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October 2026
2026 Scarecrow Stroll

October 1 - November 2

Idaho Botanical Garden 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, Idaho

What to Expect During Your Visit From the moment you arrive, the Garden becomes a playful celebration of fall. Here’s what you’ll experience during the Scarecrow Stroll: Scarecrows Around Every […]
Trunk or Treat with Track Shark

October 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Indian Creek Plaza 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, Idaho

Trunk or Treat with Track Shark Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
12th Annual Trunk or Treat!

October 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Meridian City Hall 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID

Meridian’s annual Trunk or Treat is the ultimate Halloween party! Featuring music, a dance floor, live performances, and over 90 local businesses handing out candy, it’s a high-energy community celebration […]
YMCA Halloween Run

October 24 @ 9:00 am

Ann Morrison Park 1000 S Americana Blvd, Boise, Idaho

YMCA Halloween Run Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the YMCA Halloween Run! Choose between the Half Marathon, Freaky 5K, or Monster Mile and show off your […]
Boo at the Zoo

October 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Zoo Boise 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, Idaho

Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2026 10AM – 5PM, last admission at 4PM The best family Halloween event in town! Trick or treat candy stations, costume contests for […]
Boise Halloween Bar Crawl

October 24 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

10 Barrel Brewing Boise 826 West Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho

Boise Halloween Bar Crawl Top Organizer ByPubCrawls.com 71.2k followers3k+ events10y hosting347.8k total attendees Follow 10 Barrel Brewing BoiseBoise, ID Saturday, October 24 • 4 PM - 10 PM Overview The […]
JUMP-or-Treat

October 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jack's Urban Meeting Place 1000 West Myrtle Street, Boise, ID, United States

Program Details WHEN: Oct 24, 2026 TIME: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE COMMUNITY EVENT SATURDAY OCTOBER 24TH | 5-8PM | JUMP PARK | FREE JUMP-OR-TREAT JUMP-or-Treat comes alive with […]
Night of a Thousand Pumpkins

October 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Eagle City Hall 660 E. Civic Ln., Eagle, ID

Night of a Thousand Pumpkins Pumpkin Carving Volunteers Needed Before the Event The City of Eagle is seeking people to help carve 1000 pumpkins for this event. Pumpkin carving sessions […]
BOISE STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR

October 28 @ 7:30 pm

Morrison Center 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho

Costumes, drama, and a little musical mischief return to the Morrison Center as the Boise State University Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Halloween Spook-tacular! This year’s “Of Stage and Screen” brings together music from […]
39TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT

October 29 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Downtown Nampa 1st Street South, Nampa, ID

39TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT 39th Annual Trick-or-Treat Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Downtown Nampa Cost: Free A downtown tradition for families and businesses—costumes […]
Spooky Safari

October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Zoo Boise 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, Idaho

Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:00 – 8:30PM 21+ event SOLD OUT All Hallows’ Eve for adults! Don your creature costumes, invite your crew, and celebrate Halloween by seeing […]
Deadman’s Party with Casio Dreams

October 29 @ 8:00 pm

Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho

Deadman's Party with Casio Dreams Knitting Factory - Boise 416 S. 9th St. - Boise, ID 83702 ThuOctober 298:00 pm(Doors: 7:00 pm) All Ages

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