Boise Events October 2025: Local Festivals and Activities
Boise Film Festival | October 3–5, 2025
Settle in for a weekend of indie screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and downtown buzz as Boise Film Festival takes over venues around the city. Expect an opening-night feature on Friday and a full slate through Sunday evening, plus festival passes for easy access to multiple events.
Idaho Botanical Garden: Scarecrow Stroll | October 4–November 2, 2025
The Garden transforms into a harvest wonderland with dozens of creative scarecrows dotted along the paths, great for photos, kids, and a leisurely fall walk. Go at golden hour for the best light and don’t forget to vote for your favorite. View more event details at this link.
Hoptober: Five Days of Freshness at Boise Brewing | October 8–12, 2025
Fresh-hop season hits downtown at Boise Brewing with a five-day taproom celebration: 15 regional guest beers rolling out across the week with three new taps daily, along with live music. It’s perfect for a casual night out after work.
Boise Farmers Market: Shop with a Chef | October 18, 2025 (10AM–12PM)
Walk the market with Chef Adan Callsen (Under the Table Boise) during peak harvest and learn how to build a seasonal basket. Tickets are $15 and include the guided tour, a cooking demo, custom recipe card, and Boise Farmers Market tote, plus time to chat with growers and makers. Where: 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise. To register, email Amber at: [email protected]
Old Idaho Penitentiary: Fright Nights | October 24–25, 2025
The Penitentiary’s annual Halloween bash returns with All-Ages Night on Friday and an adults-only edition Saturday—expect haunted-house thrills inside historic cell blocks, live performances, food trucks, and plenty of atmosphere. Buy tickets early; these nights sell out.
Boise Farmers Market: Happy Harvest! | October 25, 2025 (9AM–1PM)
Close out the outdoor season with pumpkins, a festive photo booth, and a packed slate of vendors before the market transitions indoors. Costumes encouraged for kids and adults; celebrate the season by stocking up on fresh fruit and veggies for fall cooking. Farmer’s Market Events
Zoo Boise: Boo at the Zoo | October 25–26, 2025
Daytime, merry-not-scary fun with trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, face painting, and special animal enrichments. General admission applies; Zoo Boise members get in free. Arrive early to avoid long lines. Boo at the Zoo
Lowe Family Farmstead (Kuna) | Through October 30, 2025
Idaho’s original corn maze, a pumpkin patch that thrills, hayrides, apple cider donuts, and photo ops galore—just a short drive from Boise. Weeknights are quieter; weekends add live entertainment and a bigger vendor lineup. Check hours on the event calendar before you go.
Halloween on Harrison Blvd (North End) | October 31, 2025
Boise’s most famous trick-or-treat street becomes a pedestrian-corridor that draws thousands for its over-the-top displays. Expect elaborate decorations, shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, and road closures along Harrison between Hill Road and Hays Street. Arrive early, park on side streets, and plan for unrivaled fun. Or, skip the rush and wander along Harrison Blvd in late October before Halloween.
October Is a Great Time to Explore Boise
Cooler temps and golden light make October a standout month for neighborhood strolls, farmers markets, and family events. Whether you’re new to town or a long-time local, it’s the perfect time to discover new favorites and support local businesses.
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