The Idaho Falls City Council Candidate Forum will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Compass Academy Auditorium, 955 Garfield St., Idaho Falls. Compass Academy students will moderate, asking all candidates the same prepared questions with equal time to respond. The event is a structured forum, not a debate, and aims to highlight each candidate’s priorities and perspectives. Free and open to the public.
Idaho Soul will perform live starting at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at First National Bar, 232 W. Center St. in Pocatello.
Live jazz trio Speakeasy performs in the Yellowstone Lounge, 230 W. Bonneville St. in Pocatello, from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday, featuring jazz classics from the 1930s in the style of Benny Goodman, with Keith Ward on clarinet/sax, Freddy Gildersleeve on guitar and Tanya Johnson on upright. Admission is free.
Station Square, 200 S. Main St. in Pocatello, hosts open mic night every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m.
Idaho Falls Spud Kings will face the Rock Springs Miners at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Mountain America Center, 1690 Event Center Drive in Idaho Falls. Tickets are available at tinyurl.com/nh9s84xy.
The nationally acclaimed Doo Wop Project performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello, presenting their “Echoes of the Street” show for lovers of doo wop music. Ticket prices run $40 to $48 and can be purchased online at isu.edu/tickets or by calling 208-282-3595.
Best By Yesterday will perform live starting at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at First National Bar, 232 W. Center St. in Pocatello.
Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 16-18
The Westside Players will present “Little Women,” Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-18, at The Warehouse, 1009 S. Second Ave. in Pocatello. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 for dinner and the show or $17 for the show only.
The Palace Theatre, 158 E. Chubbuck Road in Chubbuck, will put on a production of “Little Shop of Horrors the Musical” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-18. An optional dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at palacetheatrearts.com/littleshopofhorrors. This show is rated PG-13 for dark themes, campy noir and some disturbing content.
“Bad Guys 2” plays at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 16-17, and at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at ISU’s Bengal Theater. Reformed criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are trying very hard to be good. However, they soon find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes heist that’s masterminded by a new team of delinquents they never saw coming — the Bad Girls. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and children under 12, and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 16-18, & Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 20-21
Ammon Arts Community Theatre will present “Clue: On Stage” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-18, at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 20-21, at Thunder Ridge High School, 4941 First St. in Idaho Falls. There will be a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday as well. Based on the cult classic film and board game, the comedy follows Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to solve a murder mystery at Boddy Manor. Tickets are available at aact.ludus.com/index.php.
Ghouls Night Out is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Goodbye Hello Crafts & Boutique, 144 N. Main St. in Pocatello. The free event features local vendors, door prizes, drawings and games.
Eleanor Christman and Kori Bond perform Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Jensen Grand Hall at the Stephens Performing Arts Center. The ISU professors will present works by George Crumb, Sergei Prokofiev and Heitor Villa-Lobos on cello and piano. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $7 for ISU employees and free for ISU students and pre-college students with school ID. Tickets available at the event or online at isu.edu/tickets.
Deleta Skating, 520 Yellowstone Ave. in Pocatello, will host Adult Skate: Halloween Edition from 10 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 17. The $10 event is for ages 18 and up and encourages Halloween costumes with prizes for the best-dressed.
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 17-18
SPIRO Paranormal and Historic Downtown Pocatello will present the 17th annual Haunted History Walking Tours on Friday and Saturday evenings in October. Visit five haunted buildings in Historic Downtown Pocatello, with tours starting between 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, visit historicdowntownpocatello.com/events.
Elevè Dance Studios’ Halloween production “The Circus” will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18, at the Colonial Theater, 450 A St. in Idaho Falls. Tickets are available at idahofallsarts.org.
Old Town Actors Studio, 427 N. Main St. in Pocatello, will put on the Ghost Light Cabaret at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18. Expect a night of spooky performances, thrilling acts and macabre merriment. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased at otas.ludus.com.
The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October at Lookout Point in downtown Pocatello.
The Idaho Falls Farmers Market will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through October on Memorial Drive in downtown Idaho Falls.
Goodbye Hello Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Mountain View Event Center, 1567 Way to Grace Ave. in Pocatello. The free event features more than 150 vendors with fall items and early holiday shopping opportunities.
Fall Fossil Fest 2025 takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, 698 E. Dillon St. in Pocatello. This hands-on, all-ages event celebrates Idaho’s prehistoric past with the world premiere of the Croc-N-Roll skull, fossil exploration, ancient dart throwers, buzzsaw shark throwing axes and opportunities to meet scientists from ISU and beyond. Tickets are $17.50 for adults, $10 for youth 6-17 and ISU students with Bengal ID and free for children 5 and under.
The Crafter’s Market takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday inside Station Square, 200 S. Main St., in Historic Downtown Pocatello. Visitors can shop a rotating selection of local vendors offering jewelry, art, home décor, plants and more, with new makers featured each week.
Bengal Bloctober is set for 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, on the 200 and 300 blocks of East Center Street in Pocatello. The free, 21+ street party kicks off ISU Homecoming with live music from Loot, Jelly and Snoozy Moon, games, food and drinks. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Hosted by Barricade, Club Charley’s, ChubbyZ, Cue & Brews, Lost Boys Tattoo, The Odyssey Bar, The Office Bar and Historic Downtown Pocatello.
Vacant Gate’s Recurring Nightmare will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at The Gem, 216 First St. in Idaho Falls. The event will feature The Idahoan, Eastern Idaho’s progressive house DJ and producer, whose modern beats are inspired by legends like John Digweed and Paul Oakenfold while echoing the sounds of 90s electronica.
The Flinns will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Tetonia Club, 6266 S. Main St. in Tetonia. The husband-and-wife country Americana duo from Texas are known for heartfelt lyrics, authentic storytelling and tight harmonies that have earned them a loyal following throughout the Western United States. Tickets are available at tinyurl.com/2wbsf97z.
Misfitz, 117 S. Main St. in Pocatello, will host Goth Night starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Dress in gothic style and enjoy an evening of music and dancing. No cover.
The third annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by the Pocatello car community, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at RxR Autoworks, 658 N. Main St. in Pocatello. Families can enjoy decorated vehicles, candy and a Toys for Tots toy drive. Car owners are invited to participate by decorating their vehicles and bringing treats; toy donations of $10 or more are encouraged but not required. Awards will be given for best-decorated vehicles.
The comedy “Oh, Hi!” plays at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at ISU’s Bengal Theater. The film follows a couple’s awkward getaway gone wrong. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU employees and free for students with a Bengal ID. Learn more at isucinema.com/oh.
The ISU women’s basketball 17th annual Crab Feed is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at the ISU Pond Student Union Building, 1080 S. 5th Ave. in Pocatello. The event features all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab flown in fresh from San Francisco, beverages and side dishes from local restaurants, introductions of the 2025-2026 players and a silent auction. Tickets are $60 per person and can be obtained by calling assistant coach Keithan Gregg at 503-572-1178 or from any ISU women’s basketball player.
Hares & Hatters’ October Bedazzle Your Book event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at Hares & Hatters Bookshop, 210 N. Main St. in Pocatello. Tickets are $10 and include supplies to decorate a book, a drink, a cookie and a 30 percent off voucher for one item in the shop. Bring your own book or select one at the event. Space is limited. Register at haresandhattersbookshop.com under “Upcoming Events.”
The Yellowstone Restaurant, 230 W. Bonneville St. in Pocatello, hosts a wine tasting every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Explore a variety of exceptional wines from around the world and enhance your palate in a relaxed setting. For more details, call 208-234-7000.
Cymple Man will perform at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at The Gem, 216 First St. in Idaho Falls. The Georgia-based independent artist has shared stages with TI, Ludacris, Kid Rock, Cypress Hill, Sublime with Rome and more. Find tickets at tinyurl.com/4m33vttw.
The free Hispanic Film Festival continues at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at ISU’s Bengal Theater with “Memoirs of My Father.” This acclaimed film presents the life of Héctor Abad Gómez, a doctor and a human rights activist concerned with both his own children and the children of the underprivileged classes in the violent 1970s in Medellin, Colombia.
Adam Calhoun will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at The Gem, 216 1st St. in Idaho Falls. Find tickets at tinyurl.com/49husy8t.
