Boo! October is here with haunts, harvests and hockey

Where is 2017 going? Before you know it, we’ll be feeding our faces with turkey and wrestling with the Christmas tree.

In the meantime, there’s much to do in October that will hopefully help stretch out the month longer than a blink.

Round up the family and head to the pumpkin patches and corn mazes, which are featuring their spookier attractions.

Plan your Halloween with hauntingly cool events such as the kid-friendly Creepy Critter Encounters or the Frightened Felons Adult Night.

Bundle up for the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, and don’t forget your game face when watching the Idaho Steelheads.

The Farmstead Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through Oct. 28, 1020 S. Rackham Way, Meridian. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, food, pig races, more. $8.75 weekdays, $12.75 weekends. Upgrades available. 208-922-5678, farmsteadfestival.com.

▪  The Field of Screams haunted experience, dark until 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $19.75.

Halloween Land: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31, Twin Oaks Farms, 3250 N. Eagle Road, Eagle. Corn maze, hayrides, bunny hill, farm animals, pumpkin bowling, story teller, cow train, more. $8 Monday-Thursday, $11 Friday-Sunday, free for ages 3 and younger. halloweenlandidaho.com.

▪  Nyah’s Haunted Woods, 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 6-7, 13-14; 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 20-21, 25-27. $20, includes corn maze admission.

Linder Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze: 5 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, through Oct. 31 (open at noon Oct. 5-6, 27), 7165 S. Linder Road, Meridian. Boise State corn maze, pumpkin patch, food, petting zoo, pony rides, more. New this year is the inclusion of the zombie paint ball experience with the price of the regular corn maze. Farm admission only, required: $5 Friday-Saturday, $4 Monday-Thursday, free for ages 3 and younger. Corn maze add-on: $7 general, $4 children 4-11. Half price on Tuesdays; every day for military, first responders and their families. 208-371-0222, linderfarms.com.

The Haunted World: Dusk to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and dusk to midnight Friday-Saturday, through Oct. 31, Northside Boulevard and Idaho 20/26, four miles north of the Nampa sugar factory. Features a 35-acre outdoor haunt, a hostel asylum gone wrong (Skullvania) and a 15-acre corn maze. $23 general, $27 for fast-track pass, free for ages 5 and younger. hauntedworld.org.

Halloween Classic: Gates open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, and 8 a.m. Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 12-15, Firebird Raceway, 8551 Idaho 16, Eagle. $15 general (includes pit pass), $5 children 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. 208-938-8986, firebirdonline.com.

▪  Saturday, Oct. 14: Halloween events for children begin with games from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a costume contest and hayrides. At 7:15 p.m., trick-or-treat the race trailers throughout the pit area. An adult costume party begins at 9 p.m.

Freaky Friday: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 (last admission 9 p.m.), Old Idaho Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Ghost stories, “Voices from the Past,” tales of the Hanged Ten (the 10 men executed at the Old Pen) and guided tours. Two admission tickets for $13. Brown Paper Tickets. $10 each at the door. 208-334-2844, history.idaho.gov/old-idaho-penitentiary-events.

Lucha Libre: Night of the Dead: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Halloween celebration with wrestlers Rey Mysterio, Penta OM and others; rock and Latin music; food; dancing; autographs; merchandise. Percentage of proceeds go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Minix Center for Artists. $25-$145. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.

Spooktacular: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Oct. 13-14 and 20-21; 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 15 and 22, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Halloween displays, activities and a few animal encounters all designed for younger children. Also, a black light Halloween dance party, mascot meet-and-greets, professional magic, obstacle course, the Bone Yard, mini hay bale maze, a chance to hang out in the Bat House at night, more. Regular fall admission applies. 208-608-7760, zooboise.org.

Friday the 13th Halloween Party: 7 p.m to 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Mardi Gras Ballroom, 615 S. 9th St., Boise. Female impersonators, burlesque performances, costume contest and raffle prizes.$5 at the door. 208-562-7874.

Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour: 8 p.m. Oct. 13-31 (special tours Oct. 13 and 27 start at 7 p.m.), Joe’s Crab Shack, 2288 N. Garden St., Boise. Learn about Boise ghosts aboard a Halloween decorated vintage trolley. $18 per person; $28 for Oct. 13 (includes ticket to Freaky Friday at Old Pen); $35 for Oct. 27 (includes ticket to Frightened Felons at Old Pen), $25 for Oct. 31 (adults only). Oct. 28 is sold out. Ages 13 and older. 208-433-0849, boisetrolleytours.com.

DIY Halloween Costumes for Your Cat: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, Boise Library Hillcrest branch, 5246 W. Overland Road. 208-972-8340.

Trunk or Treat: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Boys and Girls Club, 610 E. 42nd St., Garden City. Free.

Frightened Felons: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28 (last admission 9:30 p.m.), Old Idaho Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Haunted cell house, actors portraying inmates of the past, “Thrill the World” performance, costume contest, food trucks. 208-334-2844, history.idaho.gov/old-idaho-penitentiary-events.

▪  Family Night, Friday, Oct. 27. $15 general, $12 children 12 and younger. Brown Paper Tickets.

▪  Adult Night (18 and up), Saturday, Oct. 28. Beer and wine available. $15. Brown Paper Tickets.

Boo at the Zoo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 (last admission at 4:30 p.m.), Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Costumed characters passing out candy, costume contests for all ages, games, photo ops, face painting, special Halloween-themed animal enrichments, the zoo, and more. $7 general, $4.50 seniors, $4.25 children 3-11, free for ages 2 and younger and annual pass holders. 208-608-7760, zooboise.org.

Harvest Fest Spooktacular Weekend: Boise Library Ustick branch, 7557 W. Ustick Road. 208-972-8300.

▪  Pumpkin Carving, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Carving supplies and pumpkins provided (while supplies last) or bring your own pumpkin. Light refreshments included. All ages.

▪  Spooky Movie and Pizza, Sunday, Oct. 29. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993, rated PG). Pizza will be served and “Nightmare” costumes are encouraged.

Creepy Critter Encounters: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct 28, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa. Learn about creatures of the refuge on a spooky hike, see live animals, hear spooky stories, and create Halloween crafts. Come in costume for a special treat. Free. (208) 467-9278, fws.gov/refuge/deer_flat.

BBC Trunk or Treat: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, Boise Bible College, 8695 W. Marigold St. Free.

Trailing of the Sheep Festival: Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 4-8, Hailey and Ketchum. History, folk and traditional arts, a Sheep Folklife Fair with music and dance, a Wool Festival, culinary events, storytelling, championship sheepdog trials, and Big Sheep Parade. 208-720-0585, trailingofthesheep.org.

Death Rattle Writers Festival: Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 5-8, various Downtown Nampa venues. Celebration of the art of the word in its many forms, be it poetry, playwriting, music or short story. deathrattlewritersfest.org.

Boise Beauty Expo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Features 100-plus exhibits offering products and services including skincare, beauty, health, nutrition, fitness, leisure, travel, education, more. Free.

Idaho Dream Wedding Expo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Meet wedding professionals and view more than 75 exhibits. $6 general, free for children 12 and younger.

Idaho Health and Fitness Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Testing, samplings, flu shots, free blood pressure, free blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, diets, nutrition, spas, skin care, beauty trends, more. Free.

River Through Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Gem Island Sports Complex, Washington and Canal Street, Emmett. Go back in time to the Civil War, Oregon Trail and other times in history and pan for gold, visit the general store, talk with free trappers and more. Free.

Fall Harvest Festival: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 7-8, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Music, wagon rides, beer and wine garden, food vendors, the Scarecrow Stroll, and kids’ activities. $7 general, $5 children 5-12 and IBG members, free for ages 4 and younger, at the gate. 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

Idaho City Days: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 7-8, Idaho City. Fun run, beer garden, food, ghost tours, arts and crafts, vendors, silent auction, street dance, more. idahocitychamber.org.

Idaho Horror Film Festival: Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 12-14, Downtown Boise. More than 60 films will be screened in five categories: feature length, animated, shorts, foreign and the “locals only” classification of Spud and Guts. Also, music, panels, networking, more. $50-$100 passes. idahohorrorfilmfestival.org. Highlights:

▪  “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, Hannah’s, 621 W. Main St., Boise. Audience participation movie where you yell back lines at the screen during the extended pauses between dialogue, dress up in costume and act out the film, and throw props various times during the film. $5 at the door, free for IHFF passholders.

▪  “Friday the 13th” with special guest Adrienne King, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. Q&A with meet and greet to follow. IHFF will honor the “Scream Queen” with the first ever IHFF Trailblazer Award for her advocacy of women in film and especially in the genre of horror.

Gowen Thunder 2017: Gates at 8:30 a.m. with aerial demonstrations beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 14-15, Gowen Field, 4474 De Haviland St., Boise. Featuring the USAF Thunderbirds and Canadian Aerial Jet demonstration team, The Snowbirds. Free; VIP tickets available. gowenthunder.org.

The Record Exchange’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise. Free. 208-344-8010, therecordexchange.com.

▪  JD McPherson in-store performance in celebration of his new album “Undivided Heart & Soul,” 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3. Guaranteed-admission wristband available with album preorder (available exclusively to Record Exchange customers on Oct. 3, three days before official street date).

▪  Staff Reunion and Customer Party, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. Rounding up former employees for an evening celebrating the first four decades of The Record Exchange (1977-2017). Also, Q&A session with Record Exchange alumni Tim Johnstone and Will Spearman, free Payette Brewing Co. beer, 40 percent off used music/video, raffles.

▪  1977 Covers Live, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. 1977 cover songs performed by Boise musicians.

▪  Anderson East in-store performance, 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. VIP viewing area wristband available with “Delilah” (CD or vinyl).

Karla Bonoff: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Oct. 17-18, Cinder Winery, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City. $28 and $38. americanamusicseries.net. Opening: Andy Byron.

Opera Idaho’s L’elisir d’amore: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $24-$72. egyptiantheatre.net.

Idaho Dance Theatre “All Embracing”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 19-21; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, Special Events Center, Boise State University. $10-$30. idahodancetheatre.org.

Boise Philharmonic: Symphonie fantastique: Musically Speaking pre-concert discussions at 6:30 p.m. 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.

▪  Nampa concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa. $21.23-$44.34.

▪  Boise concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $22.64-$65.09.

▪  Backstage with the Artist, noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. Free.

Professional Bull Riders: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. $15-$350. ICTickets.

Idaho Steelheads hockey: 7:10 p.m., CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $18-$35. 208-331-8497, idahosteelheads.com.

▪  Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14: vs. Norfolk Admirals

▪  Wednesday, Oct. 18, and Friday, Oct. 20: vs. Utah Grizzlies

Boise State Broncos football vs. Wyoming: Saturday, Oct. 21, Albertsons Stadium, 1400 W. Bronco Lane, Boise. $39-$79 general, $57-$77 seniors, $37-$50 juniors. 208-426-4737, broncosports.com.

Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles”: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 (no Greenshow), ISF Amphitheater, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. $27-$37 general, $20 students with valid ID. 208-336-9221, idahoshakespeare.org.

Boise Little Theater’s “The Addams Family”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Oct. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 19 and 26; 2 p.m. Oct. 22 and 28, 100 E. Fort St. $14 general, $11 students and seniors. $16 and $12 at the door. 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

“Men are from Mars — Women are from Venus”: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13; and 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. One-man fusion of theater, stand-up and light-hearted theatrical comedy. $48. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.

Stage Coach Theatre’s “Baskerville — A Sherlock Holmes Mystery”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Oct. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 19 and 26; 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 15 and 22, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise. $15. 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

“Brides of Frankenstein”: 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14, The Balcony, 150 N. 8th St., Boise. Presented by LipsInc!, Idaho’s professional female impersonation troupe. $20. Reservations: 208-368-0405.

Boise Contemporary Theater’s “Hand to God”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Oct. 18 through Nov. 4; 2 p.m. matinees Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 854 Fulton St. $35 Fridays-Saturdays, $25 Wednesdays-Thursdays and matinees, $10 Wednesday preview (Oct. 18), $20 Thursday-Friday preview (Oct. 19-20), $16 all student tickets. 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Music Theatre of Idaho’s “Peter Pan”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 26-28; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. $22 general, $20 seniors, $18 students. 208-468-2385, mtionline.org

Emmett Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 28, Blaser Park, North Washington Avenue and West Park Street, Emmett. 208-550-4459, emmettfarmersmarket.com.

Boise Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 28, Republic parking lot, 10th and Grove streets, Boise. 208-345-9287, theboisefarmersmarket.com.

Capital City Public Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 16, 8th Street — Main to State streets, Boise. 208-345-3499, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

Nampa Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 28, Longbranch parking lot, 13th and Front streets. 208-461-4807, nampafarmersmarket.com.

Eagle Saturday Market: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 14, Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. 208-489-8763, facebook.com/eaglesaturdaymarket.

LEGO World of Creativity: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. New, interactive LEGO experience filled with hands-on building activities, and designed to encourage families to explore the world through imagination and creativity. $21 per session, free for children younger than 2. worldofcreativity.lego.com.

Preservation Idaho’s Heritage Homes Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Grace Jordan Elementary School, 6411 Fairfield Ave., Boise (starting point). Tour private homes in the Randolph Robertson neighborhood and learn about the history of the homes and the development of the neighborhood. $30 general, $25 members, in advance or day of the event. preservationidaho.org.

Canyon County Fall Home Show: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Free.

“Wild Kratts”: 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. PBS KIDS television show with brothers and zoologists Martin and Chris Kratt. $22.50-$40; $100 VIP. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Bloody Mary Mix Contest and Chili Cookoff: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Pioneer Park, Washington Avenue and Main Street, Emmett. Fundraiser for Pioneer Park. $20, includes samples of Bloody Mary mixes, samples of chili, one bowl of chili from Triangle Inn Restaurant, one glass mason jar, at eventbrite.com.

Big Daddy Weave: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, College Church of the Nazarene, 504 E. Dewey Ave., Nampa. $25-$75. transparentproductions.com/events/big-daddy-weave-nampa.

The Toadies: 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Local H. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $22 day of show.

Leyla McCalla: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. Opening: Heather Meuleman. $10. eventbrite.com. $12 at the door.

Shaman’s Harvest: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $13.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $15 day of show.

Free Salamander Exhibit & Dead Rider: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Opening: The GOV. $10. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $12 day of show.

Board Wars – Art & Design: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. A look at how game art relates to play, workshop on using tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, templates), and a review of the “Art” rubric for the competition. 208-972-8200.

Jon Bellion: The Human Condition Tour — Part III: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Sold out.

Tauk: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Opening: Yak Attack. $12. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $15 day of show.

Top Rescue Chef: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Calvary Chapel, 123 S. Auto Drive, Boise. Rescue Mission cooks in Ada County and Canyon County will prepare appetizers, entrees and desserts that will be voted on by those in attendance. Benefits Boise Rescue Mission Ministries. Free but RSVP to melaniem@boiserm.org. 208-343-2389, boiserm.org.

Terra Nativa Vineyards wine tasting: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, The Chocolat Bar, 805 W. Bannock St., Boise. Free.

Kleiner Park Live Fall Concert Series: Vendors and children’s activities at 5:30 p.m. with music by B-Town Hitmen at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N. Records Ave., Meridian. Free. kleinerparklive.com.

Discover Your Art Side: Introduction to Italic Calligraphy: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Boise Library Ustick branch, 7557 W. Ustick Road. Cheryl Richardson from the Idaho Inkspots Calligraphy Guild teaches the handwriting basics of the Italian Renaissance. 208-972-8300.

Light the Night Walk: Registration at 5:30 p.m. and walk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Capitol Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Food from Noodles & Company, music and family activities at the park prior to the walk. Fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Registration is free, but fundraising in an option. 208-658-6662, lightthenight.org/events/boise.

Noah Gundersen: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. Opening: Silver Torches. $12. eventbrite.com. $15 at the door.

Capital City Sound Christmas Chorus Open House: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct 5, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 2206 N. Cole Road, Boise. For women of all ages who love to sing holiday songs and with no obligation past the Christmas season. Free. 208-514- 7332, capitalcitysound.org.

Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon’s Tribute to John Denver: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Stephens Performing Art Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall, Idaho State University, Pocatello. $22 and $26. 208-282-3595, isu.edu/tickets.

Lords of Acid: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Combichrist, Christian Death. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $22 day of show.

Cannabis Town Hall Discussion: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, Julia Davis Park, Gene Harris Bandshell, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. An evening of open and public discussion about all things cannabis. Presented by boisehempfest.org.

Mimicking Birds: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. Opening: Up is the Down is the, Oceans are Zeroes. $10. eventbrite.com. $12 at the door.

Michael Carbonaro: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Magician from hit TV series, “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV. $49.50-$150. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Christopher Titus: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $25-$45. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.

Kirko Bangz: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $10-$15 general, $35 VIP, $40 meet-and-greet. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.

See Spot Walk: Festivities at 9 a.m. and walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. One-mile dog walk, plus contests, vendors, demonstrations, food, more. Benefit the Idaho Humane Society. $15-$30. Day-of registration: $35 general, $20 children. seespotwalk.org.

Capstone Missions Fall Fiesta: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Zions Bank, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Food and drinks by El Gallo Giro Boise, music, live and silent auctions, raffle, games. $35 advance, $40 at the door. 208-996-0101, capstonemissions.org.

Four Shillings Short: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 Garrett St., Garden City. Celtic, folk, world music duo. Bring picnic dinner. Suggested donation: $10 general, $7 students and seniors, free for ages 16 and younger. fourshillingsshort.com.

Acoustic Eidolon: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Meyer-McLean Performing Arts Center, Four Rivers Cultural Center, 676 S.W. 6th Ave., Ontario. Cello/guitar duo. $20 general, $10 students. 541-889-2844 or 208-642-4997.

Joe Bonamassa: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $89-$149. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Chaz Browne: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. $15 general, $20 preferred, at eventbrite.com. $20 and $25 at the door.

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard: 9 p.m. Oct. 7, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $15. TicketWeb. $18 at the door.

City of Trees Marathon and Half Marathon: Marathon at 8 a.m. and half marathon at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct.8, Parkcenter Park, 385 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. $49 and $75 until Sept. 24; $55 and $85 after. cityoftreesmarathon.com or bluecirclesports.com.

Daughters of the British Empire Afternoon Tea: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Barber Park Event Center, 4049 S. Eckert Road, Boise. Fundraiser for local charities and the Western District British Home. $25 per person. Must buy tickets in advance. dbeidaho.com.

International Dinner: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1122 W. Linden St., Caldwell. Cuisine from around the world, entertainment, silent auction, more. Benefits The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Our Lady of the Valley. $15 general, $5 children younger than 5. 208-459-3653.

Flobots: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. Opening: Custo, Melika Ghali. $15. eventbrite.com. $20 at the door.

Palehound: 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Opening: Cmmnwlth. $10. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $12 at the door.

The Menzingers: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. Opening: Stepbrothers, Western Daughter. $20. eventbrite.com.

Day Wave: 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $15. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $17 at the door.

The Brothers Comatose: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. With The Lil’ Smokies, Mipso. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624, or at the door.

Griffin House: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, Visual Arts Center, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. $20-$22. 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

Cardboard Challenge: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, Boise Library Collister branch, 4724 W. State St. Inspired by the short film, “Caine’s Arcade,” the Global Cardboard Challenge is an annual event presented by the Imagination Foundation to celebrate child creativity and the role communities can play in fostering it. Children of all ages are invited to build anything they can dream up using cardboard, recycled materials and imagination. 208-972-8320.

The Beer Yogis: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, Payette Brewing Co., 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise. All-levels vinyasa flow led by Melissa Klimo-Major and Mikki Trowbridge. Payette pints post practice. $25 advance at thebeeryogis.com/events/payette, $30 at the door, includes first pint.

Soulfly does Nailbomb: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, Diamondz Event Center, 220 W. Main St., Jerome. Nailbomb’s “Point Blank” performed by Max, Marc, Zyon, and Mike of Soulfly. $25 general ($35 door), $35 reserved. Brown Paper Tickets. Opening: Cannabis Corpse, Noisem, Lody Kong, Slakjaw.

OneBeat: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise. $12. eventbrite.com.

New Transit: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, Sapphire Room, The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Opening: James Dean Kindle, Emily Tipton. $15 general, $20 preferred, at eventbrite.com. $20 and $25 at the door.

BYU Ballroom Dance: Free community dance lessons at 6:15 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Jewett Auditorium, College of Idaho, Caldwell. $10-$25 general, $5-$12 children. 208-459-5275, caldwellfinearts.org.

Highly Suspect: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: DJ Redbees. $23.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $25 day of show.

Fundraiser for Missions Yard Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Whitney United Methodist Church, 3315 W. Overland Road, Boise. All proceeds support a January 2018 mission trip to Kenya.

Senior Faire: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. More than 50 vendors providing information on insurance, healthy living, finances, home care, assisted living, future planning, more. Also, entertainment and concessions. Free.

Table Rock Challenge: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Fort Boise Park, 155 E. Garrison Road. The course, with water stops, winds 4.5 miles up Shaw Mountain and Table Rock Roads to Table Rock Bluff and returns. All proceeds support fire prevention education in the Treasure Valley. $35. bluecirclesports.com.

Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk: On-site registration begins at 9 a.m. and walk at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Capitol Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Ends at Julia Davis Park with a celebration including food, music, entertainment, games, bounce houses, prizes, information tables, more. $15 general, $10 children, online through Sept. 30. Same-day registration: $20 general, $15 children. 208-954-7448, idahodownsyndrome.org.

Eagle Harvest Festival: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. Participate in Pumpkin in the Park by sampling pumpkin flavored items and vote for your favorite. Also, music by Smooth Avenue, free children’s activities like pumpkin decorating, coloring, games and more, and visit the last Eagle Saturday Market of the season. Free. 208-489-8763.

Indy Author Day: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Panel discussions on publishing, author resources, and elements of craft; a local author reading and book sale; and two 90-munite workshops. boisepubliclibrary.org/classes-events/indie-author-day.

Fall High Tea: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Capitol Cellars, 110 S. 5th St., Boise. Five-item lunch served with Rishi Tea. $20.43 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 208-344-9463.

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert”: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Relive the magic of the first film in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding film series in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while musicians of the Boise Philharmonic perform John Williams’ unforgettable score. $54-$84. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Boise Bicycle Project’s 10 Year Anniversary and Appreciation Party: Social ride to BBP’s old stomping grounds at 5:30 p.m. and party at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1027 S. Lusk St., Boise. Music from Boise Rock School and DJ Stidbeats, food, beer, cider, silent auction. Free. RSVP at boisebicycleproject.org/10-year-rsvp.

Craig Morgan: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $29.50 general ($35 door), $59.50 VIP. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.

3 Bands for Blind Kids: 2:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Mardi Gras Ballroom, 615 S. 9th St., Boise. Featuring the Hoochie Coochie Men, The Mystics, Gerry and The Dreambenders. Fundraiser for the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho. $20 at 3bands.brownpapertickets.com, $25 at the door.

Ada County CROP Hunger Walk: Registration at 2:30 p.m. and start at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd. Walk a 3.4- or 1-mile loop. Sponsored by the Church World Service with portion of the proceeds going to The Idaho Foodbank. crophungerwalk.org.

Alison Krauss and David Gray: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Outlaw Field, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. $67.50. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1766.

The Interrupters/SWMRS: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Sharp Shock. $14. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $16 day of show.

Theresa Caputo: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. From TLC’s hit show “Long Island Medium,” Theresa will share personal stories about her life, explain how her gift works and deliver healing messages to audience members. $39.75-$89.75. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Teen Science & Engineering Cafe: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Meet and network with scientists and professors in fields that interest you. For teens in grades 7-12. 208-972-8200.

Erth’s “Dinosaur Zoo Live”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Part of Velma V. Morrison Family Theatre Series. $6.50. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Eugene Ballet’s “Mowgli — The Jungle Book Ballet”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, Four Rivers Cultural Center, 676 S.W. 5th Ave., Ontario. $18 general, $14 members and children 14 and younger. 541-889-8191.

Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. Documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Two of this year’s 12 featured films include: “Conservation Generation” featuring young farmer and Boise native Tyler Hoyt, and “Das Fischer,” a comical look at fishing in Idaho. Beer provided by Payette Brewing, rafftle. Proceeds benefit the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation. $15 general, $10 students, in advance at eventbrite.com or at the door. mountainfilm.org.

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. $18-$33. ICTickets, 208-442-3232.

Yelawolf: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $23.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $25 day of show.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Treasure Valley: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N. Records Ave., Meridian. Fundraiser for American Cancer Society. $35 for run, walk is free. 208-422-0175, makingstrideswalk.org/treasurevalleyid.

Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Boise Watershed, 11818 W. Joplin Road. Pumpkin painting and other fall-themed arts and crafts, photo ops, live reptiles, tours. Free. 208-608-7300.

Funtober Fest: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way. Outdoor, carnival-style event features face painting, crafts, dancing, storytelling, a costume contest, games, more. $6 general, $5 NRC members. 208-468-5858.

Hollywood Undead: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Butcher Babies. $25. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $27 day of show.

Tyga: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. With Chief Keef, RJ, Bonaphied, JC. $35 general ($45 door), $65 VIP. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.

Rittz: 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Sam Lachow, Eric Biddiness. $22.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $25 day of show.

Mastodon: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Opening: Eagle of Death Metal, Russian Circles. $39.50 general, $69.50 VIP. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.

Silversun Pickups: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, Revolution Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City. Opening: Minus the Bear. $29.50 general ($35 door), $59.50 VIP. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.

Discover Your Art Side: Ombré Mobiles: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, Boise Library Bown Crossing branch, 2153 E. Riverwalk Drive. Adult series on hanging artwork. All materials provided. 208-972-8360.

Wine, Eats and Artifacts: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. Preview some of the inaugural gowns that will be displayed in the new museum. Concert performed by Kevin Kirk on an 1878 Weber grand piano brought to Boise by the Cartee family. Benefits the exhibitions for the new Idaho State Museum. $65, includes one drink and appetizers. Brown Paper Tickets.

Needtobreathe: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $33.50. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $36 day of show.

Mary Lambert: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. Opening: Mal Blum. $20. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $22 at the door.

Harry Potter Alliance: 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Take the skills you’ve learned from your favorite books, movies, and TV shows and turn them into real-life change in your community. thehpalliance.org.

Discovery Center of Idaho Adult Night: The Science of Fear: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 131 Myrtle St., Boise. Beer, music, interactive activities. $20. 208-287-4222, dcidaho.org.

In This Moment: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Opening: Of Mice and Men, Avatar. $32.50 general ($35 door), $62.50 VIP. Ticketfly, 877-435-9849.

Carlos Mencia: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $28 and $34. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624.

Max Frost: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $12. TicketWeb, 866-468-7624. $14 at the door.

“Stranger Things” Season 2 Premier Party: 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Woodland Empire Ale Craft, 1114 W. Front St., Boise. Special beers on tap: Upside Down golden stout, and Leggo 11% abv waffle beer (made with real waffles and maple syrup). Also, group costume contest with prizes, giveaways, more. Check Facebook for more info.

Bill Engvall: 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $36 and $56. Ticketmaster, 208-426-1110.

Bellamy Brothers: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Stephens Performing Art Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall, Idaho State University, Pocatello. $36 and $40. 208-282-3595, isu.edu/tickets.

This story was originally published September 29, 2017 at 2:23 PM with the headline "Boo! October is here with haunts, harvests and hockey."