Thanksgiving Events in Boise

Photo courtesy of Idaho Botanical Garden Time has been flying by, and Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away! Whether you want to entertain visiting family or you are looking for a fun activity for your family or friends, look no further. Check out this list of events in Boise on and around Thanksgiving!   Turkey Day 5k A prized Thanksgiving Day tradition, the Turkey Day 5k is a fun way to get active with your friends and family before a long day of cooking and food! This event occurs at 9 a.m. on November 28th, and the course goes through Downtown Boise. Registration costs $45 for adults and $18 for children, and you can register here.   Winter Garden Aglow Opening Night The Idaho Botanical Garden has been transformed into a Gingerbread Wonderland this year, with every corner adorned with delightful and whimsical displays. Opening day is Thanksgiving Day, making this the perfect post-Thanksgiving dinner activity to experience the magic designed by local illustrator Julia Green. The Winter Garden is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with discounted tickets for members, $16 for children, and $19 for nonmembers. Kids under 4 years of age get in free!   Festival of Trees The Festival of Trees is a Boise tradition going into its 40th year. This festival features a dazzling holiday wonderland surrounded by twinkling lights and vibrant colors, festive performances from musicians and performers, and even visits with Santa! On Thanksgiving, the festival will be open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and visits with Santa will be offered.   Boise State and the Idaho Steelheads Games The Boise State Broncos showdown against the Oregon State on November 29th at 10 a.m. Grab tickets here and experience the exhilarating experience of BSU football! The Idaho Steelheads, a local hockey team, also has games on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Games start at 7:10 p.m. in downtown Boise at Idaho Central Arena, and tickets can be found here. Steelheads games have a fun and exciting atmosphere that kids and hockey lovers are sure to enjoy!   Boise Holiday Tree Lighting After Thankgiving, come to to The Grove Plaza in downtown Boise to kick off the winter season with the Holiday Tree Lighting, Friday, November 29th from 5 to 6 p.m. The tree is adorned with over 5000 lights and a custom tree topper, and is always donated from a Boise local, courtesy of Boise Cascade. This free event is complete with musical performances, special guests, and the official lighting ceremony.    

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6 Events in Boise & Beyond November 23rd - 26th

Photo Credit: Unsplash   6 Events in Boise & Beyond   1. Winter Garden Aglow Opening Night Where: Idaho Botanical Garden When: Thuesday, November 23 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. Warhawk Winterfest Weekend Where: Warhawk Air Museam When: Friday, November 24 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Payette Brewing Black Friday Where: 733 S Pioneer Street When: Friday, November 24 Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Festival of Trees Where: Boise Centre When: Saturday, November 25 Time: 10:30 AM EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Canyon County Festival of Trees Where: Ford Idaho Center When: Saturday, November 25 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   6. Annual Toy Drive Where: Cinder Wines When: Sunday, November 26 Time: 12:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE    

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Places Offering Thanksgiving Take-Out in Boise

Photo Credit: Pexels As Thanksgiving draws closer, the busyness of the holiday season can make preparing Thanksgiving dinner a challenge. Whether you like to leave the cooking to the professionals or would rather entertain visiting family and friends, picking up a ready-made Thanksgiving dinner could be the solution. Here are several restaurants in Boise offering traditional Thanksgiving spreads for pickup to ease your stress on Turkey Day!   a’Tavola: As a high-quality local gourmet cafe, bakery, and deli, a’Tavola is the perfect choice for your Thanksgiving feast. With an order for eight or more people, a’Tavola will create a scrumptious Thanksgiving meal complete with turkey, cornbread and sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, bread rolls, and pumpkin pie for dessert. You are sure to get what you pay for with all these delectable dishes for $59.95 a person. Orders must be placed by November 17th and more information is on their website.   Tucanos Brazilian Grill: Tucanos offers three different options for takeaway dinners this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving turkey dinner (oven-roasted or deep-fried), turkey breast dinner, and turkey and beef dinner options offer something for every family. All dinners come with the classic sides, including stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie. Prices for these meals range from $139.99 to $169.99, and meals vary in size. Orders must be placed by November 21st, through their website or by phone at 636-724-4499.   Cracker Barrel: Offering Thanksgiving meals in feast size (8-10 people at $149.99) and family dinner size (4-6 people at $99.99), Cracker Barrel is another yummy option for Turkey Day this year. Meals come with turkey, the option to pick two sides, and dinner rolls, gravy, cranberry sauce, and dressing. These meals are given cold and must be heated. Order between November 18th to 25th here.   West Side Drive-In: Although the exact menu has not been announced at West Side, Chef Lou at West Side Drive-In has a long-standing tradition of offering a Thanksgiving meal. Last year, this included turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and a dinner roll for $18.99 per meal. Keep an eye on their website to see what this year’s Thanksgiving menu holds!

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