Discover Exciting Events in Historic Downtown Pocatello

First Friday Art Walk, September 4, 2026, Event Guide

Please plan to join us in Historic Downtown Pocatello on Friday, September 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the September First Friday Art Walk. Come for a charming evening stroll through our shops and galleries featuring local and regional art, music, food, fashion, and so much more. Plan to stay Downtown for a delicious dinner, drinks, dancing, and live music. During Art Walk, you will find:

Elwen Cottage, 334 N. Main Street, will be hosting Tee’s Tie Dyes. Art walk deals and an amazing artist. Get a fun shirt! Shop fun deals and a gift basket giveaway!

Thriftopia, 308 N. Main St., invites you in to discover their curated collection of treasures. If you haven’t visited this new shop, Art Walk is the perfect time to stop in. 

Walrus & Carpenter Books, 251 N. Main St., will be hosting open mic. Join in or enjoy the entertainment.

Enchantments, 233 N. Main St., Suite B, will be open offering Aura photos, tarot card readings, and permanent jewelry all day long. Come pop in, see your aura, get a reading, add some new jewelry, or finally get that tattoo or piercing you’ve been thinking about.

Inside 233 N. Main St., Suite C., Salty’s True Tattoo will be doing $80 flash tattoos and $20 piercings all day!

Purpose Tea, 224 N. Main St., invites you to “pop in” for one of their signature Boba teas, Gelato straight from Italy, and take a peek at their beautiful Purpose Venue through the double glass doors.

The Martlet Brewery, 218 N. Main St., will be serving house-made beers, guest taps, wine and other creative alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks along with mouth-watering pizza from Braise Zen Pizza. Patio is open! 

The Hygge Place, 201 N. Main St., will be open until 7:00 p.m. Stop in and pick up a book to cozy up with and a new plant friend. 

Old Town Alley Outdoor Gallery, behind the one hundred blocks of N. Main St., welcomes you to stroll through and experience the amazing talent in our community.

Bluebird Country Boutique, 144 N Main St., will be hosting Dale Cress Clocks. Dale Cress’ beautiful handmade clocks and enjoy $5 off during Art Walk. And, their candy corn craft tables are open again! Paint your own triangle blocks to create a candy corn for just $5 each. You can leave your creation as a standalone piece or turn it into a festive banner or garland. Come shop local, discover something new, get creative!

Cottonwood Junction, located at 141 N. Main St., will be open with antique furniture decor, rugs, crafts, souvenirs and art.

The Not So Starving Artist, 135 N. Main St. will be open for Art Walk. Stop in and browse Jim Bacigalupi’s amazing art work.

Retro Relics On Main, 127 N. Main St., has a store full of unique items, antiques, clothing, local art and so much more. Stop in and visit their different vendor booths. 

Brick 243 Gastropub, 243 W. Center St., has a mouth-watering menu calling your name. It’s the perfect time to try some of their signature menu items. Text 208-380-1072 to reserve your table.

Cherub Capers Creations, 308 W. Center St., will be open featuring their collections of curated items perfect for fall!

Gate City Coffee & Wine Bistro, 320 W. Center St., will be featuring Pumpkin milkshakes & malts at The Ice Cream Shoppe inside Gate City Coffee. 

Deckadence Board Shoppe, 326 W. Center St., will be open with an inventory full of clothing and footwear for back-to-school!

Kanda’s & Co. and Reflections by Kanda, 159 S. Main St., will be open with stores full of treasures, antiques, art, clothing, jewelry, collectibles and more! The one and only Lenet Neifertwill be singing.

“The Nook” inside Station Square, 200 S. Main St., will be open serving their delicious menu options including soups, sandwiches, burgers, and beverages.

Friday Night Market at Station Square, 200 S. Main St., has a variety of vendors to shop from and will have music!

The Yellowstone Restaurant’s Y Lounge, inside the Historic Yellowstone Hotel, will be open serving their delicious menu. The 313 Whiskey Bar and the Y Lounge have Happy Hour specials from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Pocatello Elks Lodge, 410 S. Main St., will have their bar and food service open and ready to serve you!

Barricade, 308 E. Center St., will be hosting a FREE movie night featuring two short films from the Spark of Madness Film Festival followed by the cult classic Army of Darkness. Movies start at 8:30pm, free popcorn while supplies last. 

On Saturday plan to get Downtown to shop, grab a delicious meal and enjoy live music at Shady Grove Downtown!

The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Crafter’s Market at Station Square will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Shady Grove Early Show begins at 11:00 a.m. at Glean Coffee Roasters. 

Shady Grove Downtown will kick off at 3:00 p.m. with two stages, live bands, vendors, food and cold drinks at Lookout Point!

The Shady Grove Late Shows begin at 10:00 p.m. at The First National Bar, Misfitz and Barricade. 

For more information about our businesses and events, please visit www.historicdowntownpocatello.com, followHistoric Downtown Pocatello on Facebook and downtownpocatello on Instagram.

Portneuf Valley Farmers Market

Saturdays May-October

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

At Lookout Point, 435 W. Center St.

For 2026 vendor information, please contact Ellen Loomis, Market Manager, at 208-705-7333.

The Crafter’s Market inside Station Square

200 S. Main St.

The Crafters Market inside Station Square is open every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Handcrafted items full of local love will be available for shoppers.  Enjoy lunch at The Nook while you shop. 

 Shady Grove is coming Downtown! 

 ~Saturday, September 5th ~  3-10:00 p.m. at Lookout Point

10:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Late Shows at The First National Bar, Misfitz and Barricade!

This year’s Music Camp is headed Downtown for a day full of music, community, and creativity!  2 stages, 16 live bands, 3 late shows! 

Headliners will be Lee Rafugee and Moon Owl’s Mages, two acts bringing unforgettable sound and energy to Pocatello! 

Free admission!  Food Trucks!  Local Craft Beers!  Arts & Crafts!

We’re stoked to welcome Shady Grove to Downtown Pocatello!



Free Yoga in the Park!

First & Third Sundays

May thru September

Lookout Point

We are excited to welcome instructor Jeph Daley-Hazekamp on the first and third Sundays of May-September

at Lookout Point for Free Yoga in the Park!  Bring your mats and your friends for FREE YOGA from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Attendees are welcome to bring canned food donations or make a contribution via Venmo for the Idaho Food Bank. 

After yoga be sure to enjoy a delicious hot or cold drink and brunch at your favorite Downtown coffee shop or restaurant!

Curbside Cravings

Mondays thru September

Lookout Point

A brand new food truck experience is now open every Monday at Lookout Point!  From 4-8:00 p.m., every Monday thru September, there will be a

variety of food trucks parked and ready to serve you and your family an amazing meal. Picnic tables will be ready for convenient seating!

The playground will be open for all the kiddos! Plan now to take a break from cooking on Mondays and enjoy Curbside Cravings!

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!

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!

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.