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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Boise, ID
Top Halloween picks in and around Boise: Fright Nights at the Old Idaho Penitentiary, Haunted Straw Maze at Shindig Farms and Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise. We've mapped 2 events and attractions in Boise and 4 more nearby (3 halloween festivals, 1 haunted house, 1 haunted trail / hayride). 3 are free. 4 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Boise (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Boise: common questions
Where are the trunk-or-treats in Boise?
Mapped trunk-or-treats in and near Boise include Meridian Trunk or Treat. Most are free and run for two or three hours on an evening in the last two weeks of October. Open each one for the date, time and directions.
What are the best haunted houses near Boise?
Haunted attractions near Boise include Fright Nights at the Old Idaho Penitentiary (2025: $30) and Haunted Straw Maze at Shindig Farms. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Boise are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise, Downtown Nampa Trick-or-Treating Block Party, Meridian Trunk or Treat and Night of a Thousand Pumpkins. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Boise?
Yes. Free options include Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise, Downtown Nampa Trick-or-Treating Block Party and Night of a Thousand Pumpkins. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Boise?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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