# Christmas lights in Boise for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Boise have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. Two are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 5 p.m. at Lost in Christmas light maze. Two more ran last season but haven’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 2 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Lost in Christmas light maze** at Shindig Farms, ID-45 & Scism Rd, Nampa, ID. When: Nov 20, 21, 27, 28; Dec 3–5, 10–12, 17–19, 21–24, 26, 2026; Jan 2, 2027. Time: 5–10 p.m. Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: $11 (slow nights) / $13 (busier nights) plus tax; 3 and under free with paying adult; wagon ride $5. Straw maze with 1M+ lights (2M+ on site), kids’ mini maze, Santa meet & greet. Dates subject to change. Official page: https://shindigfarms.com/lost-in-christmas/
- **Winter Wonderland (Indian Creek Plaza lights)** at Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID. When: Opening festival Nov 20–22, 2026; lights stay up all season. Time: Festival 6–9 p.m. Earliest start: 6 p.m. festival nights. Price: Free (skating extra; skate tickets on sale Oct 2026). One million lights, ice skating. Official page: https://www.indiancreekplaza.com/winter-wonderland-festival
- **Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting** at The Grove Plaza, The Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5 p.m. Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: Free. 40-plus-foot tree, 5,000+ lights, live music. Boise Holiday Parade next morning, Sat Nov 28 at 10 a.m., free (boiseholidayparade.org). Official page: https://visitboise.com/boise-lights-up-for-fall-and-holiday-season-with-new-flavors-festivals-and-a-city-full-of-glow/

## Dates not posted yet

- **Winter Garden aGlow** (Idaho Botanical Garden): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/event/winter-garden-aglow/
- **Christmas in Color (Boise)** (Roaring Springs Water Park): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://wonderteam.ticketspice.com/cic-boise-2026

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Boise?
Yes. Winter Wonderland (Indian Creek Plaza lights) and Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting are free in 2026.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Boise?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Lost in Christmas light maze ($11 (slow nights) / $13 (busier nights) plus tax; 3 and under free with paying adult; wagon ride $5). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Boise? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Lost in Christmas light maze at 5 p.m., Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. and Winter Wonderland (Indian Creek Plaza lights) at 6 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Lost in Christmas light maze (3 and under free with paying adult). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).