Explore fossils, enjoy local art and celebrate Family Reading Week together.
These 6 directory listings overlap Friday through Sunday. Multi-day listings are counted once. Check organizer updates, availability and weather before leaving. Times are local to each venue.
Family Reading Challenge – Shelley
Make time for reading together during North Bingham County District Library’s Family Reading Challenge in Shelley. Sign up once for your family and pick up a challenge tracker at the library. Work through the activities during the November 2-27 challenge period.
Dates: November 2-27, 2026. This is an ongoing challenge, not a separate daily gathering.
Getting started: Open the library’s official Family Reading Month page and use its Family Reading Challenge signup link. Submit one signup per family. Challenge trackers are available at the library.
Library: North Bingham County District Library, 197 W Locust Street, Shelley, Idaho 83274. Check current library hours before visiting.
Prizes: Prizes are available; ask the library for current prize details.
Cost and ages: A participation fee and specific age limits are not stated in the announcement.
Questions: 208-357-7801 or nbcdlib@gmail.com.
Revolutionary Spuds Scavenger Hunt at Valley of the Tetons Library
This weekend: visit during Friday/Saturday branch hours. All branches are closed Sunday.
Celebrate Idaho Family Reading Week with the Revolutionary Spuds scavenger hunt at Valley of the Tetons Library, November 2–8, 2026. Visit a participating branch during its open hours, complete the hunt, and receive a free book.
Choose your library branch
- Victor: 56 N Main Street, Victor, Idaho 83455.
- Driggs: 79 N Main Street, Driggs, Idaho 83422.
- Tetonia: 6168 S 2nd Street, Tetonia, Idaho 83452.
The program runs during branch opening hours, not continuously. All three branches are closed Sundays. Victor and Driggs open at 11 a.m. on November 2 for staff training. Check your branch’s current hours before visiting.
Official reading-week details | Victor hours | Driggs hours | Tetonia hours
First Friday Art Walk – November 2026 – Pocatello
Explore local creativity during Historic Downtown Pocatello's First Friday Art Walk. Participating downtown locations feature art, music and other displays, with refreshments along the way. Families can stroll between stops and spend time with the work that catches their interest.
When: Friday, November 6, 2026, 5-8 p.m. Mountain Time.
Where: Participating venues throughout Historic Downtown Pocatello, Idaho 83204. The map pin is an approximate downtown reference, not a designated starting point or check-in location.
Admission: Free for all. Purchases of artwork, shopping and dining are separate. Check the organizer's updates for participating locations and that month's offerings.
Official information: Historic Downtown Pocatello events and Visit Pocatello's calendar. Organizer: Historic Downtown Pocatello, 208-232-7545.
Idaho Falls Winter Farmers Market
Shop local foods and handmade goods indoors at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain time.
Where: Activities Center Building, Bonneville County Fairgrounds, 1542 E 73rd S, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Admission: Free; purchases are separate.
Official winter market information | Directory listing and full details
250th Birthday Party – Shelley
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with an all-ages family gathering at North Bingham County District Library in Shelley. The library's Family Reading Week celebration includes a pinata, cupcakes and storytime.
When: November 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MST.
Where: North Bingham County District Library, 197 W Locust Street, Shelley, Idaho 83274.
Admission and registration: All ages are welcome. Admission cost and registration requirements are not stated in the library announcement.
Organizer: North Bingham County District Library
Fall Fossil Fest 2026: Camels and Other Mammals – Pocatello
Explore prehistoric mammals at the Idaho Museum of Natural History. The Saturday celebration introduces Elmer, the museum's new Megatylopus camel skeleton mount, with scientists and educational tables. Visiting live camels from Thunderstorm Ranch are also planned.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time. This listing covers Saturday's museum event. The November 6 dinner and lecture is a separate event at a different venue.
Where: Idaho Museum of Natural History, 698 E Dillon St, Pocatello, Idaho 83201.
Admission at the door: Adults $12; seniors $8; ages 4-17 $5; ages 3 and younger free; ISU students free. Museum members receive 20% off. The organizer says other discounts do not apply.
The Cocoa and Critters talk schedule has not yet been announced. Children younger than 14 need an accompanying adult.
Official details: Fall Fossil Fest at ISU. Explore the museum in our Family Fun Places directory.
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