We are hosting Trunk or Treat at the Family Advocates office on Saturday, October 24 from 5:30–7:30 PM!

We’ll have exciting trunks passing out candy, games and activities, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family!

Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a fun, festive evening with us! Free entry!

After a six-year hiatus, Creepy Critters returns Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. Families are invited to bring kids, grandkids, and friends for an evening of hands-on activities, treats, giveaways, and wild costumes.

A much-loved community event, Creepy Critters offers a chance for families to celebrate together and make fall memories at the refuge. Guests can look forward to exploring activity stations and joining in the festive fun.

Event details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Location: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, 13751 Upper Embankment Rd., Nampa, ID 83686
Admission: Free
Registration: No registration required
To volunteer: Email friendsofdfwr@gmail.com
More information: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
https://www.friendsofdeerflat.org/creepy-critters-october-24th-2026/

Join us for Boots on the Boardwalk, a FREE fall line-dancing series with Country Dance Architect happening on three Saturday’s in October at the Greenbelt Harvest Market! Whether you already know your way around the dance floor or you’re learning your first steps, come ready to dance, have some fun, and spend the afternoon at The Boardwalk.

DATES
October 10
October 17
October 24

TIME
Line dance lessons from 4-5 PM.

COST
FREE!

After the lesson, stick around for the Greenbelt Harvest Market! Spend the evening shopping local market vendors, enjoying food and drinks, and soaking up all the fall festivities.

Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to dance. Food and drinks are available at The Boardwalk and highly encouraged!

Grab your friends, throw on your boots, and meet us on the dance floor. 🍂👢

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-on-the-boardwalk-tickets-2001260391704

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24TH | 5-8PM | JUMP PARK | FREE

JUMP-OR-TREAT

JUMP-or-Treat comes alive with Halloween magic on Saturday, October 24th from 5-8pm in the JUMP Park.

Our famous inflatables will transform the JUMP grounds into an inflatable forest! Dress up in your most boo-tiful costumes and gather at JUMP for an evening filled with laughter and spooky delight. As you wander, local nonprofits will be there to share treats and treasures with JUMP-or-treaters of all ages.

This event is put on by JUMP in collaboration with many of our community’s wonderful nonprofit organizations.

https://jumpboise.org/events/jump-or-treat

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND PUMPKINS 2026

https://www.cityofeagle.org/2061/Night-of-a-Thousand-Pumpkins

Date: October 24, 2026

Location: Eagle City Hall Campus – 660 E Civic Ln, Eagle ID 83616

Time: 6pm – 9pm

Join us, if you dare, for our 4^th annual Night of a Thousand Pumpkins! Come dressed as your favorite ghoul and go through the always popular Trunk-or-Treat, witness the spooky decorations throughout the grounds of the Haunted City Hall, take part in the Return of the Chili Cook Off, and see the spectacle of 1,000 carved jack-o-lanterns placed throughout the entire area. And as the night goes on, there will be plenty of other activities and food trucks to help keep you busy with spooky fun.

We will also be collecting food donations for those in need. The Eagle Food Bank will provide donation bins for canned and other non-perishable food items, located inside Eagle City Hall and the Community Hall during the event. The event is free to attend, donations are not required, but gladly accepted.

A Safe & Spooktacular Community Event featuring loads of candy, an inflatable Halloween maze, food trucks, beverages, live music, and more!
https://so-me-district.com/event/2nd-annual-community-trunk-or-treat-event/

Meet us at the monster mash where we’ll make witch’s brew and build gymnastics skills too! With a variety of activities centered around imagination and cooperation, all are guaranteed to have a wicked good time.

Pizza dinner included
Ages 3-12 years
https://store.unleashedbrands.com/the-little-gym/boisewestid/schedule/class?eventType=Parents%E2%80%99%20Survival%20Night&date=2026-10-24

As part of Creepy Crawl this year, we are hosting Hide & Seek with CPD in this rare opportunity that allows you to run from the cops and NOT get arrested! This is an annual favorite event and signups are required.

Check in at 6. Hide & Seek from 7-8.

Sign up here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/9be52034fe0e6c230ae3a1b6b88b5a63?r=use1

TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/henrys-halloween-in-recital
Idaho Dance Theatre presents Henry’s Halloween In Recital: an evening where dance, live music, storytelling, and a bit of spooky fun 🎃 share the stage! Enter the world of Henry, the cat, as he embarks on an unforgettable Halloween adventure! Diverse dancers and musicians of all ages will bring original choreography and music to life, inspired by the spirit of the season and the joy of performing together.

By attending, you help Idaho Dance Theatre continue its 37‑year mission to nurture artists, offer accessible training, and keep bold, beautiful performances onstage for our community 🩰.

This performance is sponsored by TRICA and the Idaho Commission on the Arts.

Join us at The Boardwalk Plaza for a summer filled with good vibes and great music! Enjoy live performances every Saturday & Sunday evening and on the first Thursday of each month, featuring an exciting lineup of local artists and bands.

Current Schedule:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5-7pm

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:
Friday: 5-8pm
Saturday: 2-8pm – TWO ARTISTS
Sunday: 1-4pm

Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat or a glass of wine, and soak up the sunset with the sounds of Boise’s best talent. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, The Plaza is the perfect spot to kick back, connect, and let the music move you.

TRICK OR TREAT ON GROVE STREET

Find the Ghosts of Grove Street to win a prize!

There will be ghosts, ghouls, and sweet treats galore all across the Linen District. Start at Rediscovered Books to get your passport then don your paranormal explorer hats at The Outdoor Exchange, Crazy Neighbor, Scenic Home Shop, and Art Source Gallery. 

Be sure to return your passport at the end of the day to be entered into our prize drawing. 

Think you’ve got what it take to find all the ghosts? 

No registration required. 

https://rdbooks.org/event/2026-10-24/trick-or-treat-grove-street

Pull on your costume and trick-or-treat down the trails of the newest park in the Treasure Valley. Fill your bag at candy stations along the way, grab a bite from the food trucks, enjoy the playground, and see the trees, birds, and wild spaces coming to life at Ada County’s Park at Expo Idaho.

Ride your bike in on the Greenbelt, or park in one of two lots off Backstretch or Remington, near the river on the back side of the Expo Idaho property.

Free Admission!

Enjoy an afternoon of trunk-or-treating at Storey Park in Meridian! This spooktacular event is full of trunk-or-treating, local vendors, kids’ activities, and family-friendly fun. Don’t forget your costume!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122242327964054857&set=a.122103105374054857

Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25
10AM – 5PM, last admission at 4PM

Save the dates!

The best family Halloween event in town! Trick or treat candy stations, costume contests for all ages, face painting, vendors, special Halloween-themed treats for the zoo animals, and more await the entire family on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.

Normal admissions prices apply. Free for current Zoo Boise members.

Last admission is at 4PM on both days.
We will have two gates open for the event: the main entrance and a secondary entry/exit on the northeast side of the zoo near the Julia Davis Park tennis courts. (See the map below.)

Costume Contests, Event Map, and Animal Enrichment Schedules: COMING SOON!

https://zooboise.org/event/batz-2026/

Celebrating the season is better together! Come on over for a fun-filled afternoon with your friends, family, and community. It’s a free, safe, family-friendly event that includes trunk-or-treat, a petting zoo, food, bounce houses, and more. Costumes encouraged! (Family-friendly, please.) Can’t wait to see you there!
https://facebook.com/events/s/community-fall-festival-with-t/1542066310939277/

Monster Mash

Jump into the vibrant world of Read, Move, & Groove at The Little Gym, a fantastic fusion of literature and lively motion tailored for our young gymnasts. As your child dives into mesmerizing tales, they’re also introduced to a symphony of movements, from twirls to tumbles, making each story an active adventure.
Key Features:
Interactive Storytime: Dive deep into exciting tales that spark imagination.
Physical Fun: Boost coordination, balance, and agility through engaging movements.
Unleash the potential of words and wiggles at The Little Gym! With Read, Move, & Groove, every page turned is a step, jump, or jive in the right direction. Join us and let your little one’s imagination soar while their feet find the rhythm of adventure.

https://www.thelittlegym.com/idaho-meridian/events-more/

Join the Halloween Boo Bash – A Spooktacular Community Celebration!

This community event is designed to bring families together for a day overflowing with fun, games, and Halloween-themed thrills for kids of all ages. Come dressed in silly, spooky, and/or sparkly attire!

This boo-rific bash guarantees shared laughter and tons of family fun. Get ready for a howling good time – where community, costumes, and creepy-cute fun come to life!

Ages 4 months to 14 years.
https://store.unleashedbrands.com/the-little-gym/boisewestid/schedule/class?eventType=Drop-In%20%26%20Events&date=2026-10-26

It’s time for hands-on learning every week with stories, songs, and special STEAM activities that will spark a love for reading and STEAM!

https://notaquietlibrary.org/preschool-steam-storytime-2/

What is Compassion Crew?

Won’t you join the circle? Compassion Crew is a fun, free program that brings preschoolers together with their grown-ups for an hour of connection and kindness.

Through engaging stories, crafts, music and movement, our crew celebrates the things that make us happy humans: Relationships, creativity, nature, stories, music, and play!

We’ll be waiting to welcome you!

When: Tuesdays, from September 8, 2026 through May 18, 2027

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

https://www.wassmuthcenter.org/compassion-crew/

Guru Donuts is partnering with Rediscovered Books in downtime Boise to bring Tasty Tales!

Tasty Tales is an event where kiddos can come to listen to stories read by Rediscovered Books. A great opportunity for parents to come hang out and have a coffee and some avocado toast while their kiddos enjoy donuts & story time.

Join us at the Library! at Collister for a new arts and crafts project every week! Designed for kids ages 6-11. Younger children may need adult assistance.

Grab a seat, pick a game, visit with the cow and let the fun begin!

At the SO|ME Market, community comes to life. We bring together residents, local makers, farmers, and entrepreneurs for evenings filled with fresh finds, familiar faces, and a lively neighborhood vibe. Set in the heart of Pinnacle, the market is a place to discover goods that are grown, made, and created by people right here in our community, all while enjoying live music and entertainment.

Join us every Wednesday night from 5-8PM starting April 15 through October 28!

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 the opera house and the silver screen, from Offenbach’s spirited Orpheus in the Underworld and the exotic Bacchanale from Saint-Saëns’ Samson and Delilah to the unmistakable sounds of John Williams.

The concert features 2026 Concerto-Aria Competition winner Eliot DeHaven, baritone, performing arias by Mozart and Gounod, along with faculty saxophonist Matthew Castner in Williams’ jazz-infused Escapades from Catch Me If You Can. The evening concludes with A Tribute to John Williams, celebrating some of the legendary composer’s most memorable music for the movies.

Join us Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Morrison Center Main Hall for a Halloween evening where the stage meets the screen—and costumes are most definitely welcome!

https://www.morrisoncenter.com/events/detail/boise-state-symphony-orchestra-halloween-spook-tacular-1

This is a weekly session on Thursdays from 4 – 6 PM where teens ages 12 – 17 can build skills, earn volunteer hours, and get comfortable working in the shop with no long-term commitment required. They’ll help refurbish bikes for kids in the community while learning mechanics along the way!

You can see all of our teen programs here.

Flower Power Happy Hour

https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/support-us/flower-power-happy-hour/

Enjoy happy hour in the Garden after hours with free admission, evening vibes, drinks, and weekly pop-up activities.
Thursdays in October | October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 4-7pm | Free Admission

What is Flower Power Happy Hour?

Flower Power Happy Hour is a relaxed way to experience the Garden during extended evening hours! On select Thursdays in October, enjoy FREE admission from 4–7 PM, spend time with friends or family, and take in the Garden as the season begins to change.

Bring your own picnic, stroll the paths, or settle in on the plaza. The Garden Store will be open for snacks and gifts, and our mobile bar will be serving drinks throughout the evening. Each week features a fun, low-key activity or local pop-up, with no tickets required.

Think happy hour, surrounded by the beauty of the Garden in fall!

Halloween Dress Rehearsal!

Grab your kiddos and walk the trunk line + get into the Halloween spirit a little early on the Children’s Home Historic Lawn.

Free + Family-Friendly!

Decorated trunks filled with treats + pumpkin painting +
music + costumes + community spirit.

Interested in decorating your trunk and handing out candy? Contact Colbi at ctwiss@childrenshomeidaho.org

🎃 39th Annual Trick-or-Treat

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Downtown Nampa
💲 Free

One of the best family nights of the year! No joke.

Downtown businesses open their doors, along with community titans and organization, for trick-or-treating, and the streets fill up with kids in costumes collecting candy. It’s safe, easy, and a tradition for a lot of families around here.

Corn maze, haunted houses, train rides and SO MUCH MORE! Save the date!

Vendor Information: https://downtownnampa.com/event-vendors
Vendor/Inquires: Events@DowntownNampa.com
Sponsorships: Info@DowntownNampa.com

Thank you to Lactalis for being our Visionary Sponsor of the year!

Tween Zone
Thursdays, 5:00pm, Ages 8-15 

Join us for an awesome new activity each week! Science experiments, art projects, or games. No matter what the activity, it is gonna be a fun time with friends. Snacks are always provided.

Join EverWild Forest School for this community-favorite Halloween event! Join us for games, activities, and snacks before embarking on a magical scavenger hunt in our enchanted forest.

Date: Thursday, October 29th
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: outdoors on the grounds of Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N Garrett St, Boise, ID 83714
$10 per family

Costumes are welcome! Funds support outdoor learning programs in the Treasure Valley.

Register online at: https://everwildforestschool.org/community-events

Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2148616439415737

https://everwildforestschool.org/community-events

https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/

Every Thursday night, kids from the community (accompanied by an adult) can bring their bike to work hands on with our team of volunteer mechanics to repair or maintain their bicycle free of charge! Anyone is welcome and can come any time between 6pm-7pm.

🎃 Join us for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat! 🎃

Bring your family and friends to an evening of spooky fun on October 29, 2026, at 6 PM in the Cloverdale Funeral Home parking lot. Enjoy a safe, free, and family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with creatively decorated car trunks, tasty treats, and lots of smiles. Whether you’re a little ghost or a grown-up ghoul, there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to see your amazing costumes and share in the festive spirit with our community. Mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time! 👻🍬 #TrunkOrTreat #FamilyFun #Halloween2026

BSU Men’s Basketball vs. Bismarck State College

Thursday, October 29 @ 7:00pm

https://broncosports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Join the Buster Bronco Kid’s Club HERE!

Join us October 30th at 9am for a Spooky Stroll down Harrison Blvd. We will start at Hyde Perk Coffee House, with a complimentary coffee and coco for the kids. After walking by the spooky homes we will head to Camels Back Park to play and paint pumpkins.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftwf0h2qWi9iMm1aSdbMiWLDldwoiq8WjsisnBcFPe2eySzw/viewform

Scary Storytime

Celebrate Halloween with stories and a spooky craft activity.

https://boisepubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16262870

Halloween Parade and Party

Come get spooky at the Downtown Library! We’ll begin with a parade and trick-or-treating through the Library, followed by crafts and games in the Youth Services area. Costumes are highly encouraged!

https://boisepubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/17544140

Enjoy a Halloween trunk-or-treat with the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office at Justice Park! Grab your favorite costume and bring the whole family for lots of candy and Halloween fun.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1536610335162434&set=a.226654289491385

Halloween Festival

Join the Halloween fun at Hillcrest! There will be spooky activities, treats, and other fun for all ages!

https://boisepubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/17038714

🚗🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT IS BACK! 🎃🚗
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7zic1qFou/

Last year was our first Trunk or Treat, and you showed up BIG! We’re bringing it back with even more trunks and even more candy 🙌

📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Shindig Farms parking lot, Nampa
🎟️ FREE ENTRY, no ticket needed!

Little monsters welcome! 👻 Bring the kids out to trick-or-treat at up to 50 decked-out trunks from local families and businesses, all handing out FREE treats! 🚗🍭

🦸‍♀️ DRESS UP & SAVE 🧛‍♂️

Come in costume and get $2 OFF admission if you want to keep the fun going inside the farm after trick-or-treating! Pumpkin patch, slides, corn pit and more 🎃

Trunk or Treat is free and outside. You only pay if you choose to come in afterward. $2 off valid October 30 only.

💀 STICK AROUND FOR THE SCARES 💀
It’s a HAUNTED night! The Haunted Straw Maze opens at 8 PM. Trick-or-treat with the little ones, then come back for the screams…😱

Join us at The Boardwalk Plaza for a summer filled with good vibes and great music! Enjoy live performances every Saturday & Sunday evening and on the first Thursday of each month, featuring an exciting lineup of local artists and bands.

Current Schedule:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5-7pm

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:
Friday: 5-8pm
Saturday: 2-8pm – TWO ARTISTS
Sunday: 1-4pm

Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat or a glass of wine, and soak up the sunset with the sounds of Boise’s best talent. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, The Plaza is the perfect spot to kick back, connect, and let the music move you.

https://www.bbsef.org/events/ski-swap/9310

The 75th Annual Ski Swap is Presented by Saint Alphonsus.

2026 Ski Swap FAQs

The 75th Annual Ski Swap will be October 30 – November 1, 2026 at Expo Idaho. 5610 Glenwood at the fairgrounds in Boise.

Ski Swap Sale hours:

Friday, Oct. 30, 10 am – 10 pm

Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 am – 6:00

Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 am- 3 pm

Admission:

Friday – $5.00

Saturday – $5.00

Sunday – free with a minimum donation of two canned food items (for the Boise Rescue Mission); $5.00 without a donation.

There is no admission charge for those 12 or younger.

We accept: VISA, MasterCard, and Discover

https://expoidaho.com/event/ski-swap-7/2026-10-30/

Fall Homeschool & Virtual Learning Days

Fall Homeschool & Virtual Learning Days in 2026 are September 25, October 2, and October 30. The charge is $12.00 per person, adult, or child (regular admission on this day is $21.99) from10:00am-4:00pm. There is no charge for ages 3 and under. Families can pay individually (rather than as a school group). The price includes all the activities in our regular admission. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments or purchase what we have available.

​

HOMESCHOOL DAYS ARE GREAT!

• No minimum number required to receive a discount

• Flexible to meet your individual homeschool needs

• It’s a great deal!

Please note: This is not a field trip.

https://www.lowefamilyfarmstead.com/homeschool-virtual-learning-day

​Put on your cutest costume and join us at Evvie Beans for a fun-filled Boo-Tique Trick-or-Treat! 🎃🍬

​Families can grab their trick-or-treat map and make their way around participating local businesses to collect some sweet treats along the way. We’ll also have fun Halloween games for little ones to enjoy, including Pumpkin Bowling, Witch Hat Ring Toss, and Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe! 🧙‍♀️🎳

​Back at the boutique, families can enjoy a festive Halloween setup with cozy fall and witchy decor, making the perfect spot for a few fun Halloween photos. 📸🧡

​Come dressed up, bring your little trick-or-treaters, and make some sweet Halloween memories with us!

​🍬 RSVP through the link below to join the fun!

https://www.thevillageatmeridian.com/event/44308-boo-tique-trick-or-treat

Friday

https://luma.com/octoberevents?e=evt-49QiOjmVOabvZXN

Saturday

https://luma.com/octoberevents?e=evt-k78lb3vA7YiCXDi

2026 Fall Frights

A Spooky Finale to Fall Flights

Fall Frights activities are available for both Fall Flights attendees and general admission guests. See reservation options here or walk in for general admission.

• Fall Frights activities and candy stations are Vulture Vomit, What Owl are You?, and Nest Box Investigation. Available 11am – 3pm
• Halloween themed enrichment for avian ambassadors at noon and 2pm. Watch the raptors tear into their treats!
• General Admission Raptor Programs 11am, 1pm, & 3pm.
• Costume Contest at the 1pm Raptor Program. Tips for bird friendly costumes: no inflatables, no large props, or noise machines.
• https://peregrinefund.org/event/2026-fall-frights-oct30

https://history.idaho.gov/event/frightnights-allages/

Fright Nights: All Ages Night

The Old Idaho Penitentiary’s annual Halloween bash is back!

Enjoy an evening of haunted house scares and Halloween party fun at the historic Idaho State Penitentiary, with music, photo ops, food trucks, alcohol available for purchase, spooky history performances, and bumps in the night throughout the site, along with the the Old Idaho Penitentiary’s haunted cell block, Terror on Cell Block 4 (Idaho’s only haunted cell house), and the Haunted Infirmary! Plus appearances by the Thrill the World dance group, Big River Paranormal, the Delphi Oracles, and so much more!

Admission is $30 per person. Recommended for Ages 13+ (guests under 18 must be accompanies by an adult, photo ID for adults required for alcohol purchase).

Dates and Times:
Friday, October 30: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm).

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Tours of the historic prison cemetery are available throughout the night as an add-on to your admission, available at 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30. Add a Cemetery Tour when you purchase your admission, spots are limited!

Please print or save your receipt confirmation for use as your event admission ticket. Old Idaho Penitentiary event tickets are nonrefundable and non-transferable.

Costumes are welcome, although masks and prop or real weapons will not be allowed. Costumes and props must be appropriate for general audiences, and must not impede the experience or safety of others or the site. Staff discretion will be used. Costumes deemed inappropriate may result in visitor being asked to change or leave, at the discretion of site staff.

Haunted Houses are not wheelchair accessible, and include stairs, uneven ground, low ceilings, strobes, loud noises, and jump scares.

Part of the Old Idaho Penitentiary’s 2026 Locktober series of events!

Cars & Coffee

Join us for a fun storytime and craft!
Every Saturday 10:30-11:15am

https://rdbooks.org/event/2026-02-28/kids-club-storytime-and-craft

https://theboisefarmersmarket.com/

https://meridianmainstreetmarket.com/home

https://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com/

Doors open at 10:30 AM
Film starts promptly at 11:00 AM – no previews.

Conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters, a tricky trio of 300-year-old witches set out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first, they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat.

Rating: PG
Year: 1993
Genre: Family/Horror
Runtime: 1h 36m

Homes of Idaho’s annual Wicked Trunk-or-Treat is on the corner of N. Records Way and E. Village Parkway, across from Kleiner Park. There will be music, vendors, a costume contest, and lots of candy!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1107666008475283&set=pb.100076956814757.-2207520000

Join us every Saturday at 11am for Storytime in our Children’s department. Come read with us and enjoy stories of your favorite characters followed by a craft. 

https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156136-126

Last Saturday of each month | Noon – 3 p.m.

Come make art together! Drop-in, designed for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 
Free with the price of admission. BAM Members are FREE.

https://boiseartmuseum.org/bam_class/family-art-saturday/

Boise Philharmonsters: A Spooky Symphony

DATE: Saturday, October 31, 2026
TIME: 12-3 p.m.
LOCATION: Centennial High School Auditorium & Parking Lot

Cultural Ambassador Boise Philharmonic presents Boise Philharmonsters: A Spooky Symphony! Enjoy a costume contest and live Boise Phil concert at Centennial High School. Young listeners and grown-ups alike will enjoy thrilling favorites including Ride of the Valkyries, Danse Macabre, Night on Bald Mountain, music from Jaws, Harry Potter, and more. It’s a Halloween experience the whole family will love!

Event Highlights
1:45 – 2:00 p.m. : Costume Contest
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. : Performance

https://www.cityofboise.org/events/arts-and-history/2026/october/boise-philharmonsters-a-spooky-symphony/

Contact Event Organizer
Timothy O’Donnell: timothy@boisephil.org | 208-575-5643

Halloween Spooktacular Public Skate 🎃

Date: 10/31/2026 1:30 PM – 10/31/2026 3:30 PM

Celebrate spooky season at Idaho IceWorld! Wear your costume to this public skate to receive a free skate rental (admission fee still applies).

Public Skate at Idaho IceWorld is your time to enjoy skating with your friends and family. Skate times vary.

Times are subject to change and/or cancellations. Please check our online activity calendar or call us ahead of time for possible last minute schedule changes, as updates or cancellations may occur due to private events, partnership obligations, or consecutive days of extreme heat during summer months. Payment in full is due at check-in.

For more information go to: https://www.idahoiceworld.com/public-skating/

https://www.idahoiceworld.com/event?id=0602BCCDE3418637CE75CAFE94E3991A

🎃🛼 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM TREASURE VALLEY SKATE! 👻🕸️

We’re rolling into Halloween with some daytime skating fun! Grab your family and friends and come get your skate on before heading out for a night of tricks and treats! 🍬🎃

🦇 Saturday, October 31st

🛼 Skating Sessions:

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🎟️ Admission: $12
🛼 Skate Rentals: $4

🚨 PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO evening skate session on Halloween!

From all of us at Treasure Valley Skate, we wish you a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🧡 Stay safe out there, watch out for those little ghosts and goblins, and have a spooktacular night! 👻🎃

#TreasureValleySkate #HappyHalloween #BoiseSkating #HalloweenFun #RollerSkating #BoiseIdaho

Star’s annual Trunk-or-Treat is moving to the Riverhouse Pasture this year! Join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family.

Kids and families can enjoy:
– Trunk-or-treating and lots of candy
– Costume contest
– Bounce houses
– Kids’ activities
– Food trucks

No registration required for families. Just dress up and join us!

https://www.staridaho.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=536

🎃 Pumpkin Painting at Sunrise Digger Zone! 🎨

Join us for some sandbox fun and add a little fall creativity to your visit! 🍂

Let your littles paint and decorate their very own pumpkin, then leave it to dry while they enjoy some playtime in the sandbox!

🎨 Pumpkin Painting: Add pumpkin painting to any 1- or 2-hour play session or membership visit for just $10!

📅 October 21st–31st
⏰ During regular business hours

Bring a friend, get creative, and make some fun fall memories at Sunrise Digger Zone! 🎃🧡

https://www.bbsef.org/events/ski-swap/9310

The 75th Annual Ski Swap is Presented by Saint Alphonsus.

2026 Ski Swap FAQs

The 75th Annual Ski Swap will be October 30 – November 1, 2026 at Expo Idaho. 5610 Glenwood at the fairgrounds in Boise.

Ski Swap Sale hours:

Friday, Oct. 30, 10 am – 10 pm

Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 am – 6:00

Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 am- 3 pm

Admission:

Friday – $5.00

Saturday – $5.00

Sunday – free with a minimum donation of two canned food items (for the Boise Rescue Mission); $5.00 without a donation.

There is no admission charge for those 12 or younger.

We accept: VISA, MasterCard, and Discover

https://expoidaho.com/event/ski-swap-7/2026-10-30/

Get ready for a day of spooky, silly, family-friendly fun! Join us for our Halloween event from 10 AM–2 PM, with each room featuring its own sponsored Halloween experience and surprises around every corner.

🕷 Explore a spooky maze
🎃 Decorate your own pumpkin
🎨 Get your face painted
👻 Enjoy even more Halloween fun!

When you need a break from the spooky fun, grab pizza by the slice at the café. 🍕
And if you’re looking to get Halloween-ready, our costume sale will be happening all week, so stop by and find the perfect costume!
Come play, create, explore!
https://www.sandboxidaho.com

A Spooky Finale to Fall Flights

Fall Frights activities are available for both Fall Flights attendees and general admission guests. See reservation options here or walk in for general admission.

• Fall Frights activities and candy stations are Vulture Vomit, What Owl are You?, and Nest Box Investigation. Available 11am – 3pm
• Halloween themed enrichment for avian ambassadors at noon and 2pm. Watch the raptors tear into their treats!
• General Admission Raptor Programs 11am, 1pm, & 3pm.
• Costume Contest at the 1pm Raptor Program. Tips for bird friendly costumes: no inflatables, no large props, or noise machines.
• https://peregrinefund.org/event/2026-fall-frights-oct30

🎃 Our biggest Halloween celebration yet is coming to ALL 3 Leap Years locations!
📍North End 📍Eagle 📍 Barber/SE Boise

Halloween Day • 10 AM–12 PM 👻

A not-so-spooky Halloween made for little boos and trust us, the candy isn’t even the best part. 😉

We have WAY too much fun! Games, activities, story time, costume contest, surprises + more announcements coming as we count down to Halloween!

🎟️ Secure your tickets now! space is limited, but the fun is endless.

Trick • Treat • Play 🦇

Celebrate fall in Downtown Garden City with a month of pumpkins, drinks, local vendors and seasonal activities at The Boardwalk on the Greenbelt. From October 2–31, enjoy an adult-friendly take on the classic pumpkin patch, with food and drinks from The Boardwalk restaurants alongside fall activities all month long.
Every Friday–Sunday from 4–8 p.m., the Greenbelt Harvest Market features rotating local vendors, food, drinks, games and live music.
Fall Activations Include:
Pumpkin Painting | Daily, 12–8 p.m.
Paint & Sip | Thursdays, 6–8 p.m.
Floral Arrangement | Fridays, 6 p.m.
Line Dancing | October 10, 17 & 24 at 4 p.m.
Greenbelt Harvest Market | Fridays–Sundays, 4–8 p.m.
Kettle Corn | October 23, 25 & 30
Trunk or Treat | October 31

Come for the pumpkins, stay for the drinks, and celebrate fall on the Greenbelt all October long.
https://visitboise.com/events/greenbelt-harvest-market-fall-in-downtown-garden-city/

Join us at The Boardwalk Plaza for a summer filled with good vibes and great music! Enjoy live performances every Saturday & Sunday evening and on the first Thursday of each month, featuring an exciting lineup of local artists and bands.

Current Schedule:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5-7pm

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:
Friday: 5-8pm
Saturday: 2-8pm – TWO ARTISTS
Sunday: 1-4pm

Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat or a glass of wine, and soak up the sunset with the sounds of Boise’s best talent. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, The Plaza is the perfect spot to kick back, connect, and let the music move you.

BSU VS. TEXAS STATE
Saturday, Oct 31 @ 8:00pm
https://broncosports.com/sports/football

https://www.bbsef.org/events/ski-swap/9310

The 75th Annual Ski Swap is Presented by Saint Alphonsus.

2026 Ski Swap FAQs

The 75th Annual Ski Swap will be October 30 – November 1, 2026 at Expo Idaho. 5610 Glenwood at the fairgrounds in Boise.

Ski Swap Sale hours:

Friday, Oct. 30, 10 am – 10 pm

Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 am – 6:00

Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 am- 3 pm

Admission:

Friday – $5.00

Saturday – $5.00

Sunday – free with a minimum donation of two canned food items (for the Boise Rescue Mission); $5.00 without a donation.

There is no admission charge for those 12 or younger.

We accept: VISA, MasterCard, and Discover

https://expoidaho.com/event/ski-swap-7/2026-10-30/

Celebrate Día de los Muertos through creativity, culture, and remembrance. Families will learn about this meaningful tradition and create their own sugar skull painting to take home. You can also bring the spirit of the celebration home with our marigold sale, featuring the traditional flower associated with Día de los Muertos. Join us for a colorful and hands-on celebration honoring loved ones and cherished traditions.
https://sandboxidaho.com

BSU Women’s Basketball vs. Bushnell

Monday, November 2 @ 11:00am

https://broncosports.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Join the Buster Bronco Kid’s Club HERE!

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

https://jumpboise.org/events/dia-de-muertos

MONDAY NOVEMBER 2ND | 5-8PM | JUMP BUILDING | ALL AGES | FREE

(See Below for English)

DIA DE MUERTOS

Acompáñanos a celebrar el Día de Muertos en JUMP

JUMP está muy emocionado de ser nuevamente el anfitrión de la celebración del Día de Muertos, el lunes 2 de noviembre comenzando a las 5:00 PM. Se servirá el tradicional Pan de Muerto y Chocolate caliente. Durante el Día de Muertos se honra la vida de amigos y familiares que han fallecido, colocando un altar u ofrenda con fotos, comida, bebidas y veladoras que el difunto disfrutó en vida. Esta fiesta se celebra con una explosión de color y alegría que afirma la vida, ya que aquellos que han fallecido se mantienen vivos en la memoria y en el espíritu. Esta antigua tradición se basa en la unidad de la vida y la muerte, en la creencia de que los muertos serían insultados por la tristeza. La pieza central del Día de Muertos es el Altar, que da la bienvenida a los espíritus con ofrendas que incluyen fotografías, comida, flores de cempasúchil y velas. Los altares creados por familias y organizaciones locales estarán en exhibición en todo el vestíbulo. El entretenimiento se llevará a cabo en el escenario de Pioneer Room y contará con artistas de todas las edades con coloridos trajes y caras pintadas.

DAY OF THE DEAD

Join us for Dia de Muertos Celebration at JUMP

Jump is excited to once again host Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead Monday, November 2nd beginning at 6:00pm! Día de Muertos honors the lives of friends and family who have died. The centerpiece of Día de Muertos is the Altar, which welcomes spirits with offerings that include photographs, food, marigold flowers, drinks, and candles. This holiday is celebrated with a burst of color and life-affirming joy as those who have passed are kept alive in memory and spirit. This ancient tradition is based on the unity of life and death, and the belief that the dead would be insulted by sadness. Altars created by local families and organizations will be on display throughout the lobby. Entertainment will be held on the Pioneer Room stage and will feature entertainers of all ages in colorful costumes and painted faces. Pan de Muertos and Mexican cocoa will be served.

Dress to impress for the Catrin and Catrina Contest! Prizes for the best dressed—kids and adults alike! 

What is Compassion Crew?

Won’t you join the circle? Compassion Crew is a fun, free program that brings preschoolers together with their grown-ups for an hour of connection and kindness.

Through engaging stories, crafts, music and movement, our crew celebrates the things that make us happy humans: Relationships, creativity, nature, stories, music, and play!

We’ll be waiting to welcome you!

When: Tuesdays, from September 8, 2026 through May 18, 2027

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

https://www.wassmuthcenter.org/compassion-crew/

Guru Donuts is partnering with Rediscovered Books in downtime Boise to bring Tasty Tales!

Tasty Tales is an event where kiddos can come to listen to stories read by Rediscovered Books. A great opportunity for parents to come hang out and have a coffee and some avocado toast while their kiddos enjoy donuts & story time.

Join us at the Library! at Collister for a new arts and crafts project every week! Designed for kids ages 6-11. Younger children may need adult assistance.

Grab a seat, pick a game, visit with the cow and let the fun begin!

BSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Oregon State (Military Appreciation)

Wednesday, November 4 @ 6:00pm

Bronco Gym

https://broncosports.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

*****Join Buster’s Kids Club Today Includes free admission to various sports, etc! Check it out!

BSU Men’s Basketball vs. West Coast Baptist

Wednesday, November 4 @ 7:00pm

https://broncosports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Join the Buster Bronco Kid’s Club HERE!

This is a weekly session on Thursdays from 4 – 6 PM where teens ages 12 – 17 can build skills, earn volunteer hours, and get comfortable working in the shop with no long-term commitment required. They’ll help refurbish bikes for kids in the community while learning mechanics along the way!

You can see all of our teen programs here.

Join us to learn more about Corpus Commons and how you to compete in The Great Gingerbread Build. You'll leave with helpful tips and tricks from last year's STARBAKERS.

Tween Zone
Thursdays, 5:00pm, Ages 8-15 

Join us for an awesome new activity each week! Science experiments, art projects, or games. No matter what the activity, it is gonna be a fun time with friends. Snacks are always provided.

Boise’s Cultural Showcase: International Craft Fair @ JUMP

Thursday, November 5 @ 5:00pm – 8:00pm

A free all-ages cultural event in JUMP’s INSPIRE Studio on First Thursday.

https://jumpboise.org/events/boises-cultural-showcase-international-craft-fair

Family Boogie! @ JUMP

Thursday, November 5 @ 5:00pm – 5:45pm

A monthly family dance class at JUMP. Come move and groove together!

https://jumpboise.org/events/family-boogie

First Thursday at B.A.M. & Studio Art Exploration:

First Thursday – Access for All!
1st Thursday of each month | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Admission is ‘pay what you can’ all day
BAM offers extended hours on the First Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. along with special programs including Studio Art Exploration. Admission and programs are by donation.

https://boiseartmuseum.org/bam_class/studio-art-exploration-2/

https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/

Every Thursday night, kids from the community (accompanied by an adult) can bring their bike to work hands on with our team of volunteer mechanics to repair or maintain their bicycle free of charge! Anyone is welcome and can come any time between 6pm-7pm.

BCT Theater Lab, for youth 12-18 years old, is dedicated to the proposition that students are capable of more than we expect. They have a story to tell, and it’s important to listen. Students create brand new plays from scratch and then perform them on our professional stage with all the bells and whistles! See original, student-written and produced plays back-to-back (about 70-80 minutes total): “The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth,” directed by Dayna Smith, and “Inter/Twine,” directed by Alyssa Levins. Here’s a taste of what “Inter/Twine” is about: A pianist, an artist, and a ball of red string: what does it take for two people to meet? How many connections are needed to weave us together—or drive us apart? A play about strangers, family members, friends, and enemies, and how we all affect each other, whether we know it or not.

Only $10 for students and $17 for adults: https://bctheater.ludus.com/200545882

Only three performances — November 5, 6, and 7th from 7:00 PM to about 8:15 PM

https://bctheater.ludus.com/200545882

Treat yourself to a fun night with your favorite downtown retailers, services, watering holes and restaurants by browsing the listings below and making a plan to enjoy the places that make Downtown Boise the special place that it is.

Experience First Thursday!

Visit Downtown Boise the First Thursday of each month to experience art, shopping, dining, live music, family activities and entertainment in a special and unique way you’ll only find Downtown.

Our local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits, and trunk shows. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out someplace new!

Events typically run from 5:00 – 9:00pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing below for individual hours and details.
https://downtownboise.org/events/first-thursday

https://www.sandboxbyhillhouse.com/events

Homeschool Day Dates & Times

https://history.idaho.gov/homeschool-days/

2026-2027 Homeschool Day themes coming soon!

Homeschool students and their families are encouraged to explore the Museum and experience the stories of Idaho on selected Homeschool Days each month from 10am – 3pm.

Join us on the first Friday and third Wednesday of each month! Please note: We will not be hosting this program on some dates due to events happening in Julia Davis Park.

Admission is $4 per student (Youth 2 and up) and adults/teachers in a 1:1 ratio are $5, any additional adults must pay regular admission. For ISHS Members, admission is $2 per student (Youth 2 and up) and all adults are $2.50. Preregistration is required; Walkups will not be accommodated. Payment is due at the time of reservation and is non-refundable.

To ensure an enjoyable experience for all participants, we are implementing timed entry ticketing. When registering, please select an arrival time that works best for your schedule. Everyone will have until 3:00 PM to participate in the classroom activity.

Register Here

2026 First Semester Dates

September 16: Maps

Grab your compass and learn about maps and the people who create them. 

October 21: History Mystery

Put your detective skills to work as you investigate clues, artifacts, and stories from Idaho’s past. Can you piece together the museum mystery and uncover what really happened?

November 6: Make Your Mark with Artist Aly McKnight

Join us for a special Homeschool Day with artist and illustrator Aly McKnight, an enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Aly has illustrated several children’s books, bringing vibrant colors and Native stories to her artwork. Join us at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, or 1:30PM for storytimes as Aly reads some of the books that she has illustrated. 

December 4 & 16: Historic Architecture and Engineering

Discover the buildings, bridges, dams, and other structures that tell the story of Idaho’s development.

2027 Second Semester Dates

January 20: Geothermal and Hot Springs

Watch out, this history might be hot! Explore the history and science behind Idaho’s geothermal features and hot springs!

February 5 & 17: State Symbols

Why a potato? What’s so special about the star garnet? Learn how Idaho’s symbols reflect its natural resources, culture, industries, and history. During this Homeschool Day program, activities will take place in the Museum’s Idaho Room.

March 17: Transportation

Buckle up! Discover the different forms of transportation and their impact on the land and the people.

April 21: Pollinators

Even tiny creatures can have a major impact! Learn how bees and other pollinators support Idaho crops.

May 7 & 19: Pioneer Days

Step into the world of Idaho’s pioneers and discover what life was like in Idaho Territory during the 1800s.

BCT Theater Lab, for youth 12-18 years old, is dedicated to the proposition that students are capable of more than we expect. They have a story to tell, and it’s important to listen. Students create brand new plays from scratch and then perform them on our professional stage with all the bells and whistles! See original, student-written and produced plays back-to-back (about 70-80 minutes total): “The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth,” directed by Dayna Smith, and “Inter/Twine,” directed by Alyssa Levins. Here’s a taste of what “Inter/Twine” is about: A pianist, an artist, and a ball of red string: what does it take for two people to meet? How many connections are needed to weave us together—or drive us apart? A play about strangers, family members, friends, and enemies, and how we all affect each other, whether we know it or not.

Only $10 for students and $17 for adults: https://bctheater.ludus.com/200545882

Only three performances — November 5, 6, and 7th from 7:00 PM to about 8:15 PM

https://bctheater.ludus.com/200545882

BSU Women’s Basketball vs. Portland State

Friday, November 6 @ 6:30pm

https://broncosports.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Join the Buster Bronco Kid’s Club HERE!

Holiday Makers Market @ Nampa Civic Center

Friday, November 6 @ 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, November 7 @ 9:00am – 4:00pm

A free holiday makers market with a kids’ scavenger hunt.

https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/holiday-makers-market-1106/

Join us at The Boardwalk Plaza for a summer filled with good vibes and great music! Enjoy live performances every Saturday & Sunday evening and on the first Thursday of each month, featuring an exciting lineup of local artists and bands.

Current Schedule:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5-7pm

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:
Friday: 5-8pm
Saturday: 2-8pm – TWO ARTISTS
Sunday: 1-4pm

Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat or a glass of wine, and soak up the sunset with the sounds of Boise’s best talent. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, The Plaza is the perfect spot to kick back, connect, and let the music move you.

Tiny Turkeys @ Evvie Bean’s

Saturday, November 7 @ 10:00am – 11:00am

A free Thanksgiving craft with sensory play and books for little ones. RSVP on Luma.

https://www.thevillageatmeridian.com/event/45343-tiny-turkeys

FREE ADMISSION OPENING WEEKEND:

Hours:
Saturday, Nov. 7: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Last entry is 45 minutes before close

The Lost World of Dragons

This unique exhibition features life-size animatronic dragons with realistic movements and sound alongside interactive displays that take guests through the stories of dragons throughout history in an educational and entertaining way.

https://www.dcidaho.org/exhibits/lost-world-of-dragons

The Lost World of Dragons explores the histories of these legendary beasts and the cultures that celebrate them. This unique exhibition features life-size animatronic dragons with realistic movements and sound alongside interactive displays that take guests through the stories of dragons throughout history in an educational and entertaining way.
During their visit, visitors will:Learn about dragon mythology and its origins around the globe.
Discover the connection between dragon myths and legends and scientific inquiry, literature, and the arts.
Explore ideas and concepts through a variety of interactive displays and exhibits.
Be able to invent their own dragon stories by creating unique, stop-motion animated videos.

The Lost World of Dragons was created in collaboration with historian Adrienne Mayor. A research scholar for the Classics Department and the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Program at Stanford University, Mayor was instrumental in developing the educational content for this exhibition. A well-respected author in her field, her work has been translated into Greek, Russian, and Japanese, among other languages.

Overview
Girls Day Out Expo – Holiday Market Edition 🎁

Kick off your holiday shopping the fun way—grab your friends and enjoy free admission at the Girls Day Out Expo, a festive sip-and-shop experience filled with local charm and one-of-a-kind finds.

🗓 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Expo Idaho
5610 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID 83714

Step into a curated holiday marketplace featuring 100+ indoor vendors from across the Treasure Valley. Discover thoughtful gifts you won’t find in big-box stores—handcrafted jewelry, boutique apparel, home décor, artisan goods, seasonal treats, beauty services, and more.

Whether you’re getting a head start on your gift list or just looking for a festive day out, this is your chance to shop local, support small businesses, and find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list.

✨ Bonus: Pre-register for your chance to win the Ultimate Girls Day Out giveaway!

Gather your girls, sip while you shop, and make a day of it—because holiday shopping should feel like a celebration!

No soliciting permitted.
VIP Tickets $30 (must pre-purchase)

Join us for a fun storytime and craft!
Every Saturday 10:30-11:15am

https://rdbooks.org/event/2026-02-28/kids-club-storytime-and-craft

Join us for the 23^rd annual Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, November 7^th from 8am to 12pm. Salute our Veterans at the Warhawk Air Museum over a hearty breakfast and pay tribute to those who answered the call.

This event is for everyone! Cost of entrance and breakfast is only $5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids 5 and under are free with a paid adult. General admission prices for Museum admission apply when the event is over.

We’ll be serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, and hashbrowns.

https://warhawkairmuseum.org/event/veterans-breakfast/

The Secret Life of Basalt: Special Presentation & Exhibit

Saturday, November 7 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm

A geology talk and a first look at a new hands-on exhibit. Kids are free. Pre-registration is encouraged. Best for older kids.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-secret-life-of-basalt-a-special-presentation-and-exhibit-tickets-2003246080954

Imagination Builders: Mosaic Masterpiece @ Lakeshore Learning

Saturday, November 7 @ 11:00am – 3:00pm

A free walk-in kids craft at Lakeshore Learning.

https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/stores/events/

Discover new stories, shop local, and find your next favorite book at Middleton’s Local Author Palooza!

This is a free, family friendly event with more than 60 local authors, and bookish vendors

Hope you join us Nov 7th from 11-3 at the Middleton Community Center!
https://www.instagram.com/middletonauthorpalooza/

Join us every Saturday at 11am for Storytime in our Children’s department. Come read with us and enjoy stories of your favorite characters followed by a craft. 

https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156136-126

Rediscovered Books is pleased to host author Jessica Day George for an author event in our store for Holidays at the Castle. Jessica will do a Reading and Q & A. This event includes a holiday ornament craft and book signing.

Books are available for purchase with your ticket registration or can be purchased at Rediscovered Books before or during the event.

Event is free, but registration recommended due to limited seating.

About the Book:

Featuring holiday crafts and a recipe from the author!

In a special holiday addition to New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George’s magical series, Celie celebrates winter in her beloved Castle!

After traveling to new lands and across seas, Celie is thrilled to be home at her beloved Castle for the winter holidays. From the delicious feasts and beautiful decorations to the gift exchanges and amazing magical displays, the holidays are the best time of the year! Celie can’t wait to celebrate with the rest of the Glower family and their special guests, the royals of Grath.

But the night before the festivities begin, the griffins start acting out, chasing the other animals and snapping at anyone who approaches. The holidays are meant to bring everyone together, but with all the chaos and a blizzard rolling in, will they still be able to celebrate?

https://rdbooks.org/event/2026-11-07/jessica-day-george-holidays-castle-author-event

The Holiday Kids Bike Drive is happening on Saturday, November 7th! Donate a kids bike at the BBP shop, or at one of the other listed drop-off locations, to support the 2026 Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway on December 19th!

These bikes will be refurbished and transformed to match a child’s drawing of their “dream bike” and given to kids in our community. Drop off your bikes at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk St) by the alley entrance behind Dawson Taylor’s “ROAST” coffee bar between 11 AM and 4:30 PM, or at one of the “Roundhouse Bike Roundup” locations between 9 AM – 12 PM:

The Clara, Eagle (225 S Linder Rd)
Dovetail, Meridian (1350 N Wenn Way)
Columbia Village, Southeast Boise (2500 E Red Cedar Ln)
Ridgecrest Commons, Nampa (6185 E Medalist Ln)
Crosshatch, Garden City (4220 N Adams St)

Thank you, Roundhouse, for providing additional drop-off locations this year and supporting the Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway!

https://www.eagleholidaybazaar.com/

Each year our Artisans work their craft skills to bring you the highest quality products that you would be proud to give as a gift or keep for yourself. We offer a large variety of products such as handmade cinnamon rolls, BBQ sauce, candies, rugs, quilts, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wooden items, and so much more!

Holiday Makers Market @ Nampa Civic Center

Friday, November 6 @ 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, November 7 @ 9:00am – 4:00pm

A free holiday makers market with a kids’ scavenger hunt.

https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/holiday-makers-market-1106/

Join Home Depot for their Kids Workshops every first Saturday of the month from 9-12.

https://www.homedepot.com/workshops/

Santa’s Magical Arrival @ Cabela’s

Saturday, November 7 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm

A free Santa arrival with a tree lighting and treats.

https://www.cabelas.com/b/santas-wonderland

BCT Theater Lab, for youth 12-18 years old, is dedicated to the proposition that students are capable of more than we expect. They have a story to tell, and it’s important to listen. Students create brand new plays from scratch and then perform them on our professional stage with all the bells and whistles! See original, student-written and produced plays back-to-back (about 70-80 minutes total): “The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth,” directed by Dayna Smith, and “Inter/Twine,” directed by Alyssa Levins. Here’s a taste of what “Inter/Twine” is about: A pianist, an artist, and a ball of red string: what does it take for two people to meet? How many connections are needed to weave us together—or drive us apart? A play about strangers, family members, friends, and enemies, and how we all affect each other, whether we know it or not.

Only $10 for students and $17 for adults: https://bctheater.ludus.com/200545882

Only three performances — November 5, 6, and 7th from 7:00 PM to about 8:15 PM

https://bctheater.ludus.com/200545882

Join us at The Boardwalk Plaza for a summer filled with good vibes and great music! Enjoy live performances every Saturday & Sunday evening and on the first Thursday of each month, featuring an exciting lineup of local artists and bands.

Current Schedule:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5-7pm

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:
Friday: 5-8pm
Saturday: 2-8pm – TWO ARTISTS
Sunday: 1-4pm

Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat or a glass of wine, and soak up the sunset with the sounds of Boise’s best talent. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, The Plaza is the perfect spot to kick back, connect, and let the music move you.

BSU Men’s Basketball vs. Butler

Sunday, November 8 @ 12:00pm

https://broncosports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Join the Buster Bronco Kid’s Club HERE!

Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with an afternoon of stories, creativity, and cultural discovery! Families can learn about the traditions and meaning behind Diwali, enjoy a special story, and take part in a beautiful henna experience. Come celebrate the joy, light, and traditions of Diwali with us!
https://sandboxidaho.com

Come learn and listen with us at our free Story Time at the WaterShed.

Designed for children ages 2-5 to learn and play, but all ages are welcome to attend. Hear a story and participate in an activity all about Dinosaurs! Story time is a shared experience, we ask that parents or caregivers stay with their children throughout the event. Story and activity will be either inside or outside dependent on the weather.

Pre-registration is required, adults do not have to register. Registration opens one month prior to the event date.

 https://www.boisewatershed.org/event-calendar/?view=cal&eventKey=story-time-dinosaurs_20261109

Survive the Hunger Games! @ Nampa Public Library

Monday, November 9 @ 6:00pm – 7:45pm

A one-time interactive game night for tweens and teens.

https://nampalibrary.libcal.com/event/16828768

What is Compassion Crew?

Won’t you join the circle? Compassion Crew is a fun, free program that brings preschoolers together with their grown-ups for an hour of connection and kindness.

Through engaging stories, crafts, music and movement, our crew celebrates the things that make us happy humans: Relationships, creativity, nature, stories, music, and play!

We’ll be waiting to welcome you!

When: Tuesdays, from September 8, 2026 through May 18, 2027

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

https://www.wassmuthcenter.org/compassion-crew/

In honor of Veterans Day, we are offering all veterans free admission November 10th – 15th!

Guru Donuts is partnering with Rediscovered Books in downtime Boise to bring Tasty Tales!

Tasty Tales is an event where kiddos can come to listen to stories read by Rediscovered Books. A great opportunity for parents to come hang out and have a coffee and some avocado toast while their kiddos enjoy donuts & story time.

Join us at the Library! at Collister for a new arts and crafts project every week! Designed for kids ages 6-11. Younger children may need adult assistance.

Grab a seat, pick a game, visit with the cow and let the fun begin!

BSU Women’s Basketball vs. CSUN

Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:30pm

https://broncosports.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Join the Buster Bronco Kid’s Club HERE!

It’s time for our stuffed animal sleepover at the library! Drop of your stuffed animals for a sleep over full of fun and mischief on November 10th or 12th. Pick them up Friday, November 13th after 11:30am. When you pick up your buddy you will get a picture collage of all the fun they had with their friends! 

Don’t Miss our party!

Stuffed Animal Party
Friday, November 13th, 11:00am
We will have a special Stuffed Animal Party where you can pick up your stuffed animal, meet their new friends, play games, adopt a new friend, make crafts, and do a scavenger hunt!

https://notaquietlibrary.org/cal-test/#/events/CYIuH5VVp2/instances/MCPRJLQrEx/

BSU Men’s Basketball vs. Oakland

Wednesday, November 11 @ 7:00pm

https://broncosports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Join the Buster Bronco Kid’s Club HERE!

This is a weekly session on Thursdays from 4 – 6 PM where teens ages 12 – 17 can build skills, earn volunteer hours, and get comfortable working in the shop with no long-term commitment required. They’ll help refurbish bikes for kids in the community while learning mechanics along the way!

You can see all of our teen programs here.

Tween Zone
Thursdays, 5:00pm, Ages 8-15 

Join us for an awesome new activity each week! Science experiments, art projects, or games. No matter what the activity, it is gonna be a fun time with friends. Snacks are always provided.

https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/

Every Thursday night, kids from the community (accompanied by an adult) can bring their bike to work hands on with our team of volunteer mechanics to repair or maintain their bicycle free of charge! Anyone is welcome and can come any time between 6pm-7pm.

Celebrate the season with the Boise State Department of Music at our annual Family Holiday Concert. Join us for an evening of winter and seasonal favorites as our talented ensembles bring holiday cheer to the Morrison Center stage. As is tradition, this event will also feature a special performance from the Boise State Blue Thunder Marching Band!
 

Admission and Tickets

All ticket proceeds support Boise State Music scholarships

General Admission: $16 (inclusive of Morrison Center/Ticketmaster ticketing fee).

Free admittance for:

• Children
• Students of any age, any institution (with valid ID)
• Boise State faculty, staff, and students (with valid ID)

Free tickets are available exclusively at the Morrison Center box office. Advance pickup is highly encouraged.

Box Office phone: (208) 426-1111

Parking

Convenient parking for non-Boise State permit holders is located just south of the Morrison Center. Please follow on-site signage or directions from parking attendants.

https://events.boisestate.edu/event/boise-state-family-holiday-concert

We will have a special Stuffed Animal Party where you can pick up your stuffed animal, meet their new friends, play games, adopt a new friend, make crafts, and do a scavenger hunt!
https://notaquietlibrary.org/cal-test/#/events/wNyOLij80u/instances/Wj4U70jzMp/

JURASSIC QUEST

Life-size dinosaurs are taking over Expo Idaho for three days. Jurassic Quest brings North America’s largest moving, roaring dinosaurs to Boise, from a 60-foot Spinosaurus to a T. rex that looks you right in the eye.

One ticket gets your crew into three experiences. Meet the dinos in Jurassic Quest, stand jaw to jaw with a giant Megalodon in Ancient Oceans, and bundle up in Frozen Frontier to see a towering woolly mammoth and a saber-toothed cat.

Kids can pet baby dinos, dig for fossils, play in the Tricera-TOTs soft play area, and learn how to train a raptor at a live show. Rides, bounce houses, and the Jeep track are available with Ultimate and Dino-Mite tickets. Best for ages 2 to 10, though grown-ups have a blast too. Strollers are welcome.

You pick an arrival time when you buy tickets, then stay as long as you want. Popular time slots sell out fast.

Hours

Friday: 3p-6p
Saturday: 8a-8p
Sunday: 9a-5p

Admission

See website.

🐾🚨 PAW Patrol Fans! Chase is Coming to Sunrise Digger Zone! 🚨🐾

Get ready for a PAW-some adventure! 🚜 Join us for a special character event featuring Chase from PAW Patrol, brought to you by Characters.io!

Bring your little pups for an exciting evening of digging, building, playing, and meeting their favorite police pup! Enjoy interactive activities, character meet & greets, and plenty of photo opportunities along the way!

📅 Friday, November 13th
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Sunrise Digger Zone | Chinden & Eagle, Meridian

🎟️ EVENT ADMISSION
🐾 $35 per child
🐾 Sibling discounts available!
🐾 **FREE for Sunrise Digger Zone Members!**

🚜 YOUR ADMISSION INCLUDES:
✔️ 2 hours of play at Sunrise Digger Zone
✔️ Meet & greet and photo opportunities with Chase
✔️ Fun character activities and interactions
✔️ 10% off Café purchases during the event

🚨 SPACE IS LIMITED!
Advance RSVP is required to secure your spot. Don’t wait to book your little pup’s PAW-some adventure!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://sunrisediggerzone.com/pages/character-day-rsvp

Come dig, play, and make some unforgettable memories with us! 💙💛

Character appearance provided by Characters.io.

Come join us at Scentsy Commons for a dazzling light display. Our tenth annual Christmas Lights Ceremony is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. We’ll officially turn on the lights with a countdown beginning at 6:15 p.m. Our campus has been wrapped in hundreds of thousands of beautiful lights, including Scentsy’s signature light tunnel, and our 75-foot-tall, light-up Christmas tree! We’re also featuring our Scentsy fragrance Winter Glow.

To add to the fun, 12 food trucks will be on-site from 5:30-8 p.m.

This entire event will take place outside on the Scentsy campus, so dress warm! The Scentsy building is closed, but porta potties will be available.

Rules for visiting our campus include no smoking, no alcohol, no pets, no weapons and no littering.

The lights will continue to be on every night from sunset to sunrise; from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 18, 2027.

Gather your family and friends and join us for a bright night out to kick off the holiday season.

Join us at The Boardwalk Plaza for a summer filled with good vibes and great music! Enjoy live performances every Saturday & Sunday evening and on the first Thursday of each month, featuring an exciting lineup of local artists and bands.

Current Schedule:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5-7pm

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:
Friday: 5-8pm
Saturday: 2-8pm – TWO ARTISTS
Sunday: 1-4pm

Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat or a glass of wine, and soak up the sunset with the sounds of Boise’s best talent. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, The Plaza is the perfect spot to kick back, connect, and let the music move you.

BSU Women’s Basketball vs. Utah

Friday, November 13 @ 6:30pm

https://broncosports.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Join the Buster Bronco Kid’s Club HERE!

1920’s Escape Room: Adults-Only Night at CMIdaho 🎩✨

Grab your significant other or friends, put on your best 1920s attire, and join us for an evening of clues, puzzles, and Gatsby-style intrigue! 🥂

📅 Friday, November 13th
🕡 6:30 to 8:30 PM
📍 Children’s Museum of Idaho, 790 S. Progress Ave., Meridian
🎟 $25 per person. Sodas, appetizers, and a welcome drink included, with a cash bar available.

Spots are limited, so sign up early!
https://sales.cmidaho.org/Performance.aspx?pid=18249&cal=https%3a%2f%2fsales.cmidaho.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx%3fet%3dp%2bc

Swiftgiving @ JUMP

Friday, November 13 @ 7:00pm – 10:00pm

A free all-ages Taylor Swift night benefiting Simply Cats. Bring a cat-supply donation. RSVP on Eventbrite.

https://jumpboise.org/events/swiftgiving

Join us for a fun storytime and craft!
Every Saturday 10:30-11:15am

https://rdbooks.org/event/2026-02-28/kids-club-storytime-and-craft

Meet us at 9:30am at Common Ground on Ustick every 2nd Saturday of the month where we will tour three cool mid-century homes throughout the Boise area. Bring a friend, grab your family…. See ya there!

-Mid Century Homes-
mid-centuryhomes.com

Live Raptor Event

https://www.facebook.com/events/2227227708057403

🦅 Ever wanted to come face-to-face with a LIVE bird of prey?!
Calling all nature lovers, curious kids, families, and anyone who thinks birds of prey are pretty cool!
We’re teaming up with The Peregrine Fund for a special LIVE raptor presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited in Boise, and you’re invited!
Get an up-close look at these incredible birds while learning what makes them such amazing hunters, how they survive in the wild, and what we can do to help protect them.
This is a great opportunity for kids AND adults to experience wildlife in a way you just can’t get from a book or screen!
🦉 Meet the Raptors!
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Wild Birds Unlimited
143 S. Broadway Ave., Boise
Whether you’re a lifelong bird lover or just looking for a fun, educational outing with the kids, we’d love to see you there!

Wild Birds Unlimited
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Sat, 14 Nov 2026

Event Supported By
Wild Birds Unlimited
7208109526
socialeggmedia@gmail.com
https://boise.wbu.com/

Join us every Saturday at 11am for Storytime in our Children’s department. Come read with us and enjoy stories of your favorite characters followed by a craft. 

https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156136-126

Holiday Engine

All aboard the Holiday Express! Mini builders will create their own Holiday Engine train, complete with festive flair. It’s the perfect seasonal project to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and holiday joy.Register Now

Choose Your Store & Slot

Workshops are hosted by Lowe’s Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only.

https://www.lowes.com/events/register/holiday-engine

DON’T FORGET! Your confirmation email is your ticket. Show your QR code within your confirmation email to the Workshop Captain to ensure they check you in so your kids earn their digital badges.

We look forward to building with you and your little ones!

SO|ME Winter Express 10AM – 2PM

Celebrate the season with us at our Winter Express, a festive day full of holiday cheer and community spirit. Enjoy Stories with Santa, meet Live Reindeer from Sawtooth Reindeer, ride a trackless train, shop unique gifts and handmade goods, and savor delicious bites. The day will feature live music, warm drinks, and plenty of holiday magic for the whole family.

Free and open to all—come support local makers and kick off the winter season in style.

https://so-me-district.com/event/some-winter-market/

Vendors

-BATH PLANET BY KVB

-B&B Collective

-Boise’s Best Kettle Korn

-Buy Idaho

-Crumbs & Crusts

-Han Bakery

-ICCU

-Impact Business Solutions

-Jars of Clay Co.

-Jersey Girl Soap LLC

-RENEWAL BY ANDERSON

-Sawtooth Reindeer

-Southern Roots Organic Cabinet

-Sugar and Spud

-Sunrise Jewelry

-Sweet Scents

-The Sage Thread Boutique

-The Salty Sourdough

-ZW & Co.

A RUN TO INSPIREKIDZ ❤️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

https://runsignup.com/Race/ID/Boise/ARunToInspireKidz

Run with purpose. Every lap. Every mile. Every kid matters.

Join us for A Run to InspireKidz, an in-person and virtual running event bringing our community together to help more kids experience sports, fitness, running, and the confidence that comes from being active.

100% of your registration goes directly to InspireKidz, helping remove financial barriers and create opportunities for kids to play sports and get active.

IN-PERSON RUN

Our in-person event will take place on a loop course around Cynthia Mann Elementary School. Runners will have two hours to complete as many laps as they choose.

Run one lap. Run for an hour. Challenge yourself for the full two hours. You decide how far you want to go.

This isn’t about being the fastest runner. It’s about showing up for something bigger than ourselves. Your participation can help a child take their first step onto a team, into a sport, across a starting line, or into a positive environment where they feel supported and encouraged.

VIRTUAL RUN

Can’t make it in person? You can still be part of the movement!

Run 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon—or anything in between. Run on a trail, treadmill, track, through your neighborhood, or with your family at the park during race weekend.

Your distance. Your pace. Your location.

Virtual participants will receive a custom printable race bib that we encourage you to wear proudly during your run. Take a picture, share your miles, tag #InspireKidz, and help us spread the mission!

EVERY MILE MATTERS ❤️

When you participate, you’re doing more than going for a run. You’re helping give a child an opportunity to move, play, belong, build confidence, and discover what they’re capable of.

Let’s show up as a community and RUN TO INSPIREKIDZ!

Questions? Email JustinLevineCoaching@gmail.com.

Idaho Veterans Parade

Saturday, November 14 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm

Idaho’s largest veterans parade is free to watch in downtown Boise. The opening ceremony is on the Capitol steps.

https://www.idahoveteransparade.org/

BSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Fresno State (Fansgiving)

Saturday, November 14 @ 12:00pm

Bronco Gym

https://broncosports.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

*****Join Buster’s Kids Club Today Includes free admission to various sports, etc! Check it out!

BSU VS.OREGON STATE
Saturday, Nov 14 @ 4:00pm
https://broncosports.com/sports/football

JURASSIC QUEST

Life-size dinosaurs are taking over Expo Idaho for three days. Jurassic Quest brings North America’s largest moving, roaring dinosaurs to Boise, from a 60-foot Spinosaurus to a T. rex that looks you right in the eye.

One ticket gets your crew into three experiences. Meet the dinos in Jurassic Quest, stand jaw to jaw with a giant Megalodon in Ancient Oceans, and bundle up in Frozen Frontier to see a towering woolly mammoth and a saber-toothed cat.

Kids can pet baby dinos, dig for fossils, play in the Tricera-TOTs soft play area, and learn how to train a raptor at a live show. Rides, bounce houses, and the Jeep track are available with Ultimate and Dino-Mite tickets. Best for ages 2 to 10, though grown-ups have a blast too. Strollers are welcome.

You pick an arrival time when you buy tickets, then stay as long as you want. Popular time slots sell out fast.

Hours

Friday: 3p-6p
Saturday: 8a-8p
Sunday: 9a-5p

Admission

See website.

Eagle Veterans Breakfast

Saturday, November 14 @ 8:00am – 10:00am

A free breakfast open to the public that honors veterans and military families.

https://www.cityofeagle.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=8590

Jog on down to The Little Gym’s and Snapology’s Turkey Trot Parents Survival Night! Kids will dash, dribble, and build their way through a whirlwind of fun! After burning off all that energy, little ones will dive into Snapology’s Creative Play and wind down with goofy, giggle-filled stories.

Pizza dinner included.
Ages 3 to 12 years.
https://store.unleashedbrands.com/the-little-gym/boisewestid/schedule/class?eventType=Parents%E2%80%99%20Survival%20Night&date=2026-11-14