5 Events to Enjoy the Final Weekend of 2023 in the Magic Valley

Hard as it is to believe 2023 is coming to an end, and this weekend will be the final days of the year. It has had good moments for some, and bad for others, but either way, a new beginning is upon us all after this weekend. As we say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, it is always nice to get out of the house and have some fun to celebrate a new year. There are a few events taking place this weekend to help the residents of the Magic Valley have some fun, to end 2023.

Thursday, December 28 - Saturday, December 30 - Christmas in the Garden

Christmas may be over, but not everyone is ready to let go of the holiday season. If you still want to enjoy Christmas lights one more time, or perhaps now that it is over you have time to, go to Christmas in the Garden at Orton Botanical Garden. The lights will remain up through Saturday, giving you a couple more chances. You can go through the display from 6 PM to 10 PM, although the gate does close at 9:30 PM to enter. It is asked that you donate $5 per person or $15 per family. For more on Christmas in the Garden, make sure to click the link above. 

Friday, December 29 - Deep Sky

One great thing about living in Twin Falls, is there are some incredible places to do some star gazing. The sky and universe are so big, and there is a ton to see and learn. If you are someone who loves learning about the stars and the sky, you will want to attend Deep Sky at the Herrett Center, located at 315 Falls Ave this Friday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children or CSI students. For more on Deep Sky, make sure to click the link above. 

Friday, December 29 and Saturday, December 30 - Lost in Christmas

One of the best parts about living in Idaho is the straw mazes that appear every fall, but as the weather drops, most of them close. The Burley Straw Maze is one of the few that reopens for Christmas, giving you a maze lit up in Christmas lights to navigate through. This past week, they announced they are adding two additional days this year, making them open this Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM. General admission is $8 per person, with children 2 and under being free. There is more than just the maze, as there is also a giant slide, kid slides, zip lines, and more. To find out what you can do and for more details, click the link above. 

Saturday, December 30 - Movie Matinee

Finding something fun to do for little ones on New Year's Eve weekend can be tough, but one thing children love and a great way to spend time as a family is going to a movie. With movie prices being high, especially if you have a lot of kids, it might not be possible. Instead of going to the cinema, how about still getting out of the house and going to Movie Matinee at the Twin Falls Public Library? The movie is free and is a great way to still get out of the house. It takes place from 3 PM to 5 PM every Saturday. For more on Movie Matinee, and everything else going on at the Twin Falls Public Library, make sure to click the link above. 

Sunday, December 31 - New Year's Eve Party

For those wanting to end 2023 in style and welcome in 2024 having a fun time, put on your fancy clothes and head out to the New Year's Eve Party happening at the Canyon Crest Event Center this Sunday night. The Party starts at 9 pm and will go into the following year, not ending until around 1 AM. Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door. If you want to show up early, a no-host bar will be serving drinks beginning at 7 PM. There will be a live DJ, photo booth, food, drinks, and more. For more on the party, make sure to click the link above. 

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The year is coming to an end, and while staying in and resting before a new one might be nice, getting out and having some fun is likely a better plan. Get out and see a movie for free, get lost in a maze one last time, learn about the sky above, enjoy Christmas lights one final time this year, or have fun at a New Year's Eve party. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, have fun, be safe, and have a Happy New Year.