Tap a date to see that day's events. Only listings with set dates appear here; places you can visit any open day are listed further down.
Halloween and fall events around Boise, checked on the venue's or library's page on Oct 23, 2026. Haunted attractions and adults-only events are left out. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.
Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise
Zoo Boise · Boise (Julia Davis Park · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
Halloween eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
A Halloween weekend at the zoo with trick-or-treat candy stations, costume contests, face painting and vendors. The costume contest schedule is posted on the event page.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last admission 4 p.m.)
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The page says normal zoo admission prices apply and that members are free, but it does not list the price. Check the zoo's ticket page. The event may sell out.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Create and Connect But Halloween!
Boise Public Library, Hillcrest branch · Boise (Hillcrest · West Boise)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Oct 26West Boise
A drop-in program where kids choose their own LEGO, craft, drawing or reading time, with an optional group circle at the end. This week has a Halloween theme. Snacks are provided.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Oct 26, 2026
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- When: Mon Oct 26, 2026
- Time: 4–5:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Kids ages 5–13 and their families
- Booking: No registration needed.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
School Age Fun: Spooky Stop Motion
Boise Public Library, Collister branch · Boise (Collister · West Boise)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Oct 28West Boise
A hands-on library program for school-age kids. This week is spooky stop motion animation.
Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026
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- When: Wed Oct 28, 2026
- Time: 4–5 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Kids ages 6–11
- Booking: No registration needed.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Halloween Festival
Boise Public Library, Hillcrest branch · Boise (Hillcrest · West Boise)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)West Boise
Halloween fun at Hillcrest with spooky activities, treats and games for all ages.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026
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- When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
- Time: 4–5 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: No registration needed.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Trick-or-treating (4 listings)
Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods
Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Trick-or-treat and costume events from Friday, Oct 23 through Halloween, checked Oct 23, 2026.
Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 23–31
- Sat, Oct 24, 5–8 p.m.: JUMP-or-Treat at JUMP Good for little kids (2–4)
JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place), 1000 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702 · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench · Free · Official page📅 Add to calendar
- Tue, Oct 27, 10:30–11 a.m.: Music and Movement Halloween Parade at Bown Crossing Good for little kids (2–4)
Boise Public Library, Bown Crossing branch, 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706 · East & Southeast Boise · Free · Official page📅 Add to calendar
- Tue, Oct 27, 10:30–11 a.m.: Music and Movement Halloween Party at Cole & Ustick Good for little kids (2–4)
Boise Public Library, Cole & Ustick branch, 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704 · West Boise · Free · Official page📅 Add to calendar
- Fri, Oct 30, 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Halloween Parade and Party at the Downtown Library Good for little kids (2–4)
Boise Public Library, Downtown Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702 · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench · Free · Official page📅 Add to calendar
Bigger Halloween events that also have trick-or-treating (listed under Halloween events): Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise (Sat, Oct 24).
Safety and tips
- Check each event's page before you go, since times and tickets can change.
- Young children should go with an adult. Stay in well-lit areas and carry a charged phone.
- Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov 1.
Event details
JUMP-or-Treat at JUMP
JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place) · Boise (Downtown Boise · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
Trick-or-treatFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
A free community Halloween night in JUMP Park. The inflatables become an inflatable forest, and local nonprofits hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages. Costumes are encouraged.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Time: 5–8 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Music and Movement Halloween Parade at Bown Crossing
Boise Public Library, Bown Crossing branch · Boise (Bown Crossing · East & Southeast Boise)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27Good for little kids (2–4)East & Southeast Boise
A Halloween music and movement program with a trick-or-treating parade through the library, then a dance party. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
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- When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
- Time: 10:30–11 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ If the weather is bad the program moves inside the library, as the library notes.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Music and Movement Halloween Party at Cole & Ustick
Boise Public Library, Cole & Ustick branch · Boise (Cole & Ustick · West Boise)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27Good for little kids (2–4)West Boise
A Halloween music and movement class with music, crafts and a trick-or-treating parade through the library. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
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- When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
- Time: 10:30–11 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 0–5, all ages welcome
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Halloween Parade and Party at the Downtown Library
Boise Public Library, Downtown Library · Boise (Downtown · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
A parade and trick-or-treating through the Downtown Library, then crafts and games in the Youth Services area. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026
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- When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
- Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers (the library's program audience)
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Zoo at Zoo Boise
Zoo Boise · Boise (Julia Davis Park · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
Zoo & botanic gardenPaidNext: Wed, Oct 28Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
Wednesday morning homeschool classes for kids. Remaining fall classes: Oct 28 Animal Behavior (grades 6–11), Nov 4 Helping the Wild (K–1), Nov 11 Old & Zoo (grades 2–3), Nov 18 Mapping Habitats (grades 4–5) and Dec 2 Vet Science (grades 6–11).
Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026; Wed, Nov 4, 2026; Wed, Nov 11, 2026; Wed, Nov 18, 2026; Wed, Dec 2, 2026
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- When: Wed Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18 and Dec 2, 2026
- Time: 9–11 a.m. for grades K–3, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. for grades 4–11
- Price: $18 per child per day for grades K–3, $27 per child per day for grades 4–11
- Ages: Grades K–11 (kids only)
- Booking: Register through the zoo's program page.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Huddle at the Library! at Cole & Ustick
Boise Public Library, Cole & Ustick branch · Boise (Cole & Ustick · West Boise)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 12West Boise
A free hands-on STEAM program for kids, with rotating topics. The library says all families are welcome even if you do not homeschool, and caregivers are encouraged to stay and chat. The next session is Perler bead creations, and the one after is a winter paint-along (Dec 10).
Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 12, 2026; Thu, Dec 10, 2026
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- When: Thu Nov 12 and Thu Dec 10, 2026
- Time: 2–3 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Kids ages 6–11
- Booking: No registration needed.
⚠️ This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. The Nov 26 and Dec 24 sessions fall on library closure days, so they are not listed.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Days at the Discovery Center of Idaho
Discovery Center of Idaho · Boise (Downtown Boise · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
Science centerPaidNext: Mon, Nov 16Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
A Monday for homeschool families to explore the museum on their own. Both remaining 2026 days feature the exhibit The Lost World of Dragons (Nov 16 and Dec 14). Each group may attend one Homeschool Day per exhibit.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 16, 2026; Mon, Dec 14, 2026
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- When: Mon Nov 16 and Mon Dec 14, 2026
- Time: Check in between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
- Price: $15 per chaperone and $10 per child. No member discount. All sales final.
- Ages: Homeschool families
- Booking: Buy tickets online. Tickets go on sale 2 weeks before each day (Nov 2 for Nov 16).
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
City of Boise Youth Homeschool Adventures
City of Boise Parks and Recreation · Boise (WaterShed, Boise Urban Garden School, Foothills Learning Center and Zoo Boise · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
Parks & recreationPrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementDowntown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
The City says WaterShed, Boise Urban Garden School, Foothills Learning Center and Zoo Boise each offer opportunities for homeschoolers. Sign up through the City's online registration system.
- When: Not listed on source
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: Not listed on source
- Booking: Register through the City of Boise's online registration.
⚠️ The City's page lists the four sites but no dates, ages or prices. Check each site's program page for dates and cost.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Huddle at Ada Community Library
Ada Community Library, Star Branch · Star
LibraryFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGarden City, Meridian & Star
A weekly meet-up for homeschoolers with a variety of fun and educational activities.
- When: Weekly (the library's Kids page does not list the day and time)
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: Kids ages 5–12
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The library's Kids page says "offered weekly" but does not list the branch, day or time. Check the library's calendar before you go.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Boise Art Museum: pay-what-you-can first Thursdays
Boise Art Museum · Boise (Julia Davis Park · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 5Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
Admission is pay-what-you-can on the first Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with studio art exploration from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Children 5 and under are always free. Students in grades 1–12 are $5 on other days.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 5, 2026; Thu, Dec 3, 2026
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- When: Thu Nov 5 and Thu Dec 3, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (studio art 4:30–6:30 p.m.)
- Price: Pay what you can on first Thursdays. Children 5 and under free.
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Ada County Park at Expo Idaho: opening weekend
Ada County Park at Expo Idaho · Garden City (Expo Idaho, Garden City · Garden City, Meridian & Star)
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 23Good for little kids (2–4)Garden City, Meridian & Star
Ada County's new park at Expo Idaho opens Friday, Oct 23 at 10 a.m. Expo Idaho lists free events all weekend (Oct 23–25).
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026; Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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- When: Fri Oct 23–Sun Oct 25, 2026
- Time: Opens Fri Oct 23 at 10 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The park's own pages say there are free events all weekend but do not list the individual events or times. A Garden City visitor listing also shows a Trail of Treats on Sun Oct 25 from noon to 4 p.m., but the park's pages do not list it. Check the park before you go.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Winter Garden aGlow at Idaho Botanical Garden
Idaho Botanical Garden · Boise (Old Idaho Penitentiary area · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
Holiday lightsPrice not listedOpens Fri, Nov 27 · through Thu, Dec 31Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
The garden's holiday light display, hand-strung by volunteers and staff. Tickets are bought online through the garden. Parking is free.
📅 Add the date range (Fri, Nov 27 – Thu, Dec 31)
- When: Select nights from the end of November through December 2026 (nights are not posted yet)
- Time: Evenings (hours not posted yet)
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The garden's event page does not list dates, hours or ticket prices yet. Ticket pages from earlier years are still online, so do not rely on old dates or prices.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Boise Holiday Parade
Downtown Boise · Boise (Downtown Boise · Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench)
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 28Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown, Julia Davis Park & the Bench
The 76th annual Boise Holiday Parade. The parade runs about 1.5 hours and starts at Jefferson St and 10th St.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 28, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 28, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. (about 1.5 hours)
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The parade site gives the date and time. The free admission and route come from the parade organizers' event details, so confirm both before you go.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.