All Events

Dates and location

• October 8–30, 2026, nightly from 7:00–9:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
• Roaring Springs parking lot: 400 West Overland Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
• Allow about 20–30 minutes to drive through the show.

Tickets and planning your visit

Admission is sold by the vehicle at $35 per carload, with an optional Party Pack for an additional $15. Purchase tickets online and choose an available entry time before you go.

Check available dates and entry times and buy tickets.

This is a drive-through experience, so families enjoy the lights from their own vehicle. Roaring Springs is the host location; Wonder Entertainment produces the show. Event questions can be sent to hello@spookylightshow.com.

Hours and prices updated from Roaring Springs’ October 23, 2026 event information. Follow the entry time on your ticket. Photo courtesy of the organizer’s media collection.

Plan your visit

• Dates: October 1–November 2, 2026.
• Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time; last admission at 4 p.m. Check the Garden for special closures before traveling.
• Location: Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712.
• Admission: Included with Garden admission: adults $15; seniors and students $13; youth $9. Members and children age 3 and under are free.

The Garden currently directs visitors to alternate parking at the Table Rock Trailhead behind the Warden’s House while its lot is closed.

Organizer and source: Idaho Botanical Garden — official Scarecrow Stroll details. Details reviewed September 26, 2026.

• Dates: October 9–11, 2026.
• Daily hours — Pacific Time: Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., according to the nursery’s dated 2026 calendar entry.
• Where: New Leaf Nursery, 12655 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

The nursery advertises a petting zoo, bounce houses, community crafts, and entertainment. Activity schedules can vary. Its general festival page gives different Friday hours, so confirm the final schedule with the nursery before traveling.

Organizer and sources: New Leaf Nursery’s dated 2026 calendar and festival activities. Details reviewed September 26, 2026. This calendar entry spans the weekend; the festival is not open overnight.

Original AI-generated promotional illustration created for Idaho Family Fun.

Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October 31, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Allow 45–60 minutes for the show. Doors open at 10 a.m.; arrive before 10:30 a.m. Late arrivals cannot enter the flight program.

Where: 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, Idaho 83709.

Advance online reservations required: Adults 17+ $20; seniors 62+ $18; youth 4–16 $15. Tickets include general admission. Members receive 25% off with their discount code.

The organizer does not recommend this program for children under 4 or anyone unable to remain seated for 45 minutes. Dress for outdoor weather, bring water, and leave umbrellas and pets at home. Weather may cause cancellation; check the organizer before traveling. ASL interpretation is scheduled October 17 and 25.

Official details and ticket reservations. Reviewed September 8, 2026.

Hosted by the Middleton Chamber of Commerce, this community shopping event brings local artists, makers, returning vendors, new sellers, and food trucks together for a fall outing with family and friends.

Plan your visit

• When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Time.
• Where: Middleton Middle School gym and cafeteria, 511 W. Main Street, Middleton, Idaho 83644.
• Registration: No visitor registration required; all are welcome.
• Admission: The organizer’s current event announcement does not specify an admission price. Food and vendor purchases are separate.

Address note: Use 511 W. Main Street. The organizer specifically warns that 606 W. Main Street is incorrect.

See the official Middleton Chamber event page for updates.

Original promotional illustration by Idaho Family Fun Directory.

Plan your visit

• Dates: October 1–November 2, 2026.
• Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time; last admission at 4 p.m. Check the Garden for special closures before traveling.
• Location: Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712.
• Admission: Included with Garden admission: adults $15; seniors and students $13; youth $9. Members and children age 3 and under are free.

The Garden currently directs visitors to alternate parking at the Table Rock Trailhead behind the Warden’s House while its lot is closed.

Organizer and source: Idaho Botanical Garden — official Scarecrow Stroll details. Details reviewed September 26, 2026.

Remaining 2026 dates: September 12, 19 and 26; October 3, 10 and 17.

Hours: 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Mountain Time each Saturday.

Where: 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642, at Meridian City Hall.

Bring spending money for vendor purchases and check the market’s page for the current vendor lineup and any updates.

Official market schedule and vendor information. Reviewed September 8, 2026.

• When: Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mountain Time each day.
• Where: 6054 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, Idaho.
• Admission: Ages 0–8 are free; ages 9 and older are $15. Each ticket covers one day, so attending both days requires two tickets.
• Planning: Pets are not allowed; ADA working animals are welcome. Check the organizer’s patron rules before attending.

Organizer and sources: Idaho Renaissance Faire Inc. and official ticket prices and rules. Details reviewed September 26, 2026.

Original AI-generated promotional illustration created for Idaho Family Fun.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Bonneville County Fairgrounds, 1542 E 73rd S, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404.

Bring spending money for vendor purchases. The organizer’s current event page does not specify a shopper admission price; check directly for admission information before attending.

Official October Boo-tique event page. Organizer contact: 208-390-5818.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Heritage Park, 185 E State Street, Eagle, Idaho 83616.

For kids: The city plans to give away 1,500 pumpkins for children to decorate and take home, plus free pumpkin decorating and crafts from Eagle Public Library. Arrive early for the pumpkin selection. Food and vendor purchases cost extra.

Organizer: City of Eagle Parks and Recreation. Official event details.