Looking for something to do with the kids? This Magic Valley weekend roundup for October 16–18, 2026 brings together four outings in Twin Falls and Rupert, plus a quieter Sunday idea you can enjoy close to home.
All times below are Mountain Time. The scheduled picks fall on Friday and Saturday. Check the linked organizer page before leaving, especially for tickets and outdoor activities.
Pick what fits your family
- A special outing: Wilson Wizarding Experience in Rupert.
- Room to play outside: Tubbs Berry Farm in Twin Falls.
- An early costume outing: Boo Bus Trunk-or-Treat in Twin Falls.
- A free indoor option: The Sheep Detectives at Twin Falls Public Library.
1. Wilson Wizarding Experience | Rupert
Pull out the costumes for a wizarding adventure with a train ride, potions activities and themed spaces to explore. Choose your ticket carefully: the visitor pass allows participation in most activities, but excludes taking part in sorting and the wand shop.
- When: Friday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 17, at 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. These are the sessions listed by the ticket seller; follow your ticket’s entry instructions.
- Where: Historic Wilson Theatre, 610 Fremont Street, Rupert.
- Cost: Full Experience $32; Visitor Pass $17, including listed ticket fees. Ages 2 and under are free. VIP passes are $47 where available.
- Before you go: Book a specific session. VIP availability is limited, and food, merchandise and some extras cost more. The experience includes ghosts and haunted decor, so consider your child’s comfort with spooky themes.
See official Wilson Wizarding details and tickets.
2. Tubbs Berry Farm Pumpkin Patch & Straw Maze | Twin Falls
Make time for pumpkin picking, the straw maze and playground activities. The farm has an area for children under 6 as well as activities for older kids, making this an option for families with a mix of ages.
- When: Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. No Sunday hours are listed.
- Where: 1250 S Park Avenue W, Twin Falls. Use the farm’s visitor address, not its mailing address.
- Cost: Maze/playground admission for ages 4–59 is $12 Friday before 2 p.m., then $15 Friday afternoon and Saturday. Ages 3 and under are free; ages 60+ are $5 with ID. Pumpkin-field entry is free, with pumpkins purchased separately.
- Before you go: Children under 10 should have an adult with them in the large maze. Dress for a working farm and changing temperatures. Outhouses are available, but there is no running water.
Check the farm’s current hours, prices and activity details.
3. Boo Bus Trunk-or-Treat | Twin Falls
Give the costumes an early outing at Mid-Columbia Bus Company’s second annual Boo Bus event. Families can trick-or-treat at the buses, browse vendors and look for the cake walk.
- When: Saturday, October 17, 1–4:30 p.m.
- Where: Twin Falls High School parking lot, 1615 Filer Avenue E, Twin Falls.
- Cost: Admission and any activity charges are not stated in the published event announcement. Check with the organizer before attending; bring spending money for vendor purchases.
See the event announcement and organizer contact.
4. A free Saturday movie | Twin Falls
For an indoor afternoon that keeps the budget simple, Twin Falls Public Library is showing The Sheep Detectives, rated PG. It is part of the library’s Saturday Movie Matinee series.
- When: Saturday, October 17, starting at 3 p.m. The library lists the program window as 3–5:30 p.m.
- Where: Twin Falls Public Library, 201 Fourth Avenue East, Twin Falls.
- Cost: Free.
A morning bonus: The library also has Read to a Therapy Dog from 10:30–11:15 a.m. Children sign up on arrival for a 10-minute reading slot, first come, first served. There is a gap between this activity and the movie; they are separate programs.
View our library movie listing or check the library’s October 17 program details.
Keep Sunday simple
If Sunday is your day to slow down, try our Idaho Fall Color Treasure Hunt. Choose a familiar park or neighborhood walk, look for the colors of fall and let everyone find something that catches their eye. This is a flexible family activity, not a scheduled event.
Find more ideas in the Idaho Family Fun Community Calendar.
Details checked October 13, 2026, against organizer, venue, ticketing and chamber pages. Times, prices and availability can change. Confirm directly before traveling.