Things to do in Boise October 29 – November 4

It’s Halloweekend! Rocky Horror is back at the Egyptian, Fright Nights returns to the Old Pen & the Broncos play on Halloween night (wear black!). Not into costumes? The 75th Annual Ski Swap & the last days of Scarecrow Stroll have you covered.

From Boise Things

Thursday, November 12: Boise Dinner Club at 6:30pm in Downtown Boise 🍴

Thursday, November 19: Singles Dinner Club at 6:30pm in Downtown Boise ❤️‍🔥 We need more men to sign up!

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75th Annual Ski Swap

Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1

The valley’s biggest gear swap is back at Expo Idaho for its 75th year. Score deals on skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, and more, or drop off your old equipment to sell. Friday and Saturday admission is $5; Sunday is free with two canned food items for the Boise Rescue Mission.

Expo Idaho (5610 Glenwood St). Friday 10am–10pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–3pm.

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*credit Bogus Basin Sports Education Foundation*

Things to do

Thursday, October 29 – Monday, November 2

Scarecrow Stroll is happening at Idaho Botanical Garden from 9am–5pm daily. Wander the fall colors & a field of scarecrows before the season wraps! Tix are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors & students, and $9 for youth.

Thursday, October 29 – Saturday, October 31

Nampa Nightmares is happening at Lloyd Square in Downtown Nampa on Thursday at 7:30pm, and Friday & Saturday at 7pm, 7:30pm & 9pm. It’s a 90-minute guided walking tour through Nampa’s murder, scandal & ghost stories, and costumes are encouraged! Tix are $20. 18+.

Thursday, October 29

Animal Encounters is happening at Children’s Museum of Idaho at 1pm. Kids get up close with critters in a weekly Thursday program. Tix are $13.
Backcountry Film Festival is happening at Treefort Music Hall at 5:30pm. It’s a night of human-powered ski & snowboard films from Winter Wildlands Alliance to kick off the season.

Friday, October 30

2026 Fall Frights is happening at The World Center for Birds of Prey from 11am–3pm. Trick-or-treat at the candy stations, try activities like Vulture Vomit & What Owl are You?, and watch the raptors dig into Halloween treats. There’s a costume contest at 1pm, so keep costumes bird-friendly (no inflatables, big props or noisemakers). Tix are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 62+, and $9 for youth ages 4–16. Members & kids under 4 are free.
Trinket Trade is happening at JUMP at 5:30pm. Swap your treasures with neighbors at this last-Friday community tradition.
Boo in the Taproom is happening at Boise Brewing at 6pm. There’s live music from The Seatopians, silent horror flicks on the screens & a costume contest with prizes.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics is happening at the Egyptian Theatre at 6:30pm & 8:45pm. A string quartet plays Halloween favorites, from Thriller to the Addams Family theme, by candlelight. Tix are from $35.50. 8+.
Fright Nights: All Ages Night is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary at 7pm. The pen’s annual Halloween bash returns with haunted cell blocks, food trucks & spooky history!

Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1

Rocky Horror Picture Show is happening at the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday at 9pm and Sunday at 12:15am (midnight showing). Time warp again with the cult classic on the big screen! 18+.
The Hunt for Bigfoot is happening in Cascade, starting at 7am at Bigfoot Brew Coffee, with the first clue dropping on Facebook at 8am. Hunt down hidden mini Bigfoots around town for a shot at $2,000+ in prizes, with free coffee all weekend. It’s free!

Saturday, October 31

Boise Philharmonsters: A Spooky Symphony is happening at Centennial High School. It’s a costume contest & live Boise Phil concert for all ages!
Howl-o-ween is happening at Hops & Bottles from 1–4pm. Bring your costumed pup, grab a drink & show off the best dog costumes, with prizes for the winners!
Fright Nights: Adult Night is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary at 7pm. It’s the same haunted bash, just for grown-ups. 18+.
HOWL-O-WEEN Pawty is happening at Molly’s Healthy Pet Food Market from 1–3pm. Dress up your pup for the costume contest (prizes for best overall, funniest, most creative & best dog + human costume), and snag complimentary “Furball Shots” (pumpkin water for dogs) & Halloween treats. S.N.A.R.F. Rescue will be there from 12–3pm with adoptable dogs, and the store is 13% off all day. It’s free!
Boise State vs. Texas State is happening at Albertsons Stadium at 8pm. It’s the Broncos’ Halloween night game, and the team says to wear black!
Halloween @ Maddie’s is happening at Maddie’s Wine & Whiskey in Meridian from 7:30–10:30pm. Come dressed as your best pirate for live music from Scott Mac & The Nugs, a pirate-themed costume contest & special Halloween drinks, then DJ TEJ takes over from 11pm–1am. It’s free! 21+.

Sunday, November 1

Capital City Mulligan Band: 250 Years of American Music is happening at First Presbyterian Church. The community band celebrates 250 years of American music. It’s free!

Monday, November 2

Dia de Muertos is happening at JUMP at 5pm. It’s a community celebration honoring loved ones. It’s free!
Keg 4 Kause is happening at Payette Brewing Company at 6pm. Pints for a purpose, supporting Gift of Adoption.

Wednesday, November 4

The Ad Break with Nathan Warner is happening at Beside Bardenay from 11:30am–1pm. It’s the first lunch in the Boise Advertising Federation’s speaker series, where Boise designer & creative director Nathan Warner shares how real conversations turn into creative direction. Expect lunch with 45 to 50 marketing & creative folks from around the Treasure Valley. Tix are free for members & $40 for non-members.
Trivia with Geeks Who Drink is happening at Boise Brewing at 7pm. It’s weekly trivia with free beer for round winners.
Idaho Steelheads vs. Rapid City Rush is happening at Idaho Central Arena at 7:10pm. It’s home ice for the Steelheads midweek!

Food finds & things to drink

Thursday, October 29

Intro to Sushi Rolling is happening at JUMP at 6pm. It’s a hands-on SHARE Studio workshop for rolling your very own sushi!
Winter Night Out is happening at Season + Taste Cooking School at 6pm. It’s an adults cooking class with cozy winter comfort food, including Beef Wellington & ultra-crispy smashed potatoes. Tix are $99.

Friday, October 30

Fright Night: Halloween Spooktacular is happening at Season + Taste Cooking School at 6pm. Grab a friend & your best costume to cook up skull-shaped rolls & other spooky eats. Tix are $109.

Saturday, October 31

Capital City Public Market Halloween Celebration is happening at Grove Plaza from 10am–2pm. Bring the little ghosts & goblins in costume for trick-or-treating with market vendors, kids’ craft tables, a vendor pumpkin decorating contest you can vote on & live music from Archer Flynn. It’s free!
Boise Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 is happening at Cactus Bar Boise from 4pm–11:59pm, with check-in from 4–6pm. Costume up & hop between downtown bars for Halloween-themed drink deals, then close it out at the after party from 10pm–midnight. Your ticket includes 2 to 3 drinks or shots, and there’s no cover at the bars. Tix are $25. 21+.

Sunday, November 1

Winter Comfort Food: Home for the Holidays is happening at Season + Taste Cooking School at 2pm & 6pm. It’s a cozy menu starting with cranberry, bacon & goat cheese puff pastry bites. Tix are $79. 12+.

Monday, November 2

Keg 4 Kause is happening at Payette Brewing Company at 6pm. Grab a pay-as-you-go pint for a purpose, supporting Gift of Adoption.

Tuesday, November 3

Pinot Noir From Unexpected Places is happening at House of Wine from 6:30–7:30pm. Find out why great Pinot now comes from Oregon, California & New Zealand, not just Burgundy. Tix are $45.

Comedy & storytelling

Thursday, October 29

The Cabin’s Literary Trivia is happening at White Dog Brewing. Book nerds, this one’s for you: trivia night with a literary twist.
Levels 2 + 3 Showcase is happening at 7:30pm. Recycled Minds students show off what they’ve learned in their improv classes. Tix are $6.
Free Comedy Show is happening at Liquid Lounge at 9:30pm. Local comics take the stage, and you can sign up to perform at 9pm. It’s free! 21+.

Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31

Rusty Dooley: Master of Impressions is happening at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm both nights. It’s high-energy, prop-filled stand-up from a Tosh.0 regular. Tix are from $25, with a 2-drink minimum.

Monday, November 2

Pretty Good People’s Choice Comedy Showcase is happening at Voodoo Cellar at 7pm. The audience-voted favorite open mic comics get a showcase spot, and the weekly open mic follows. Tix are $5. 21+.

Wednesday, November 4

Mike Faverman is happening at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. This touring stand-up has been at it since 1999 and has Showtime credits. Tix start at $20.
Laugh Your Tits Off is happening at Liquid Lounge at 8pm. It’s a free night of stand-up. 21+.

Tunes & shows

The Shrining IIII

Saturday, October 31

Shrine Social Club’s annual Halloween blowout is back for its fourth year. Big Sis and Stop Light Observations headline a stacked bill that also includes Moon Owl’s Mages, Deep Heaven, Lobo Lara, Brand New Companion as Young Neil, Degler, Sove the Second, Tilted Earth, Runner and Bobby. Costume contests and killer prizes all night.

Doors at 5pm at Shrine Social Club. All ages. Tix are $26.20.

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