This Is Boise compiled 77 things to do in November, listing holiday light ceremonies, parades, markets, and family shows across Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Garden City, Star, and Middleton; dates & times and venues are included so readers can plan.
Boise State rallied on Halloween to beat Texas State 46-45 after backup quarterback Max Cutforth threw three touchdown passes following an injury to starter Maddux Madsen; Madsen's availability for next week is still unknown.
Boise State running back Dylan Riley is set to appear on the Heisman Hopefuls podcast to discuss his breakout season and Heisman case after his strong performance against Washington State (hosted by Chris Huston).
JUMP is hosting a free Día de los Muertos celebration (5 to 8 p.m.) downtown, featuring community-created altars, folklórico dancing, live mariachi, memorial luminaries, and a photo tribute honoring Enrique Rivera and other loved ones.
Boise Parks and Recreation will bring back seasonal off-leash hours at Ann Morrison Park and Optimist Youth Sports Complex (starting Sunday, Nov.
1) and at Simplot Sports Complex (starting Monday, Nov. 16). Off-leash use will run through Feb. 28, 2027, from sunrise to sunset, excluding River Greenbelt paths, parking lots, roads, and playgrounds.
CBH HomeFest will run Fridays and Saturdays Nov.
6 through Dec. 12, 2026, with 15 decorated model homes in Southridge and Centerville in Meridian, Jack’s Place in Nampa, and Topaz Ranch West in Caldwell offering free tours, free holiday card photos with printed+digital copies, food, music, and family activities.
Boise Bicycle Project is asking Treasure Valley families to donate outgrown kids' bikes (especially 16-, 20- and 24-inch and BMX sizes) on Saturday, Nov.
7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the alley behind its storefront (1027 S. Lusk St.); the Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway is scheduled for Dec. 19 after the nonprofit received over 550 requests.
Idaho returned a record $254 million to residents through the 2025 grocery tax credit as the Tax Commission processed 813,241 claims (totaling $254,849,965).
Lawmakers passed HB231 in 2025, raising the annual credit to $155 starting in the 2026 fiscal year.
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