2020: Safe Holiday Events at The Village in Meridian
We’ve talked before about some of the amazing highlights of Northeast Meridian, and despite COVID-19 putting the kibosh on most holiday events in 2020, some event organizers have reformatted existing events to take social distancing and mask wearing into consideration.
(Note: All of the events below are subject to change or even cancellation, all the way up to the last minute. Please contact the venue directly for the most up-to-date information.)
Holiday Events at The Village in Meridian, Idaho
One of Meridian’s coolest and newest hangouts also happens to be outdoors, where aimless wandering around is encouraged. While stores and restaurants are practicing statewide guidelines for safety, event organizers have come up with an ingenious way to provide wintry fun for the entire family. Here are a few of them.
Snowman Scavenger Hunt
Date: Friday November 13th - Sunday November 15th, 2020
Time: 10AM - 9PM MST
With responsible social distancing in mind, this event brings back the thrill of collaboration and item-seeking with a holiday-themed scavenger hunt, sponsored by Larry Miller Subaru Boise. The goal is to find 15 unique snowmen that are hidden in a variety of places throughout The Village. Click here to download a Snowman Scavenger Hunt checklist or visit the concierge.
Ice Skating at The Village
Date; Opens Friday November 13th, 2020
Time: 3PM - 9PM MST
The ice skating rink is about to open for the season at The Village, but there are a few items to consider before grabbing your skates and heading out. The venue is reservation-based skating only, and only accepts credit cards. All sessions are in 30-minute increments, and there is a maximum of 22 skaters allowed on the ice. However, same day walk-up guests are allowed by scanning the QR code near the Ice Rink to purchase tickets. In the end, ice skating is good wintry fun for the entire family, and the venue is ensuring their safety by following CDC guidelines.
Virtual Visits with Santa
Date: November 27th - December 24th, 2020
Time: 12PM - 6PM MST
The COVID-19 pandemic is not enough to put Santa out of commission or otherwise not allow him to make his appointed rounds. Santa will be visiting The Village from November 27th to Christmas Eve, and a 5-minute video call with the big guy himself is $24.95 + tax. These fun, interactive moments are recorded and available to download, making it easy to share with family and friends. A reservation is required, and a link to claim a time slot will be coming soon. Click here for up-to-date information for Virtual Visits with Santa.
No-Contact Visit with Santa
Date: November 27th - December 24th, 2020
Time: Mon-Sat 12PM - 7PM, Sunday 12PM - 5PM, Christmas Eve 12PM - 4PM
For children who would like to meet the jolly big elf in-person, event organizers have come up with a no-line reservation model and a table and plexiglass barrier to keep guests, staff, and Santa safe. Visitors will be able to interact with Santa through the barrier and get pictures, as well. A touchless point of sale is utilized to place picture orders, and come in a variety of available prints. Masks are required and hand sanitizing stations are present at the entrance/exit to ensure everyone’s safety.