Come Downtown this week to enjoy all of the fun Fall festivities we have planned!

The October First Friday Art Walk will take place on Friday, October 3, from 5-8:00 p.m. Plan now to come for a charming evening stroll through our shops and galleries featuring local and regional art, music, food, fashion, and so much more. As always, admission is free and there will be refreshments along the way.

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. Plan to visit our shops, coffee stops, bookstores, bakeries, restaurants and breweries for Fall specials. We will be hosting a variety of guest vendors. There will be sidewalk sales, activities for the kids, pumpkin selfie stops and more!

The Crafter’s Market inside Station Square, 200 S. Main St., will be open on Friday from 5-8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Handcrafted items full of Fall charm will be available for shoppers. Enjoy a cold drink and a delicious meal at The Nook while you shop.

Come enjoy our four locally owned bookstores: Hares & Hatters Bookshop is located at 200 S. Main St. The Hygge Place is located at 201 N. Main St. Walrus & Carpenter Books is located at 251 N. Main St. White Owl Books and Import is located at 427 N. Main St., Suite H. Grab a delicious drink from your favorite Downtown coffee shop and take a stroll from bookstore to bookstore!

Valentine Bridal, 100 S. Arthur Ave., is having a Fall Sale. All discontinued styles are 40 percent off with prices $499-$1599. Any full-price gown purchase will receive 50 percent off any accessory. Please book appointments at www.valentineballroom.com or contact 208-313-4696.

Deckadence Board Shoppe is your go-to Downtown spot for skateboards, snow gear, and fresh footwear from skater and snowboarder-owned brands. Did you know you can grab your favorite Vans shoes here while supporting a local small business? They are open Monday–Friday, Noon to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during Farmer’s Market season. Stop in and see what’s new!

Main Street Mercantile & Antiques, 141 N. Main St., has three floors full of wonderful shopping! New vendors, great items for outdoor decks and patios, new to you furniture… stop in and shop this week. You will not be disappointed!

Coming Up:

Whisk Up Some Holiday Wonder at Dawn Bowman’s Gingerbread Workshop! Join us at the Pocatello Art Center, 444 N. Main St., for a festive, hands-on gingerbread class series this October! Learn to bake, build, and beautifully decorate your own gingerbread creation—perfect for holiday displays. Choose from six design templates and get expert instruction from start to finish. Class dates are October 8, 11, and 18. Cost is $100 for members and $120 for non-members. For more information and for registration, visit https://square.link/u/qN3uAC9u.

Mark your calendars for the Christmas Night Lights Parade presented by Lookout Credit Union coming up on Friday, November 28. The theme this year is “Traditions of Christmas Past.” Registration is now open! For details, please visit our website, www.historicdowntownpocatello.com and click on Events.

Thank you for shopping, dining and enjoying local! Your Downtown business owners love you for supporting local!