Upcoming events.
Pumpkin Walk & Carving Contest
Get your carving knives ready—Rupert Square’s Pumpkin Carving Contest is here!
Categories for kids, teens, and adults with sponsored prizes & a trophy up for grabs!
October 16
Rupert Square (near the gazebo)
Kids pumpkin drop-off: 5PM
Live carving starts: 6PM ($10 entry fee)
Who’s ready to show off their spook-tacular carving skills?
Zombie 5K Run/Walk
🧟 Rupert Zombie 5K
Get ready to run (or stumble) for your life in the Rupert Zombie 5K! This isn’t your ordinary race—zombies will be lurking along the course, ready to tag participants with red paint.
⚠️ Pro Tip: Don’t wear anything you aren’t okay with getting paint on—it’s all part of the fun!
🏅 What’s Included:
• Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers
• Grab bags for all participants
• Official Zombie 5K T-shirt (guaranteed only if you register by October 19)
📝 Registration:
• Online registration open now
• Same-day race sign-ups are accepted (T-shirt not guaranteed after Oct. 19)
📍 Packet Pickup:
• Location: Hello Flowers, 508 6th St., Rupert
• Date/Time: 6–7pm, the night before the race
So lace up your running shoes, dodge the undead, and see if you can survive the course. Whether you’re racing to win or just here for the screams and laughs, the Rupert Zombie 5K is an event you won’t want to miss!
Ghost Tours
👻✨ Ready for chills in the heart of Rupert? The Ghost Tours are creeping up on October 24th & 25th… are you brave enough to join us? 🎟️👀
Christmas City Market
🎄✨ Shopping the Christmas City Market in Rupert, Idaho ✨🎄
There’s truly no place like Rupert, Idaho during the holiday season. Known as Christmas City, USA, this small town transforms into something straight out of a Hallmark movie — and at the heart of it all is the magical Christmas City Market.
This outdoor market isn’t just a weekend pop-up; it’s part of a city-wide celebration that brings the whole community together. Picture twinkling lights draped across downtown, the Wilson Theatre glowing with holiday charm, the skating rink buzzing with families, and the scent of festive treats in the air. It’s the kind of holiday magic you can see, hear, and feel.
The market runs over two weekends — November 28–29 and December 5–6 — giving you plenty of opportunities to soak in the joy. On Fridays from 5–8 PM and Saturdays from 12–7 PM, the Rupert Square is alive with cozy huts surrounding the ice rink, offering one-of-a-kind holiday shopping, delicious eats, and plenty of seasonal cheer.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, sipping cocoa while you browse, or simply wanting to experience the glow of Christmas in small-town Idaho, the Christmas City Market is an absolute must.
Why watch a Hallmark movie… when you can step into one? 🌟
Christmas City Market
🎄✨ Shopping the Christmas City Market in Rupert, Idaho ✨🎄
There’s truly no place like Rupert, Idaho during the holiday season. Known as Christmas City, USA, this small town transforms into something straight out of a Hallmark movie — and at the heart of it all is the magical Christmas City Market.
This outdoor market isn’t just a weekend pop-up; it’s part of a city-wide celebration that brings the whole community together. Picture twinkling lights draped across downtown, the Wilson Theatre glowing with holiday charm, the skating rink buzzing with families, and the scent of festive treats in the air. It’s the kind of holiday magic you can see, hear, and feel.
The market runs over two weekends — November 28–29 and December 5–6 — giving you plenty of opportunities to soak in the joy. On Fridays from 5–8 PM and Saturdays from 12–7 PM, the Rupert Square is alive with cozy huts surrounding the ice rink, offering one-of-a-kind holiday shopping, delicious eats, and plenty of seasonal cheer.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, sipping cocoa while you browse, or simply wanting to experience the glow of Christmas in small-town Idaho, the Christmas City Market is an absolute must.
Why watch a Hallmark movie… when you can step into one? 🌟
Harvest Festival
Join us for a day full of small-town charm and big-time fun at the Rupert Harvest Festival!
📅 Saturday, October 4th | 12:00 PM – 8:30PM
📍 Fremont Plaza – Rupert, Idaho
Celebrate the beauty of the season with live music, delicious food, and unique local vendors. Browse handmade jams and pies, artisan sourdough, jewelry, seasonal décor, and more—all while enjoying the crisp autumn air in the heart of our historic square.
Families can look forward to festive activities, cozy gathering spots, and the perfect chance to kick off fall together. Whether you come for the music, the shopping, or just the atmosphere, you’ll leave with warm memories and maybe a few goodies to take home.
✨ Admission is free. Everyone is welcome!
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