By Sylvia Dorrance, REALTOR®, eXp Realty
Planning the weekend of October 16 through 18 in the Boise area, known locally as the Treasure Valley? The calendar spreads across Boise and Meridian: a Friday-night comedy headliner at the Morrison Center, Saturday markets in downtown Boise and Meridian, a flea market at Expo Idaho, and the Harvest Festival at The Village. Comedy, theater, and markets cover all three days, so there is something to plan for every part of the weekend.
Events at a glance
Here is where the weekend's biggest draws land, with times and locations straight from the linked event and organizer pages below.
| Event | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour | Morrison Center, Boise | Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 pm |
| The 39 Steps | Boise Little Theater, Boise | Fri and Sat, Oct 16–17, 7:30 pm; Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 pm |
| Capital City Public Market | The Grove Plaza, downtown Boise | Sat, Oct 17, 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Meridian Main Street Market | Downtown Meridian | Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 am–1:30 pm (final 2026 market) |
| Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market | Expo Idaho, Garden City | Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 am–5:00 pm; Sun, Oct 18, 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Harvest Festival at The Village | Fountain Square, The Village at Meridian | Sat, Oct 17 |
Halloween and Fall Outings This Weekend
Ten Mile Farms , Meridian: A corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, barrel trains, straw slides, and a corn pit at 5040 S Ten Mile Rd, Meridian, ID 83642. Open for the 2026 season through late October. This weekend: Friday 4–9 pm, Saturday 10 am–9 pm, closed Sunday. Book online or pay at the gate.
Pumpkin Palooza , Meridian: A pumpkin patch with seasonal activities at 1133 W Chinden Blvd, Meridian. This weekend: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 9 am–9 pm. Admission $5 per person; ages 2 and under free.
Friday, October 16
Chelsea Handler brings The High and Mighty Tour to the Morrison Center at Boise State, 2201 W Cesar Chavez Lane, at 8:00 pm. It is the headline event of the weekend, and tickets are available through the official Ticketmaster listing.
Boise Little Theater at 100 E Fort Street presents The 39 Steps at 7:30 pm Friday, a stage adaptation that blends a spy thriller with comedy. Tickets and show details are on the theater's official site.
Saturday, October 17
Saturday is market day, with two markets and a flea market running through the morning and afternoon, plus the Harvest Festival in Meridian.
Capital City Public Market fills downtown Boise's Grove Plaza at 827 W Main Street from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm with local artisans, farmers, and food producers. It is one of the area's longest-running Saturday markets and a good morning stop before the afternoon events.
Meridian Main Street Market holds its final 2026 market on the City Hall Plaza at 33 E Broadway Avenue from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. If you have not made it out this season, this is the last one.
Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market runs 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Expo Idaho's South Expo Building at 5610 Glenwood Street, Garden City, with local and vintage vendors. It continues Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Village at Meridian hosts its Harvest Festival on Fountain Square on Saturday, with fall activities for an afternoon out. Check the events page for the day's schedule.
Sunday, October 18
Sunday is the lighter day of the three. The Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market continues at Expo Idaho from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Boise Little Theater offers a 2:00 pm matinee of The 39 Steps to close out the weekend.
Tickets and details
Show and market details can change, so check the linked event or organizer page before you go for tickets, current times, and the latest schedule.
Sylvia's take
As your REALTOR®, I share a weekly roundup so you can make the most of the Boise area. If you're thinking of moving here or already call it home, these are the community events that make the Boise area such a great place to live. Have an event I missed? Send it my way and I'll add it to next week's list.
Frequently asked questions
Are these events free?
Some are free, including the Capital City Public Market, the Meridian Main Street Market, and the Harvest Festival at The Village. Comedy and theater are ticketed, as listed on each event's page.
Are any Boise-area markets still open this weekend?
Yes. Capital City Public Market in downtown Boise is open Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and runs Saturdays through December 19, and Saturday is the final 2026 Meridian Main Street Market (9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.).
Let's talk through your options
Weekend event lists are a nice way to get to know the Boise area, and so is a conversation about what you want out of your next move. If you are thinking about buying, selling, or relocating to the Boise area, I can help you turn that into a clear plan.