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With the holidays creeping in and the valley finally feeling like winter, there are some really fun things happening this week across East Idaho. The Festival of Trees is in full swing bringing all the cozy Christmas vibes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is wrapping up its final shows with a ton of energy, and of course the Guns N’ Hoses Hockey Game is almost here one of the biggest community nights of the year. Whether you’re in the mood for festive lights, live theatre, or cheering on our local youth hockey players, there’s plenty to get out and enjoy right now. 🎄🍫🏒

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🎭 Only two chances left to step into a world of pure imagination! IFYAC’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical has been an absolute hit, and you can still catch it tonight or tomorrow before the curtains close. The cast of local youth has poured their hearts into this show — from the Oompa-Loompas to Charlie himself — and the energy on stage is just incredible. If you’re looking for something fun, family-friendly, and magical to do, this is it. Grab your tickets, support these talented performers, and enjoy a sweet night out! 🍫✨

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🚨🏒 The Guns N’ Hoses Fundraiser Hockey Game is BACK on December 3!

Tickets are officially on sale, and you won’t want to miss this year’s Police vs. Fire youth hockey showdown supporting IFYHA and the Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation. It’s high-energy, family-friendly, and one of the best nights of the year to cheer on our local kids and first responders.

Grab your tickets now 👉 https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00636E98D06D62?fbclid=IwY2xjawOJj51leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwWDA0WjV5WUZQRXQwbFFPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvQbIrKcUPWEkFJt4-s9OcBWN8S_flPKUEtDqZxfkoD4_ULOSBa7SJd5Mu13_aem_2agOBt2g5SjmozCBs-fgXA
Or stop by the Bingham Healthcare Box Office to pick them up in person!

Let’s pack the arena and show some love to our community. ❤️🏒🔥🚓

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The Festival of Trees is already underway, filling the Idaho Falls Elk’s Lodge with gorgeous trees, festive décor and all the cozy holiday vibes. Running now through November 21, it’s the perfect mid-week stop if you’re craving something cheerful — whether you’re wandering through with family, grabbing a quick holiday moment with friends or just soaking in that early-season magic. 🎄

More details…

📍 Idaho Falls

🎄 Festival of Trees (59th Annual) – Nov 17–21
📍 Elks Lodge, 640 E Elva St
🔗 developmentworkshop.org

🌟 Downtown Tree Lighting & Holiday Market – Nov 22 @ 6:00 PM
📍 Broadway Plaza, 350 Memorial Dr
🔗 downtownidahofalls.com/events

🛍️ Shop Small Saturday – Nov 29
📍 Downtown Idaho Falls
🔗 downtownidahofalls.com/events

🏒 Guns N’ Hoses Fundraiser Hockey Game – Dec 3
📍 Mountain America Center
🔗 ticketmaster.com/event/1E00636E98D06D62

🐶 Find Santa’s Puppy Scavenger Hunt – Dec 6
📍 Downtown Idaho Falls
🔗 downtownidahofalls.com/events

🍻 Bad Santa Pub Crawl – Dec 6
📍 Downtown Idaho Falls
🔗 downtownidahofalls.com/events

🩰 Idaho Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker – Dec 11–13
📍 Colonial Theatre
🔗 idahofallsarts.org/calendar

🎤 GENTRI Christmas – Dec 12
📍 Frontier Center for the Performing Arts
🔗 idahofallsarts.org/calendar

🎥 Home Alone in Concert! – Dec 20
📍 Frontier Center for the Performing Arts
🔗 ifsymphony.org/calendar

🎪 A Magical Cirque Christmas – Dec 27 @ 7:30 PM
📍 Mountain America Center, 1690 Event Center Dr
🔗 mountainamericacenter.com/upcoming-events

📍 Pocatello

🎾 ISU Volleyball vs. Montana State Bobcats – Nov 19
📍 Reed Gym, Pocatello
🔗 visitpocatello.com/events

🛍️ Crafters Market at Station Square – Nov 22
📍 Station Square, Downtown Pocatello
🔗 visitpocatello.com/events

🎄 Christmas Night Lights Parade – Nov 28 @ 6:30 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Pocatello
🔗 historicdowntownpocatello.com/events

🛍️ Small Business Saturday – Nov 29
📍 Downtown Pocatello
🔗 historicdowntownpocatello.com/events

🎄 Christmas Tree Fantasy – Dec 3–6
📍 Pocatello
🔗 idahohighcountry.org/events

🎶 Joy to the World: An ISU Christmas – Dec 12–13
📍 Pocatello
🔗 idahohighcountry.org/events

❄️ Portneuf Valley Farmers Winter Market – Dec 19–20
📍 Pocatello
🔗 idahohighcountry.org/events

📍 Rexburg

📚 Professional Training: Conflict Management Certification – Nov 22 · 9 AM
📍 Regus – Rexburg, ID
🔗 eventbrite.com

📊 Professional Training: Project Management Techniques – Nov 22 · 9 AM
📍 Regus – Rexburg, ID
🔗 eventbrite.com

🎄 Festival of Lights + Tree Lighting – Nov 25
📍 Center St Plaza, Downtown Rexburg
🔗 Facebook Event

🎁 Small Business Saturday – Christmas Rexburg Market – Nov 29
📍 134 Madison Ave, Rexburg, ID 83440
🔗 allevents.in/rexburg

🛍️ The Rexburg Holiday Market – Nov 29
📍 The Rexburg Market, 160 W 2nd S
🔗 rexburgmarket.com

✨ “Lights On!” Holiday Kickoff – Late November (TBD)
📍 Downtown Rexburg
🔗 rexburgcommons.com

🎭 The Forgotten Carols Musical – Dec 1 · 7:30 PM
📍 Rexburg
🔗 eventbrite.com

🎄 Giving Machines in Rexburg – Dec 1–14
📍 Downtown Rexburg
🔗 rexburg.org/events

🌟 Rexburg’s NOEL (Night of Enchanting Lights) – Dec 1 · 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Rexburg
🔗 rexburg.org/events

📈 December Networking Night – Dec 4
📍 Rexburg
🔗 rexburg.org/events

📍 Blackfoot

🍽️ November Chamber Luncheon – Nov 19 · 12:00 PM
📍 Blackfoot Area (venue TBA)
🔗 Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber Calendar members.blackfootchamber.org

🎄 The Merry Light Parade – Nov 29 · 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Blackfoot, ID
🔗 Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber Calendar members.blackfootchamber.org

📍 Teton Valley / Victor / Driggs

🐷 Pig Trot 5K + Pigsgiving – Nov 27 (Thanksgiving morning)
📍 Aska’s Animals, Victor
🔗 findarace.com

🎄 Festival of Trees – Teton Valley Health – Mid to Late November
📍 Driggs (venue/date varies annually)
🔗 tetonvalleyhealth.org

🎨 Artisan Market – Saturdays · 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Driggs City Center Plaza
🔗 discovertetonvalley.com

🎸 Live Music: Jesse Roper – Dec 6
📍 Knotty Pine Supper Club, Victor
🔗 knottypinesupperclub.com/music

🎶 Live Music at The Tetonia Club – Dec 6
📍 6266 S Main St, Tetonia
🔗 tetoniaclub.com

🎟️ Thats A Wrap
❄️ As we roll into the heart of the season, I hope you get a chance to slow down, bundle up, and enjoy a few of these local events — they really do make this time of year feel special. If you make it out to any of them, take a couple photos, share the love, and keep supporting the awesome people and organizations that make our community feel like home. Stay warm out there! 🎄✨

Keep an eye out for our next issue as we roll into holiday markets, light parades, and winter festivities across East Idaho. ❄️✨

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