The Treasure Valley is immersed in winter, with a rough week of icy roads and school closures coming to an end. But don’t worry. The weekend is here and there are plenty of diversions to take your mind off all that. In fact, why not embrace all that winter has to offer? One of the biggest diversions is the McCall Winter Carnival, which kicks off on Friday, January 25. There are too many events to list, so click on the links to see details for each day. And if you’d rather stay close to home this weekend, you’ll find a few nearby options as well. So let’s put this week behind us, get off the couch, and get active this weekend. Here’s a list to help you plan.
Friday, January 25
McCall Winter Carnival Whether you want to check out the amazing snow sculptures, go tubing, enjoy the Children’s Torchlight Parade, watch fireworks over Payette Lake, or take in the Black and Blue Rivalry hockey game between BSU and U of I, you’ll find plenty to do in McCall. Click on this link for more information.
Food Bank Friday at Idaho IceWorld Bring a non-perishable food item and get free skate rental ($3 value). For more information, click on this link.
Bogus Basin Nordic ski hill is open this weekend, and there are several events. For more information, click on this link. The tubing hill is open as well. For more information on tubing at Bogus Basin, click on this link.
Full Moon Friday Night at the Nordic Center On the Friday night closest to a full moon, Bogus Basin keeps the Nordic Center open late for night skiing, and they offer half priced group lessons, and discounted rental fees. This is a great way to spend an active Friday evening with your family or friends. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, click on this link.
Saturday, January 26
Skiing and tubing at Bogus Basin continues
McCall Winter Carnival continues Saturday’s events include the Cascade Ice Fishing Derby, Mardi Gras Parade, Snowshoe Golf, Flashpoint SnowBike Race, Polar Plunge, and another Black and Blue Rivalry hockey match. For more information, click on this link.
Sunday, January 27
Skiing and tubing at Bogus Basin continues
McCall Winter Carnival continues Sunday’s events include tubing, the MCPAWS Dog Pull, PLAYLive XBOX Kinect Dance Competition, Snowshoe Golf, and more. For more information, click on this link.
Sunday Power Play at Idaho IceWorld Bring a friend and receive two for one pricing, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, click on this link.
Talk it up:
How will you stay active this weekend?
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