Community Calendar

Mark your calendars! The Holiday Bazaar is back and bigger than ever. Browse through booths filled with unique treasures from local makers; handcrafted jewelry, cozy knits, paper goods, home décor, baby and pet gifts, artwork, and so much more!

While you’re here, stop by the Fort Boise Community Center for their annual Pottery & Art Sale, a long-time community favorite! Don’t forget to check out our thrift store for extra bargains. We will have hot dogs, chili, snacks, and beverages for purchase.

One of Boise's most unique and well preserved historic gems is the old R.Z. Johnson apartment building, now the home of Ochos Cocktail and Wine Bar. Designed by well known architect John C. Paulsen in 1892, the Johnson Building is the last remaining example of the many structures he constructed in Boise. We will begin our tour with a handcrafted cocktail inside Ochos with a presentation of the building's history, including a tour of the premises before taking a walk through Boise's original downtown core. Historian and guide Mark Iverson will regale you with tales of crime, life in the brothels and the mass production and impact of booze in old Boise City. A small amount of wholesome history will be included! Upon conclusion of our walkabout, we'll return to Ochos for another libation and questions.

The tour runs approximately 2 hours with an hour of walking, so please bring appropriate footwear and bring your own supply of water if your easily parched!

Tours are for ages 21 and up!

URLs:
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3307333-0?pid=11495
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3307333-2?pid=11495

Date and Time: On Saturday November 22, 2025 at 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Venue details: Ochos, 515 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702, United States

Category: Community | History

Price:
General Admission: USD 65.00

Wintry Market is Idaho’s premier curated Winter maker’s market showcasing the best of art, craft and design. This event is an upscale and inventive indie art/craft show in Boise every November recently named the best holiday bazaar in Idaho by Food & Wine magazine and one of the best in the West by Sunset magazine. Wintry Market consists of innovative and original items produced using traditional art/craft methods by 175 regional artists & crafters. For 14 years we have prided ourselves as being an affordable marketplace for one-of-a-kind goods. Food, coffee & drinks (alcoholic + non) available for purchase on site (no outside food or drinks allowed except water bottles). Come enjoy a creative weekend with us and shop handmade for the holidays! Event Details: We are excited to present our 14th year of Wintry Market on Friday Nov 21st from 4-9pm and Saturday Nov 22nd from 9am to 5pm on the main floor of the Boise Convention Centre downtown Boise on the Grove Plaza at 850 W. Front Street, Boise, ID 83702 (entry through the front doors facing the fountain only). Tickets: Admission is $10 for Friday (good both days) $5 for Saturday. Children 12 and under are free. Cash + cards accepted at the door during the event. Advanced ticket sales are live now with a BOGO sale until 11/7 with code BOGOWM25: https://www.wintrymarket.com/wintrytickets/ Parking: public transit, paid meter city street parking around downtown, paid parking at nearby parking garages and directions to the Boise Centre can be found here: https://www.boisecentre.com/.../directions-parking.../ Thanks to you, we’re honored to have become one of the biggest and best indie holiday fairs around. We know, like you do, that our makers are extraordinary, and the quality of their handmade wares unique and limited. We are definitely not our grandmas’ Christmas bazaar (though none of us would be here without their creativity, tenacity and legacy) and definitely not for everyone. Our artisans can be edgy - they push the boundaries of art and craft, think outside the box, are sometimes both naughty and nice, and take risks. Wintry Market champions makers of all kinds. Have questions, comments, suggestions or want to volunteer for Wintry Market? Check out our Facebook page and Instagram to get a feel for what our unique indie market is all about! hello@wintrymarket.com www.wintrymarket.com www.facebook.com/wintrymarket www.instagram.com/wintrymarket

WIntery Market Boise Centre, 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702 Fri Nov 21 from 4-9PM, Sat Nov 22 from 9AM - 5PM Wintry Market is Idaho's premier curated Winter maker's market showcasing the best of art, craft and design.

Experience the magic of Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker: In a Nutshell live on stage in Caldwell, ID! Delight in the playful charm of the mischievous mice, the magical transformation of the Nutcracker Prince, and Clara’s dreamlike journey to the Land of Sweets. Local children perform alongside Ballet Idaho’s professional dancers in this cherished holiday tradition that has enchanted audiences for generations.

This special ninety-minute version features the most beloved moments of the classic ballet — all the wonder in a perfectly sized performance that’s ideal for all ages!

Make it a merry holiday adventure by adding Clara’s Tea Party — complete with festive crafts, face painting, sweet treats, and a chance to meet the dancers!

Learn how to conduct a figure drawing study with a live model using vine charcoal, newsprint and drawing paper. While each standalone session will discuss basic human proportions, composition, value and form, each lesson may focus on a specific topic, including but not limited to: hands, face, torso, foreshortening (lying down), drapery over figure.

Each session, we'll learn about optimal work area set-up, basic materials, and dynamic gestures and measuring techniques. As a group, we will learn from each other by sharing our work and discussing our challenges in brief critiques during breaks for our model.

These figure drawing studies create muscle memory to draw more accurate figures without reference to allow an easier creative flow; practice makes progress!

Join us in the Boise Brewing taproom for an afternoon of vinyl, beer, and food. The Record Exchange will be slinging a selection of new and used vinyl while Boise Brewing serves up epic craft beer and delicious food.

The popup offerings will include rare records, 50% off new LPs, budget used vinyl, holiday music grab bags, prizes on the hour, and much more!

Experience the magic of Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker: In a Nutshell live on stage in Caldwell, ID! Delight in the playful charm of the mischievous mice, the magical transformation of the Nutcracker Prince, and Clara’s dreamlike journey to the Land of Sweets. Local children perform alongside Ballet Idaho’s professional dancers in this cherished holiday tradition that has enchanted audiences for generations.

This special ninety-minute version features the most beloved moments of the classic ballet — all the wonder in a perfectly sized performance that’s ideal for all ages!

Make it a merry holiday adventure by adding Clara’s Tea Party — complete with festive crafts, face painting, sweet treats, and a chance to meet the dancers!

Experience the Harvest Edition of the Meridian Monday Night Market, a family-friendly fall event in Meridian, Idaho. This seasonal market brings together over 50 local vendors, live music, raffles, and delicious food and drinks, all in one festive community setting.

Free Entry: Explore local shops, enjoy live entertainment, and discover unique holiday gifts from small businesses.

$5 Activity Pass: Enjoy unlimited access to fun attractions normally priced between $5 and $20 each.

Featured activities include:
Face painting
Train rides and hay rides
Balloon creations
Hair tinsel
Scavenger hunt with prizes
Arcade-style basketball
Photo booth and more!

Don’t miss one of the top fall markets in Meridian. Harvest Edition is the perfect way to support local businesses and celebrate the season with family and friends.

Reserve your Activity Pass now at www.basicallybrilliantevents.com/holidaymarkets

Get ready for turkey day! Stop by our pre-Thanksgiving knife sharpening pop-up and make sure your kitchen blades are holiday-ready. Only $5 per knife!