Christmas in the Nighttime Sky
Guests gather for a chili and Idaho potato dinner with both cozy outdoor bonfires and indoor seating available. The evening includes visits with Santa and friends alongside live musical performances. Festivities culminate in a synchronized fireworks display set to holiday music.
What to Expect
Chili potato feed, bonfires, live music, and choreographed fireworks show.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Christmas in the Nighttime Sky
Food & Drink
A free chili and Idaho potato dinner is served from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and magic valley community members
Vibe
Festive, cozy, communal
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: A new, quality unwrapped toy (per family) for children ages 0–16.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a new, quality unwrapped toy for a child aged 0 to 16, since one per family is the price of admission and every toy stays local.
- Tune your car or phone radio to KOOL 96.5 FM, because the fireworks show is choreographed to the Christmas music played on that station.
- Arrive while the free chili and Idaho potato dinner is being served, since it runs only for a set window before the fireworks.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors at the fairgrounds, though there are bonfires to warm up by and indoor seating for dinner.
- If you can't make it, drop a toy at one of the sponsor locations before or after the event, or make a monetary donation.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to bring to get in?
Bring one new, quality unwrapped toy per family for a child aged 0 to 16. All toys go to local children in need.
What's for dinner?
A free chili and Idaho potato dinner, cooked by Creative Cravings. You can eat by the bonfires or at the indoor seating.
What entertainment is there?
Santa and friends are there for visits. Julian's Christmas Vision performs live, Eli Howard plays live music, and the night ends with fireworks set to Christmas music.
How do I hear the music for the fireworks?
The fireworks are choreographed to Christmas music on KOOL 96.5 FM.
How can I get involved?
Sponsor, vendor and volunteer opportunities are on the Get Involved page. You can also make a monetary donation or drop toys at sponsor locations before and after the event.
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