Spooky Season in the Treasure Valley

🎃 Spooky Season in the Treasure Valley

If you’re up for spooky vibes in the Treasure Valley, there’s no shortage of eerie adventures, family fun, & haunted happenings this October! Whether you love a good jump scare or prefer cozy autumn fun with cider in hand, here are some top local Halloween events to explore this season.

👻 Family-Friendly Fun

🦁 Boo at the Zoo — Zoo Boise
Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 | 10 AM–5 PM
355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise
Presented by Delta Dental of Idaho, Boo at the Zoo is one of Boise’s favorite fall traditions. Families can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, costume contests for all ages, face painting, vendors, & Halloween-themed animal treats! Watch the animals get their own spooky snacks — from red pandas to meerkats — all day long. Regular zoo admission applies & Zoo Boise members get in free.

🎭 Halloween Carnival — YMCA Boise
October 24 | 6–8 PM
Downtown Boise YMCA
A fun, safe, community event full of games, candy, & costumes. Great for kids & families who want to celebrate Halloween without the frights.

🚗 Trunk-or-Treat — Meridian
October 23 | 6–9 PM
Downtown Meridian
More than 90 decorated trunks line the streets handing out candy & goodies. Costumes, music, & food trucks make this one of Meridian’s biggest family events of the season.

🌾 Harvest Festivals & Scarecrow Strolls
Throughout October | Multiple Locations
Celebrate fall the Idaho way — with hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkins, & local vendors. Perfect for groups, date nights, or anyone who loves the smell of apple cider & bonfires.

💀 For the Brave Souls

The Haunted World — Caldwell
Idaho’s largest indoor & outdoor haunted attraction with over 20 acres of horror scenes, creepy soundscapes, & adrenaline-pumping surprises. If you love a long, immersive scare, this is the one.

Requiem Haunted House — Downtown Caldwell
Over 13,000 sq. ft. of indoor terror. Expect detailed sets, shocking effects, & actors who know how to deliver a real fright.

Lowe Family Farmstead — Kuna
2500 S Eagle Rd, Kuna
Pumpkin patch, hayrides, giant corn maze, & family-friendly Halloween fun. A lighter “spooky” vibe perfect for kids — plus cider donuts that are reason enough to visit.

🕯️ Ghost Tours & Haunted Legends

If ghost stories are more your speed, Boise has plenty of history with a haunted twist:

• Boise Ghost Tours — Explore the City of Trees after dark & hear spine-tingling tales about haunted landmarks like the Idanha, The Owyhee, & the Egyptian Theatre.

• Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours — A guided storytelling experience blending historical lore with a touch of the paranormal.

• Historic Haunts — Visit the Old Idaho Penitentiary, the Idanha Building, or the Egyptian Theatre for local legends & unexplained encounters.

📍 BoiseHauntedHouses.com
📍 US Ghost Adventures Boise Tour
📍 Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours

🍂 Wrapping It Up

As someone who spent years in television before moving into mortgage & now real estate, I’ve learned every season tells a story — and fall in the Treasure Valley always feels like one big celebration of community, color, & connection.

Whether you’re trick-or-treating with the kids, exploring ghost stories downtown, or cozying up in your favorite fall sweater, I hope you make the most of this magical season.

And if your next adventure involves buying or selling a home (maybe one that isn’t haunted 👀), I’d love to help you find your perfect fit right here in Idaho.

Call or text me anytime:
📞 (208) 794-0533
📧 cheri@agentswithasmile.com
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With A Smile,
Cheri Ure
Realtor | Agents With A Smile | Keller Williams Realty Boise