Don’t Miss These 11 Events the First December Weekend in the Magic Valley

The holiday season is here, which means days to get everything done before Christmas are ticking away. In between all the shopping, baking cookies, decorating, and stress, make sure to make time for yourself and enjoy the holidays. This time of year is packed full of fun holiday events each weekend. Some events are annual traditions for many families, and others are new this year. Get out and enjoy the holidays this weekend at events you and your family are not going to want to miss out on during the first weekend of December.

Thursday, December 4 and Saturday, December 6 - 'Julian's Christmas Vision'

There are some incredible classic Christmas musicals and plays that people enjoy each year, and from time to time, new ones emerge as well. If you want to enjoy a Christmas musical that perhaps you haven't seen before, check out 'Julian's Christmas Vision', being performed at the Orpheum Theatre this Thursday and Saturday. Showtimes are at 7 PM on Thursday, and 2 PM and 7 PM on Saturday. Tickets start as low as $17.50. For more on the musical, or to get your tickets, make sure to click the link above.

Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 - Grandy's Christmas Craft Show

If you look for a place to do some Christmas shopping where you can shop and support local, and find items you won't find anywhere else, make sure to check out Grandy's Christmas Craft Show. It will start on Friday and take place on Saturday as well, from 9 AM to 5 PM both days. They will be closed on Sunday but open the following week. They are located at Snake River Sprinklers, at 20386 HWY 30, outside of Buhl. For more details, make sure to click the link above.

Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6 - Those Two Chicks Holiday Bazaar

With the holiday season comes lots of shopping and shopping events. Stop by Those Two Chicks Holiday Bazaar this Friday and Saturday at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds. They will be open from 4 PM to 7 PM on Friday and from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday. Entrance is free, but everyone is encouraged to bring a toy to donate to Toys For Tots, as well as there will be a scavenger hunt, and a chance to take pictures with Santa. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above. 

Friday, December 5 - Festival of Lights Parade

The holiday season is a special time in the Magic Valley, and one of the best events every year is the Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Twin Falls. The parade will be happening this Friday and will begin at 6 PM. The parade will come down Main Street in downtown, and it is best to arrive early to get a good spot. For more on the parade, make sure to click the link above.

Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 - CSI Men's Basketball

The CSI men's basketball team is off to an incredible start this season. As of this writing, they are 10-0 and ranked number eight in the country. This weekend, you will have two chances to watch them play as they host the Wright Physical Therapy Shootout. The team will first play on Friday at 7 PM against Eastern Arizona College and then again on Saturday at 7 PM against Odessa College. For more on the team and the games, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, December 6 - Chobani Giveaway

Who doesn't love getting free food? This Saturday, make sure to stop by the CSI campus and get a free case of yogurt during the Chobani Giveaway. The giveaway will begin at 8 AM and go until 11 AM or until supplies last. Cars will enter campus at the stoplight on Falls Avenue, and the event is a drive-thru event, so you can stay nice and warm in your vehicle. For more on the Chobani Giveaway, make sure to click on the link above.

Saturday, December 6 - 'A Christmas Carol' Community Read Along

Normally, on Saturday, there is a Movie Matinee at the Twin Falls Public Library, but this weekend will be different as the library will be having a 'A Christmas Carol' community read-along. Come and listen to a classic story, or volunteer to read some pages aloud for everyone. This event is free and will begin at 2 PM. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, December 6 - St. Nicholas Festival

Start the holiday season off right by attending the St Nicholas Festival in Kimberly this weekend. This annual event is happening on Saturday and will begin at 3:30 PM. There will be beautiful nativity displays, musical performances, and fun activities for all ages. Obviously, St Nicholas himself will be at the event and will be giving a gift to a special child, and there will be fireworks to end the night. For more on the festival, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, December 6 - Drop-Off Date Night

During the holidays, many of us have Christmas parties, need a date night to spend time together as a couple, or need time away from the kids to do some Christmas shopping. If you are struggling to find some time to get away from the kids, drop them off at Drop-Off Date Night on Friday at The River Christian Fellowship in Twin Falls from 5 PM to 8 PM. You must RSVP in advance, which you can do by clicking the link above. 

Saturday, December 6 - Christmas With Cantus

How would you like to enjoy a night listening to some incredible voices sing Christmas music and be in a warm building during the winter? You can have a fun date night or night out, enjoying Christmas with Cantus at the Fine Arts Building at CSI this Saturday at 7:30 PM. Tickets start as low as $28 and are selling fast. Enjoy an incredible ensemble of vocalists this weekend. For more details or to get your tickets, make sure to click the link above.  

Sunday, December 7 - Messiah Sing Along

Do you enjoy singing Christmas music? Do you prefer some of the traditional songs for the holiday? Make sure to check out the Messiah Sing Along this Sunday, happening at the Historic Wilson Theatre in Rupert. The concert is at 7:30 PM, and tickets are only $5. Sing along with some classics and get into the Christmas spirit. For more on the concert or to get your tickets, make sure to click the link above. 

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Don't waste one of the few holiday weekends by being inside. Get out and go to a basketball game, go to a sing-along, go to a read-along, enjoy a musical, go to a concert, drop your kids off and enjoy a date night, go to the St Nicholas Festival, get some free yogurt, shop at a craft show, or shop at a bazaar. Whatever you decide to do, have fun, be safe, and have a great weekend.