Salt Lake City and Boise. They're about five and a half hours apart, so these picks suit the home city or a longer trip. Here's the best weekend trip in the region for each of the next 6 weekends, and what to do once you get there.
6 weekends
2 cities
6 of 6 pickedLast checked against official pages. How we choose
Zoo Boise's Boo at the Zoo is Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 5, in Julia Davis Park.
Drive: about 5 hr 45 min from Salt Lake City
Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Zoo Boise, Julia Davis Park
See Zoo Boise for pricesHogle Zoo hands out treats on Halloween from 9 to 3, while supplies last. It's included with regular admission.
Drive: about 5 hr 45 min from Boise
Trick-or-treating while supplies last.
Sat Oct 31 · 9 a.m.–3 p.m.Utah's Hogle ZooIncluded with zoo admission
Disney On Ice is at the Delta Center Friday through Sunday.
Drive: about 5 hr 45 min from Boise
In Salt Lake City Nov. 6–8.
Fri Nov 6, Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8 · See the tour page for show timesDelta CenterSee the tour page
Luminaria opened Thursday at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Book Friday or Saturday, because it's closed Sundays.
Drive: about 5 hr 45 min from Boise
Opens Nov 12 and runs through Jan 9. Closed Sundays.
Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14 · Evening time slots every 15 minutesAshton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, LehiSee Thanksgiving Point for tickets
Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point on Friday or Saturday night. Time slots come every 15 minutes, so you can match one to bedtime.
Drive: about 5 hr 45 min from Boise
Opens Nov 12 and runs through Jan 9. Closed Sundays.
Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21 · Evening time slots every 15 minutesAshton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, LehiSee Thanksgiving Point for tickets
Luminaria on Friday or Saturday night (closed Sundays).
Drive: about 5 hr 45 min from Boise
Opens Nov 12 and runs through Jan 9. Closed Sundays.
Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28 · Evening time slots every 15 minutesAshton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, LehiSee Thanksgiving Point for tickets
Car snacksMore than you think. Then a few more.
StrollerZoo paths and light trails are long for little legs.
Time the napLeave right before nap so the drive does double duty.
Overnight bagPast three hours, pajamas beat a 9pm drive home.
Parking cashFree admission days often still charge for parking.
Rain planPick one indoor backup, like a museum, before you leave.It changes every weekend. Over the next 6 weekends our picks are Boise, Salt Lake City, chosen for what's actually on: zoo events, holiday lights and shows with dates we checked on the official pages.
Salt Lake City and Boise. They're about five and a half hours apart, so these picks suit the home city or a longer trip. Drive times on this page are normal driving times without traffic.
It means we couldn't confirm anything worth the drive. We'd rather leave the slot empty than fill it with filler. Check back after the Thursday refresh.
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap the official link before you buy, since venues change hours and prices.