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• When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6–9 p.m. Mountain Time.
• Where: Meridian City Hall Plaza, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642.
• Admission: Free. A voluntary donation of $1 per child supports the Meridian Food Bank Backpack Program.

Check the city event page for parking information and performance updates before heading downtown.

Organizer and source: City of Meridian Parks and Recreation. Details reviewed September 26, 2026.

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

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.

3Cs Holiday Craft Faire

Browse handmade crafts, woodworking, jewelry and art at the 3Cs Holiday Craft Faire in Coeur d’Alene on October 23–24, 2026. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Pacific Time.

The faire takes place in the Jacklin Building at Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N Government Way. Enter from Kathleen Avenue. Admission is $2, and proceeds benefit Kootenai County charities.

Event information

Bundle up for an outdoor autumn storytime at Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, families can enjoy seasonal books, songs and action rhymes. Storytime finishes at 10:30 a.m., followed by hot cider, a pumpkin giveaway, pumpkin-cookie decorating, a fall craft and festive games. The pumpkins were grown using the city’s Coeur d’Green compost. The organizer does not give a final end time, a specific age restriction or registration instructions.

Where: Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814.

Cost and registration: No admission charge is stated in the announcement.

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.

When: Friday, October 23, 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 23, 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.

When: Friday, October 23, 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: Woodland Park, 56 Third E Street, Downey, Idaho 83234. Use Woodland Park, the park with the splash pad. The city says the splash-pad water is off for the season; this event is the walking-and-reading activity.

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.

When: Friday, October 23, 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: McCammon City Park, 700 Center Street, McCammon, Idaho 83250. Follow the book-walk signs in City Park on Center Street.

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 208-254-9003.

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 23, 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: Stuart Park, 476 Dean Street, Inkom, Idaho 83245. Follow the book-walk signs along the path in Stuart Park. The address points to the park pavilion.

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 208-530-7325.

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 23, 2026, 11 a.m.-noon Mountain Time, as shown on the library's current calendar.

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

Planning details: No fee or registration requirement is stated on the program page. For participation questions, call 208-852-0175.

Official details: LEGO Club 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.