Don’t Miss 6 Events Taking Place this Christmas Weekend in the Magic Valley

All the hard work of preparing for Christmas is almost over, and once work ends on Friday, it is officially Christmas weekend. With the holiday falling on Monday, it makes for extended time off for many, and instead of one or two days off work, there are extra days to finish up any last-minute chores or errands, or perhaps to travel to see family. If you are staying in town, and perhaps are hosting, and need something to do this weekend, there is plenty to do. There will be events this holiday weekend to help entertain the young and the old and to help celebrate Christmas all weekend long.

Thursday, December 21 Through Saturday, December 23 - Burley Straw Maze

Are you bummed that the straw mazes from fall and Halloween time have gone away? Do not fret, you can still go to the Burley Straw Maze and get lost, but this time with Christmas lights in the maze. Lost in Christmas is open for the final weekend, and will be open Thursday through Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM all three nights. Admission is $8 per person, but there is more than just the maze. There are also wagon rides, the swing ride, a bull ride, and of course food. For more details on Lost in Christmas, make sure to click the link above. 

Thursday, December 21 Through Monday, December 25 - Christmas in the Garden

There are some incredible Christmas light displays in the Magic Valley, and one that everyone needs to check out this year is Christmas in the Garden at Orton Botanical Garden, located at 867 Filer Ave in Twin Falls. The light display takes place from 6 PM to 10 PM every night this weekend, with the entrance gate closing at 9:30 PM. It is asked that donations be made of $5 per person or $15 for a family. To find out more about Christmas in the Garden, make sure to click the link. 

Friday, December 22 - Make-A-Wish at Bearded Axe

The holiday season is all about helping others, especially those in need. One organization that does that better than anyone year-round is Make-A-Wish. There is an event this weekend to help a child in the area have their wish come true and to send them to Disneyland. Go to Bearded Axe in Twin Falls this Friday from 5 PM to 12 AM and have some fun with friends and family throwing axes while helping a child's wish come true. Part of the proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more on the event this weekend, make sure to click the link above. 

Friday, December 22 - Merry Krunkmas

As much fun as it is to spend time with the kids around the holidays, sometimes it is nice to get away from the family and get out and have some fun late at night. A Merry Krunkmas Throwback Party is happening this weekend to start the holiday weekend off in style. The party will happen at 516 Hansen Street this Friday and will start at 9 PM. Admission is $5 per person, with ladies being free until 10 PM. You must be 21 or older to attend. DJ Jul3z will be supplying the music through the night. For more on the party, click the link above. 

Saturday, December 23 - Kids Christmas Craft Day

Looking to entertain your kids this weekend? Perhaps your nephews, nieces, or grandchildren are in town and you are looking for something for them to do. Take them to the Twin Falls Public Library this Saturday for Kids Christmas Craft Day. There will be tons of craft supplies to allow kids to make some last-minute Christmas decorations. The event is free and will be happening from 10 AM to 2 PM. To find out more about Kids Christmas Craft Day and everything else going on at the Twin Falls Public Library, Make sure to click the link above. 

Saturday, December 23 - Movie Matinee

Seeing a movie at Christmas time is a tradition for many families, but with prices going up to go to the theaters these days, not everyone can afford to go. If you want to get out and have fun seeing a movie, but want to do so for free, make sure to check out Movie Matinee this Saturday from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Twin Falls Public Library. Movie Matinee takes place every Saturday, and is a great way to see a movie for the first time you have wanted to see or to watch a classic once again you know by heart. It is always fun to get out of the house and go see a movie, so do so this weekend. For more details and to see everything going on at the Twin Falls Public Library, make sure to click the link above. 

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Make sure to get everything wrapped by the end of the weekend, all the cookies baked, and all the shopping. Also, make time for your family, and perhaps take them to have fun at one of the events this weekend. Watch a movie, take your kids to make crafts, go to a Christmas party, enjoy a night throwing axes while helping a child's wish come true, enjoy Christmas lights in a beautiful garden, or get lost and find your way through a maze. Whatever you do, have fun, be safe, and have a Merry Christmas this holiday weekend.