Things to do in Pocatello during the Holidays (December 2024)
Whether you're planning a family outing, a cozy evening activity, or a snowy adventure, there’s plenty to keep your calendar full. Enjoy ongoing events like ice skating at Tautphaus Park, visiting the festive Cache Valley Straw Maze, or experiencing the twinkling Village Lights in Menan. Closer to home, take a hayride through Pocatello’s Christmas Lights Tour, wander around the beautifully lit ICCU campus, go skiing at Pebble Creek Ski area, or go sledding at East Fork Mink Creek or Bartz Field. I’ll also be updating this list soon with Chubbuck’s Christmas Lights Contest winners to help you plan even more festive adventures.
Christmas/Holiday Events and Activities in or near Pocatello, ID
Ongoing Events or Activities for the month of December 2024:
A Christmas Story: The Musical | The Palace Theater | Nov. 29-Dec 23
Village Lights at The Christmas River | Menan, ID (About an hour) Various dates in December
Pocatello Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | December 20-24 6-8pm
“Lost in Christmas” Straw Maze (Burley, ID) About an 1 hour 15 minute drive.
There is no hiding from the snow so you better embrace it!
Best Sledding Spots:
Ammon Park
East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center
Bistline Park
Bonneville Park
Bartz Field
November 21-23
Monday, November 25
Christmas Angels Concert | Calvary Alliance Church | 7 pm
Friday, November 29
Crafter’s Market | Station Square | 1-9pm
Christmas Night Lights Parade | Downtown Pocatello | 6:30-8:30pm
Live Music | Off the Rails Brewing | 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, November 30
Small Business Saturday
Christmas Craft Fair | Senior Activity Center | 10am
Santa at Station Square for Small Business Saturday | Downtown Pocatello | 11am-2pm
Crafts and Drafts | Portneuf Valley Brewing | 12-6pm
Crafter’s Market | Station Square | 9am-5pm
Christmas in the Night Time Skies | Bannock County Event Center | 5-10 pm
Sunday, December 1
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert | Shoshone Bannock Casino Hotel | 6-8pm
Monday, December 2
The Nutcracker Holiday Concert | Pocatello First United Methodist Church | 7 pm
wednesday,december 4
Plant Swap | Bro House Galilei | 4-6pm
Thursday, December 5
Wreath Making | Enchantments | 7pm
Friday, December 6
First Friday Art Walk Holiday Shopping | Downtown Pocatello | 5-8pm
Saturday, December 7
Christmas for the Animals Photos with Santa Paws | Bannock Humane Society | 9am-3pm
Goodbye Hello Craft Show | Mountain View Event Center | 10am-5pm
Nutcracker Tea Party | Alliance Academy of Dance | 10:30am and 12:30pm
Christmas Clay Bells Class | Poky Kidz Art | 10:30am
Bowling for Santa | Tough Guy Lanes | 2pm
Family Christmas Ball | Museum of Clean Event Center | 5:30-8:30pm
Harry Potter EDM Party | First National Bar | 10pm
sunday, december 8
Adult Dance Class | Discovery Dance School | 7-8:15pm
Monday, December 9
Paint and Sip (The Grinch) | Wanderlust | 6 pm
Friday, December 13
Flash Tattoos | Valentine Tattoo | 2-8pm
Merry Manor Market | Riverwoods Event Venue | 3-7 pm
Kids Polar Express PJ Party | Enchantments | 6:30 pm
The Nutcracker (Alliance Academy of Dance) | Frazier Hall | 7pm
Saturday, December 14
Breakfast with Santa | The Palace Theater | 9am and 11am
Needle Felted Stockings Art Class | That’s Clever, 472 Pershing Ave. | 10:30am and 2:30 pm
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa | Connections Credit Union | 11am-1:30 pm
Ski with Santa | East Mink Creek Nordic Center | 12-3pm
Santa’s Winter Wonderland | Pocatello Elk’s Lodge | 12-4pm
Christmas Carnival | Teton Honda | 1-4pm
The Nutcracker (Alliance Academy of Dance) | Frazier Hall | 2 and 7pm
Christmas Lights Night Ride | Ken’s REC World | 5 pm
Line Dancing Class | Clydesdale Bar | 7-9pm
Ugly Sweater Fundraiser | Hooligans Bar | 9pm
Monday, December 16
Paint Night (Holiday Highland Cow) | Jim Dandy | 6pm
Wednesday, December 18
Artisan Holiday Market | Bru House Galilei | 2-7 pm
Friday, December 20
Pocatello Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | December 20-24 6-8pm
Farmer’s Market Winter Market | Westwood Mall | 12pm
The Roller Express | Deleta Skating | 7-11pm
Saturday, December 21
Bunny Hill Open | Pebble Creek Ski Hill | 9am-4pm
Breakfast with Santa | The Palace Theater | 9am and 11am
Donuts with the Grinch | Red Lion Hotel | 9am-10:30am
Little Miss Christmas Pageant | Red Lion Hotel | 11am-4pm
Farmer’s Market Winter Market | Westwood Mall | 12pm
Pocatello Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | December 20-24 6-8pm
Dueling Pianos | Red Lion Hotel | 8-10pm
Sunday, December 22
Bunny Hill Open | Pebble Creek Ski Hill | 9am-4pm
Pocatello Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | December 20-24 6-8pm
Monday, December 23
Pocatello Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | December 20-24 6-8pm
Tuesday, December 24
Pocatello Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | December 20-24 6-8pm
No matter how you celebrate, Southeast Idaho is the perfect place to soak in the holiday spirit. From magical events like Santa’s Winter Wonderland to timeless traditions like The Nutcracker, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Check back often for updates, and don’t forget to bundle up and make time for a sledding trip or a quiet stroll under the lights. Here's to a season full of joy, warmth, and unforgettable memories!
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