1 - Bug Camp for children up to 12 years
Veterans Memorial Park at 3:30 PM: Children's outdoor nature program using a whole-child, emergent learning approach. EverwildForestSchool.org
4 - Intro to Insects for Birders
Kathryn Albertson Park at 10:30 AM: Golden Eagle Audubon for an Intro to Insects: Basic Entomology for Birders. GoldenEagleAudubon.org
5 thru 27 - Little Shop Of Horrors
Idaho Shakespeare Festival at 8 PM: A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical. IdahoShakespeare.org
11 - Zoo Boise Wine Safari
Zoo Boise at 5:30 PM: Wine tasting, VIP animal talks, tours, and experiences. ZooBoise.org
11 - First Thursdays in Downtown Boise
Downtown Boise at 5 PM: Art, shopping, dining, live music, family activities and entertainment. DowntownBoise.org
12 thru 14 - Idaho Halloween & Horror Convention
Red Lion Hotel, Boise: Industry speakers, show floor, tips & tricks to improve one's haunts. IdahoHorror.com
13 - Boise Soul Food Festival
Julia Davis Park at 11 AM: African-American-inspired soul food, Southern flavors, live entertainment. BoiseSoulFood.org
13 - A Day At The Park
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park at 3 PM: Crafters and home businesses, splash pad, food trucks, and family friendly activities. MeridianCity.org
13 - WalkAbout Boise — Preservation Idaho
611 W Grove St at 4 PM: Walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. PreservationIdaho.org
14 - 2nd Annual Vintage Car Show in Eagle
Coffee & Supply Co. at 8 AM: Annual vintage car show. CoffeeAndSupplyCo.com
14 - Nature's Pharmacy: Herbal Medicine Making Workshop
Boise at 10 AM: Learn to create a variety of botanical medicines using many native Idaho plants. Facebook.com/BluewindSchool
16 thru 20 - Caldwell Night Rodeo
D&B Arena, Caldwell at 6:30 PM: Bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. CaldwellNightRodeo.com
19 thru 28 - Western Idaho Fair
Expo Idaho at 12 PM: Western Idaho Fair’s history dates back to 1897 when it got started as the Intermountain Fair. IdahoFair.com
19 - Backstreet Boys
Ford Idaho Center at 7:30 PM: FordIdahoCenter.com
20 - Westside Drive In Car Show
Westside Drive in at 10 AM: Don's Supreme 3rd Annual Show & Shine. Facebook.com/DonsSupremeAutoRepair
20/21 - Snooze at the Zoo Overnight
Zoo Boise at 6:30 PM: Camp out under the stars right in the middle of the city! ZooBoise.org
20 - Pause, Look & Listen Birding Experience
Shakespeare Festival Grounds at 9:30 AM: Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature. GoldenEagleAudubon.org
24 thru 4 - Cutting Horse Show - Futurity/Derby/Horse Show
Ford Idaho Center at 8 AM: Shows and aged events that will enhance the Cutting Horse interests, activities and industry. IdahoCHA.com
26/27 - Street Outlaws at Eagles Firebird Raceway
Firebird Raceway at 2 PM: The stars of the hit TV show on the Discovery Channel make their third appearance at NPK-Idaho. FirebirdOnline.com
27 - Boise Water Lantern Festival
Julia Davis Park at 5:30 PM: Friends, families, and neighbors come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. WaterLanternFestival.com
31 thru 4 - Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
Ann Morrison Park at 7 AM: Family-oriented production for the public. Free! SpiritOfBoise.com