Tag: Family Activities

When: Friday, November 6, 2026, 5-8 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Participating venues throughout Historic Downtown Pocatello, Idaho 83204. The map pin is an approximate downtown reference, not a designated starting point or check-in location.

Admission: Free for all. Purchases of artwork, shopping and dining are separate. Check the organizer's updates for participating locations and that month's offerings.

Official information: Historic Downtown Pocatello events and Visit Pocatello's calendar. Organizer: Historic Downtown Pocatello, 208-232-7545.

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, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time. This listing covers Saturday's museum event. The November 6 dinner and lecture is a separate event at a different venue.

Where: Idaho Museum of Natural History, 698 E Dillon St, Pocatello, Idaho 83201.

Admission at the door: Adults $12; seniors $8; ages 4-17 $5; ages 3 and younger free; ISU students free. Museum members receive 20% off. The organizer says other discounts do not apply.

The Cocoa and Critters talk schedule has not yet been announced. Children younger than 14 need an accompanying adult.

Official details: Fall Fossil Fest at ISU. Explore the museum in our Family Fun Places directory.

Details reviewed October 12, 2026. Image: original AI-generated illustration created for Idaho Family Fun; not a photograph of museum exhibits.

Official event details

Confirmed dates: Tuesday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Both sessions run from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science, College of Southern Idaho, 315 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.

Admission: $1.50 per person. Children ages 6 and younger are free. Observatory admission is also free with planetarium admission.

Plan ahead: Viewing depends on the weather. Dress warmly and check with the Herrett Center before traveling. The observatory has elevator access.

Official source: Centennial Observatory event schedule. Visitor information: 208-732-6655; sky information: 208-732-6666. Original AI-generated illustration created for Idaho Family Fun; not a photograph of the observatory or event. Details reviewed October 12, 2026.

Confirmed dates: Tuesday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Both sessions run from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Mountain Time.

Where: Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science, College of Southern Idaho, 315 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.

Admission: $1.50 per person. Children ages 6 and younger are free. Observatory admission is also free with planetarium admission.

Plan ahead: Viewing depends on the weather. Dress warmly and check with the Herrett Center before traveling. The observatory has elevator access.

Official source: Centennial Observatory event schedule. Visitor information: 208-732-6655; sky information: 208-732-6666. Original AI-generated illustration created for Idaho Family Fun; not a photograph of the observatory or event. Details reviewed October 12, 2026.

When: Thursday, November 26, 2026. Registration and check-in open at 8 a.m.; the 5K starts at 9 a.m. Mountain Time. Awards are scheduled for approximately 10:30 a.m.; the overall finish time may vary.

Where: West Minico Middle School, 155 S 600 W, Paul, Idaho 83347. Check in at the gym; the race starts and finishes on the school track.

Registration: Required for each participant. The organizer lists $20 early-bird, $25 standard and $30 race-day pricing, plus a $7 Turkey Tot category for ages 0–6. Registration sections currently display “Closed”; check the official website for current availability and applicable rates before registering. Shirts and timing chips are subject to availability.

Organizer: Mini-Cassia Turkey Trot. Official event details and registration information.

Reviewed September 11, 2026. Venue address checked against the City of Paul school directory.

Holiday carriage rides at Majestic Park

Spend a festive winter afternoon with Rathdrum Parks & Recreation on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Families can enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, holiday lights and hot cocoa at Majestic Park.

When: December 5, 2026, 3–6:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The city lists both reserved departure slots and the first-come, first-served carriage from 3–6:15 p.m.; the overall calendar window ends at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Majestic Park, 5750 W. Majestic Avenue, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858. The organizer specifically directs riders to check in at the Majestic Park Pavilion, listed in its instructions as 5400 W. Majestic Avenue. Follow the pavilion check-in instructions and contact Parks & Recreation if you need entrance directions.

Registration and walk-up rides

Online registration opens November 1, 2026. Register every rider age 2 or older individually for one departure slot. Children under 2 ride on an adult’s lap without registration. Each carriage holds up to 10 passengers, so check available seats before reserving for a group. Duplicate time-slot registrations will be removed from all but one slot.

A walk-up line is available for the first-come, first-served carriage and seats released by cancellations. Walk-up availability is not guaranteed, and registrations are not accepted at the event. Arrive at the pavilion at least 10 minutes before your reserved departure or your seats may be reassigned.

Cost: Not stated on the official event page; check the registration information or contact the organizer before booking. The city page does not state a registration closing date.

Accessibility: The organizer states that the carriages are not wheelchair accessible.

Organizer: Rathdrum Parks & Recreation, (208) 687-2399.

Official event details · Official activity registration

Details reviewed October 26, 2026. Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or park.