Have Fun at 7 Events Taking Place This Thanksgiving Weekend in the Magic Valley

The holiday season is finally here, and many will be hosting family and friends or traveling for the weekend. There will be plenty of food eaten, football watched, naps taken, and memories created. It is one of the best weeks and weekends of the year and one that comes with plenty to do. While Thursday will be preoccupied with preparing and eating food, the rest of the weekend can often be wide open. There is plenty to do this holiday weekend in the Magic Valley to get out and have fun with friends and family. Here are some of the events taking place.

Friday, November 29 - Boise State Football

The football season is ending, and this weekend marks the final weekend of the regular season. Boise State has plenty of football left to play this year still if things go right this weekend. They will host the Oregon State Beavers this Friday at 10 AM, with the game being televised on Fox, or you can find tickets by clicking the link above. A win would keep playoff hopes alive for the Broncos as they would end the regular season 11-1 and play for the conference championship the following week. Go Broncos. 

Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30 - HWY 93 Indoor Vendor Show

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year and stores will be packed with people looking to get the best deals possible this weekend. Instead of going to the big brand stores, how about shopping locally? Stop by the HWY 93 Black Friday Indoor Vendor Show happening Friday and Saturday at the Mountain View Barn. The show will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM on Friday and 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday. There will be a variety of vendors to help you find the perfect gift, as well as food, espresso, Santa, and more. Admission is free. For more on the show, click the link above. 

Friday, November 29 - Christmas in the Nighttime Sky

When do the holidays officially begin? For some it is the day after Halloween, and for others the day after Thanksgiving. In the Magic Valley, many think of it as when Christmas in the Nighttime Sky is, as it welcomes the holiday season with a bang. The annual event is back and will be happening this Friday at Kimberly Nurseries in Twin Falls, beginning at 5 PM. Parking will be available at Lighthouse Church with buses shuttling guests to and from the event. Entrance is an unused and unwrapped toy for ages infant to 16. There will be free food, drinks, live music, bonfires, and fireworks. For all the details, click the link above. 

Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30 - CSI Women's Basketball

If you want to enjoy a live sporting event this weekend without having to drive far and wanting to stay warm, check out the CSI women's basketball team, as they will be in action twice this weekend. The women's team is currently 5-1. It will host a game on Friday against Northeastern Junior College at 5 PM and a game on Saturday against Columbia State Community College, also at 5 PM. For more details on the team, click the link above. 

Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30 - CSI Men's Basketball

The women's team isn't the only team in action this weekend, as the CSI men's basketball team will also host a pair of games. They currently are 7-2 and will host Eastern Wyoming College this Friday at 7 PM, and play again on Saturday against Lane Community College, also at 7 PM. For more on the team, make sure to click the link above. 

Saturday, November 30 - Downtown Christmas Street Market

Let the Christmas shopping begin. This Saturday there will be a Downtown Christmas Street Market happening beginning at 10 AM near 223 5th Ave S. This will be an outdoor event, so make sure to bundle up. There will be real greenery wreaths, a Christmas tree lot, vendor booths, food, and more. There will also be a balloon pop giveaway, where the first 50 customers will win a prize. The event is being put on by Redeemed Décor, and for more details, you can click the link above. 

Saturday, November 30 - Royal Bliss Annual Thanksgiving Bash

A long weekend with the family can be tough, and sometimes you need to escape and do so by listening to live music. Royal Bliss will be back this year and performing at the Orpheum Theatre for their annual Thanksgiving Bash. The show will take place on Saturday at 7 PM, with tickets starting as low as $20. This year they will be joined by American Hitmen and Acacia Ridge. For more on the show or to get tickets, click the link above. 

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Time with family and friends is the most important part of this weekend, but that doesn't mean you can't get out and have some fun with them. Go cheer on the local women's basketball team, go to a concert, cheer on the men's basketball team, shop at a vendor show, shop at a Christmas market, watch some football, or enjoy fireworks, food, and music. Whatever you decide to do, have fun, be safe, enjoy your weekend, and have a happy Thanksgiving.