Things to Boo this Weekend in Boise

As Halloween sneaks up on us next weekend, there are still plenty of events going on this weekend if you are looking to put on that costume. This weekend Boise will be home to plenty of concerts and Halloween themed events going on, not to mention one major return to the Treasure Valley for sports fans.

• Boo at the Zoo; The Boise Zoo will be having a family-friendly Halloween event this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. you can look forward to numerous trick-or-treat stations, a costume contest, face painting, and animal themed treats. This will be fun for all Halloween lovers of all ages! Last admission is at 4 p.m. Regular admission applies.

• Jump-or-Treat; If you decide to go out to Boo at the Zoo, you might be able to double down on Halloween candy at Jump-or-Treat. They will have an inflatable forest and trick-or-treating activities. This event is only on Saturday going from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The good thing about this event is that it’s completely free!

• Night of a Thousand Pumpkins; The City of Eagle hosts their fourth annual, family-friendly Halloween attraction featuring more than 1,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treating, spooky decorations, and food. This event is located at 660 E. Civic Lane Eagle, ID. Aside from the Halloween entertainment, this event is also supporting the Eagle Community Food Bank through optional donations of canned goods and other nonperishable food. Admission is free and no donation is required upon entrance, and of course costumes are highly encouraged.

• Idaho Steelheads V.S. Allen Americans; Home-game openers are always a blast to attend, it’s a great way to show support and get our home team going for the season. Puck drops this Friday, Oct. 23rd at 7:10 p.m. at the Idaho Central Arena. The Second game of that Allen American series will continue Saturday, Oct. 24th at 7:10 p.m.
  GO STEELHEADS!

• Treefort Music Hall; This venue has its hands full this weekend with three back-to-back-to-back bangers downtown. Starting on Friday, Oct. 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Reggaeton Rave, a Latin-music dance themed night will get this weekend going. This will be the only event at Treefort Music Hall that will require 21+ entrance.

  Saturday, Oct. 24th Escape the Fate will be headlining with three openers; Cursed Ones,
  Reverie, and Cursed Ones. This event is for all ages and doors open at 6 p.m.

  Sunday, Oct. 25th Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will be closing Treeforts weekend with Sqwerv opening. All ages are welcomed and doors will open at 6 p.m. this will be a great weekend for music.

• The Boo 3: Halloween Block Party is Idaho’s biggest Halloween Bar Crawl! If you’re still not excited about this weekend maybe this party will get your freight on! Saturday, Oct. 24th from 8 p.m.– 2 a.m. Amsterdam Lounge, Dirty Little Roddy’s, Karma, and StrangeLove are teaming up to bring you special promotions and giveaways, a $500 costume contest at each of the four venues, and drink specials by 44º North Vodka.
  Special wristbands are available and let you attend all four parties. Grab your wristband in advance on Thursday, Oct. 22nd or Friday, Oct. 23rd at StrangeLove located at the corner of 6th and Main St, Boise, Idaho or pick them up at 8 p.m. the night of the party at either one of these venues.