Thanksgiving Activities in Boise for the Entire Family

Dated: November 14 2022

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Great food, parades, 5Ks, and more await locals and visitors in Boise for Thanksgiving this year! If you're looking for a feast or fun activity for the whole family, something happening around Boise this November will be perfect for you!

 

Discover some of the best of the Thanksgiving and holiday season at one of these area events.

 

Trail Wind Holiday Bazaar

Get your holiday shopping done by visiting some great local vendors at the Trail Wind Holiday Bazaar. They'll be offering a variety of items, including quilts, jewelry, artwork, candies, and more.

 

TDDA! Thanksgiving Day Dash for Adoption

Join the TDDA for a run on November 19th at 10 am! The organization's goal is to ensure every child receives the necessary care and support to reach their full potential. It also aims to help foster families feel supported. Join this dash for a great cause!

 

Thanksgiving Eve at Hops & Bottles with Music from Andy Crosby

Join Hops & Bottles on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, for some great beer and live music from Andy Crosby. Andy Crosby is a native of Donnelly, Idaho, and spent the last decade touring as a hired musician. Now, he's starting a new chapter in his life as a solo artist. He'll be playing songs from the darker side of country music, so head over with some friends for a great night before the big holiday!

 

Thanksgiving Bootcamp at The Gym Boise

Join The Gym for their Thanksgiving Bootcamp at 7:30 AM on Thanksgiving Day. They will host a high-energy workout that will benefit the local food bank. You can bring two canned food items as your entry fee. If you plan on running in the Turkey Trot, you'll be finished in plenty of time before the race!

 

Turkey Day 5k

Sign up for a fun-filled Thanksgiving morning with community celebrations and support for kids with cancer at the Turkey Day 5K Run or Walk. You can run or walk in either Downtown Boise or Downtown Caldwell.

 

Turkey Day (Git Yer Bird On) Ride 20th Edition at Boise Co-Op

Get your bikes ready for the 20th Annual Lost River Cycling Turkey Day Ride! Join us for a ride to help those in need during the holiday season. The event will begin at the Boise Co-Op on Thanksgiving Day. There will be a couple of groups participating, weather permitting, both mountain bikes and road groups. These rides usually last for around two hours. The goal of this event is to raise awareness for the Idaho Foodbank. They will also have donation bags for those who wish to bring in canned or dry goods. Over the years, riders have donated over a ton of food to the Idaho Foodbank. They also have donated over $1,000 to the organization over the years.

 

Thanksgiving with the Sweet Valley Alpacas

Bring your Thanksgiving guests for a visit with the alpacas between November 25-27. There are available spaces for both adults and children. All the fees (Adults $10, Children $5 - 4 and up) go towards pasture maintenance, feed, and herd health. To reserve a spot, please call 208-608-3477. They will also have fun alpaca products and yarn available for purchase when you arrive!

What are you planning for the Thanksgiving holiday? Do you gobble til you wobble, or are you looking for fun events in Boise to try out this year? 

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Scott Trefaller

Scott grew up in Orange County, CA. and he and his family moved to Boise in 1972. He graduated from Meridian High School, then obtained a BA in Marketing from Boise State University. He has over 20 ye....

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