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title: "Boise events this week: Fright Nights, Fall Frights and more"
description: "Things to do in Boise this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2026: Fright Nights; Fall Frights; Halloween Parade and Party."
---

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# [Boise events this week: Fright Nights, Fall Frights and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/boise-events-this-week-oct-27-nov-2-2026)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/author/jarvis) | Oct 26, 2026, 9:54:00 PM

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Boise has a full weekend of things to do. Here are 4 events happening this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

## 1. Fright Nights

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30 (all ages, 13+ recommended) and Saturday, Oct. 31 (18+), 7 to 11 p.m.  
**Where:** Old Idaho Penitentiary

The Idaho State Historical Society's haunted nights; $30. [Event details](https://history.idaho.gov/event/frightnights-allages/).

## 2. Fall Frights

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to noon  
**Where:** The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey

Activities, candy and a costume contest. [Event details](https://peregrinefund.org/event/2026-fall-frights-oct30).

## 3. Halloween Parade and Party

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  
**Where:** Boise Public Library

A free costume parade and party for kids. [Event details](https://boisepubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/17544140).

## 4. Boise State Haunted House

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, 7 to 10 p.m.  
**Where:** Boise State University

A student-run haunted house. [Event details](https://events.boisestate.edu/event/haunted-house-3564).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Boise this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Boise).

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