6 Events in Boise & Beyond November 17th - 19th

Credit: Pexels 6 Events in Boise & Beyond   1. Winter Wonderland Opening Weekend Where: Indian Creek Plaza When: Friday - Sunday Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. Winter Beer Fest Where: Lost Grove Brewing Co. When: Saturday, November 18 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Wintry Market Where: Boise Centre When: Friday & Saturday Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Paint with Penguins at the Zoo Where: Zoo Boise When: Sunday, November 19 EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Lincoln’s Words Today Where: Idaho State Archives When: Saturday, November 18 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   6. Canyon County Christmas Show 2023 Where: Ford Idaho Center When: Friday - Sunday Time: Times Vary EVENT DETAILS HERE  

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Shop Local: Places for Holiday Shopping in Boise

Photo Credit: Unsplash Want to keep your gifts local and support native businesses in the Treasure Valley? We've gathered our favorite shops and events to pick up unique, hand-made, and Idaho gifts for everyone on your list! Events: Wintry Market: The perfect place to find gifts, the Wintry Market is a maker’s market in Boise featuring local vendors of art, crafts, and design. This market takes place Friday, Nov 17th from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov 18th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the main floor of the Boise Convention Centre downtown Boise on the Grove Plaza. Food, coffee, and drinks are available to purchase and admission is $10 on Saturday and $5 on Friday.    Merry Makers Market: This market is a month-long pop-up shop with a curated selection of locally handmade gifts. Opening day is November 25th for this artist-created and run market! The location has yet to be released, but stay tuned here!   Various Gifts: Boise Co-Op: A trusted, go-to source for healthy, delicious foods and natural body care products that intentionally have a big impact on the community. Buy a nice bottle of wine, a treat for your favorite four-legged friend, or some extra-fancy cheese for your holiday spread.    Mixed Greens: Sitting in the heart of Downtown, this local boutique features unique items with something for everyone. For a locally made soap bar, handmade jewelry, unique hand towels, and more, Mixed Greens is the place to go. They also sell lots of Idaho-themed products, the perfect gift for Gem State lovers.   Hyde and Seek: If you are shopping for the person who has it all, look no further than Hyde and Seek! This unique gift shop offers one-of-a-kind eclectic goods, providing a little bit of everything!     RePop Gifts: Filled with an electric mix of pop culture and fandom favorites, this store is sure to have a gift for every fanatic. Products come from over 30 local vendors, as well as regional and national artists.   Wine: Hyde Park Fine Wines: Boise’s favorite wine boutique! Purchase a monthly subscription for the wine-lover on your list, including three new wines each month from around the world!   Sweets and Other Goodies: Goody's/G Willikers:  A gift for the sweet tooth! Located in Hyde Park, Goody’s has been a neighborhood staple for locals and visitors alike! Their gift selection includes candies, homemade chocolates, caramel corn, cheese corn, stuffed animals, and greeting cards!   City Peanut Shop: City Peanut Shop has become an iconic part of Downtown Boise featured in international blogs and magazines. They are famous for their honey-roasted peanut butter, nut-filled brittles, flavored Popcorns, and their healthy, uniquely flavored peanuts and tree nuts.   a'Tavola Gourmet Marketplace: A gift for the foodie! a’Tavola Marketplace features a wonderful assortment of imported specialty foods, unique gifts, and all manner of things “of the table”.   Arts: Ward Hooper: A gift for the art lover - Ward Hooper creates and produces his own series of art from his studio, specializing in Idaho’s natural beauty, history, and neighborhood favorites! Art Source Gallery:  Featuring dozens of local and regional artists in mixed mediums, Artsource Gallery is the place to find and purchase fine art.   Jewelry: Fluff Hardware: Fluff Hardware is a small, women-run, local business that provides unique jewelry pieces inspired by Idaho’s outdoors! Stores also feature other local businesses' hats, purses, and textiles as a one-stop shop for women’s accessories.    Books: Rediscovered Books: Located in downtown Boise, Rediscovered Books is “where books and people meet”. With a cozy atmosphere and a mix of used and new books, the perfect gift for a book lover is sure to be found.   Plants: A Succulent Day: This local business offers unique succulent arrangements with in-store shopping, pick-up, and delivery options.    Candles: Lit and Co: With an array of creative scents and made in small batches, these high-quality soy candles are the perfect gift.    Outdoor Gear: Idaho Mountain Touring: IMT has something for every outdoor enthusiast, with hiking, biking, camping, skiing, and running gear galore.    McU Sports: A Boise favorite since 1972, McU Sports offers an array of ski and snowboard, outdoor, and sports gear.   Clothing: Baby Blues & Pinks: Dress the little ones you love in style this year! Baby Blues & Pinks is a boutique located in downtown Boise, selling organic/laboratory–tested products, and a beautifully curated selection of baby and maternity clothes.   Fancy Pants: A gift for the fashion guru in your life! Fancy Pants is a high-end boutique located in the heart of Downtown that carries high-quality, unique, and wearable pieces.   SALT by Pepper: A gift for the fashion guru in your life! Fancy Pants is a high-end boutique located in the heart of Downtown that carries high-quality, unique, and wearable pieces.   Ruby Lou: This local boutique has plenty of cute pajamas, sweaters, and other pieces that make the perfect gift for any fashionista.    SHIFT Boutique: This boutique stocks high-quality and unique pieces, with clothing for both women and girls.   Banana Ink: The dream for any Idaho lover, this store features sweatshirts, shirts, and hats adorned with tributes to the Gem State.

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5 Places to Take Out-of-Town Visitors in Boise to Enjoy Fall

Credit: Courtney Smith via Unsplash As Thanksgiving draws closer, friends and family begin making plans to visit. Wondering where to take your guests to enjoy Boise’s beautiful fall season? We have compiled a list of the best places to take out-of-town visitors to show them the best of Boise in the fall!   See the Foliage from the top of Camel’s Back Park: Photo courtesy of Getty Images Boise is the known as the City of Trees and what better place to see it in its full glory than up at Camel’s Back Park? Camel’s Back Park sits in the heart of the North End of Boise. The park sits at the base of a large hill in the shape of a camel’s back, giving the park its name. A short but steep hike up stairs will reward you with stunning views of the valley as the city of trees begins to change color. The park also offers a large playground, tennis courts, picnic tables, outdoor gym, and sand volleyball courts. Bring your visitors by for sunset or a midday picnic!   Explore the local Farmers Market: The Boise Farmers Market is open every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1500 Shoreline Drive and is the perfect place to find locally grown fall produce. The Capitol City Public Market focuses more on pre-made food, art, and produce and remains open through December. Take your visitors on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Grove Plaza for some cinnamon sugar mini donuts or some locally made apple cider to experience the magic of Boise!    See a Boise State Football game: Home to Boise State University and its iconic blue turf stadium, Boise’s college football scene comes alive in the fall. Located near downtown along the Boise River, Albertson’s Stadium is the perfect place to bring guests for a fun event. The roar of one of the loudest crowds in college football and the sea of blue and orange make these games exciting even for those who are less than diehard fans. Get your tickets here!   Walk along the Greenbelt: Credit: Lysi Bishop Real Estate The Greenbelt is an iconic paved path that follows the Boise River as it wanders through Boise. Give your visitors a classic Boise experience elevated by the stunning scenery of orange and red leaves falling from the trees. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year to walk or ride on the Boise Greenbelt. Get out on the Greenbelt and show your guests the natural beauty of fall in Boise!   Experience Hyde Park: Credit: Lysi Bishop Real Estate Sitting in the North End of Boise, Hyde Park is the perfect place to explore with guests. Stop by Java for breakfast, Parilla Grill for lunch, and Hyde Park Pub and Grill for dinner. Or, grab coffee at Hyde Perk (known for its special seasonal drinks) and wander around the local boutiques and stores that give Hyde Park its authentic feel. This is the perfect place for visitors to get a locally-made memento of their time in Boise!

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