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The Wine Life For Jackie Elo, wine is not just a beverage. It is a lifestyle, and one that seems made for her. Her passion for wine exudes brightly whenever she enters that world. Jackie's love of wine blossomed at 19, when she convinced Paul "Pug" Ostling to hire her at his wine bar, Grape Escape. Despite not being of age to drink the wine herself, she dove headfirst into wine education. "I owe my passion and career to him," she says, crediting him with helping bring fine wines to Idaho. Under his wing for ten years, Pug became both mentor and dear friend, and they have kept that relationship alive through holidays and weekly wine tastings.

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accounts, understanding a portfolio, working with buyers, and maintaining relationships in a competitive market. The job gave her confidence and clarified what she wanted: a thoughtful, selective portfolio rooted in producers with integrity. Jackie smiled as she stated that she had become "unhireable for life" when she finally joined Amphora, because she now works with the wineries she loves most and believes in. Unlike big-box distributors with thousands of products, Amphora carries roughly 200 wineries and 1,000 SKUs, allowing the team to handpick favorite producers. Amphora focuses largely on European producers, along with carefully chosen American wineries, and looks for small, family-owned, organic or biodynamic estates whenever possible. "We try to represent wines that have a sense of place and a story behind them," Jackie says. To her, a CONTINUED >

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Now approaching her 21st year in the Boise wine world, Jackie's passion continues to grow through both her relationships and her career. About eight years ago, Jackie took a leap into her dream job, joining Jeff Moore, advanced sommelier and founder of Amphora Wine Company, a boutique wine distributor. That step was less a sudden change than the result of years spent learning about wine from every angle. "I don't spend that much time and energy on anything else in my life. I truly feel blessed to work in my passion." That passion, she believes, is essential at Amphora: "That is the quality that someone who works for a company like Amphora HAS to have. The commitment and passion for wine, people, culture, food, history." Experience matters, too. After earning a BFA in graphic design from Boise State, Jackie continued as the wine buyer at Grape Escape while working in design. She even created the Amphora logo and initially turned down the owner's job offer, knowing she needed more time in the industry before arriving at her dream job. She gained that experience as a sales representative at J.W. Thornton, spending six years learning the practical side of distribution: servicing

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good bottle is not simply something to sell. It is a landscape, a family, a tradition, and a point of view. Reflective of her bubbly and extroverted personality, Jackie is especially fond of Champagne. "Champagne is truly the top tier and that's what I crave." She mostly drinks from Grower Champagne houses, in which the people who make the wine also grow the grapes. Although she has no desire to make wine herself, she loves the life around it. "Every step of that process is a labor of love, and it makes me so happy." No two weeks look the same at Amphora. Jackie often begins with downtown Boise rounds, stopping into restaurants and wine shops to check inventory, take orders, and talk through what buyers need. Back at the warehouse, she enters orders, prints invoices, pulls cases, and helps break down mixed pallets on truck day. Midweek gives way to the more romantic-looking part of the job: showing wine. When a winemaker or importer is in town, she spends the day visiting accounts, pouring a focused lineup and telling each bottle's story. Other weeks she builds her own lineup for buyers. Evenings extend the week with public tastings, wine dinners, and classes, all of which feed her love of connecting with people. She has also led the wine portion of Ale Fort during Boise's Treefort Music Fest for several years. Jackie's years as a buyer make her empathetic with restaurant and shop owners. She understands their pressures, respects other distributors' strengths, and because she is not driven by commission, approaches the work with collaboration rather than competition.

Jackie and Sales Manager from Astobiza winery, Txakoli

The job can be demanding and less glamorous than people imagine, but for Jackie the labor is inseparable from the love. She has found balance through music with her husband Jared Goodpaster, co-founder of Boise Rock School, as well as running, traveling, and cooking spicy, global foods. "Drink less, drink better" is the philosophy guiding both her habits and the bottles she is most excited to share. After two decades in Boise wine, Jackie has accumulated the experience, relationships, and convictions to recognize the rare job that fits her completely. At Amphora, she has found it.

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What if, for one week, you could watch a painting come to life, try your hand at creating one, meet the artist who painted it, and then take an original piece of Idaho home with you? That's the magic of the Eagle Plein Air Festival, returning October 3–10 for its 12th annual celebration of art, landscape, and community. More than 80 professional and emerging artists will spend the week painting outdoors throughout Eagle and the Treasure Valley, capturing everything from river reflections and historic farmsteads to vineyards, parks and the character of downtown Eagle. But you don't have to be a painter to be part of the festival. In fact, one of the best ways to experience it is simply to follow your curiosity.

1. PULL UP A CHAIR AND TAKE A LESSON

Plein air painting can look deceptively simple. An artist sets up an easel, looks at the landscape and begins to paint. But outdoors, the light changes, clouds move, temperatures fluctuate and the scene is never quite the same from one minute to the next. During festival week, the public gets a front-row seat to that process. Free daily painting demonstrations are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Finer Frames in downtown Eagle. Bring a lawn chair and notebook and watch accomplished artists demonstrate their approaches to gouache, oil, watercolor and pastel. You may arrive simply curious about how artists work and leave with a new appreciation for color, composition and the challenge of painting the world as it actually appears. For aspiring painters, it's a chance to learn from artists who have spent years mastering the art of working outdoors.

2. WATCH THE CLOCK AT THE QUICK DRAW

If you think watching paint dry sounds boring, you haven't watched a plein air Quick Draw. On Saturday, October 3, artists will set up in downtown Eagle for the State Street Quick Draw Challenge. At 10 a.m., the clock starts. Artists have just two hours to create a finished painting outdoors and turn it in by noon. Suddenly, every minute matters. Watch artists choose their subjects, establish their compositions, mix colors and race to capture the fleeting light. Then, almost as quickly as the paintings are finished, they go on display and ribbons are awarded. It's part art demonstration, part competition and part spectator sport. Bring your coffee. Find a spot along State Street. Pick a favorite artist. And watch the blank canvas become a painting before your eyes.

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One of the most compelling things about plein air painting is that it asks us to slow down and really look

at familiar places. During festival week, artists spread throughout the Treasure Valley, painting landscapes and landmarks that many of us drive past every day. This year's destinations include 3 Horse Ranch Vineyard, Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead, Kathryn Albertson Park, Star Riverwalk Park and the MK Nature Center. You can make a day of it. Visit a painting location, watch an artist at work, explore a park or historic site, have lunch nearby — and then see how the artist interpreted the same landscape. The festival becomes a sort of artistic treasure hunt, encouraging visitors to discover the Treasure Valley through an artist's eyes.

4. FIND A PAINTING YOU CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT

By Friday evening, the week's paintings have come in from the field. The fleeting moments artists chased all week have been transformed into hundreds of original works. The Awards Reception & Art Showcase takes place Friday evening, October 9, at Finer Frames, where visitors can meet artists, see the week's fresh work, celebrate award winners and purchase original paintings. Then on Saturday, October 10, the Festival Show & Sale moves into downtown Eagle in conjunction with Eagle's Harvest Festival. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., browse hundreds of paintings while enjoying live music, street-fair activities and family entertainment. And here's the best part: there is no wrong reason to buy a painting. Maybe it reminds you of a favorite hike. Maybe it's the cottonwood-lined road you drive every morning. Maybe you've always loved the foothills at sunset. Or perhaps you simply see a painting that makes you stop and look twice. That is often how collecting begins.

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The Eagle Plein Air Festival is ultimately about more than paintings. It is about getting outside. Exploring familiar places in a new way. Meeting the people behind the easels. Learning something you didn't know. Discovering a new artist. Supporting local arts. And perhaps finding a piece of Idaho that belongs on your wall. For one wonderful week, the landscape becomes the gallery — and everyone is invited. Whether you pull up a chair for a demonstration, cheer on the artists at the Quick Draw, follow the painters around the Treasure Valley or wander through the final Show & Sale looking for your next favorite painting, the Eagle Plein Air Festival offers something increasingly rare: a chance to slow down, look around, and experience art as it happens. Eagle Plein Air Festival | October 3–10, 2026 eaglepleinair.com

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SALAD • 1 small head of butter lettuce, torn into pieces • 1 small head radicchio, core removed and torn into pieces • 1/2 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and very thinly sliced • 1 shallot, thinly sliced • 4 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled • 1 apple, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped • 2-3 ounces of goat cheese (optional) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Parmesan Bread Bites with Thyme Honey INGREDIENTS • 1 refrigerated pizza dough (store-bought or homemade pizza dough) • 6 tablespoons butter • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (heaping) • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan (use good quality Parmesan) • Honey and a few sprigs of thyme for serving

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Tuscany, Sicily, Argentina, South Africa, one lesson repeated everywhere: wine matters less than who’s there

From Tuscany to South Africa, some of the best lessons about food and wine have less to do with rules and more to do with what happens around the table. For centuries, people have gathered around a table to share a meal. We add wine to the equation, not to make the experience more complicated, but to deepen it. Some of the most useful lessons my husband and I have learned about pairing did not come from charts or rules. They came while sitting at tables in Tuscany, Sicily, South Africa, Argentina, and other parts of the world, watching how people served the wines and foods of their regions to family, friends, and sometimes two travelers from Idaho. In Tuscany, we were invited to lunch with the family of Italo Zingarelli, the Italian film producer known for popular Spaghetti Westerns. After leaving the film industry, he purchased a neglected estate in Chianti and built Rocca delle Macìe, a legacy now carried forward by his family.

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We found that again in Sicily, at a restaurant in an old castle village near Mount Etna. With pasta, grilled sausage, vegetables, cheeses, and other local dishes, we drank O’Scuru O’Scuru, an Etna Rosso from Al-Cantàra. Its freshness and savory character felt at home with the food on the table. But another meal in Sicily taught us not to turn that idea into a rule. At an Airbnb overlooking the Golfo di Noto, our daughter prepared grilled fish and a fresh salad made with zucchini, homegrown beans, and produce from the area. The wine was not Sicilian. It was a Reserve Chardonnay from Creation Wines in South Africa that we wanted to share with her. Its richness worked with the fish and vegetables, while its acidity kept the meal from feeling heavy. Even the French fries helped, their salt and crispness made the Chardonnay more enjoyable. CONTINUED >

We gathered around the table with his son Sergio, Sergio’s wife, Daniela, and members of their team. Platters were shared. Bottles opened. Conversation moved easily around the table. No one paused to debate whether each wine was technically perfect with every bite. The food and wine simply belonged together, and for a while, we did too. That may be the first and most important lesson the world taught us about pairing: wine is not the reason we gather. It helps us stay at the table. Elsewhere in Tuscany, we sat down with Dan Bell of La Caccia Wines over aged pecorino, artisan salami, bread, olive oil, and other regional favorites. A bold Super Tuscan drew something different from each bite. The salt and richness of the cheese softened the wine’s tannins. The cured meat brought forward its fruit. The olive oil connected everything to the landscape around us. Foods and wines from the same place often understand one another.

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Place can guide a pairing, but the character of the food and wine matters more than geography. South Africa reinforced that lesson. At a traditional braai, game cooked over the fire, a Pinotage had enough depth to meet the meat, while its dark fruit and savory character worked naturally with the char and smoke. Another meal challenged the familiar instinct to pair fish with white wine. Aged trout with ratatouille and tarragon sabayon was served with a South African Pinot Noir. The fish itself was delicate, but the preparation changed the equation. The browned trout, earthy vegetables, and creamy sauce gave the red wine something to hold onto, while Pinot Noir was light enough not to overpower the dish. The lesson was simple: don’t pair only to the protein. Pay attention to how it is prepared and everything else on the plate.

In Luján de Cuyo, Argentina, beef cooked over the fire arrived with salads, potatoes, and a bottle of Bestial Malbec from MAAL Wines. It was a classic pairing, but the greater lesson was the asado itself. This was not one piece of meat served in isolation. It was a gathering built around fire, food, conversation, and time. The wine matched the scale of the meal, but it also matched the spirit of it. We return home to Idaho with fewer rules after each trip. We pay attention to weight, richness, acidity, salt, spice, and how the food is cooked. We also consider the occasion and the people around the table. A great pairing should elevate both the food and the wine. But perhaps the best ones do something more. The flavors complement one another, the people around the table connect, and somehow it becomes easy to linger long after the plates are cleared and the last glass is poured.

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When you enter the tap room at Payette Brewing Company on a Monday you can sense a different vibe from other breweries and even from other nights at Payette Brewing Company. Amongst the crowd of dart throwing, cornhole playing patrons you sense a deeper level of connection and belonging. Everyone is there for a reason, to make life better for someone. At Payette Brewing Company, everyone knows where your heart and passions are. People come to Payette Brewing Company on Mondays because they want to make a difference and support a favorite nonprofit. Donors toast volunteers and vice versa. An intense sense of community surrounds you on Monday nights because this is the night where help is on tap for Treasure Valley non-profits through Kegs4Kause. Kegs4Kause began when Payette Brewing was working with Radio Boise trying to come up with ways they could help raise money. One idea was to have a night in the tap room to promote Radio Boise. Since they weren't open on Mondays, Payette Brewing decided to open on a Monday and promised to donate 50% of the proceeds from that night to Radio Boise, and asked Radio Boise if they could let all of their listeners know it was happening. People showed up that Monday wanting to support Radio Boise by drinking a beer, and Kegs4Kause became key to Payette Brewing's Payette Forward program. Since 2011, Payette Brewing

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Company has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to over 200 Idaho nonprofits. Some past Kegs4Kause recipients include The Speedy Foundation, Camp Rainbow Gold, Ride for Joy, Oinkari Basque Dancers, Wild Hearts, and Women in Aviation: Gem State Chapter. On October 26 from 5 to 9 pm, Idaho2Fly will be the beneficiary of Kegs 4 Kause. Idaho2Fly offers expense paid retreats to men with cancer, giving them the opportunity to experience the thrilling sport of fly fishing, enjoy Idaho's spectacular scenery, get away from their day-to-day challenges, and gain a new outlook on life. Steve Drabek, president of Idaho2Fly, shared: "Kegs4Kause gives us a good opportunity to bring the Idaho2Fly community together and get to know each other better. October will be the Halloween party and we will give an award to the best Halloween costume. Kegs4Kause and Payette Brewing gives us a friendly place to get together so families can share what's going on in their lives and we appreciate that." Kegs4Kause would not happen without Boise native Michael Francis, the owner/brewer/founder of Payette Brewing Company. A former Boeing engineer, Francis has an obsession with craft beer and decided to turn his hobby into a career. "The brewery is named after the Payette River and Lake," states Francis. "While in Seattle planning a brewery, I was thinking about

what I missed most about Idaho, kayaking the Payette River and spending summers on Payette Lake, it just seemed like the perfect name." Francis is passionate about giving back to strengthen the community, and so is his staff. The crew often volunteers to make the community a better place, helping maintain a portion of the Polecat Loop trail. That same spirit led to a special seasonal brew with a purpose, the Payette Forward IPA. In 2011, the majority of proceeds from the first batch supported the Women's and Children's Alliance. Since 2019, proceeds have benefitted Ales for ALS, which was started by a hop-farming family in Yakima Valley in 2013 and has raised over ten million dollars for ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute. "My wife's uncle was diagnosed with ALS," said Francis, "and so we decided we want to support that. The beer is called Uncle Bill's because Uncle Bill is the one that's been living with ALS." When asked about his philosophy of life, Francis replied, "Be awesome." Besides making some awesome brews, like the popular award winning Rustler IPA and Recoil IPA, Francis is making an awesome impact on his hometown with Kegs4Kause and Payette Forward.

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Kegs4Kause gives us a good opportunity to bring the Idaho2Fly community together and get to know each other. Applications to be a selected non-profit open on their website in October. Nonprofits must have current 501(c)3 status from the IRS and be able to show proof of designation. Other upcoming beneficiaries of Kegs4Kause are Idaho White Water Association (October 5), Bogus Basin Nordic Team (October 19), Gift of Adoption (November 2), Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce (November 9) and City of Good (November 16). Check payettebrewing.com/taproom-events for more. Payette Brewing Company 733 S Pioneer Street, Boise 208.344.0011 | payettebrewing.com

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Most people drive through Garden City without realizing they've been somewhere. That's changing. Wedged between Boise and Eagle in just over four square miles, Garden City has spent the last decade becoming something the Treasure Valley didn't see coming: a genuine creative district. Wineries, breweries, artist studios, and performance venues have staked ground along the river corridor, drawn by affordable space, a walkable Greenbelt, and a city that, under newly elected Mayor Bill Jacobs, is actively trying to say yes more than it says no.

"I want Garden City to be the envy of the Treasure Valley," Jacobs said, not in size, but in the quality of what it offers. What it offers right now includes The Dixon. LED, the contemporary dance and performance company founded in 2015 by Lauren Edson and Andrew Stensaas, opened their permanent home in Garden City last season and immediately gave the region something it had been missing: a world-class performance venue with genuine artistic ambition behind it. The kind of place that makes you feel lucky to live nearby. Their second season opens this October with the world premiere of "Grace," an original production set inside the world of professional wrestling. It's a more daring premise than it sounds. Through cinematic storytelling and an original live score performed alongside the dancers, the piece explores resilience, redemption, and the quiet grace that can surface through struggle. The work earns its title the hard way, and audiences who show up open will leave with something that stays. It is exactly the kind of work that doesn't happen everywhere in Idaho. "The result is a season of bold new creations, visionary collaborations, phenomenal artists, and live performances that invite audiences into unforgettable experiences," said Artistic Director Lauren Edson. The season doesn't slow down after October. November brings Curtis Stigers, singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and one of Idaho's most celebrated musicians, to The Dixon for three intimate concerts drawing from fifteen records, including material never performed publicly. In a room this intimate, that kind of access is rare. December marks the return of "The Rat King," LED's wildly

inventive reimagining of The Nutcracker that sold out seven performances in its debut run. Audiences called it mind-blowing. Spring brings internationally renowned choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams and her company, RMW & Artists. The season closes in May with Moves + Movies, LED's festival celebrating dance on film and live stage. It's a full year of programming that would be at home in Portland or Seattle. It's happening in Garden City. The Dixon isn't an outpost. It's an anchor, the kind of venue that makes a neighborhood worth visiting, then worth staying in. When a city this size builds something this good, the rest of the valley takes notice. Tickets for "Grace," Curtis Stigers in Concert, and "The Rat King" are on sale now.

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A Utah Weekend Worth Driving For MILLCREEK’S FOOD FESTIVAL GIVES BACK, AND IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

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There is a unique kind of magic that happens when people gather around a shared table, sparking conversation and bridging communities. That exact spirit of connection lies at the heart of Sip & Savor, a vibrant culinary dine-around and grand festival in the Salt Lake Valley, close enough for a weekend trip from Idaho, designed to celebrate neighborhood flavors while uplifting the local hospitality ecosystem. For Julie Janke, Publisher of Millcreek City Lifestyle, bringing Sip & Savor to life stems from a deep-rooted personal tradition. Years ago, while working with the Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance, Julie helped launch early dinearound concepts that transformed how residents discovered local dining spots, and felt a strong pull to revive and elevate the tradition. "Food is the universal language of community," says Julie Janke. "Years ago with the Downtown Alliance, I saw how a dine-around could spark genuine connections between neighbors and local kitchens. Bringing this vision back was about recreating that spark; giving people an authentic invitation to slow down, explore new flavors, and celebrate the incredible artisans who nourish our city every day." This year's Sip & Savor features more than 38 outstanding local establishments in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah, ranging from cozy neighborhood breweries and family-owned bistros to innovation-driven and James Beard-nominated culinary hubs. For Idaho travelers, it's a rare chance to explore an entire city's food scene at once, one dinner, one neighborhood, one discovery at a time. The entire initiative culminates in a grand finale festival on October 11, hosted at the iconic Log Haven nestled in

Millcreek Canyon. Surrounded by autumn foliage and mountain air, attendees will gather for an unforgettable evening of chef tasting stations, curated pours, and live entertainment, worth building a weekend around. Yet beyond the exceptional cuisine and scenic venue, Sip & Savor carries a mission centered on giving back. In partnership with WasteLess Solutions and The Christmas Box International, the event ensures surplus food is repurposed to serve neighbors experiencing food insecurity and to provide shelter and resources for abused children. "When we set out to build Sip & Savor, we wanted it to be so much more than a food festival," shares Carlos Toledo, Publication Director. "It's a heart-driven movement. Supporting local businesses is essential, but doing so while actively giving back to our community ensures that every bite enjoyed makes a real, lasting impact."

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If a weekend in the mountains sounds appealing this October, Sip & Savor gives Idaho travelers a reason to go: a full weekend of discovery, one plate at a time, ending in a canyon full of autumn color. The grand festival happens October 11 at Log Haven. Details and tickets are at sipandsavormillcreek.com.

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Boise + Eagle Events OCTOBER 2026 1 — FIRST THURSDAY

Downtown Boise, 5–9 PM: Art, shopping, dining, music, and family activities. downtownboise.org

1–29 — KIDS’ FIX IT BIKE NIGHT

Boise Bicycle Project, Thursdays, 6–7 PM: Free bicycle repair for kids. boisebicycleproject.org

1–31 — LOWE FAMILY FARMSTEAD

2500 South Eagle Rd.: Corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, jumping pillow, and fall activities. lowefamilyfarmstead.com

2–4 — POTATO DAYS BOISE

9 — SPOOKY MOVIE NIGHT

17 — IDAHO RUNNING DAY

9 — MATT RIFE

20–25 — & JULIET

Bernie Fisher Park, 6 PM: Outdoor screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. kunacity.id.gov

Ford Idaho Center, 8 PM: Stay Golden World Tour. fordidahocenter.com

9 — JOHN GREEN WITH ANTHONY DOERR

Morrison Center, 8 PM: Readings & Conversations. morrisoncenter.com

9–11 — ICCKC DOG SHOW

Expo Idaho: AKC-sanctioned dog competition and community event. expoidaho.com

Idaho Botanical Garden: Potato-themed food, agriculture, and family activities. idahobotanicalgarden.org

11 — CITY OF TREES MARATHON

3 — SENIOR LIFESTYLE EXPO

10 — TRUNK-OR-TREAT FOOD DRIVE

Expo Idaho, 10 AM: Health, activity, and planning resources for seniors. expoidaho.com

3 — HAY DAY

Indian Creek Plaza, 1 PM: Fall celebration of Caldwell’s agricultural heritage. indiancreekplaza.com

3 — DOG-TOBER FEST

Indian Creek Plaza, 5 PM: Dog-friendly fall festival and wiener races. indiancreekplaza.com

3–10 — EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

Run Boise’s scenic Greenbelt and earn a finisher’s award. cityoftreesmarathon.com

Jordan’s Garden Center, 2–6 PM: Halloween activities, pumpkin patch, and food drive. jordansgardencenter.com

13 — DISNEY DESCENDANTS, ZOMBIES & CAMP ROCK ExtraMile Arena, 7 PM: Music from Disney’s popular franchises. extramilearena.com

14–15 — BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

Morrison Center, 6 PM: Live theatrical adaptation of the children’s series. morrisoncenter.com

Sandy Point Park, 8 AM: Marathon along the Boise Greenbelt. boiserunning.com

Morrison Center, 7 PM: Broadway musical featuring pop hits from Max Martin. morrisoncenter.com

23–25 — BOISE FALL HOME SHOW

Expo Idaho: Home improvement, remodeling, landscaping, and design exhibits. boisefallhomeshow.com

23 — THE SECRET SHOW

Liquid Lounge, 8 PM: Monthly comedy, improv, and variety show. visitboise.com

24–25 — BOO AT THE ZOO

Zoo Boise, 10 AM: Trick-or-treating, costumes, crafts, and animal enrichment. zooboise.org

24 — YMCA HALLOWEEN RUN

Ann Morrison Park, 10 AM: Monster Mile and Freaky 5K with Halloween costumes. ymcatvidaho.org

24 — NIGHT OF A THOUSAND PUMPKINS Eagle City Hall Campus, 6 PM: Pumpkin displays, Trunk-or-Treat, and spooky activities. cityofeagle.org

24 — JUMP-OR-TREAT

JUMP Park, 5–8 PM: Free Halloween celebration with treats, costumes, and inflatables. jumpboise.org

Eagle Plein: Outdoor painting, demonstrations, a Quick Draw, and art exhibition. eaglepleinair.com

16 — VIVA NAMPA FESTIVAL

4 — HARRISON CLASSIC KIDS RUN

16-25 — TASTE OF DOWNTOWN BOISE

Downtown Boise: Special menus and dining deals at participating restaurants. downtownboise.org

Zoo Boise, 6–8 PM: Adults explore the zoo after hours and see animals during their nighttime routines. zooboise.org

4 — TAKE ME HOME

17–18 — TREASURE VALLEY FLEA MARKET

29 — 39TH ANNUAL TRICK-OR-TREAT

Harrison Boulevard, 3 PM: Family-friendly one-mile kids run and walk. ymcatvidaho.org

Morrison Center, 2 PM: Tribute concert celebrating John Denver’s music. morrisoncenter.com

7–11 — TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL

Sun Valley: Sheep parade, trials, performances, and food. trailingofthesheep.org

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Lloyd Square, 6–10 PM: Downtown festival with 208 Night Market. downtownnampa.com

Expo Idaho: Vintage finds and collectibles. treasurevalleyfleamarket.com

17 — BOISE REPTILE EXPO

Expo Idaho, 9 AM–5 PM: Reptile show featuring vendors and educational displays. showmereptileshow.com

29 — SPOOKY SAFARI

Downtown Nampa, 4–7 PM: Free downtown Halloween tradition for families, with costumes encouraged. downtownnampa.com

30-31 — ICCKC DOG TRIALS

Expo Idaho: Dog trials hosted by the Idaho Capital City Kennel Club. expoidaho.com

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