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11/12/2026

Glow Yoga

Bring your yoga mat and travel to the moon! In this fun, kid-focused yoga class, ages 3–12 will stretch, balance, and move inside the Galileo exhibition. Glow sticks will be provided. Parents and guardians are welcome to join; just be sure to register if you plan to participate.

Sporting Event

11/13/2026

Friday the 13th Sale

Another Friday the 13th, you know what that means! Come on down to Healing Hands and draw your special sale, unique to you! Discounts, freebies, and a $100 shopping spree are in the mix. Feeling lucky?

Festival

11/13/2026

Body Kind Potluck with Live Well Dietitian

Join us @ Wandermind for a Fall Potluck hosted by Body Kind and Emily Sucher - Bring an item to share. (If you’re unable, please come anyway) - Gluten free cookies provided by Dandy Bakery, courtesy of Emily. - The evening begins with a 10-minute mindful eating practice led by registered dietitian Emily Sucher at 6:15 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner with the BodyKind Community. All are welcome to attend. Seating is limited; registration is required.

Meeting

11/14/2026

Reading Time with the Queens

Get excited to Meet Miss Makena! 💃🏻 We will read some of her favorite books about the ordinary becoming extraordinary. 📖 We’ll sing some songs and play a fun theatre game.

Meeting

11/20/2026

GIRLS GONE WILD- The Poppy Collective

Come hang out with us and enjoy some charcuterie, treats, get yourself some permanent jewelry, maybe a tattoo or piercing, or make a bag charm! This is a FREE event, just come and support some amazing local businesses and treat yourself to a night out! Did we mention the first 10 people get a grab bag?👀 AND in honor of the holiday season coming up, bring a can of food to be entered into a raffle. Trust us, the prize is worth it.

FREE- OPEN to the Community

11/21/2026

The Search Series II: "Stealing From Birds"

The Idaho Falls Symphony’s Music Director Search continues with Search Series II, featuring conductor Danko Druško and violinist Holly Mulcahy. The centerpiece of the evening is "Stealing from Birds" by American composer Dan Perttu. This contemporary violin concerto is inspired by the songs and calls of birds found throughout the American West, including many familiar to our own region.

Concert/Performance

11/21/2026

A Street Soup-Thanksgiving Dinner

If you and your family have had a rough year, or you or a family member are first responders or military, please join us for a FREE Thanksgiving meal. Show up between 5 and 7PM on November 21st to receive a warm, delicious Thanksgiving meal. We promise you'll love the food. We are so happy to create a safe space for this event! We are so excited to work with Holy Smokes BBQ & Catering, LLCand Pickett Boy's BB

Community-Focused

11/21/2026

Downtown Holiday Gift Guide

Community-Focused

11/21/2026

Downtown Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Join us in Downtown Idaho Falls for a magical evening of holiday cheer at our annual Downtown Tree Lighting & Holiday Market! Enjoy the festive atmosphere, shop unique gifts from local vendors, sip seasonal treats, and gather with family and friends as we light up the downtown Christmas tree. Celebrate the magic of the season, support local businesses, and make wonderful holiday memories with us!

FREE- OPEN to the Community

11/21/2026

Museum Mysteries

Step into the world of Galileo, the pioneering thinker whose experiments transformed astronomy, motion, and the study of machines. Kids will investigate clues from his bold ideas, explore evidence from his observations and inventions, and use their imagination to piece together the story of a mind that helped ignite the birth of modern science!

Festival

11/21/2026

Complimentary Horse Drawn Trolley Rides

Experience the magic of the holiday season with complimentary horse-drawn wagon rides through Downtown Idaho Falls! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a festive ride while taking in the holiday decorations and downtown atmosphere. Ride Details: Dates: November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12 & December 19 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Meet-Up Location: Civitan Plaza Cost: FREE! Rides are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply line up at Civitan Plaza to enjoy your ride.

FREE- OPEN to the Community

11/21/2026

Find Santa's Puppy Scavenger Hunt (1)

Back by popular demand, this beloved family tradition has been expanded from a single day into a month-long adventure from Nov. 21 to Dec. 19. Pick up a scavenger hunt map at the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Market on Nov. 21 at 6PM, or at Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop on A Street, between Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. Explore downtown storefronts together to track down hidden puppies. Kids who spot at least 15 puppies can enter to win special downtown gift certificates!

Family Friendly

11/25/2026

AMERICA’S LARGEST NUTCRACKER TOUR RETURNS — NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET ON SALE NOW

Celebrate the season with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, the largest touring production of its kind in North America. Coming to Colonial Theatre. Idaho Falls, ID on November 25, 2026, this unforgettable performance features an international cast of dancers, dazzling acrobatics, elaborate costumes, and larger-than-life puppetry.

Concert/Performance

11/28/2026

A Tea Journey Around the World

Join Teton Tea Company for The Holiday Grand Tea: A Tea Journey Around the World — a festive morning filled with five teas inspired by destinations around the globe, delicious treats, holiday details, and your very own tea passport to collect along the way. Think beautiful tea cups, cozy Christmas charm, stories from around the world, and a few delicious stops along the journey. 🫖 📅 Saturday, November 28 ⏰ 10 AM–12 PM 📍 Sagebrush Studio & Event Space 🎟️ $50 per guest or 2 for $90

Networking Event

12/01/2026

Sugar and Sass Cookies- Rudolph & Friends

Learn how to decorate sugar cookies with Sugar’n’Sass Cookies! Each attendee will get 4 blank cookies, everything you need to decorate, step-by-step instructions and a take home box. One person per ticket. You must purchase a ticket to attend. Sign up here:

Community-Focused

12/04/2026

Candle Workshop & Mini Market- The Poppy Collective

Join us for a festive candle-making workshop led by Collective Candles Co. You’ll get to mix and create your very own holiday-inspired scent, with guidance and instruction throughout the process. Each participant will also receive a curated goodie bag, filled with treasures and discounts from local businesses. While your candles are setting, take some time to browse our Holiday Mini Market featuring local vendors and small businesses.

Community-Focused

12/05/2026

Idaho Ballet Theatre- The Nutcracker Tea Party

Celebrate the wonder of the holiday season with Idaho Ballet Theatre’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker, a beloved Christmas tradition filled with breathtaking ballet, beautiful music, and unforgettable holiday magic. Follow Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure as her beloved Nutcracker comes to life, the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her to the dazzling Kingdom of Sweets, and dreams unfold through spectacular dancing, exquisite costumes, and captivating storytelling.

Art and Culture

12/17/2026

Disco Greens & Cocoa Dreams

DISCO GREENS + COCOA DREAMS🪩🎄✨ We’re bringing a little disco magic to Christmas this year! We are teaming up for another night of plant bingo, but this time we’re making it extra merry, cozy & groovy! Slip into your favorite Christmas PJs and join us for a night of plants, prizes, hot cocoa & a little holiday sparkle! 💗 The night will include 20 rounds of plant bingo with tons of fun prizes, a build-your-own hot cocoa bar, and individual charcuterie boxes! $50 per person

Family Friendly

12/18/2026

Fourth Annual UTV Holiday Light Parade!

Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., and get ready to light up the night along the Idaho Falls River Walk. Decorate your UTV or side-by-side with festive holiday lights and join this fun community tradition hosted by the City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Rotary Club. A few things to know: - Registration is limited to 450 UTVs, so don't wait to claim your spot! - A $10 registration fee is required, with all proceeds benefiting the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls. - A

Community-Focused