‘Tis the season! Put some jingle in your jangle with these smile-worthy 2018 Idaho Christmas festivals.

Winter Garden aGlow Boise

Every year, the Idaho Botanical Garden decks the halls (err trees?) with 400,000+ twinkling lights. Their annual Winter Garden aGlow event is always a dazzling display for the winter season. Schedule your visit when Santa stops in and be sure to check out the Holiday Express model train!

Winter Wonderland in Downtown Caldwell

Bring the whole family for this Downtown Caldwell spectacle. Winter Wonderland includes Santa’s workshop and a kid’s winter play zone to ensure a fun night before the tree lighting.

   Christmas in Meridian

Complete with a parade, Christmas market, fun run, children’s Winterland festival, and downtown lights—this may be the most action-packed holiday celebration in Idaho! Learn more about the festivities here.

   Montpelier Festival of Trees

Gingerbread houses, a festival of trees, and decorated wreathes line Bear Lake for Bear Lake Christmas!

   Holiday Light Show in Coeur d’Alene

This event in The Coeur d’Alene Resort might just take the Idaho-holiday cake. With over one million lights, it’s been voted one of the best holiday shows in America. The Holiday Lake Cruise and Fireworks Show over Lake Coeur d’Alene are an unforgettable spectacle. Book all or part of their holiday show here.  

Tell us about your favorite Idaho holiday festivals in the comments. And, while we have you in the holiday spirit, light up your season with this candle-making tradition.