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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.

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4-6 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Larsen-Sant Public Library, 109 S 1st East, Preston, Idaho 83263.

Planning details: The announcement does not state a fee, registration requirement or specific age limit. Contact the library at 208-852-0175 with questions.

Official information: Book & A Cookie announcement and library calendar.

Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustration created for Idaho Family Fun; it does not show the actual event or venue.

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.

October dates: October 15, 22 and 29, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Weiser Public Library, 628 E 1st Street, Weiser, Idaho 83672.

Cost: Free. The library does not specify a registration requirement. Call 208-549-1243 with questions.

Official storytime hours and age guidance | October library calendar

Details reviewed October 14, 2026. Image: original AI-generated representative scene; not a photograph of this event or venue.

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5-8:30 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park, 2725 Carnival Way, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402.

Plan your visit: The official ticket page lists prices from $8.10; review the ticket options and checkout total before purchasing. Children age 2 and under are free, and parking is free. Check ticket terms and the organizer’s latest information before attending. Call 208-612-8552 with zoo questions.

Official information: City of Idaho Falls calendar; official event information and tickets.

Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustration for Idaho Family Fun; it does not show the actual event or venue.

• October 15, 2026: Coraline (PG)
• November 19, 2026: Bridge to Terabithia (PG)

Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mountain Time on both evenings.

Where: Burley Public Library, 1300 Miller Avenue, Burley, Idaho 83318.

Family details: A parent or guardian must stay with children under 12 because this is an after-hours program. The library does not state an admission price on the program page.

Check the official Family Book Club page for updates. Directory artwork is an illustration.

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.

When and where

When: October 16, 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00 Mountain Time.
Where: Valley of the Tetons Library Makerspace, 77 N Main St, Driggs, Idaho 83422.

Plan your visit

Check the official library calendar for updates before visiting. Advance registration is required because space is limited. This is a free library program, as listed on the library’s programs page.

Official organizer information | Library locations and updates | Free library programs

Reviewed October 13, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustration for Idaho Family Fun; it does not show the actual event or venue.

When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mountain Time. This is a drop-in walking window, so families can follow the signs at their own pace.

Where: Park next to Lava Library, 33 East Main Street, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho 83246. The book walk is outdoors in the park beside Lava Library. The address and map point to the neighboring library for arrival.

After the walk: The district invites participants to stop at a library for a prize. Friday branch hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; plan prize pickup during those hours.

Planning details: No fee, registration requirement or specific age restriction is stated in the announcement. For questions, call the library at 208-776-5301.

Official information: October book walks and town location flyers; library hours.

Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustration for Idaho Family Fun; it does not show the actual event or venue.

When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mountain Time. This is a drop-in walking window, so families can follow the signs at their own pace.

Where: Arimo City Park, S High Street & Woodland Avenue, Arimo, Idaho 83214. Follow the book-walk signs along the sidewalk at Arimo City Park.

After the walk: The district invites participants to stop at a library for a prize. Friday branch hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; plan prize pickup during those hours.

Planning details: No fee, registration requirement or specific age restriction is stated in the announcement. For questions, call the library at 208-897-5270.

Official information: October book walks and town location flyers; library hours.

Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustration for Idaho Family Fun; it does not show the actual event or venue.