Make room for a family outing this weekend, October 30–November 1, 2026. This regular roundup focuses on wildlife, museums, reading and time outdoors. Halloween celebrations are being kept in separate regional lists.
Friday library activities
LEGO Club | Preston
Build together at Larsen-Sant Public Library, 109 S. 1st East, on Friday, October 30 at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. The weekly program welcomes ages 5 and older. The program page does not list a fee or registration requirement; contact the library at 208-852-0175 with participation questions.
Directory event details | Official organizer information
South Bannock book walks | Five towns
Follow a story outdoors on Friday, October 30, during the 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time drop-in window. This is one library program offered in five communities, so choose the location closest to you. The library invites participants to stop in afterward for a prize during branch hours. No fee or age restriction is stated in the announcement.
- Inkom book-walk location and directions
- McCammon book-walk location and directions
- Downey book-walk location and directions
- Arimo book-walk location and directions
- Lava Hot Springs book-walk location and directions
Official October book-walk announcement
Museum outings during regular hours
Idaho Museum of Natural History | Pocatello
Explore Idaho’s natural history at 698 E. Dillon Street on the Idaho State University campus. Friday and Sunday noon–5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Last tickets are sold 45 minutes before closing. Adults $12, seniors 60+ $8, youth 4–17 $5; ages 3 and younger free. Ask the museum desk for parking validation if visiting before 4 p.m. Friday. The separately announced November 6 gallery closure does not fall on this weekend.
Directory guide | Visitor information
Museum of Idaho | Idaho Falls
For a regular museum visit, choose Friday, October 30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., or Sunday, November 1, 1–5 p.m., at 200 N. Eastern Avenue. Saturday’s Halloween-themed pop-in belongs on the separate Halloween list. General admission: adults $20, seniors 65+ and students 13–17 or with college ID $16, youth 4–12 $14. Idaho-resident rates are $15, $12 and $10.50 respectively. Check the museum for rates for younger children and other discounts. Free parking is available.
Directory guide | Hours, tickets and location
Before you head out
Check the linked official pages for last-minute closures, weather and ticket availability. Outdoor plans work best in daylight with layers and sturdy shoes. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1: clocks move back one hour. Times are local to each venue.
Bring along our free family fall-color treasure hunt for a self-guided nature activity. Observe plants and wildlife without collecting or disturbing them.