop like no phones, talk with an accent, etc. Also a Santa hat is required to participate. RSVP here. 21+
Have you heard of...
- ​Primitive Grounds? It's a campground coffee shop in downtown Meridian and it looks super cute! Open 6am-6pm daily.
Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, December 11
- Comedian Jeff Shaw is performing at the Comedy Lounge. His style can be described as “clean and clever comedy with a kick.” Show starts at 7pm and tix are $22.50-$25.
Friday, December 12
- ​Shane Gillis is performing at ExtraMile Arena at 8pm. Tix are $60-$132
- ​Lectures by Lushes is happening at 7pm at The Balcony Club. It’s TED Talks meets Drunk History, featuring smart people giving completely hammered lectures on topics like zombie survival, Wicked, nuclear history, and more. Tix are $17. 21+
- ​Naughty or Nice Comedy Show is happening at Liquid. It's an improv comedy experience that's unapologetically bold, wildly unfiltered, and packed with outrageously inappropriate festive chaos. Your suggestions steer the sleigh. Tix are $10 and it's 18+
Saturday, December 13
- Comedian, author, journalist, and musician Charlie Berens is doing two sets at The Egyptian Theatre at 7pm and 8pm. Most of his comedy is about Midwesterners. Tix are $50-$70.
- Comedy veteran Brad Upton is performing at the Comedy Lounge. He’s a former 4th grade teacher and part-time track coach, and his 2019 Dry Bar comedy special is the second most viewed comedy special on the planet. Tix are $35-$42. There’s two shoes at 5:30pm and 8:30pm.
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Thanks for reading!
With love from Boise,
Marissa
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