Caldwell Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Caldwell and surrounding areas
Caldwell celebrates the Christmas season with Winter Wonderland Festival and the Indian Creek Plaza Ice Skating Ribbon lighting up downtown near the Caldwell Train Depot. Stroll Kimberly or Main Street to catch twinkling lights and community performances that create a small-town holiday feel. Find holiday activities, winter festivals, and Christmas entertainment from ice skating to festive markets and tree lightings that keep families and visitors engaged throughout the season.
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Christmas Lights
7 eventsOver one million lights illuminating downtown.
Christmas Markets
6 eventsAnnual Christmas Tree Lighting and Shop Small Saturday celebration.
Christmas Activities
10 eventsAnnual Winter Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration
Editor's Picks (6)
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Winter Lights Parade
(Meridian)
Annual Winter Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration
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Winter Wonderland Festival
Over one million lights illuminating downtown.
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Winter Garden aGlow
(Boise)
Mesmerizing light displays in a botanical garden setting.
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Meridian Winter Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration
(Meridian)
Community tree lighting with Santa and illuminated parade floats.
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77th Annual Boise Holiday Parade
(Boise)
77th annual parade with 'A Storybook Christmas' theme
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Nampa Christmas Tree Lighting & Shop Small Saturday
(Nampa)
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Shop Small Saturday celebration.
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Christmas Shows Near Caldwell
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Caldwell.
Liberty Quartet Christmas Concert
Prepare for a joyous holiday season with the Liberty Quartet's enchanting Christmas concert....
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- Christmas City USA Kicks Off Holiday Magic Published: Sun, Nov 30, 2025
- Idaho Christmas Card Fun Published: Thu, Nov 27, 2025
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Caldwell Christmas FAQ
The Winter Wonderland festival along Indian Creek and the Treasure Valley Night Light Parade are Caldwell’s biggest annual Christmas events, drawing crowds for light displays, ice skating, and festive markets.
Caldwell’s tradition of decorating downtown Indian Creek with over a million lights and hosting an extended Winter Wonderland festival is a unique local celebration that combines light displays, ice skating, and community markets.
Neighborhoods near downtown Caldwell and areas surrounding Indian Creek are known for their festive neighborhood displays, offering a mix of walkable and drive-through light experiences popular with families.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at the Winter Lights Market downtown during the Night Light Parade and at various artisan markets hosted throughout Caldwell’s community venues during the holiday season.
Walking the Winter Wonderland light displays, visiting free neighborhood light shows, and attending community markets with no admission fees are some of the best budget-friendly holiday activities in Caldwell.
Families can enjoy ice skating on Caldwell’s outdoor skating ribbon, visiting Santa at the Winter Wonderland festival, and exploring family-friendly markets and light displays that offer activities suitable for children of all ages.