Things to Do in Boise for December

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Are you looking for things to do in Boise for December? Here's a listing of some of the holiday events happening in Boise (area) for December:
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  • December 1 - January 3, 2015 - Winter Garden a Glow from 6 - 9:30 pm at the Idaho Botanical Garden. See the Idaho Botantical Garden lit up with lights. Please click here for ticket and more event information. (Also, check the calendar on the date you plan on going to make sure it's not closed for a private party.) 
  • December 1 - December 24, 2015 - Visit with Santa at Boise Towne Square Mall. Hours vary. Mrs. Claus also does a story hour on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Click here for more information and hours on visits with Santa. Click here to learn more about story hour with Mrs. Claus.
  • Friday, December 4, 2015 - Bown Crossing Holiday Open House from 4 to 8 pm includes restaurant specials, giveaways and photos with Santa.
  • Saturday, December 5, 2015 - Children's Winterland Festival from 10 am to 3 pm at Meridan City Hall, 33 E Broadway Ave. The Winterland Festival includes games, crafts and activities. This event is FREE with a donation for the Meridan Food Bank. Click here to learn more.
  • Saturday, December 5, 2015 - Claus 'N Paws from 10 am to 5 pm at Zoo Boise. Claws N' Paws admission is FREE. Click here for more details.
  • Saturday, December 5, 2015 - Treasure Valley Night Light Parade at 6 pm. Click here for more details.
  • Saturday, December 5, 2015 - Meridian Symphony Orchestra's Most Wonderful Time of the Year Concert at Centennial High School Performing Arts Center. Ticket pricing varies. Click here for more information.
  • Thursday, December 10, 2015 - Boise Depot Holiday Open House from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Boise Depot. Free Train Ornament to the first 200 visitors. Please bring a toy to donate for Toys for Tots. Click here for more information.
  • Saturday, December 19, 2015 - YMCA Christmas Run (1 mile, 2 mile and 6 mile). Registration is $30. Click here for times, more information and to register.

December Giveaways (some low entry)

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Here are some low to moderate entry giveaways that I've found on other blogs. If you win a giveaway that I've posted please let me know either by contacting me via the contact page or leaving a comment.

Ballet Idaho Nutcracker Tickets (ends December 1, 2015)
$200 Kohl's Gift Card (ends December 1, 2015)
$200 Kohl's Gift Card (ends December 2, 2015)
$100 Little Peeps Credit (ends December 2, 2015) 
$10 Pay Pal Cash (ends December 2, 2015)
$50 Amazon Gift Card (ends December 3, 2015)
$250 Overstock Gift Card (ends December 3, 2015) 
$25 Amazon Gift Card (ends December 3, 2015)
Mangia Moment Prize Pack (ends December 4, 2015) 
$100 Ace Hardware Gift Card (ends December 4, 2015) 
$20 Kroger Gift Card (ends December 5, 2015)
$200 Kohl's Gift Card (ends December 5, 2015)
$100 Sears Gift Card (ends December 6, 2015)
$75 Gymboree Gift Card (ends December 6, 2015)
Coupons for Van Cereal (ends December 7, 2015)
$50 Kroger Gift Card (ends December 7, 2015)
Quaker 100th Anniversary Pack (ends December 7, 2015) 
$50 Christopher Banks Gift Card (ends December 9, 2015)
Olive Oil Gift Pack (ends December 9, 2015)
$200 Credit for Trolley Square (Salt Lake City, UT) (ends December 9, 2015)
$50 Credit to Merrithew.com (ends December 9, 2015)
$25 Pay Pal Cash (ends December 9, 2015)
$50 Visa Gift Card (ends December 12, 2015)
Holiday Baking Giveaway (ends December 12, 2015)
$50 Buy Buy Baby Gift Card (ends December 12, 2015)
$50 Sears Gift Card (ends December 12, 2015)
Ugly Sweater Blanket (ends December 13, 2015) 
Holiday Gift Basket (ends December 14, 2015)
LUVs diapers and $100 Amex Gift Card (ends December 14, 2015)
$50 Shoe Carnival Gift Card (ends December 14, 2015)
LUVs diapers and $100 Amex Gift Card (ends December 15, 2015)
$100 Kohls Gift Card (ends December 15, 2015)
$25 Zulily Gift Card (ends December 15, 2015)
My True Love Gave to Me Prize Pack (ends December 16, 2015)
Krusteaz Holiday Cookie Prize Pack (ends December 16, 2015)
Wonderful Halos Prize Pack (ends December 17, 2015)
$75 Jcpenney Gift Card (ends December 18, 2015)
$100 thredUP Gift Card (ends December 18, 2015)
$100 Pottery Bard Gift Card (ends December 18, 2015) 
Krusteaz Prize Pack (ends December 19, 2015)
LUVs Diapers and $100 Amex Gift Card (ends December 20, 2015) 
$100 Kohls Gift Card (ends December 20, 2015)
$250 Albion Gift Card (ends December 20, 2015)
Luvs Diapers and $100 AmEx Gift Card  (ends December 20, 2015)
Case of Slammer Squeeze Pouches, $10 Target Gift Card and Crazy Foam (ends Dec 21, 2015) 
$500 D'Artagnan Meat Online Shopping Spree (ends December 21, 2015)
$200 J. Crew Gift Card (ends December 21, 2015)
$250 Starbucks Gift Card (ends December 21, 2015)
$200 Minted Gift Card (ends December 21, 2015)
Covergirl Star Wars Makeup (ends December 21, 2015)
Dole Coupons (ends December 22, 2015)
$25 in Michael Angelo Coupons (ends December 22, 2015)
Super Baby Food Cook Book (ends December 22, 2015)
Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-up (ends December 22, 2015)
$100 Ace Hardware Gift Card (ends December 23, 2015)  
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