Treasure Valley Vendors Open Holiday Markets and Veterans Day Events
Local markets, museum breakfasts, and performance venues launch November programming ahead of Veterans Day.
By Thabo Hoffmann ·
The holiday season begins early in the Treasure Valley as local venues open their doors for shopping, dining, and entertainment this weekend. Organizers in Nampa, Eagle, and Boise are hosting markets and performances that coincide with the lead-up to Veterans Day. These events offer residents opportunities to purchase local goods and support community organizations.
The Holiday Makers Market operates at the Nampa Civic Center on Friday, November 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 artisans participate in the event, which was formerly known as the Craft and Chocolate Affaire. Vendors sell handmade gifts, jewelry, and holiday decorations. The Civic Center introduces a new community Christmas tree decorated with ornaments donated by residents. Admission is free for all attendees.
The Bruneau Cowboy Christmas takes place at Quey's Farm near Mountain Home from November 6 to 8. Admission costs five dollars for individuals aged 12 and older, while children 12 and under enter for free. Military personnel pay two dollars, and a nonperishable food donation also reduces the adult ticket price to two dollars. A ten dollar parking pass covers all three days of the event.
The Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa hosts its 23rd annual Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, and hash browns for five dollars. Children five and younger eat free when accompanied by a paying adult. The event is open to the general public and serves as a recognition for military service members ahead of the November 11 holiday.
The Eagle Holiday Bazaar returns to Eagle High School on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local artisans sell ceramics, quilts, woodwork, and homemade treats. Proceeds from the bazaar support local charitable organizations. Admission is free, though donations are accepted. The event continues the tradition of serving homemade cinnamon rolls to attendees.
The Boise Farmers Market starts its winter season at the Idaho Botanical Garden on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 70 vendors offer locally grown produce, meats, and baked goods at the new permanent location. The market will operate on Saturdays through December 19.
Entertainment options include a stand-up comedy show by Jo Koy at the Ford Idaho Center Arena in Nampa on Saturday at 8 p.m. The Boise Philharmonic performs Gustav Holst's The Planets and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 at the Morrison Center on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets for the orchestra start at thirty-seven dollars, with student and youth tickets available for nineteen dollars.
Additional community gatherings include the Star Veterans Day Potato Feed on Friday, November 6, at Liberty Hall in Star. The Idaho Veterans Parade is scheduled for downtown Boise on Saturday, November 14.
