2011 Halloween things to do

The spooky month of October is back! Here are a few 2011 Boise Halloween things to do that can give you a scare.

Steelheads Hockey - Get ready for another great season. First home game is October 15th against the Utah Grizzles.

Scarecrow Stroll 2011 - From October 1st - 31st scarecrows can be found all over the Idaho Botanical Garden. Don't forget to vote for your favorite scarecrow.

Frightened Felons - Enjoy a spooky evening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary. There will be games, food and beverages to buy, actors dressing up like convicts of old, and more. October 28th - 29th

Halloween Night! - Enjoy safe trick-or-treating with a science twist at the Discovery Center of Idaho. Enjoy snacks, candy, and experiments, along with the normal exhibits. Fun for all ages.

Bill Cosby - Multiple award winning, legendary actor and comedian Bill Cosby will be performing at the Morrison Center on October 8th.

Pirates of Penzance - This comedic opera tells the story of pirate apprentice Frederick who must serve his pirate masters until his 21st birthday. Due to an unfortunate birth date, he must serve 63 more years.

Boise Halloween Events Fall Harvest Celebrations

Haunted World - Haunted World is the Northwest's largest haunted area with three separate areas, Haunted World, Skullvania, and a corn maze, to explore and have a frighteningly good time.

Linder Farms - Linder Farms is the official corn maze of the BSU Broncos. There are plenty of things to do, including barrel train rides, lazer tag, a petting zoo, and obstacle course, and is home to the Trail of Terror.

The Farmstead - The Farmstead is the home of Idaho's original corn maze. Other attractions include a pumpkin patch, a jumping pillow, pig races, cow train, hay rides, and the terrifying Field of Screams.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Support finding a cure for breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the entire month of October. Susan G Komen for the Cure offers a great deal of knowledge about breast cancer from risk factors to local resources. They also have information on finding support groups and sponsorships.

Purchase a pink ribbon today and support finding a cure for breast cancer knowing that your purchase will help fund the fight against this life-altering disease.

Celtic Thunder

Celtic Thunder will be roaring into Boise's Morrison Center on November 1st, 2011. This incredibly entertaining group pays homage to the musical culture of Ireland. Since first appearing on PBS in 2008, Celtic Thunder has soared in popularity. They have sold almost a million CDs and DVDs, opened New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2008 and 2009, and performed hundreds of concerts, even including a show at the White House. With lots of fun, high energy, and catchy songs, watching Celtic Thunder is the perfect way to spend an evening with family and loved ones.

Boo at the Zoo

Join Zoo Boise for a festive Halloween event in town! Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, we'll have costumed characters passing out candy, costume contests for all ages, bat toss, pumpkin patch photos, face painting, astrojumps, and of course, the zoo. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $4.25 for children (4-11), $4.50 for seniors (62 and over) and free for children (3 and under). Friends of Zoo Boise members may enter for free (with membership pass and photo ID) and have a special entrance gate.