Meridian, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events
Bring the family for an evening of costumes, candy and decorated cars at Kendall Commercial Service Center. Costumes are encouraged. Families can stop by for trunk-or-treating from 7 to 9 p.m.
When: Friday, October 23, 2026 • 7–9 p.m. Mountain
Where: Kendall Commercial Service Center, 1800 W Seabrook St, Meridian, ID 83642
Twin Falls, Idaho · Kids & Family Activities, Live Entertainment
See illusionist Josh Farley perform Magic Across America at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Twin Falls. The official ticket listing welcomes all ages. The organizer describes the show as clean entertainment tailored to adults, and notes that children ages 8 and younger may become restless. Families with older children may find it a better fit.
When: Friday, October 23, 2026, 7 to 8 p.m. Mountain Time. General admission doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum Theatre, 146 Main Avenue N, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.
Tickets: Advertised from $18.91. Check the official ticket page for available ticket types and the final price before booking.
VIP option: The organizer lists VIP check-in from 5:30 p.m. and a 5:45 p.m. VIP start. The VIP experience includes preferred seating, close-up magic, a signed headshot and a question-and-answer session. Check the ticket description for the full package.
Official tickets and updates: Magic Across America, presented by Warehouse Productions. Original AI-generated promotional artwork created for Idaho Family Fun; not a photograph of the event. Details reviewed October 12, 2026.
Glenns Ferry, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events, Live Entertainment
Selected performances October 16, 17, 23, and 24. End times are unconfirmed. Any midnight end time displayed by the calendar is an automatic placeholder, not a confirmed finish time.
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.
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.
Saint Maries, Idaho · Library & Educational Events
Find your next read at the opening day of Fall into a Book Sale on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Pacific Time. The sale is in the St. Maries Public Library Community Room, 822 W College Avenue.
Paperbacks are 25¢ and hardcovers are $1. Children accompanied by an adult can receive free books. Refreshments will be available. The Friends of the St. Maries Library sale supports library materials and programs.
Caldwell, Idaho · Festivals & Fairs, Kids & Family Activities
Enjoy the Babby Farms Carnival in Caldwell on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The farm’s fall celebration brings together carnival games, vendors and animals for a family outing.
Paid admission. Babby Farms sells dated general-admission tickets online, including October 24. Its published standard prices are $15 general admission and $12.50 for ages 4–12; the ticket page lists free admission for children under 3. Age 3 pricing is not clearly stated, so check with the farm. Prices may vary by age or eligible discount. Confirm the final price and any activity charges when booking.
Animal encounters are sold separately from general admission. Closed-toe shoes are required for encounters.
Check admission and purchase dated tickets or visit the official Babby Farms website for updates. See our Babby Farms location listing for more about the venue.
Event details checked October 20, 2026 against Babby Farms’ website and event announcement. Original event artwork created for Idaho Family Fun Directory.
Boise, Idaho · Kids & Family Activities
Choose a costume-friendly Monster Mile, Freaky 5K or half marathon, then stay for the Micron Trunk or Treat. Current official registration start times are half marathon 9 a.m., Monster Mile 9:45 a.m. and Freaky 5K 10 a.m. Mountain Time. The YMCA calendar lists an overall 10 a.m.-2 p.m. window; use the registration page for your race's earlier start and final instructions. Organizers recommend arriving at least 45 minutes before your race. Friday packet pickup is October 23, 3-7 p.m., at Bandanna Running and Walking, 504 W Main Street. Race-day pickup is at the start area, 8-9:30 a.m.
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026. Half marathon: 9 a.m.; Monster Mile: 9:45 a.m.; Freaky 5K: 10 a.m. Mountain Time.
Where: Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S Americana Boulevard, Boise, Idaho 83706.
Cost: As checked Oct14: Monster Mile $35; Freaky 5K $40; Half Marathon $70. Listed prices increase after Oct18; confirm fees at registration..
Plan your visit: Registration required for runners, including parents running alongside children.
Official event announcement | Registration 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.
Boise, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events, Kids & Family Activities, Outdoor Events
Take a fall walk through Idaho Botanical Garden and look for imaginative scarecrows made by local families, schools, artists, and businesses. Stop for photos and vote for your favorites during this all-ages seasonal exhibit.
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.
Caldwell, Idaho · Festivals & Fairs
Visit Cherry Hill Farms in Caldwell for Apple Days and Fall Festival on October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the final day of the October 23–24 celebration.
Watch fresh cider being pressed and help with cider pressing, enjoy wagon rides and apple-themed activities, and explore the eight-acre corn maze. The farm also offers a smaller straw-bale maze, jump pillow, barrel cart rides, tube slides, farm animals and playground activities.
Children ages 2 and under enter free. Pumpkins, cider, produce and food are available to purchase.
Location: Cherry Hill Farms, 19125 Apricot Lane, Caldwell, Idaho 83607.
Twin Falls, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events
Celebrate the third annual Boo at the Zoo at Twin Falls Zoological Center on October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy costumes, trick-or-treating, games and creepy crawlies, with glow sticks available while supplies last. Children ages 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult. Find the zoo inside Magic Valley Mall at 1485 Pole Line Road E, Suite 151.
Boise, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events, Kids & Family Activities, Outdoor Events
Dress up for a family Halloween outing at Zoo Boise. Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho, brings trick-or-treat candy stations, costume contests, face painting, vendors, and Halloween enrichment for zoo animals.
Costume contests include age groups and a family/multi-person group contest at 2 p.m. both days. Check the organizer’s costume rules and updated activity schedule before your visit. Children 12 and younger must be supervised by a caregiver age 16 or older.
Organizer and details: Zoo Boise — Boo at the Zoo 2026. Current admission information and online tickets. Reviewed September 26, 2026.
Original AI-generated promotional illustration created for Idaho Family Fun.
