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When: Friday, October 16, 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.

When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Hazel Stuart Elementary School, 475 W Center Street, Shelley, Idaho 83274.

Plan your visit: Admission is $4. The announcement does not describe the scare level or give an age recommendation; check with the organizer before bringing children who are sensitive to spooky activities. The event venue is the school on West Center Street.

Official information: City of Shelley event announcement; official school address.

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, 6 to 10 p.m. Mountain Time.
Where: Lloyd Square Park, 1 14th Avenue S, Nampa, Idaho 83651.
Admission: Free to attend and open to all ages. Food, drinks, and vendor purchases cost extra.

Bring the family to browse local vendors and artisan crafts, enjoy performances, and choose from street-food offerings in downtown Nampa.

Details are from Downtown Nampa’s September 2026 announcement. Organizer website. Reviewed September 29, 2026; check the organizer for updates before attending.

See a gothic stage adaptation of Dracula at Glenns Ferry Historic Opera Theatre. The theatre describes the production as medium-scary, with suspense and a dark atmosphere. Consider your children’s comfort with spooky material before booking.

Where: 148 East Idaho Street, Glenns Ferry, Idaho 83623.

• October 16, 23, and 24: 7:30 p.m. show; show-only doors at 7 p.m.
• October 17: 2 p.m. matinee; doors at 1:30 p.m. Costume contest judging takes place during intermission.

All times are Mountain Time. Evening general seating is $13; balcony seating is $16 for ages 10 and older. The October 17 matinee is $10. Dinner-and-show reservations are $40 with general seating; dinner doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner and balcony reservations must be made in advance.

Official show information and reservations · Theatre contact details. Reviewed September 29, 2026.

Map note: The marker shows Glenns Ferry generally, not the theatre’s exact entrance. Use the theatre address and official directions when traveling.

Where: Farmin Park, Farmin Park, Third Avenue and Main Street, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864.

Cost and registration: No admission charge or advance registration is listed; vendor purchases cost extra.

Official event announcement and current details

Details reviewed October 14, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustrative image for Idaho Family Fun; it does not show the actual event, attendees or venue.

Dates and hours

• Saturday, October 17: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, October 18: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All times are Mountain Time. The market is closed overnight; the calendar date range covers two separate daytime sessions.

Location and admission

Venue: South Expo Building at Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood Street, Garden City, Idaho 83714.

• Adults: $3
• Seniors: $2
• Children ages 12 and under: free

Vendor purchases are extra. Families can browse together, with free entry for children 12 and under.

Organizer: Spectra Productions. For event and vendor questions, contact Deana at 208-939-6426, extension 23, or Deana@spectraproductions.com.

Check the official Treasure Valley Flea Market website and Expo Idaho 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.

This calendar entry: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mountain Time.

Full sale schedule: Friday, October 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Separate calendar entries show each day's hours. The sale is not open overnight.

Where: Marshall Public Library, 113 S Garfield Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho 83204.

Cost: Admission is free; books are priced individually. The announcement lists most hardcover books at $2 and softcovers at $1, with some items at 25 cents and specialty books priced separately. Proceeds benefit the library.

Official details: Greater Pocatello Chamber book sale listing. Marshall Public Library, 208-232-1263.

Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustration created for Idaho Family Fun; not an organizer flyer or photograph of the event.

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Time.
Where: 181 W 1st Ave, Glenns Ferry, Idaho.
Admission: No entrance fee. Cider jugs, food, and vendor purchases cost extra.

Buy an empty gallon jug, then work with a press operator to squeeze locally grown apples into cider to take home. Electric presses are available. Browse food and craft vendors, try corn hole, and look for face painting, flower crowns, and a children’s apple juggling contest.

Live music runs noon to 2 p.m. Apple pie contest entries are accepted from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; judging is at 1:30 p.m. Cream and custard-filled pies are not permitted.

Official event details. Reviewed September 29, 2026. Check the organizer for updates before traveling.