Where to see Santa near Boise (2026)
Checked · Covers Oct 27 – Dec 24 · All times are local Mountain Time
We list 5 ways to see Santa around Boise for Oct 27 – Dec 24: 0 Santa sets open most days and 5 events on select days. 1 list free admission. Hours change and Santa takes breaks, so check the linked schedule before you go.
Santa on select days: parades, tree lightings and more
Canyon County Christmas Show
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22 (Nov 20–22) · Fri & Sat 11am–7pm; Sun 11am–4pm
- Cost
- Adults $5; seniors (62+) $4; children 12 and under free
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Three-day holiday gift show with a visit from Santa. Free parking.
✓ Checked Oct 27, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Canyon County Festival of Trees
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Nov 29 · Fri 10am–6:30pm; Sat 10:30am–5:30pm; Sun 10am–4pm
- Cost
- Adults $15; seniors and kids 4–12 $10; 3 and under free (Santa photos extra)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Beautifully decorated trees, entertainment and pictures with Santa, benefiting Canyon County Meals on Wheels. Add-ons: Cookies with Santa (Fri 7pm, $20) and Breakfast with Santa (Sat 8am, $30). Tickets at the door; free parking.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting
- When
- Fri, Dec 4 · Pre-parade 5:30pm; parade 7pm
- Cost
- Not stated (free hot cocoa stands and a free shuttle)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Lighted parade floats, free hot cocoa stands, pre-parade entertainment and ornaments to take home, then Santa helps light the City Christmas Tree in Generations Plaza. Free shuttle from the Albertsons lot at Fairview and Meridian roads (5:30–9pm).
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise
- When
- Sat, Dec 5 & Sun, Dec 6 & Sat, Dec 12 (Dec 5, 6 and 12) · 8:30–10:45am
- Cost
- Youth (3–11) $21 members / $26 nonmembers; general $36 / $41
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
A buffet breakfast, personal time and photos with Santa, kids’ crafts and an animal experience, then the rest of the day to explore the zoo.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Children’s Winterland Festival
- When
- Sat, Dec 12 · 10am–2pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Meridian Parks & Recreation’s free holiday festival: two rooms of Christmas crafts and games, and kids leave with a photo of Santa.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
Where can kids see Santa for free near Boise?
Children’s Winterland Festival (Meridian) says it's free on the official page (1 of our 5 Santa listings). 3 listings have a cost: Canyon County Christmas Show, Canyon County Festival of Trees and Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise.
Which Boise-area cities have Santa events?
We list Santa events in 3 cities, including Nampa (2), Meridian (2) and Boise (1).
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