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Meridian Ornament Drop and Seek

Join the Meridian Ornament Drop and Seek, a unique community event where creativity meets holiday cheer. Participants craft handmade ornaments to hide in downtown Meridian on December 5th and 6th. Those who find an ornament can keep it as a special holiday gift. Share your finds on social media using #meridianornamentdrop or email them to the Arts Commission.

What to Expect

Community art drop for handmade holiday ornaments

Event Details

Duration

2 days

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Meridian

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Meridian Arts Commission

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Creative individuals and families

Vibe

Festive, community-oriented, creative

Energy Level

Low

Budget

FREE

Photo Friendly

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 (4/5)

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Downtown Meridian
Meridian, ID

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: FREE
  • Accessibility: https://meridiancity.org/accessibility/
  • Pets: No pets allowed

Tips & Advice

  • When creating your ornament, ensure it's durable enough to withstand being hung outdoors for a short period.
  • Clearly label your ornament with your name and contact information using the provided tags to allow recipients to share their find.
  • Consider posting a subtle hint on social media with #meridianornamentdrop about where you've hidden your creation to help others find it.
  • Remember to only take one ornament per person if you are a finder, ensuring everyone gets a chance to discover a treasure.
  • Explore the 'Drop Zone Map' before heading out to understand the best areas for hiding and searching for ornaments.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Share photos of found ornaments on social media using #meridianornamentdrop
  • Email photos of found ornaments to mac@meridiancity.org for the Arts Commission to post

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of ornaments can I make?

Any kind of handmade holiday ornament is welcome! This includes painted, carved, decorated, woven, or drawn creations. Artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.

How do I label my ornament?

You can download the official ornament tags from the event page. These should be used to label your creation with your name and information.

Where should I hide my ornament?

Ornaments should be hidden within the designated 'Drop Zone' in downtown Meridian. The event page provides a map of this zone.

What if I find an ornament?

If you find an ornament, you are welcome to keep it as a holiday gift. Please take only one per person. You are encouraged to post a photo on social media using #meridianornamentdrop or email the Arts Commission.

Is there a cost to participate?

No, participation in the Meridian Ornament Drop and Seek is completely free. It's a community event designed to spread holiday cheer through art.

Tags

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team