Get Your Spook On: Halloween Events in the Boise Area 🎃

Dated: October 21 2024

Views: 131

If you're looking for some spooktacular Halloween events in the Boise area for 2024, there's plenty to choose from, whether you're seeking family-friendly fun or something more thrilling!

  1. Boo at the Zoo (October 26): This popular family event at Zoo Boise offers trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, and fun Halloween-themed activities with the animals. It’s perfect for younger kids and a great daytime activity. Zoo Boise​


  2. Boise Halloween Pub Crawl (October 31): If you’re looking for an adults-only celebration, the Boise Halloween Pub Crawl promises a fun night of hopping between downtown bars, complete with costume contests and themed drinks. Participating venues include Cactus Bar and Space Banana. You can find tickets and details here​

    ​

  3. Haunted Halloween Trolley Tours (October 14-31): For a spooky ride, join the Haunted Trolley Tour through downtown Boise, featuring ghost stories and eerie local history. Great for anyone wanting a mix of Boise history and Halloween chills. Tickets are available here​


  4. Frightened Felons at the Old Idaho Penitentiary (October 27-28): One of the scariest local events, the haunted cell house will challenge your nerves with ghostly prisoners and creepy experiences. Costumes are encouraged, and the event features games, food trucks, and a costume contest. Visit the Old Idaho Penitentiary website for more information​

    ​

  5. YMCA Halloween Run (October 28): For a more active celebration, the YMCA hosts a Freaky 5k and Monster Mile at Micron Campus. Come in costume, and enjoy glow-in-the-dark shirts and medals for participants. Sign up at YMCA's website​


For even more Halloween activities around Boise, including haunted houses, trunk-or-treat events, and costume contests, you can explore further on All Events Boise or Hunt Halloween Boise.

Happy Halloween! 🎃 

Blog author image

Scott Trefaller

Scott grew up in Orange County, CA. and he and his family moved to Boise in 1972. He graduated from Meridian High School, then obtained a BA in Marketing from Boise State University. He has over 20 ye....

Latest Blog Posts

Giving Back in the Treasure Valley: Volunteer Opportunities to Check out

Volunteering in the Boise area is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people, and make a positive impact. Whether you’re passionate about helping the environment, supporting

Read More

Get Your Spook On: Halloween Events in the Boise Area 🎃

If you're looking for some spooktacular Halloween events in the Boise area for 2024, there's plenty to choose from, whether you're seeking family-friendly fun or something more thrilling!Boo at the

Read More

Apple Picking in the Boise Area: Where to Find Idaho’s Juiciest Apples

As the crisp autumn air settles over Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley, it’s time for one of fall’s favorite traditions: apple picking! Nothing beats the taste of a freshly

Read More

Fall Events in the Treasure Valley: A Guide to Seasonal Fun

Fall is a magical time in the Treasure Valley, where the golden hues of autumn settle into the landscape, and the crisp air brings a wealth of seasonal activities. From harvest festivals to outdoor

Read More