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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5pm Metaphysical Market
5pm First Friday Art Walk
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9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
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10am Free YOGA at Lookout Point
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9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
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4pm Kind Week Kick-Off Event
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9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
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10am Free YOGA at Lookout Point
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9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
3pm OKTOBERFEST
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5pm First Friday Art Walk
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9am Great Pumpkin Fest
9am Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
6pm Haunted History Walking Tours
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Friday, September 5, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, September 5, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 6, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 6, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 7, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Thank you Jeph Daley-Hazekamp for hosting this amazing experience for our community!
Kind Community Kickoff Event
September 15, 2025
At Lookout Point, 435 W. Center St.
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Pocatello Electric Car Show
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Library's South Side Parking Lot
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Portneuf Resource Council is holding their fourth annual Electric Car Show in Pocatello on Saturday September 20, in conjunction with National Drive Electric Month. The show is concurrent with the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market at Lookout Point in the Marshall Public Library south parking lot. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. seasoned local electric vehicle owners will be there with their EVs and PHEVs to answer questions about range, cost, maintenance, charging and more. They will also have speakers from Idaho Power, Yellowstone Teton Clean Cities and INL at 10:00 a.m. talking about Idaho's charging station rollout, batteries, total cost of ownership and more. Join them and find out what it's really like to own an electric car. If you would like to volunteer or show off your electric or plug-in hybrid, you can register at:
https://driveelectricmonth.org/.
OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At Lookout Point, 435 W. Center St.
OKTOBERFEST is returning to Lookout Point! Spend the afternoon sampling German style beers, wines, snacks, and food, along with live music featuring Idaho Rovers and The Kyd-J Band. Tickets are now available at https://myidahotix.com/events/gate-city-oktoberfest-9-27-2025
Downtown's Great Pumpkin Fest
October 4, 2025
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 4, 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!
Haunted History Walking Tours
Beginning October 4
Tickets are now available! Our favorite paranormal investigators are back! SPIRO Paranormal and Historic Downtown Pocatello are pleased to present the 17th Annual Haunted History Walking Tours on Friday & Saturday evenings in October. Visit FIVE haunted buildings in Historic Downtown 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 11, 17 and 24 and Saturdays October 4, 11, 18 and 25! Tickets are $25 per person. Get your tickets early, these tours always sell out!
Choose the date and time you'd like for your tour experience and click on the link to purchase tickets. Please be sure if you have a group of people planning to enjoy the tour together, that you all choose the same date and time for tickets. Children under the age of 8 are not allowed on these tours. Thank you!
Fridays
October 10 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
October 17 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
October 24 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm
Saturdays
October 4 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
October 11 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
October 18 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm
October 25 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm
Trick-or-Treat Downtown
Friday, October 31
From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Locations throughout Historic Downtown Pocatello
Trick-or-Treat Downtown will take place on Friday, October 31, Halloween afternoon, 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
Saturday, November 8
Historic Downtown Pocatello’s Annual Christmas Night Lights Parade!
Friday, November 28th
Parade Begins Moving at 6:30pm
2025 Theme: "Walking in a Winter Wonderland"
This year’s Christmas Adventure begins on Friday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m. when the Night Lights Parade starts winding its way through Downtown. The Downtown merchants and businesses invite you and your family to come enjoy a day of shopping and dining specials as we celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29.
Registration for the parade will open in October.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 29, 2025
It’s Small Business Saturday! Shopping and Dining Small have never been better!
The Downtown merchants and businesses invite you and your family to come enjoy a day of shopping and dining specials as we celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29.
15th Annual Gate City Brewfest
Saturday March 9, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Locations throughout Downtown Pocatello
The 14th Annual Gate City Brewfest will be returning to Pocatello on Saturday, March 9, 2026. From 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. brewers will offer over 80 different beers for tasting in restaurants, breweries, pubs and bars throughout Downtown Pocatello. Sample craft beers new to our area plus local and regional favorites.
Tickets go on sale in December.
Revive @ 5 Free Wednesday Evening Concerts
June 4 to August 27
Every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At Lookout Point 435 W. Center St.
Join the Bannock Civitan Club as they host Revive @ 5 every Wednesday June-August. From 5-8:00 p.m. these free concerts feature a different band on stage every week, food trucks serving delicious food, cold beverages, and fun for the entire family!
Welcome Back Orange & Black
ISU's First Day of Class 2026
At Lookout Point, 435 W. Center St.
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Idaho State University students will once again have the opportunity to meet community businesses, win prizes, enjoy free giveaways, music and a variety of booths and entertainment during the 15th annual “Welcome Back Orange and Black”
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!
