East Idaho From Leaves to Lights

Where cozy nights, local lights, and small-town spirit shine bright.

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The chill is settling in, but East Idaho is lighting up with concerts, parades, holiday markets, and small-town celebrations across every corner of our community. From Rexburg’s tree lighting to Pocatello’s Veterans Day Parade, there’s something happening almost every night this month β€” and tonight might just steal the show. 🌌
If skies stay clear, step outside and look up β€” the Northern Lights are expected to be visible across much of East Idaho! Grab a coat and a camera!

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Events

πŸ“ Idaho Falls

πŸ’ƒ World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby Ballet – Nov 12 Β· 7 PM
πŸ“ Colonial Theater, 498 A St
πŸ”— idahofallsarts.org

πŸ˜‚ Laugh Like Heck: Robert Mac – Nov 13 Β· 7 PM
πŸ“ The DEC (Downtown Event Center), 480 Park Ave
πŸ”— ifdec.com

πŸ§ͺ TRAPT Live – Nov 15
πŸ“ The Gem, 2416 S 15th E Ste A
πŸ”— thegemvenue.com

πŸŽ… Festival of Trees (59th Annual) – Nov 17–21
πŸ“ Elks Lodge, 640 E Elva St
πŸ”— developmentworkshop.org

πŸŽ„ Downtown Tree Lighting + Holiday Market – Nov 22 Β· 4–8 PM
πŸ“ Memorial Drive / Downtown Idaho Falls
πŸ”— downtownidahofalls.com

πŸ›οΈ Shop Small Saturday – Nov 29 Β· All Day
πŸ“ Downtown Idaho Falls
πŸ”— downtownidahofalls.com/calendar Downtown Development Idaho Falls

🧟 SLIME PIT 2: Toys for Tots Benefit – Nov 29 Β· 7 PM
πŸ“ The Gem, 2416 S 15th E Ste A
πŸ”— thegemvenue.com The Gem Venue+1

🎭 The Forgotten Carols Musical – Nov 29 Β· 7:30 PM
πŸ“ Frontier Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Civic Auditorium), 501 S Holmes Ave
πŸ”— eventbrite.com

πŸ“ Pocatello

πŸŽ™οΈ The Doo Wop Project – Nov 16 Β· 7:30 PM
πŸ“ Stephens Performing Arts Center
πŸ”— idahohighcountry.org

🎿 Pocatello Ski Swap – Nov 14–15
πŸ“ Pocatello Fairgrounds
πŸ”— visitpocatello.com

🧺 Crafters Market @ Station Square – Nov 15 Β· 11 AM–5 PM
πŸ“ Station Square, Downtown Pocatello
πŸ”— facebook.com/stationsquarepocatello

🏐 ISU Bengals Volleyball vs. Montana State – Nov 19 Β· 6 PM
πŸ“ Reed Gym, Idaho State University
πŸ”— isu.edu/athletics

πŸŽ„ Christmas Night Lights Parade – Nov 28 Β· 6:30 PM
πŸ“ Downtown Pocatello
πŸ”— idahohighcountry.org

πŸ›οΈ Shop Small Saturday – Nov 29 Β· All Day
πŸ“ Historic Downtown Pocatello
πŸ”— historicdowntownpocatello.com

🎨 First Friday Art Walk – Dec 5 Β· 5 PM
πŸ“ Downtown Pocatello
πŸ”— historicdowntownpocatello.com

πŸ“ Rexburg

🎭 Extravadance: United As We Are – Nov 12 & 14 Β· 7:30 PM
πŸ“ BYU–Idaho Snow Performing Arts Center
πŸ”— byui.edu

🎨 Stories & Spruce: Festival of Trees and Books – Nov 15 Β· 6 PM
πŸ“ Madison Library Community Room
πŸ”— rexburg.org

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Community Veterans Day Program – Nov 11 Β· 10 AM
πŸ“ Madison High School Auditorium
πŸ”— rexburgchamber.org

❄️ Free Winter Driving Safety Course – Nov 12 (Time TBA)
πŸ“ Madison County Fairgrounds
πŸ”— rexburgchamber.org

πŸŽ„ Festival of Lights + Tree Lighting – Nov 25
πŸ“ Center St. Plaza
πŸ”— Facebook event

πŸ›οΈ The Rexburg Holiday Market – Nov 29
πŸ“ The Rexburg Market
πŸ”— rexburgmarket.com

πŸŽ“ BYU–Idaho Winter Semester Preview Day – Nov 22 Β· All Day
πŸ“ BYU–Idaho Campus
πŸ”— byui.edu

πŸŽ… Santa at Hemming Village + Holiday Open House – Nov 30 Β· 10 AM–3 PM
πŸ“ Hemming Village, 160 W 2nd S, Rexburg
πŸ”— facebook.com/HemmingVillage

πŸ“ Blackfoot

πŸŽ„ Blackfoot’s Brightest Christmas Light Contest – Registration now through Nov 30
πŸ“ Blackfoot citywide
πŸ”— cityofblackfoot.org/calendar.aspx cityofblackfoot.org+1

πŸŽ† Merry Light Parade – Nov 29 Β· 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Downtown Blackfoot
πŸ”— cityofblackfoot.org/calendar.aspx cityofblackfoot.org+1

πŸ›οΈ Winter Madness / Small Business Saturday – Nov 29 Β· 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Downtown Blackfoot
πŸ”— cityofblackfoot.org/calendar.aspx

πŸ“ Teton Valley / Victor / Driggs

πŸŽ„ Festival of Trees – Teton Valley Health – Mid to Late November
πŸ“ Driggs (venue/date varies annually)
πŸ”— tetonvalleyhealth.org

πŸŽ„ 2025 Festival of Trees – Nov 14 Β· 1 PM (continues Nov 15)
πŸ“ Teton County Fairgrounds, 1413 N Highway 33, Driggs
πŸ”— allevents.in/driggs

🐷 Pig Trot 5K + Pigsgiving – Nov 27 (Thanksgiving Morning)
πŸ“ Aska’s Animals, Victor
πŸ”— findarace.com

🍽️ Free Community Thanksgiving Meal – Nov 24
πŸ“ Teton Valley Food Pantry & Seniors West of the Tetons
πŸ”— tetonseniors.org

🎨 First Friday Art Walk – Dec 5 Β· 5 PM
πŸ“ Downtown Driggs
πŸ”— downtowndriggs.org

🎟️ Thats A Wrap
As the holidays draw closer, take time to slow down and enjoy the simple magic around us the glow of Christmas lights, the laughter at local events, and the kindness that fills our towns this time of year. Whether you’re skating under the stars, shopping small, or catching the Northern Lights, there’s plenty to be grateful for right here in East Idaho. πŸ’™

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