Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Caldwell for 2026. The Indian Creek Plaza Ice Ribbon opens for the season on November 20, and on Saturday, December 19, the same plaza hosts the Reindeer Games, with a sleigh parade, sleigh cart races and a holiday market. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Idaho Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Caldwell
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Caldwell
- Ice Ribbon skating: daily from November 20, $17 with skates
- Kids 5 and under skate for $8, helmets free
- Reindeer Games: Saturday, December 19, noon to 4 pm, free
- Every date checked on the Indian Creek Plaza site on Nov 11
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Reindeer Games
- When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, noon to 4 pm, with the sleigh parade at 1:30 pm and races at 2 pm
- Where: Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball, Caldwell, ID 83605 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to watch and shop
- Ages: All ages
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Teams race homemade sleigh carts across Indian Creek Plaza, and the afternoon opens with a sleigh parade at 1:30 pm before the 2 pm races.
The Mistletoe Market runs alongside from noon to 4 pm with last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers, and the ice ribbon stays open for skating.
Parent tip: Find a spot along the course by 1:15 pm so kids can see the sleigh parade up close, then shop the market after the races.
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- Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball, Caldwell, ID 83605 (opens in maps)
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Ice skating
Holiday Skating on the Indian Creek Plaza Ice Ribbon
- When: Daily from Friday, November 20, 2026 through Sunday, February 14, 2027, weather permitting, in timed sessions, with special holiday hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve
- Where: Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball, Caldwell, ID 83605 (opens in maps)
- Cost: General admission $17 with skate rental or $9 without, ages 5 and under $8 with skates, free helmet rental
- Ages: All ages
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Idaho’s only ice ribbon loops through Indian Creek Plaza in downtown Caldwell, so kids skate a winding path instead of circling a rink.
The season starts on November 20 and runs daily into February, with timed sessions that include skate rental and free helmets for young skaters.
Parent tip: Holiday sessions sell out, so reserve your time slot online before you go. Grab a free helmet for beginners, and note the 10-pack is not valid for holiday sessions.
- Host
- Destination Caldwell, Indian Creek Plaza (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball, Caldwell, ID 83605 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Idaho Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Caldwell Christmas event for kids happens
Make December 19 your Caldwell day: book an afternoon skate session on the ice ribbon, then stay on the plaza for the 1:30 pm sleigh parade and the races.
- Holiday Skating on the Indian Creek Plaza Ice RibbonCaldwell · Nov 20 to Feb 14
- Reindeer GamesCaldwell · Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our Idaho Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Meridian, Boise, Idaho Falls and Coeur d'Alene. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Caldwell Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Caldwell this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Caldwell for 2026, both at Indian Creek Plaza: holiday skating on the Ice Ribbon and the Reindeer Games on December 19.
When does the Caldwell Ice Ribbon open in 2026?
November 20, 2026. Skating runs daily through February 14, 2027, weather permitting, with special hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
How much is ice skating at Indian Creek Plaza?
General admission is $17 with skate rental or $9 with your own skates. Kids 5 and under are $8 with skates, and helmet rental is free.
What happens at the Caldwell Reindeer Games?
On Saturday, December 19, 2026, the Mistletoe Market runs from noon to 4 pm, the sleigh parade starts at 1:30 pm and the sleigh cart races begin at 2 pm. It is free to watch.
Who do I contact about Caldwell holiday events?
Destination Caldwell at Indian Creek Plaza, info@indiancreekplaza.com or 208-649-5010.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Idaho?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Idaho Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Caldwell on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.