Discover Exciting Events in Historic Downtown Pocatello
WE LOVE EVENTS! There are a variety of events that take place throughout the year in Historic Downtown Pocatello!
Below is our Events Calendar and a description of our signature events. Downtown businesses and merchants host
a variety of events as well. For a complete list of all the events in the area, please be sure to check out
our
Facebook page for updates on current and upcoming events.
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4pm Curbside Cravings Food Trucks
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5pm First Friday Art Walk
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9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
3pm Shady Grove Music Camp
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10am Free Yoga In The Park
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4pm Curbside Cravings Food Trucks
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5pm Recovery Fest
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9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
8pm Movie Night at The Park hosted by The Neighborhoods of Historic Downtown
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9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
4pm Idaho Food Bank Music Fest
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10am Free Yoga In The Park
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5pm KIND Community Week Kick-Off Event
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9am Southeast Idaho Electric Car Show
9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
4pm OKTOBERFEST
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9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
9am Downtown's Great Pumpkin Fest
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
6pm Haunted History Walking Tours
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Upcoming Events, Tickets & the Holidays Ahead!
The Kind Community Kick-Off Celebration will take place at Lookout Point on Monday, September 21 from 5-8:00 p.m.!
Southeast Idaho Electric Car Show
Saturday, September 26
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Next to the Farmers Market at Lookout Point
The Portneuf Resource Council will be holding their annual Southeast Idaho Electric Car Show in Pocatello on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with National Drive Electric Month. The show will be next to the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market, at Lookout Point, in the south parking lot next to the Marshall Public Library. Seasoned local electric vehicle owners will be showing their electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and will be able to answer questions about range, cost, maintenance, charging and more. For more information or to showcase your vehicle, please visit www.driveelectricweek.org .
Gate City OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, September 26, 2026
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lookout Point
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Oktoberfest is coming to Historic Downtown Pocatello on Saturday, September 26 at Lookout Point. From 4-8:00 p.m., sample German style beers and craft beers from our local, regional and national brewers. There will be German Style food and live music, too! Tickets are now available!
Click here to purchase your tickets today! Tickets purchased in advance are $30 plus processing. Tickets at the door on September 26 will be $40. Tickets include unlimited pours and a tasting mug compliments of Denny's Wrecker Service and AV Center Professional Aviation Services *while supplies last. Get your tickets today! Don't miss this fun event!
Join us for our monthly First Friday Art Walks! From 5-8:00 p.m., stroll through Downtown visiting locations hosting art, music, food, fashion, holiday decor, gift giving ideas, and so much more! Free admission for all! Refreshments along the way! Stay for dinner after! You will love the creativity in our community!
Downtown's Great Pumpkin Fest
Saturday, October 3, 2026
From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Locations throughout Historic Downtown Pocatello
The Great Pumpkin Fest returns to Historic Downtown Pocatello on Saturday October 3 , along with the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Contest. From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. enjoy a beautiful Fall Saturday strolling through the festivities and visiting our local shops, coffee stops, bakeries, restaurants and breweries. Come Join Us!
Tickets are now available! Our favorite paranormal investigators are back! SPIRO Paranormal, The Avenue Event Center and Historic Downtown Pocatello are pleased to present the 18th Annual Haunted History Walking Tours on Friday & Saturday evenings in October. Visit four haunted buildings in the Historic Warehouse District in Pocatello, not just walk by them, but go inside to learn more about the history of the building and experience for yourself the charm and haunts inside! Tour dates include Fridays October 9, 16 and 23 and Saturdays October 3, 10, 17 and 24! Tickets are $30 per person.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. This year's walk is approximately 8 blocks and will begin at The Avenue Event Center, located at Don Aslett's Museum of Clean, 711 S. 2nd Ave. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour start time. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Children under the age of 8 may not participate due to the content of the tours. Tickets are available for specific dates at specific times as indicated below. Be sure if you have a group planning to purchase tickets, that you each purchase tickets for the same date and time. No refunds.
Please click the links below to purchase tickets:
Saturday, October 3 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
Friday, October 9 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
Saturday, October 10 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
Friday, October 16 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
Saturday, October 17 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm Sold Out
Friday, October 23 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
Saturday, October 24 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Friday, October 9
5-10:00 p.m.
East Center St. in Historic Downtown Pocatello
The Battle of the Bands will be the first featured event and the kickoff to the first-ever Center Street Experience Block Party. Two Stages! Six Bands! Lights and great sound! Host and comedians between band performances! Free for all! Come celebrate back-to-school, ISU Homecoming and our community!
For more information, please contact Jeff Diller 208-516-7036.
Homecoming Parade
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Parade Start Time:
10:00 a.m.
Opponent: Cal Poly (Mustangs)
Kickoff at ICCU Dome: 4:00 p.m.
Registration: August 24 - September 25, 2026 at www.isu.edu/union/student-life/homecoming
Late Registration: September 26 - October 7, 2026
Last Day to Register: October 7, 2026 at 5 PM
Viewing Locations: On the north and south sides of Center St., from 1st Ave. to 15th Ave., and on
the east and west sides of 15th Ave./Memorial from Center St. to MLK Jr. Way.
Trick-or-Treat Downtown
Friday, October 30
From 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Locations throughout Historic Downtown Pocatello
Trick-or-Treat Downtown will take place on Friday, October 30, from 3:00-5:30 p.m. Our merchants and businesses will have treats for all of the little ghosts and goblins! Come in costume and walk business to business enjoying a safe, daytime Halloween event.
Pocatello Veterans Day Parade Contact Information:
pocatelloveteransdayparade@gmail.com
(208) 240-4304
Historic Downtown Pocatello’s Annual Christmas Night Lights Parade!
Friday, November 27, 2026
Parade Begins Moving at 6:30pm
This year’s Christmas Adventure begins on Friday, November 27 at 6:30 p.m. when the Night Lights Parade starts winding its way through Downtown.
Parade registration will open in September. Watch for the announcement of this year's theme coming soon!
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Shopping and Dining Small has never been better! The Downtown merchants and businesses invite you and your family
to come enjoy a day of shopping and dining specials!
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16th Annual Gate City Brewfest
Saturday March 13, 2027
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Locations throughout Downtown Pocatello
Revive @ 5 Summer Concerts Every Wednesday!
June - August, 2027
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Lookout Point
The Bannock Civitan Club has announced this summer’s Revive @ 5 Summer Concerts will begin on Wednesday, June 2 and continue very Wednesday all summer long! Come enjoy live music with food, cold beverages, ice cream, the Wednesday Farmers Market and more from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lookout Point.
Free admission! Free Parking! Fun for the entire family through the end of August!
There is Always Something Happening in Downtown!
Our staff and Promotions & Events Committee are continuously working to bring additional events to Downtown. If you have an upcoming event planned in Downtown or an event you would like to bring to Pocatello, please contact the Historic Downtown Pocatello office. Our contact information appears below.
Our events would not be possible without the generous help and support of many community volunteers, supporters and friends!
