Your guide to Halloween events in east Idaho
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Halloween is almost here and many events are happening in east Idaho over the coming days. Here are a few spooks and scares happening in your neighborhood.
Pocatello
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
2900 South 2nd Avenue
The Pocatello Zoo is hosting its annual “Boo at the Zoo” trick-or-treating event. Featuring over 35 vendors handing out candy, participants will have the chance to get free merchandise.
Historic Downtown Pocatello
100 South Main Street
Oct. 31, 3 – 5 p.m.
Historic Downtown Pocatello is hosting trick or treating for kids as Old Town businesses hand out candy.
Ammon
Chick-Fil-A
3003 South 25th East
Oct. 29, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Chick-fil-A in Ammon is throwing its “Boo! Fall Festival” trunk-or-treat. Transforming the restaurant’s southside parking lot into a haunted house, candy and merchandise will be distributed from local businesses, including EastIdahoNews.com.
The Brickyard Event Center
1025 South Ammon Road
Oct. 29, 3 – 6 p.m.
The Brickyard Event Center in Ammon is hosting the third annual “Special Needs Trunk or Treat.” Sponsored by Camp Hayden Supporters and Wood Funeral Home, participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes and treat themselves to candy and non-edible goodies for those with dietary restrictions.
Trick or Treat with Ammon Firefighters
Oct. 31, 6 p.m.
McCowin Park
The Ammon Firefighters will have plenty of candy to give out to the kids, and free hot drinks.
Idaho Falls
The Little Gym
3406 South 25th East
Oct. 28, 4 – 6 p.m.
The Little Gym in Idaho Fall is hosting a “Monster Mash”. Featuring snacks, parachutes and gym time, kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Real Heroes Trunk or Treat
Bonneville County Courthouse
Oct. 29, 3 – 5 p.m.
Join police officers, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and other service workers for a fun trunk-or-treat at the Bonneville County Courthouse.
Teton Toyota
2252 West Sunnyside Road
Oct. 31, 2 – 6 p.m.
Do you have the best little ghoul or zombie around? Does your costume stand out for creativity or just plain awesomeness? or…do you just like candy! Join us for our annual Teton Auto Group Costume Contest sponsored by Idaho Central Credit Union. Get your chance to win prizes and score some seriously scary good candy!
Reeds Dairy
Oct. 29, 1 – 3 p.m.
2660 W. Broadway Street
Join us for an afternoon of family fun! Wear your costume and enjoy donuts and chocolate milk and participate in the following events:
– Horse-drawn wagon rides
– Brain freeze ice cream eating contest
– Donut eating contest
– Games and activities
Idaho Falls Trunk Or Treat
Oct. 28, 4 p.m.
1410 Garfield Street
FREE community event!! We are hosting a Trunk R Treat supplied by local businesses to bless the community. There will be a FREE food truck, free candy, music, and the Lucky Dog parks and rec mascot to take pictures with the kids! Let your kids show off their Halloween costume and enjoy the festivities!
Smith Chevrolet
Oct. 31, 6 – 8 p.m.
3477 S. Pioneer Drive.
Don’t miss our Annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat on Halloween from 6 – 8 p.m. Come for food, fun, and candy! See you there!
CEI Trunk or Treat
Oct. 28, 3 p.m.
College of Eastern Idaho
This year’s event will be start at 3 p.m. with last car admission at 6 p.m. We have purchased LOTS of candy to share with the community some join us for this fun Halloween activity!
Super T Transport Trunk or Treat
Oct. 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
2535 North Blvd.
Join us for our Cans for Candy Food Drive and Trunk or Treat. Feed families and your sweet tooth. All canned food or non-perishable items donated will go to the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls.
Rexburg
John Adam’s GMC Trunk or Treat
Oct. 29, 2 – 5 p.m.
John Adam’s GMC in Rexburg is hosting its fourth annual Trunk or Treat Event on Saturday. They are giving away free candy out of the back of their trucks. Local food trucks will be on sight.
Hocus Pocus at Hemming Village
Oct. 28, 5 – 8 p.m.
160 Wst 2nd South
Hemming Village is hosting a Halloween party with a special focus on superheroes and local heroes. A wide variety of both Marvel and DC superheroes will be showcased in costume, as well as local police and fire. Trick or treating will be offered as well as a showcase of spiders and snakes.
The Haunted River
Oct. 28, 29 and 31
3148 East 530 North
The Haunted River in Menan has been going on full swing since September and will continue until Halloween night. Featuring an 1800’s themed haunt, a hay ride and a trick-or-treating event happening on Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m.
Halloween SpookTackular
Oct. 27, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
404 North 2nd East
Come join us for a Free Halloween SpookTacular event! Trick-or-Treating, cotton candy, popcorn, hot chocolate, games, giveaways and more. Fun for all ages.
Island Park
Lakeside Lodge and Resort
Oct.29, 8 p.m. to Midnight
3857 Lakeside Drive
Lakeside Lodge and Resort in Island Park is hosting their annual Halloween costume concert. Featuring a four-hour set from Utah based rock band Satin Steel, admission is free. There will be a cash prize for the best costume.