Downtown Meridian came alive with costumes, candy, and creative Halloween displays for the city’s annual Trunk-or-Treat. The celebration also supported the Meridian Food Bank Backpack Program.
Halloween celebrations, trunk-or-treats, haunted attractions, fall festivals, Broadway entertainment, and more! Here’s your guide to 20 fun things happening around Boise and the Treasure Valley October 21–25, 2026.
Four stops, two Treasure Valley towns, and some incredible tacos! Our latest Tacoberfest adventure takes us to Caldwell and Kuna for delicious carne asada, phenomenal carnitas, and one beautiful Mexican restaurant worth rediscovering.
Skeletons for St. Jude returns to Meridian on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring the family, enjoy the decorations, and help support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Idaho’s favorite Halloween candy for 2026 might surprise you! But forget the big national brands for a moment. These eight local candy shops are serving up some seriously delicious treats.
After years of construction, Boise’s brand-new Downtown YMCA finally has an opening date! Here’s when it opens and what’s inside the impressive new facility.
Our Tacoberfest taco tour continues with stops in Boise and Nampa. Both restaurants impressed us, but one delivered Sara’s favorite carne asada so far!