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ALL YEAR ROUND
Collectors Corner Museum
Over 125 collections on display including antiques, Barbie room, bears, coins, dolls, miniatures, stamps, tools, toys, trains and Celebrity Show Time as the special feature exhibit.
COST: $5 and under depending on age.
TIME: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tues.–Sat. Closed on Legal Holidays
LOCATION: 900 John Adams Pkwy
CONTACT: 208-528-9900
Eagle Rock Gymnastics Academy
The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month are open gym night. All equipment is open so athletes can play at their own pace. Pizza, soda and candy are available for purchase. Group discounts are available. Let your kids burn out their weekend energy before bed at this fun haven.
TIME: 6–10 p.m.
LOCATION: Eagle Rock Gymnastics Academy
CONTACT: 208-227-4074
Parent Play Date
A chance for parents to work on an art project with their preschooler without making a mess at home. Projects begin at 11 and are led by an art teacher. Each month focuses on a different skill that is important for young minds to master, and each week has a new project so that the lessons never get old.
LOCATION: ARTitorium on Broadway
CONTACT: 208-522-0471; www.artitoriumonbroadway.org
Idaho Falls Farmers Market
Visit the farmers market to purchase goods from Idaho farmers, producers, crafters and artisans. This seasonal event provides fun for the entire family. Support local business by shopping along the River Walk.
LOCATION: Memorial Drive
TIME: Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1p.m.
CONTACT: 208-339-3230; www.idahofallsfarmersmarket.org
GET SPOOKED!
Events to spice up the Halloween season
Through Oct.
Ghost Walk
How many times have you heard rumors of ghosts while visiting Historic Downtown Idaho Falls? The autumn months are the perfect time to get spooked while walking around the city’s cultural district and learn more about its haunting history, including tales of brothels, lost children and murder. The tour is 90 minute and wheelchair-friendly.
COST: $15 per person
LOCATION: Historic Downtown Idaho Falls
CONTACT: 208-757-0121; www.ghostwalkidahofalls.com
Haunted Maze
When darkness falls, The Straw Maze becomes haunted during the weekends. Shadows lurk down every pathway and you never know when something might be creeping up behind you. The straw bales tower above you with monsters behind each bend waiting to scare. What better thrill to give yourself during this spooky month!
TIME: 7-12 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.)
LOCATION: 7600 S 2000 W, Rexburg
CONTACT: 801-769-6293; www.strawmaze.com
U-Pick Red Barn
Taking your family to the pumpkin patch is the perfect way to get your Halloween underway. Visit the U-Pick Red Barn to purchase your pumpkins for carving and baking or pay to participate in a wide range of activities, which includes rides on the train, clearance to go down the 75 foot slide, and more!
TIME: No entrance fee, view website for more details.
LOCATION: 2724 Rollandet St
CONTACT: 208-523-7101; idahofallspumpkinpatch.com
Oct. 16
2nd Annual Witches & Wizards Night Out: Monster Mash
Join us for the 2nd Annual Witches & Wizards Night Out. This year's theme is Monster Mash! Come dressed as your favorite monsters—mythical and non. There will be a costume contest. Categories include: best monster male/female, best couple, best group, most unrecognizable (we can't tell your mortal identity), best teen, most elaborate, Best in Show, etc.
TIME: 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
COST: $45, price increases at the door
LOCATION: Snake River Event Center at the Shilo Inn
CONTACT: www.seiml-guild.com; seimlguild@gmail.com
Oct. 23
Pumpkin Carving Contest
The Wild Adventure Pumpkin Carving contest has become a fall tradition in Eastern Idaho. This year the Wild Adventure Corn Maze is hosting its 8th annual pumpkin carving contest.
TIME: 12–4 p.m.
LOCATION: Wild Adventure Corn Maze (6070 South 45 West)
CONTACT: www.wildadventurecornmaze.com
Oct. 28
CEI Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
The annual CEI trunk or treat is free for children 12 and under.
TIME: TBD | LOCATION: College of Eastern Idaho
CONTACT: scholarships@cei.edu
Oct. 31
Non-Food Item Trunk or Treat
Have a kiddo with food allergies or sensitivities? Just want to avoid sugar? Come through the Aquarium and have a fun, safe, non-food item trunk-or-treat your kiddos can enjoy!
TIME: 7-9 p.m. | LOCATION: East Idaho Aquarium
CONTACT: 208-569-2996
New Sweden Farms Corn Maze Events
Oct. 2
Fall Food Fun
Food trucks and eating contests abound at this year’s Fall Food Fun event.
TIME: 12-5 p.m.
Oct. 8-9
Show Your School Spirit
$1 off admission if you wear your school’s swag.
TIME: Regular hours
Oct. 15-16
Pumpkin Palooza
BOGO pumpkins! Plus, there will be a prize for the largest pumpkin purchased that day.
TIME: Check Facebook for specific times.
Oct. 22-23
Pet Costume Contest
Earn prizes from Teton Toyota when you bring your pet dressed in its spookiest costume.
TIME: Check Facebook for specific times.
Oct. 29-30
Haunted Maze Wagon Rides
What is Halloween without a wagon ride? Create memories with the whole family when you pay for admission to the maze as the countdown toward the end of the spooky season begins.
TIME: 7-9 p.m. | LOCATION: New Sweden Farms
CONTACT: 208-539-7271; www.newswedenfarms.com
Monthly Events
Oct. 2
Run for the Cure
This event raises funds to be used locally to assist in the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. Invite your friends and family, and help make this year's donation the biggest yet.
TIME: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: The Waterfront at Snake River Landing
CONTACT: Facebook: Run for the Cure
Oct. 7
Gallery Walk
Visit several art galleries and museums for free! Enjoy refreshments, live music artist demos at certain locations.
TIME: 5-8 p.m. | COST: Free
LOCATION: Various locations
CONTACT: 208-522-0471; www.idahofallsarts.org
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Network with local Idaho Falls residents and learn more about services offered in our area.
TIME: 5-7 p.m. | LOCATION: Johnson Brothers
CONTACT: 208-523-1010
www.idahofallschamber.com
Oct. 14
Empty Bowl Fundraiser Dinner
Ready to put your artistic skills to work for a good cause? Make a bowl at Possibly Picasso to be sold at the Empty Bowl Fundraiser Dinner. Pick up your coupon from Nuclear Care Partners, visit Possibly Picasso to paint your bowl, then leave your bowl to be fired and brought to the dinner. Attend the dinner to buy your bowl or select someone else’s masterpiece. All proceeds will go toward the fight to end childhood hunger.
TIME: 4-8 p.m. | COST: $15
LOCATION: Idaho Falls Senior Citizens Community Center (35 W 21t St)
CONTACT: Nuclear Care Partners, 208-881-9022
Oct. 22-23
Ruby Bucket Fall Crafters Retreat
Gather your friends for two amazing days full of crafting. Bring all the supplies for your craft and Ruby Bucket will provide the rest. There will be exciting prizes, a snack area, photo areas, make-and-take, classes and a cute boutique.
TIME: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
LOCATION: Hampton Inn by Hilton Idaho Falls
CONTACT: www.rubybucket.com