Good morning, Boise.

This Is Boise will host the Winter Wonder Market on Small Business Saturday at The Riverside Hotel in Garden City on November 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where local makers will offer crafts, complimentary coffee will be served until noon, and families can enjoy kid activities such as face painting and photos with Santa — all with free admission.

St. Vincent de Paul will provide 3,300 Thanksgiving meals for local families as part of its 49th annual Thanksgiving Food Box Program—more than 700 volunteers will join to distribute meals across Treasure Valley.

Businesses and nonprofits in Idaho will support foster children over the holidays—each effort includes gift cards for aging-out youth, Holiday Kids Bikes, a Barnes & Noble Bookfair, and a Christmas fundraiser as legislators target $66,000 in aid.

Laura Denner from the Department of Health and Welfare said the initiatives will give foster kids meaningful help during this season.

Hollywood Market Yoga and Massage in Boise's North End offers hot yoga, vinyasa, yin, sculpt, pilates, meditation and massage therapy — it is housed in the historic Hollywood Market building and was recently featured by Idahonews.com to encourage local shopping this holiday season.

Boise-area grocery stores will run on reduced hours for Thanksgiving Day, November 27—Walmart and Trader Joe's are closed while WinCo closes at 3 p.m., Whole Foods opens from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Albertsons and Fred Meyer have shorter schedules.

Shoppers should check store times to pick up any last-minute ingredients.

A bomb threat at Boise Airport on Monday at about 2:53 p.m. delayed flights — Boise Police later found no hazardous items during their sweep — and all operations returned to normal.

The Egyptian Theatre in downtown Boise will host a Holiday Movie Marathon starting Friday, November 28th until Christmas Eve.

The event will show films such as The Polar Express and Home Alone — a fun winter treat for local movie fans.

On November 23, Boise recorded one of its warmest Novembers with temperatures at 49.3 degrees—7.6 above normal, and cooler air will arrive later this week to bring the weather closer to average.

Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher introduced a bill to ease regulatory burdens on geothermal exploration by allowing a faster review process—making it more similar to oil and gas approvals and potentially benefiting Idaho's energy sector.

The bill now awaits House consideration and may advance quickly if it gains bipartisan support.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture recommends canceling all upcoming horse events and stopping horse movement because tests in Texas and Oklahoma have linked recent events to Equine Herpesvirus Type 1—local experts urge horse owners and event organizers to follow strict biosecurity guidelines even though there are no confirmed cases in Idaho.

Ahead of Thanksgiving travel, Idaho State Police will increase road patrols to remind drivers to buckle up, drive sober, and slow down — officers will work with local sheriff offices to target distracted and impaired driving.

This effort comes as record numbers of drivers, including 478,000 Idahoans, are expected to be on the road.

Colorado State University suspended its quarterback Darius Curry and an offensive lineman after a video showed Curry spitting at a Boise State player during Saturday night's game in Boise—CSU took the action following a review of game film ahead of its final regular season game against Air Force.

Cyclocross gave Boise riders a wild test of fitness at the Waffle Cross event at Eagle Bike Park as they raced over dirt, sand, and grass with stops to leave their bikes — high turnout marked the event despite mixed terrain challenges.

The series will conclude with the final race at Sandy Point State Park on December 6–7.

After Hours: DJ Simulator Vinyl Open Decks Session

6-11 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Connect with fellow music lovers over drinks and enjoy a night of live DJ performances.

Thanksgiving Dine with Hemlock

3-10 p.m. — Hemlock Boise — $85 per person — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a lavish 3-course meal featuring PRIME cuts and tableside sides.

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs ABBA

8:45 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Up to 10% Off — Experience an enchanting evening featuring a string quartet playing hits from Queen and ABBA in a stunning candlelit setting.

A Sherlock Carol

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Boise Little Theater — All ages welcome — Sherlock Holmes solves a Christmas mystery in this heartwarming holiday comedy.

Idaho Steelheads vs Trios-Rivieres Lions

7:10-8:40 p.m. — Idaho Central Arena — Tickets required — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Idaho Steelheads and Trios-Rivieres Lions in the heart of Boise.

Atreyu Live Concert

6-8 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the camaraderie and musical prowess of the band Atreyu as they perform live.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

7-8 p.m. — Morrison Center — Tickets required — Experience the beloved holiday classic brought to life by the Boise State Theatre Arts Program.

MJ The Musical

1:00 – 2:30 PM — Morrison Center — $57.64 — Experience the magic of Michael Jackson in a spectacular musical performance.

Afrosonics: A Global Music Experience

6-9 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — From $19.98 — Experience a vibrant mix of cultures through music performed by an eclectic international ensemble.

ISA & IJAA Annual Conference 2025

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Boise Centre — Registration required — Attend to network with law enforcement and jail administrators at Idaho's premier conference.