“Locktober” at the Old Idaho Penitentiary  

The Old Idaho Penitentiary celebrates “Locktober” with a lineup of Halloween events. Built in 1870, it’s one of only four territorial prisons open today. 

• Sleepless in Stripes: Saturday, October 10, 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Your chance to stay overnight in the site’s historic cell houses. Includes meals, behind the scenes exploration, and more. 18+ only.

•  Behind the Scenes Tours: Saturday, October 17, 6 to 10 p.m. Check out little-seen or off-limits areas of the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary. Recommended Ages 13+.

• Paranormal Investigation: Saturday, October 24, 9:15 pm to 2:00 am. Tour the site with Big River Paranormal at night. 18+ only. 

Fright Nights: Friday, October 30 (All Ages Night) and Saturday, October 31 (Adult Night), 7 to 11 p.m each night. The annual Halloween bash includes spooky history presentations, Terror on Cell Block 4 (Idaho’s only haunted cell house), and the Haunted Infirmary, along with live music, entertainment, food/alcohol for purchase, and photo ops.

Discover Boise’s Art Scene

This month, celebrate the arts across the Treasure Valley. Discover local art and support working artists with drop-in studio tours or attend a show at one of the city’s performing arts venues. 

LED Boise (October 16-17, 22-24) -The world premiere of GRACE, featuring breathtaking contemporary dance, an original score performed live, and immersive scenic design.

Boise Open Studios Tour (October 3-4 and 10-11) – Step inside the working studios of 125 local artists. Explore creative spaces, meet the artists, and learn firsthand about their process from painting and sculpture to ceramics, printmaking, and more.

Boise Contemporary Theater (October 7-24) – See English, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Play. 

The Morrison Center (October 20-24) – The hilarious new Broadway musical & Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? 

In the News

Need a quick getaway? Try these short nonstop flights from Denver for a change of scenery – The Denver Post

Combining Music with Local Sips – Sip Magazine

Why Boise, Idaho Should Be Your Next Pacific Northwest Getaway – Go World Travel

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