These events have been updated for 2022 dates.
Halloween Events around Boise
Boo at the Zoo
Zoo Boise throws one of the best Halloween events in town, with costumed characters handing out candy, costume contests for all ages, games, face painting, and more! This event is free to Friends of Zoo Boise members, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $7 for kids (infants 2 and under are free). This year’s event is Saturday, October 28th & Sunday, October 29th.
Villains in the Village
The Village at Meridian hosts their annual Villains in the Village event for family fun that includes a lair of villains; activities like face painting and balloon twisting, and an appearance this year by nationally recognized animal expert Corbin Maxey followed by a performance by Treasure Valley Children’s Theater. This year’s event is October 24th from 6 - 8 pm.
YMCA Halloween Monster Mile & Freaky 5k
This event on October 28th for children ages 4+ is a great way to get outside while celebrating Halloween! Choose either the Monster Mile or the Freaky 5k course to run in costume! Each participant receives a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt and a medal.
Fall Festivals around Boise
Lowe Family Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival
From September 16th through October 30th, visit Lowe Family Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival–Idaho’s “original corn maze.” There are a number of family-friendly activities like wandering the corn maze, hayrides, a ropes course, pony rides, and so much more!
Halloween Dance & Social
The Park/Meridian Senior Center will be hosting a Halloween Dance and Social on October 24th from 4 pm - 6:30 pm. There will be pizza, salad, dessert, costume prizes, and of course, dancing!
Outdoor Fall Activities For Families
Fall Harvest at the Botanical Garden
Every Saturday throughout October, the Idaho Botanical Garden celebrates fall with family-friendly fun! Each week has different experiences in addition to different vendors, food trucks, live music, and the Scarecrow Stroll, where you can see scarecrows designed by different members of the community.
See Spot Walk
After going virtual for last year’s event, See Spot Walk is back in person for its 30th anniversary at Julia Davis Park on October 7th at 10 am. This dog walk and festival is the perfect way to get out of the house and enjoy the beautiful changing leaves, pick up dog-related goodies from vendors, enjoy food and drinks, and do a 1k dog walk. Each registration comes with a See Spot Walk t-shirt.
Apple Picking
What is more iconic in the fall than apple picking at a local orchard. Thanks to Idaho's fabulous soil quality, the Treasure Valley is surrounded by several farms with some of the juiciest, most delicious, and crispy apples on the market today.
Apple Picking in the Treasure Valley
Fall in Love with More Events
You and the little ones can have endless fun this fall with all of the amazing events happening this season. Every week, more and more events are added to our community calendar all across the Valley. These events are great for the whole family, date night, girls' night out, or when you wanna spend some quality time alone. You won’t want to miss any of the action!
Totally Boise Events Calendar