Eagle, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events, Kids & Family Activities
Enjoy Night of a Thousand Pumpkins at Eagle’s City Hall campus, 660 E. Civic Lane, on October 24, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. This free community celebration features glowing pumpkins, trunk-or-treating, a chili cook-off and food trucks. Optional food-bank donations are welcome.
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.
Nampa, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events
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Explore a haunted straw maze with live scare actors, fog and spooky sound effects. Haunted admission is $25 before tax and includes farm admission. Recommended for ages 12 and older. The official haunted-maze page states that children under 8 are not admitted and children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Online tickets are available; advance purchase is recommended for busy nights.
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Starts at 8 p.m. Mountain
Where: Shindig Farms, ID-45 and Scism Road, Nampa, Idaho 83686
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.
Weiser, Idaho · Sports & Recreation
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Enjoy the Weiser Valley Round-Up Buckle Series Playday, with divisions for leadline, ages 7 and under, 8–12, 13–17, 18–25, and 26 and up. Participant sign-up runs from 9 to 10 a.m.; events begin at 10 a.m. Participant entry is $40 for all events or $12 per event.
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 • Starts at 10 a.m. Mountain
Where: Fred Hust Arena, 1179 W. 9th Street, Weiser, Idaho
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.
Boise, Idaho · Outdoor Events
Watch free-flying raptors at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise during the outdoor Fall Flights program.
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.
Hayden, Idaho · Free Community Events, Holiday & Seasonal Events, Kids & Family Activities
Join The Vine Church for a free community Trunk or Treat for Kids on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Enjoy candy, bounce houses, treats, raffle prizes, coffee, and hot chocolate. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and everyone is invited.
Location: The Vine Church, 9140 N Reed Rd, Hayden, Idaho.
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.
Chubbuck, Idaho · Kids & Family Activities, Library & Educational Events
Pick up a take-home activity kit for ages 5-12 at Portneuf District Library. The library offers a new kit each week focused on science, technology, engineering, art or math.
Pickup window: Monday, October 26, 2026, 3-7 p.m. Mountain Time.
Where: The circulation desk in the children’s room at Portneuf District Library, 5210 Stuart Avenue, Chubbuck, Idaho 83202.
Good to know: This is a kit pickup, not a four-hour supervised class. The calendar does not specify that week’s project, fee or registration requirements. Call 208-237-2192 with questions.
Official information: October 2026 children's calendar.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustration for Idaho Family Fun; it does not show the actual event or venue.
