For those who don’t don Santa hats, make plans for Idaho Falls’ Mountain America Center as it welcomes back NCAA Division I basketball with Boise State University and Saint Mary’s College facing off on Dec. 14. These two powerhouse teams will bring the best of the sport to the Snake River Plain. BSU had a 21-8 record last March, and Saint Mary’s is recognized nationally as one of the top non-Power 5 programs in the United States. This is the third year in a row for a hoops match up in Eastern Idaho. 

Find the magic of Christmas with Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and her accomplished children, musical ensemble Family Four, in a heartwarming holiday show featuring world renowned mezzo soprano Angela Brower. 

Enjoy captivating and cherished Christmas carols arranged by Emmy Award-winning composer Kurt Bestor, inspiring script by New York Times best-selling author Jason F. Wright, and moving narration and powerful vocals by baritone Preston Yates. 

With vibrant performances from In-Step Clogging, ballet dancers from Idaho Falls School of Ballet, and local choral groups, the unforgettable “Joy to the World” is sure to fill your season with joy. Pick up tickets for this Madison Performing Arts Center’s→ event before it sells out. “Joy to the World” is produced by the SoulFill Music Foundation and sponsored by Black Desert Resort. Performance starts at 7 p.m. on December 15. 

Nathan Pacheco returns to Idaho Falls’, Colonial Theater on December 20, 2025. The acclaimed tenor’s 2025 holiday tour, “Emmanuel, Christmas 2025 ” will surely be an unforgettable evening of beloved Christmas classics, fan favorites, and the debut of Pacheco’s powerful new single, “Emmanuel.” With soaring vocals, Pacheco brings the true spirit of Christmas to life in a concert that will uplift and inspire the whole family.

And don’t forget to make your New Year’s Eve plans early! Because the renowned ABBA tribute band, founded in 1995, returns to Idaho Falls this month to ring out 2025 to the legendary tunes of Sweden’s iconic band.This sure to sell out event at the Colonial Theater, Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA is considered the most authentic tribute band. Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA, is the only cover band to have received an unreleased ABBA song.