U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Twin Falls November 5, 2026

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November 4, 2026

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Twin Falls Tomorrow!

Community Invited to Welcome Idaho’s “People’s Tree” on Its Journey to Washington, D.C.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A little piece of Idaho is headed to the nation's capital, and Twin Falls has a chance to be part of the celebration!

The 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will make a special stop in Twin Falls on Thursday, November 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Twin Falls City Park, and the entire community is invited to come celebrate.

Known as the “People’s Tree,” this magnificent 76-foot Engelmann spruce was harvested from Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and is making its way across the country to Washington, D.C., where it will stand on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol during the holiday season.

This is a unique opportunity for Magic Valley residents to see a national holiday tradition up close before the tree reaches Washington, D.C.!

Visitors will have the opportunity to:

• See the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and its specially decorated transport truck.
• Take photos and be part of this historic Idaho celebration.
• Sign the commemorative banner traveling with the tree.
• Purchase official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree merchandise.
• Meet members of the traveling team and learn about Idaho's national forests.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Twin Falls City Park, 400 Shoshone Street East, Twin Falls, Idaho
Admission: FREE — Open to the Public!

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tradition began in 1964, with a different national forest selected each year to provide a tree for the nation's capital. This year, Idaho has the honor of sharing one of its magnificent forest treasures with the entire country.

The Twin Falls stop is being held in partnership with the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Twin Falls Visitor Center, as part of the tree's cross-country celebration.

Families, friends, schools, and community members are encouraged to stop by, take pictures, and help give Idaho's “People's Tree” a memorable Magic Valley welcome.

Come celebrate Idaho's beauty, our national forests, and the spirit of the holiday season!

For additional information about the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and its journey, visit www.uscapitolchristmastree.com.

Media Contact:
Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Twin Falls Visitor Center