Christmas Lights in Idaho 2024-2025

Idaho is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights and festive decorations that make the holiday season truly magical. From intricate light displays to beautifully decorated trees, the state offers numerous opportunities to enjoy the holiday spirit. Whether it's driving through drive-thru light shows, visiting local parks adorned with twinkling lights, or walking through vibrant holiday markets, Idaho has plenty of dazzling displays to make your Christmas season shine.

Christmas in Color: drive-thru animated light show (November 14, 2024–January 4, 2025)

The animated light show at Christmas in Color, hosted at Roaring Springs Waterpark near Boise, is an unforgettable holiday experience. This larger-than-life drive-through event features millions of dazzling lights that are perfectly synchronized to festive Christmas music, which you can listen to through your car's radio. The display is open daily from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, allowing guests to enjoy a magical holiday atmosphere with their families. Ticket prices range from $35 to $40 for general admission per vehicle, with a Party Pack ticket priced between $45 and $55. The entrance is located on S Blue Marlin Ln.

Botanical Winter Garden aGlow (November 29–December 31, 2024)

Winter Garden aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Gardens offers a magical holiday experience. It features stunning light displays, a Holiday Express model train, and a breathtaking tunnel of lights. Visitors can enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate while exploring enchanting exhibits, warming up by fire pits, or sipping festive drinks at the Snow Globe Bar. Kids can write letters to Santa, admire the Gingerbread House Exhibit, and enjoy a Winter Wonderland adventure.

This year introduces the Winter Market, open December 14-15 and December 17-23. Admission ranges from $15-19 for adults and $12-16 for youth (ages 4-12), while children under three enter for free. The event runs Wednesday through Sunday, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Cardwell's Winter Wonderland (November 22–January 22, 2025)

The Winter Wonderland Festival Opening Weekend transforms Indian Creek Plaza in downtown Caldwell into a dazzling holiday destination. Featuring over a million Christmas lights, the plaza offers ice skating, Santa visits, and festive treats. The event runs Friday through Sunday, from 6 pm to 9 pm, with the holiday magic continuing all season long. Visitors can enjoy weekly programs, including Horse-Drawn Christmas Light Tours, Meet & Greet sessions with Santa, and ice skating at Indian Creek Plaza. Stroll under the twinkling lights and immerse yourself in the festive cheer of downtown Caldwell.

Owens Lights (November 28–December 31, 2024)

For a dazzling holiday display in Idaho Falls, don't miss the Owens Family Lights. Now hosted by Wendy's of Idaho at 1585 N. Skyline Drive, just south of the Idaho Falls airport, this beloved tradition by Larry Owens features over 75,000 lights, Disney characters, candy canes, snowmen, and more. The 30-minute show runs daily from 5:30 to 10 pm and continues continuously through the evening until New Year's Eve, creating a magical experience for visitors.

Winter Spirit in Lewiston (November 23, 2024–the first weekend of January 2025)

The Lewiston community embraces the holiday season with Winter Spirit, a spectacular light show at Locomotive Park. Located at 2102 Main Street, at the north entrance to historic downtown Lewiston, this dazzling display features interactive exhibits and dancing trees in vibrant colors. Visitors can enjoy the fireplace and music daily from 4:30 pm to 10 pm while the park lights shine from 4:30 pm to 1 am and even light up again from 4:30 am to 7:30 am every morning.