Greenleaf and Caldwell News: Late September 2026 Update

The last full week of September is a turning point in the Treasure Valley, and this year it brings a fresh batch of news for anyone watching Greenleaf and Caldwell. Irrigation season winds down, an antique tractor pull takes over the fairgrounds, retail construction keeps moving toward a big finish, and the farmers market season closes out. Here is what is happening near 20602 Academy Rd in Greenleaf right now.

Greenleaf Irrigation Season Ends Friday, September 25

The City of Greenleaf ends its 2026 municipal irrigation season the morning of Friday, September 25. It is a quiet seasonal marker that the growing season has turned, one of those small rhythms that make Greenleaf feel like a true agricultural community. Lawns wind down, fields turn golden, and evenings move toward the fire pit. At 20602 Academy Rd, the fully fenced yard has had a long, productive growing season, and the stone fire pit is ready for the cooler weeks ahead.

Fall National Antique Tractor Pull at the Fairgrounds: September 24-27

The Canyon County Fairgrounds in Caldwell hosts the Fall National Antique Tractor Pull from Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27, promoted by Pullin' Sleds LLC at the Agriculture Building and Ardell Pavilion. Restored vintage tractors compete on the pulling track just minutes from Greenleaf, in a sport tied to the town's own Fall Festival and Tractor Pull heritage. Read our full guide to the tractor pull.

Farm to Fork Market Finishes Its Season Tuesday, September 29

The Farm to Fork Farmers Market at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell plays its final market of the 2026 season on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, with Tuesdays on the Creek live music closing out alongside it. After that, the Greenleaf Farmers Market on Wednesday afternoons and the Saturday Nampa Farmers Market keep carrying the season, but the September 29 finale is the last Tuesday market at the plaza until next spring.

Retail Construction Keeps Moving in Caldwell

Caldwell's first-ever Fred Meyer, about 155,000 square feet at US 20/26 and Middleton Road with roughly 250 jobs, remains on track for a late-2026 opening after breaking ground in March. A new WinCo Foods is also planned on Highway 20/26 at about 84,000 square feet. For Greenleaf homeowners, the practical result is more shopping and more local jobs arriving within a 10- to 12-minute drive of home.

Community Meeting Wednesday, September 30

The City of Greenleaf hosts its community meeting Wednesday, September 30, this session focused on the community's feral cat discussion. It is a chance to hear town updates, share input, and connect with neighbors, the kind of small-town civic life that defines Greenleaf. Check the City of Greenleaf website for time and location.

October Is Already Lining Up

Just past this week, Hay Day arrives at Indian Creek Plaza on October 3, Dogtoberfest follows on Friday, October 9, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival runs October 7-11 in Ketchum, and Apple Days at Cherry Hill Farms lands October 23-24. For residents of 20602 Academy Rd, the season ahead is full: harvest farms, markets, rodeos, and festivals all inside an easy drive, with a quiet private road to come home to. See the complete October calendar.

Why This Matters for Life at 20602 Academy Rd

News like this is the story of Greenleaf in 2026: the town keeps its small-town calendar, while the retail and jobs picture on the Caldwell side keeps improving. A home on Academy Rd sits right at that intersection, close enough to every event and store, far enough for quiet. If you would like to see it in person, I would be glad to show you around.

Contact me to schedule a tour of 20602 Academy Rd or to learn more about living in Greenleaf.