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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3pm Trick-or-Treat Downtown
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5pm First Friday Art Walk
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11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
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6:30pm Christmas Night Lights Parade
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11am Small Business Saturday
11am Crafter's Market at Station Square
First Friday Art Walk
Every First Friday of the Month
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Locations throughout Historic Downtown Pocatello
Historic Downtown Pocatello is the place to be on the first Friday of every month. First Friday Art Walk features art, music, food, fashion and
more in over 20 downtown shops and restaurants. Admission and parking for this event are free.
From 5pm to 8pm on the first Friday of every month you are invited to come enjoy Art Walk in Historic Downtown Pocatello.
2024 First Friday Art Walk Dates:
January 5 July 5
February 2 August 2
March 1 September 6
April 5 October 4
May 3 November 1
June 7 December 6
Lookout Credit Union Presents Historic Downtown Pocatello’s Annual Christmas Night Lights Parade!
Friday, November 29th
Parade Begins Moving at 6:30pm
2024 Theme: "Lookout For Santa's Reindeer & Friends!"
Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s bringing Dasher & Dancer! Plan now to join us for a two-day kick off of the Christmas Season on November 29 and 30!
This year’s Christmas Adventure begins on Friday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. when the Night Lights Parade starts winding its way through Downtown. Presenting Sponsor Lookout Credit Union invites you to come enjoy the evening full of Christmas Cheer featuring Santa and his live reindeer, Dasher & Dancer. They will be visiting from the North Pole for the Parade and Small Business Saturday!
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 30. Santa will be at Station Square for free visits & photos from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Santa’s visiting reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, will be at Lookout Point from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lookout Credit Union will have light-up red Rudolph noses for the first 400 children who come by to see and learn all about Santa’s reindeer.
Registration for the parade is open until November 27, so it’s not too late to enter.
Thank You to all of the sponsors who have made our Downtown Christmas events possible: Lookout Credit Union, City of Pocatello, Citizens Community Bank, Purpose Center, Bannock Civitan Club, Google Fiber, Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce, Christina Foulkrod Realtor-Keller Williams Realty East Idaho, Station Square, Myers-Anderson Architects, Pocatello Elks Lodge, AV Center Professional Aviation Services, Sagewood Media, Idaho State Journal, Idaho Wireless – KZBQ, KORR 104, KSEI, KMGI, Idaho Oldies and by Historic Downtown Pocatello.
Parade Registration is now open! Please review the Parade Instructions below, then complete the On-Line Registration Form.
**Be sure to click on the "Send Registration Form" button after completing the form. We will not receive your information if you miss this step.**
If you prefer to register via US Mail or in person, please print and complete the Paper Registration Form located below the Parade Instructions
and return to Historic Downtown Pocatello, PO Box 222, Pocatello ID 83204 or at 435 W. Center St.
On-Line Parade Registration
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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 30. Santa will be at Station Square for free visits & photos from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Santa’s visiting reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, will be at Lookout Point from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lookout Credit Union will have light-up red Rudolph noses for the first 400 children who come by to see and learn all about Santa’s reindeer.
Idaho Bridal Fair 2025
Saturday March 1, 2025
Located at the Red Lion Hotel
1555 Pocatello Creek Rd.
Molinelli’s Jewelers will present the 2025 Idaho Bridal Fair on Saturday, March 1. If you are newly engaged or have a wedding coming up, be sure to register for the show at www.idahobridalfair.com. Admission is free and the show will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel Pocatello. There will be live demonstrations throughout the event. At 11:00 a.m. enjoy an elegant fashion show presented by Valentine Ballroom & Bridal. Over 30 vendors will be on site featuring everything an engaged couple needs to plan the perfect wedding and future.
Saturday March 8, 2025
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 8, 2025. 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 will go on sale in December 2024.
Downtown Easter Egg Fest
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Eggs at 11:00 a.m. until gone.
Pictures with the Easter Bunny 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Easter Egg Fest is coming to Historic Downtown Pocatello on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Participating merchants will have filled
Easter Eggs for the kids beginning at 11:00 a.m. until all of the eggs are gone. There will be thousands of eggs for the kids and
plenty of time for families to walk through our beautiful shops and restaurants.
Oldies Rod & Custom Car Show
Saturday, June 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
100 Block S. Union Pacific Avenue
The Pocatello Senior Activity Center and Historic Downtown Pocatello present the annual Oldies Rod & Custom Car Show. This year's show will be held on the grassy area on the 100 block of S. Union Pacific Avenue, behind Station Square. There will be a variety of vehicles, each with its own story and history. There will be oldies music, food and family fun. This event is a fundraiser for the Pocatello Senior Activity Center. Please plan to join us! To register your vehicle, please contact the Senior Activity Center at 208-233-1212.
Independence Day Parade
Friday, July 4th, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Plan to celebrate the U.S.A. during our community's annual Independence Day Parade!
Parade registration opens in May!
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!
