EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF WINTER IN DOWNTOWN CALDWELL| NOVEMBER 22-24, 2024!
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF WINTER IN DOWNTOWN CALDWELL| NOVEMBER 22-24, 2024!
WINTER WONDERLAND
OPENING WEEKEND
Friday-Sunday, November 22-24, 2024•Each Day - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Each year, the City of Caldwell transforms Indian Creek with over a million dazzling lights, creating a true winter wonderland. Join us for the opening weekend to kick off the holiday season in style!
The Winter Wonderland Festival, hosted by Destination Caldwell and Indian Creek Plaza, presented by Idaho Central Credit Union! This timeless Caldwell signature event is free to attend and offers fun for the entire family. You can visit Santa, go ice skating, enjoy delicious treats, or start your holiday shopping with a variety of local vendors. Everything you need to kick off the holidays is right here in downtown Caldwell!
The festival runs for three days, from November 22-24, and the experience will be the same each night. Whether you visit on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, you’ll be able to enjoy the lights, ice skating, food trucks, vendors, and entertainment—all available throughout the event.
Mobile Stage Entertainment Schedule:
Friday Night:
6-9 PM | Shenandoah Grace
7 PM | Magical Musical Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday Night:
6-7 PM | Power Performing Group
7-8 PM | Manthei Family – Singing/Guitar/Violin
8:15-9 PM | Dance Group (Idaho Rhythm)
Sunday Night:
6-8 PM | Better Than Jam
BE SURE TO GET YOUR LIGHT-UP CUPS AT THE INDIAN CREEK PLAZA BAR!
Winter Disney & Marvel Characters
Sponsored By: EcoView Windows & Doors
6:30-8:30 Friday – Sunday
FRIDAY | Elsa, Belle, Spiderman
SATURDAY | Elsa, Anna, Kristof
SUNDAY | Elsa, Cinderella, Captain America.
All this winter and holiday adventure can make one hungry!
Enjoy a meal at one of downtown Caldwell’s premier restaurants or cafés! From a cozy coffee and scone to a James Beard-nominated dining experience, Caldwell offers something for everyone. Stop in before exploring the Winter Wonderland Festival or grab a bite on your way home—Caldwell has it all!
FOOD TRUCK COURT VENDORS
Meet & Greet with Santa: Fri-Sun 6:30 PM -8:30 PM
At the Northeast Corner of Indian Creek Plaza
Sponsored By: D.L. Evans Bank
EXPERIENCE THE HOLIDAY MAGIC!
Free Parking Shuttle Pick Up/Drop Off Locations
Winter Wonderland Shuttle | Friday & Saturday Night Only
First Pick-Up: 5:30 PM & Last Pick-Up at 10 PM
Two Greater Caldwell Parking Lot Locations | Elevate Academy 114 W Chicago St & 21st Street Parking Lot Near Canyon County Fair Grounds
Two Festival Pick Up Locations| Corner of 6th Ave & Arthur at TVCC/City Hall building/bridge.
Provided by Metro Community Services
Vendor Info
Food Truck Vendor Fee: $500
EVENT PARTNERS
Presenting Partner
Entertainment Partner: Meet and Greet with Santa
Entertainment Partner: Disney & Marvel Live Characters
Activity Partners
PARKING
There is ample free parking in downtown Caldwell in close proximity to Indian Creek Plaza. For quick and easy parking, check out Caldwell’s parking map for the most current list of available parking: Click Here. Check out the Winter Wonderland Festival map, which highlights general parking areas in downtown Caldwell.
EVENT GUIDELINES
For the comfort of all of our guests,
Service animals only
No sidewalk chalk
No wheels (skate boards, bicycles, rollerblades, scooters, etc.)
No smoking or vaping permitted on the Plaza
Only alcohol purchased at the Plaza Bar can be consumed at the Plaza
Guidelines may change at the discretion of Plaza staff.
