Community calendar
Farmers markets, rodeos, and festivals, town by town.
The Treasure Valley runs on its seasons: market Tuesdays and Saturdays, a late-September potato party, an October hay maze, an early-December light parade. This page collects real, verified happenings across all nine areas, refreshed September 15, 2026 and organized by town so you can find what is close to your acreage.
A note on dates: anything date-sensitive should be confirmed with the organizer before you drive out. Farmers markets and concert series run on a regular weekly or monthly schedule, so they are marked Recurring; festivals and parades return each year but move with the calendar, so confirm exact dates.
Boise
The valley’s biggest festival calendar, anchored by the river and the capitol.
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Old Boise Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2 to 10pm
6th and Grove, downtown Boise
A family-friendly street festival with live music, German-style food, and a beer garden; confirm details with the Old Boise business district.
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Boise Farmers Market Recurring
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, April through October
1500 Shoreline Dr, Boise
The valley’s food-centric market sourcing from within roughly a 100-mile radius; 2026 is its final downtown season before relocating, and SNAP/EBT is accepted.
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Capital City Public Market Recurring
Saturdays, 9:30am to 1:30pm (10am to 2pm after October 24), April 11 through December 19, 2026
The Grove Plaza, 827 W Main St, Boise
Downtown’s Saturday market that runs into December, the one to catch after the other markets close for the season.
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First Thursday Recurring
First Thursday of each month, evening
Downtown Boise galleries and the Grove Plaza
A monthly gallery night with live art, music, and merchant tastings, plus a holiday edition in December.
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Idaho Botanical Garden Scarecrow Stroll
October 1 through November 2, 2026
Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise
The garden’s annual fall display with hundreds of scarecrows along the paths; confirm days and hours with the garden.
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Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, November 27, 2026, 5pm
The Grove Plaza, downtown Boise
A free candle-lighting ceremony with live music as the city’s 45-foot tree is lit; confirm details with the Downtown Boise Association.
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Winter Garden aGlow
Late November through December 31, Wednesdays through Sundays, 6 to 9pm
Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise
850,000+ holiday lights across 33 acres with hot cocoa and cookies; the garden’s biggest fundraiser. Confirm the 2026 opening date.
Eagle
Equestrian suburb with a strong Heritage Park fall and holiday calendar.
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Eagle Saturday Market Recurring
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, through September 26, 2026
Heritage Park, 185 E State St, downtown Eagle
60+ vendors for produce, flowers, and handmade goods, plus live music; the 2026 season’s last market day is Saturday, September 26 (no market June 27 or July 4).
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Harvest Fest
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10am to 4pm
Heritage Park, Eagle
Live fiddle music, vendor shopping, free pumpkin decorating, kids’ crafts from the library, blacksmith demos, and food vendors, all put on by the city.
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Night of a Thousand Pumpkins
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6 to 9pm
Eagle City Hall, Eagle
Trunk-or-treat, kids’ activities, a chili cook-off, and about 1,000 carved pumpkins; food donations benefit the Eagle Food Bank.
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Eagle Country Christmas
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Heritage Park, Eagle
A holiday market with free kids’ crafts, local youth performances, and a visit from Santa; the city’s official 2026 date.
Meridian
Dairy heritage, a market that runs into October, and one official potato party.
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Meridian Main Street Market Recurring
Saturdays, 9am to 1:30pm, through October 17, 2026
City Hall Plaza, 33 E Broadway, Meridian
Live music most market weeks; the final 2026 market day is Saturday, October 17.
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Potato Days
September 25 to 27, 2026; Friday opener at 5pm
Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N Records Ave, Meridian
Idaho’s official potato celebration with loaded potatoes, live music, a beer garden, and vendors; tickets and hours on the event page.
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Meridian Speedway season Recurring
Racing nights through mid-October
Meridian Speedway, 3485 N Eagle Rd, Meridian
A short-track racing season wrapping its 2026 schedule in October; check the track’s schedule for remaining nights.
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Christmas in Meridian: Winter Lights Parade and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2026; pre-parade activities 5:30pm, parade 7pm
Downtown Meridian, Idaho and Main
Hot cocoa stands, Santa arrivals, and the city tree lighting along the parade route; confirm details with Meridian Parks and Recreation.
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Children’s Winterland Festival
December, as part of the Christmas in Meridian series
Meridian
A free family event with holiday crafts, games, and Santa photos; confirm the 2026 date with Meridian Parks and Recreation.
Star
Small-town celebrations on the Ada/Canyon line, from the River House tree to New Year’s.
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Art by the River
Typically late September
Star Riverhouse, 960 S Main St, Star
The city’s annual art show on the Riverhouse grounds; 2026 dates were still being finalized at refresh time, so confirm with the city.
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Star Light Parade and River House Tree Lighting
December, evening
Main Street through town to the Star Riverhouse
Star’s signature holiday light parade with the River House tree lighting the same night; the city posts exact dates each November.
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Star New Year’s Eve Celebration
Thursday, December 31, 2026, live countdown from 11pm
City Hall / Star Riverhouse, Star
A live countdown behind the Riverhouse with a midnight toast, fireworks, and Auld Lang Syne; confirm the start time with the city.
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Hometown Celebration
July 4
Hunter’s Creek Park, Star
Firecracker Fun Run, parade, pie auction, kids’ games, and a food court; next edition July 4, 2027.
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Chamber Eggstravaganza
April (Easter weekend)
Star
Easter egg hunt hosted by the chamber; confirm spring dates.
Middleton
River town whose fall and winter pull in neighbors from all of Canyon County.
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Middleton Harvest Festival
Late September, 12 to 5pm
Foote Park, 432 N Middleton Rd, Middleton
Run by the Middleton Recreation District; the 14th annual ran September 27, 2025, so expect the 15th edition in late September 2026. Confirm with the recreation district.
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Downtown Middleton Spooky Stroll
Late October
Downtown Middleton
A family Halloween stroll with downtown businesses handing out treats and activities; confirm the 2026 date.
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Light Up Middleton
Early December
Downtown Middleton
The town’s holiday kickoff with lights, live entertainment, and activities, a tradition since 2024; confirm the 2026 date.
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Middleton Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Mid-December
Main Street, Middleton
The chamber’s annual parade down Main Street with a tree lighting; recent editions carried a Cowboy Christmas theme. Confirm the 2026 date with the chamber.
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4th of July in the Park
July 4, 9am to 3pm
Middleton Place Park, 75 Marjorie Ave, Middleton
Food trucks, car show, kids’ corner, and live music; next edition July 4, 2027.
Nampa
The valley’s rodeo town, with a market that runs into November and a big fall maze.
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Nampa Farmers Market Recurring
Saturdays, 9am to 1:30pm (11am to 3pm in November), through November
Lloyd Square Park, 13th and Front, downtown Nampa
One of the valley’s longest-running markets in its 37th season, plus a holiday Winter Wonderland Market in December.
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Shindig Farms
Late September through October, including October haunted-maze nights
Scism Rd, Nampa
Idaho’s largest straw maze, a pumpkin patch, and fall family activities on an actual farm; a favorite outing for acreage families, but confirm hours before heading out.
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Downtown Nampa Halloween Trick or Treat
Late October, 4 to 7pm
Downtown Nampa
A free evening of trick-or-treating, live music, and activities along the downtown block; confirm the 2026 date with the city.
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City of Nampa Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 28, 2026; entertainment from 5pm, lighting at 6pm
12th Ave and Front St by the Nampa Train Depot
Held on Shop Small Saturday with free hot chocolate, Santa, and carolers; confirm details with the city.
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Canyon County Festival of Trees
Late November
Nampa
Holiday display trees benefiting local charities; confirm dates with the organizers.
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Snake River Stampede
June 15 to 19, 2027
Ford Idaho Center, Nampa
One of the PRCA’s flagship rodeos with nightly shows; confirm 2027 dates and tickets.
Kuna
Ranch country south of Meridian, where December is the busy month, from the tree to the Gem Drop.
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City of Kuna Arbor Day Celebration
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Kuna
A city-hosted community celebration on the city’s official 2026 calendar; confirm the gathering point with the city.
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Down Home Country Christmas
Early December
Downtown Kuna
The chamber’s holiday festival with the Night Light Parade, a kids’ carnival, and a holiday craft fair; confirm the 2026 date with the chamber of commerce.
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Colonel Bernard Fisher Park Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Colonel Bernard Fisher Park, 201 W Main St, Kuna
The city’s annual tree lighting to open the holiday season, traditionally held after the chamber’s celebration.
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Candy Canes with the Mayor
Friday, December 11, 2026
Kuna City Hall
A drop-in holiday treat event where the mayor hands out candy canes; confirm the time with the city.
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Kuna Gem Drop
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Downtown Kuna
Kuna’s New Year’s celebration with a midnight gem drop; confirm the start time.
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Kuna Stampede Rodeo
Labor Day weekend, September 2027
Crooked 8 arena, 1882 E King Rd, Kuna
An Idaho Cowboys Association rodeo revived in 2022; confirm 2027 dates.
Caldwell
County seat with a restored plaza, two last market Tuesdays, and a million lights by November 20.
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Farm to Fork Farmers Market Recurring
Tuesdays, 5 to 8pm, through September 29, 2026
7th and Arthur streets, Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell
Produce, artisan goods, Sunnyslope wines, and SNAP/EBT matching; the 2026 season’s final market date is Tuesday, September 29.
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23rd Annual Indian Creek Festival
Friday, September 18 (6 to 9pm) and Saturday, September 19 (7am to 4pm), 2026
Indian Creek Plaza, downtown Caldwell
Caldwell’s big late-summer street festival with vendors and the Cardboard Kayak Races.
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Hay Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1 to 5pm
Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell
An autumn harvest celebration with hay bales, family activities, and plaza vendors; free and open to the public.
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Cherry Hill Farms Fall Festival and Corn Maze
September 25 through October 31, 2026; Apple Days October 23 and 24
Cherry Hill Farms, Caldwell
An 8-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, and family farm attractions in its fifth year; hours vary by day, so confirm before going.
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Winter Wonderland
November 20, 2026 through mid-January 2027; opening festival weekend Friday to Sunday, November 20 to 22, 6 to 9pm
Indian Creek Plaza, downtown Caldwell
More than a million holiday lights along the creek, the ice ribbon, Santa visits, food trucks, and the Magical Musical Christmas Tree.
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Caldwell Night Rodeo
August 17 to 21, 2027
D&B Supply Arena, 2301 S Blaine St, Caldwell
The valley’s classic mid-August rodeo with five nights of action; confirm 2027 dates and tickets.
Marsing
River town whose calendar runs from the Snake to the Homedale fairgrounds.
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Snake River Country Market Recurring
First and third Saturdays, 11am to 3pm, May through October; fall dates include October 3 and 17, 2026
Main Street, Marsing
Listed on the City of Marsing site; the market calendar has shifted between seasons, so confirm vendor schedules with the city before driving out.
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Marsing Gun Show
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Phipps-Watson American Legion and Community Center, Marsing
Hosted by American Legion Post 128 with roughly 65 vendor tables and concessions; confirm entry details with the post.
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Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (Night Light Parade)
Typically the first Friday of December
Downtown Marsing; tree lighting at Marsing Island Park
Recent editions paired the parade with a chili feed at the fire station; confirm the 2026 date with the city.
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Marsing Disaster Auction
January to February 2027
Marsing
A benefit auction supporting local families in crisis, a Marsing tradition since 1961; confirm the 2027 date at marsingdisasterauction.org.
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Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo
Early August 2027
Owyhee County Fairgrounds, 420 W Nevada Ave, Homedale
The regional fair a short drive from Marsing; confirm 2027 dates.
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3rd of July Celebration
July 3, 2027
Marsing Island Park, Marsing
Fireworks, live music, and a BBQ on the Snake River; next edition July 3, 2027.
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