Good morning, Nampa.

Today, Treasure Valley begins its holiday season with Boise’s Idaho Botanical Garden Winter Garden aGlow running from 6 to 9 p.m. — costing $20 per ticket — and Downtown Boise’s free Holiday Tree Lighting from 5 to 6 p.m. A Holiday Hoops Classic game set features two basketball contests today at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. with single tickets starting at $20.

Nampa's downtown is celebrating Christmas as the city and its small businesses bring festive decor early—setting themselves apart from big-box stores that switched over after Thanksgiving.

Latin entrepreneurs are reshaping Idaho’s economy as Hispanic-owned businesses grew over 130% since 2018—positioning the state as a national leader in this trend.

Danny Palomera, owner of Casa Añejo in Caldwell, overcame age and origin skepticism—using support from the Hispanic Chamber to navigate challenges and inspire new entrepreneurs.

Grand Canyon University’s first Idaho nursing cohort will graduate this winter and join Saint Alphonsus hospitals in Nampa and across the Treasure Valley as hospitals rebuild after the pandemic (12 students are in the cohort, including Hannah Markarian who will start with a six-month ICU residency in Nampa).

Ridgevue Freshman Basketball Game vs. Skyview

4:30-5:45 p.m. — Ridgevue High School — Free entry — Catch the excitement of the Ridgevue freshman basketball team as they face off against Skyview in a home non-conference game.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the transformative tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the true meaning of Christmas.

NOEL 2025 Concert

7-9 p.m. — Brandt Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the Christmas season with over 200 talented student musicians performing classic and new arrangements.

Light The World Giving Machines Day

12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Indian Creek Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of giving with special performances and activities throughout the day.

Beyond the Ball: A Night with Cinderella & Friends

5 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Enchanting performances of ballet, jazz, and more — Experience a magical evening with Cinderella and her friends.

Nampa Rod And Gun Club Monthly Match

8 AM – 1 PM — Nampa Rod and Gun (Outdoor Range) — $15 — Compete in an exciting NRL22 match featuring multiple challenging stages and bonus shoots.

The Nutcracker Ballet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of the classic Christmas ballet with enchanting performances and holiday spirit.

Christmas At The Theater

11 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Bring three canned food items for complimentary snacks — Enjoy classic Christmas films and a chance for photos with Santa.