October 2026 Events in Pocatello, ID
October in Pocatello might be one of our favorite months of the year. đ Between pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween events, haunted houses, trunk-or-treats and all the other things happening around town, there is SO much to do this month! We rounded up the best October 2026 events in Pocatello and Southeast Idaho so you can spend less time searching Facebook for plans and more time actually making them. Save this list, send it to your friends, and start planning your October!
October 2026 Events and Activities in Pocatello, ID
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Thursday, October 1st
Western Themed Toddler Time | Geronimos | 10am-12pm
Open Climb | Ross Park Climbing Area | 5pm-9pm
Friends of the Children East Idaho Ribbon Cutting | 1415 B Avenue, Fort Hall | 5:15pm-5:30pm
Uinta Tap Takeover | Wanderlust | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday Night Jazz | The Yellowstone Restaurant, Y Lounge | 6pm-8pm
ISU Womenâs Volleyball vs. Northern Arizona | Reed Gym | 7pm-9pm
Peace, Love, and Cupcakes | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 7:30pm-9pm
Open Mic Comedy | Wanderlust | 7:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 2nd
Quiltfest | MEC Center | 10-6pm
Bengal Invitational Cross Country | Centennial Cross Country Course | 11am-2pm
Vernâs RadioShack 30th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting | 506 Yellowstone Ave | 3pm-3:30pm
First Friday Art Walk | Historic Downtown Pocatello | 5pm-8pm
5th Annual Witches Broom Class | Enchantments, 233 N Main St Suite B | 7pm
Open Mic | ImPressed Coffee Co., Chubbuck | 7pm-9pm
Peace, Love, and Cupcakes | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 7:30pm-9pm
Saturday, October 3rd
SPTA Costume Fun Run | Cadet Field | 8am
Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm
Downtownâs Great Pumpkin Fest | Historic Downtown Pocatello | 9am-2pm
Veterans & Military Families Resource Fair | ISU Pond Student Union, 921 S 8th Ave | 10am-1pm
Quiltfest | MEC Center | 10-4pm
Crafterâs Market at Station Square | Station Square, 200 S Main St | 11am-3pm
ISU Womenâs Volleyball vs. Portland State | Reed Gym | 12pm-2pm
Flow Yoga with Katie Sailey | Wanderlust | 12:45pm-1:45pm
Peace, Love, and Cupcakes | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 7:30pm-9pm
ISU Football vs. Northern Arizona | ICCU Dome | 6pm-9pm
Haunted History Walking Tours | The Avenue Event Center, 711 S 2nd Ave | 6:30pm, 7pm & 7:30pm
Live Music with Steve Anderson | Wanderlust | 7pm-9:30pm
Sunday, October 4th
Bluegrass Jam | Wanderlust | 2:30pm-5:30pm
Monday, October 5th
East Idaho Mastermind | Gate City Coffee | 7am-8:30am
Jim Dandy Paint Night | Jim Dandy Brewing | 6pm | Check organizer for current event details
Tuesday, October 6th
Healthy Living 101: Pillars of Prevention | City Center Campus, 1001 N 7th Ave | 12pm-1pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive | 4233 Yellowstone Ave, Chubbuck | 12pm-5pm
Pour Your Own Epoxy | Wanderlust | 6pm-9pm
Wednesday, October 7th
CONNECT Idaho | Señor Garciaâs Puerto Vallarta | 11:30am-1pm
Pickleball Tournament | Reed Gymnasium & Student Recreation Center | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Chamber Annual Awards Dinner | Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, Fort Hall | 6pm-9pm
Bingo | Pond Student Union | 7pm-9pm
Trivia with BGSA | Wanderlust | 7pm-9pm
Thursday, October 8th
Open Climb | Ross Park Climbing Area | 5pm-9pm
Legacy Assisted Living Ribbon Cutting & Open House | 4850 Senator Way, Chubbuck | 5:15pm-5:45pm
Thursday Night Jazz | The Yellowstone Restaurant, Y Lounge | 6pm-8pm
Student Alumni Mixer | ICCU Bengal Alumni Center | 6pm-8pm
ISU Womenâs Soccer vs. Southern Utah | Davis Field | 7pm-9pm
Open Mic Comedy | Wanderlust | 7:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 9th
Local Issues Meeting | Fairfield Inn & Suites Pocatello, 205 Via Venitio Dr | 8am-9am
Battle of the Bands | East Center Street, Historic Downtown Pocatello | 5pm-10pm
Haunted History Walking Tours | The Avenue Event Center, 711 S 2nd Ave | 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm & 7:30pm
Open Mic | ImPressed Coffee Co., Chubbuck | 7pm-9pm
Delirium Haunted House | 805 N Main St | Check Website for Time
Saturday, October 10th
Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm
ISU Homecoming Parade | Center Street, 1st Ave to 15th Ave/Memorial | 10am (Parade Map is below)
Crafterâs Market at Station Square | Station Square, 200 S Main St | 11am-3pm
Second Saturday Bingo | 427 N 6th Ave | 12pm | Check organizer for current details
Flow Yoga with Katie Sailey | Wanderlust | 12:45pm-1:45pm
ISU Football vs. Cal Poly | ICCU Dome | 4pm-7pm
Haunted History Walking Tours | The Avenue Event Center, 711 S 2nd Ave | 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm & 7:30pm
Delirium Haunted House | 805 N Main St | Check Website for Time
Sunday, October 11th
ISU Womenâs Soccer vs. Utah Tech | Davis Field | 1pm-3pm
Bluegrass Jam | Wanderlust | 2:30pm-5:30pm
Delirium Haunted House | 805 N Main St | Check Website for Time
Monday, October 12th
East Idaho Mastermind | Gate City Coffee | 7am-8:30am
2026 Indigenous Peoplesâ Day | Pond Student Union | 8am-9pm
Tuesday, October 13th
Food, Friends & Fiestas | Pocatello MomCo, Chubbuck | 9:30am-11:30am
Healthy Living 101: Nourishing Yourself and Your Family | City Center Campus | 12pm-1pm
ISU Womenâs Volleyball vs. Weber State | Reed Gym | 7pm-9pm
Wednesday, October 14th
CONNECT Idaho | Señor Garciaâs Puerto Vallarta | 11:30am-1pm
Ying Quartet | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 7pm-9pm
Trivia with Lydia | Wanderlust | 7pm-9pm
Thursday, October 15th
Open Climb | Ross Park Climbing Area | 5pm-9pm
Thursday Night Jazz | The Yellowstone Restaurant, Y Lounge | 6pm-8pm
ISU Womenâs Volleyball vs. Northern Colorado | Reed Gym | 7pm-9pm
Open Mic Comedy | Wanderlust | 7:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 16th
ISU Choral Invitational Festival | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 9am-5pm
Friends of Marshall Public Library Book Sale | Marshall Public Library | 10am-5pm
Pick Your Poison | Palace Theatre Chamber Hall, 158 E Chubbuck Rd, Chubbuck | Check Website for Time
Haunted History Walking Tours | The Avenue Event Center, 711 S 2nd Ave | 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm & 7:30pm
Open Mic | ImPressed Coffee Co., Chubbuck | 7pm-9pm
Saturday, October 17th
Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm
Friends of Marshall Public Library Book Sale | Marshall Public Library | 10am-4pm
Goodbye Hello Fall Craft Show | Mountain View Event Center | 10am-6pm
ISU Mountain West Marching Band Invitational | ICCU Dome | 10am-4pm
DarknessCon: Snake River | Red Lion Hotel Pocatello, 1555 Pocatello Creek Rd | 10am-6pm
Crafterâs Market at Station Square | Station Square, 200 S Main St | 11am-3pm
Flow Yoga with Katie Sailey | Wanderlust | 12:45pm-1:45pm
ISU Choral Invitational Festival Concert | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 7pm-9pm
Delirium Haunted House | 805 N Main St | Check Website for Time
DarknessCon Zombie Prom 18+ | Red Lion Hotel Pocatello | 8:30pm-11:30pm
Sunday, October 18th
Bluegrass Jam | Wanderlust | 2:30pm-5:30pm
Monday, October 19th
East Idaho Mastermind | Gate City Coffee | 7am-8:30am
Tuesday, October 20th
Healthy Living 101: Motion is Lotion | City Center Campus | 12pm-1pm
Wednesday, October 21st
CONNECT Idaho | Señor Garciaâs Puerto Vallarta | 11:30am-1pm
Ribbon Cutting: High Country Behavioral Health | High Country Behavioral Health | 5:15pm-5:45pm
Trivia with Ken, Carter & Resch | Wanderlust | 7pm-9pm
Thursday, October 22nd
Business After Hours hosted by Shaver Pharmacy | Shaver Pharmacy | 5pm-7pm
Open Climb | Ross Park Climbing Area | 5pm-9pm
Thursday Night Jazz | The Yellowstone Restaurant, Y Lounge | 6pm-8pm
ISU Womenâs Volleyball vs. Montana | Reed Gym | 7pm-9pm
Open Mic Comedy | Wanderlust | 7:30pm-9:30pm
Delirium Haunted House | 805 N Main St | Check Website for Time
Friday, October 23rd
Friday Night Group Commute & Hoppy Hour | Meet at Wheeler Park, ride to Wanderlust | 5:30pm-6:30pm
Haunted History Walking Tours | The Avenue Event Center, 711 S 2nd Ave | 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm & 7:30pm
Open Mic | ImPressed Coffee Co., Chubbuck | 7pm-9pm
ISU Commercial Music Big Band Concert | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 7:30pm-9:30pm
ISU Menâs Basketball vs. Montana Western Exhibition | Reed Gym | 8pm-10pm
Saturday, October 24th
Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm
Crafterâs Market at Station Square | Station Square, 200 S Main St | 11am-3pm
Flow Yoga with Katie Sailey | Wanderlust | 12:45pm-1:45pm
ISU Football vs. Portland State | ICCU Dome | 4pm-7pm
Haunted History Walking Tours | The Avenue Event Center, 711 S 2nd Ave | 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm & 7:30pm
ISU String Orchestra Festival Concert | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sunday, October 25th
Bluegrass Jam | Wanderlust | 2:30pm-5:30pm
Monday, October 26th
East Idaho Mastermind | Gate City Coffee | 7am-8:30am
Tuesday, October 27th
Coffee and Commerce | Check Event Page for Location | Check Website for Time
Play With Food | Pocatello MomCo, Chubbuck | Check Website for Time
Healthy Living 101: Healthy Whole Self | City Center Campus | 12pm-1pm
Special ACOTAR Trivia + ACOSH Book Release | Wanderlust | 7pm-9pm
Bingo | Pond Student Union | 7pm-9pm
Wednesday, October 28th
CONNECT Idaho | Señor Garciaâs Puerto Vallarta | 11:30am-1pm
Halloween Trivia with Lydia | Wanderlust | 7pm-9pm
Thursday, October 29th
Toddler Time Costume Party | Geronimoâs | 10am-12pm
Business After Hours hosted by Frontier Credit Union | Frontier Credit Union | 5pm-7pm
Open Climb | Ross Park Climbing Area | 5pm-9pm
Open Kayak | Reed Gymnasium & Student Recreation Center | 6pm-8pm
Thursday Night Jazz | The Yellowstone Restaurant, Y Lounge | 6pm-8pm
ISU Womenâs Soccer vs. Northern Arizona | Davis Field | 7pm-9pm
Open Mic Comedy | Wanderlust | 7:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 30th
Trick-or-Treat Downtown | Historic Downtown Pocatello | 3pm-5:30pm
Open Mic | ImPressed Coffee Co., Chubbuck | 7pm-9pm
Deleta Halloween Theme Skate | Deleta Skating, 520 Yellowstone Ave | 7pm-11pm
BENISE - FIESTA! | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 7:30pm
Saturday, October 31st đ
Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm
Zoo Boo | Zoo Idaho, 2900 S 2nd Ave | 10am-3pm
Deleta Daytime Spooky Skate | Deleta Skating, 520 Yellowstone Ave | 10am-5pm
Crafterâs Market at Station Square | Station Square, 200 S Main St | 11am-3pm
Flow Yoga with Katie Sailey | Wanderlust | 12:45pm-1:45pm
Fort Hall Police Department Trunk or Treat | Fort Hall | 1pm-3pm
đ» Haunted Houses & Spooky Attractions
Nightmare on Whitaker | 5297 Whitaker Rd. Chubbuck | Fridays and Saturdays starting October 9 7-10pm
đ More Ongoing October Fun
Swore Farms | Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch | Chubbuck/Tyhee
Indoor and ongoing Activity Ideas:
Toddler Time at Geronimoâs every Monday and Thursday 10am-12pm
Every Thursday Adult Social Dance Class | Alliance Academy of Dance | 7:30pm
Every Thursday is OPEN CLIMB at Ross Park! 5pm-Dark
Extreme Rush Go Karts are now open!
The Palace Theater Dinner Shows
Museum of Clean/My World Discovery Museum
Go see a cheap movie ($2.50 Tuesdays!)
Bowling (Tough Guy Lanes, ISU Game Center)
Lava Hot Springs Indoor Pool and Kidâs Water Park
Mom Meet Up Walks-stroller and wagon friendly
Pocatello Rec Center Activities
Veterans Coffee Shop | Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building | Mon-Thurs 9-11am
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