Community Spotlight - Local Events to Kick-off Holiday Celebrations
Posted: November 15, 2021 by Michelle Berry
30th Annual Christmas in the Nighttime Sky
The 30th Annual Christmas in the Nighttime Sky festivities will be held Friday November 26th at Kimberly Nurseries (2862 Addison Ave. E. in Twin Falls).
Everyone is invited to enjoy a FREE Chili & Idaho Potato Dinner from 5:30pm to 7pm; visiting with Santa, LIVE entertainment by local artists Ellie Mae & Carson Hasher and a SPECTACULAR fireworks display choreographed with Christmas music on KOOL 96.5 FM starting at approximately 7:30pm.
Admission is a new, quality unwrapped toy (per family) for ages 0-16 with the proceeds to benefit the needy children of the Magic Valley through the KMVT Christmas for Kids program. Parking is available at the Lighthouse Christian Church parking lot with free shuttle buses from 5pm – 7pm. (Addison Avenue will be closed from Eastland to Hankins Rd starting at 5pm).
This is a wonderful family tradition to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving as a way to “Let the Christmas Spirit Begin!” For more information, contact Dave Wright, davew@kimberlynurseries.com or 208-308-6128.
Festival of Light Parade – Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 pm downtown Twin Falls
First Federal Bank presents 2021 Festival of Lights Parade. We are excited to bring back a family tradition in the Twin Falls Downtown sponsored by Idaho Power and Standlee Premium Western Forage.
For one night downtown Twin Falls will become a Holiday wonderland of glittering moving lights. Over 50 local businesses and organizations will participate in the parade down Main Street. The parade will start at 6pm. The parade route is on Main Ave. from Dierkes Street to Idaho Street. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will follow directly after the parade at the Commons across from the City Hall. Bundle up and join us downtown for this festive event and kick off to the Holiday season. Did we mention Santa is going to be making an appearance?
This year's theme: "It’s a Wonderful Life”
For more information visit: https://magicvalley.com/forms/submit/festival/festival_of_lights_parade_entry_form/
Painting with Santa Day at Hand’s On, Saturday Dec. 4th 9 am to 4 pm
Join us for ornament painting, hand-print fun, and pictures with Santa!
For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/twin-falls-id-hands-on/painting-with-santa-day/570069824101025/
Elf the Musical – Orpheum Theatre
Magic Valley Repertory Theatre presents Elf The Musical - live on stage at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Twin Falls - December 4 to December 19, 2021!
Tickets are on sale now at https://orpheumtwinfalls.com/events/
Tickets can also be purchased at the Orpheum Box Office 1 hour before each performance.