Indian Creek Plaza Fall Lineup 2026: Hay Day, Dogtoberfest, and Winter Wonderland

Indian Creek Plaza in downtown Caldwell has confirmed its signature fall and winter lineup for 2026, and every event lands within an easy drive of Greenleaf. Hay Day returns on Saturday, October 3, Dogtoberfest moves to a Friday evening on October 9, and the Winter Wonderland Festival lights up the plaza November 20-22. For residents of 20602 Academy Rd, that means a season of community gatherings just 11 minutes from home.

Hay Day: Saturday, October 3, 1-5 PM

Indian Creek Plaza's signature fall event returns on Saturday, October 3 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Hay bale mazes, pumpkin decorating, seasonal treats, and family-friendly activities fill the creek-side plaza. It is a gentle, all-ages way to welcome October, and about 11 minutes from 20602 Academy Rd on Highway 19 into Caldwell.

Dogtoberfest: Friday, October 9, 5-9 PM

Dogtoberfest returns to Indian Creek Plaza in 2026 and, for the first time, moves to a Friday evening on October 9 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The dog-focused community day brings canine-friendly activities, local vendors, and plenty of four-legged visitors to the plaza as the sun sets. Whether you are a dog owner or just enjoy the crowd, it is a relaxed, family-friendly way to spend a fall evening near Greenleaf.

Winter Wonderland Festival: November 20-22

The highlight of the plaza's holiday season, the Winter Wonderland Festival runs Friday through Sunday, November 20-22, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM each evening. More than a million lights, outdoor ice skating, visits with Santa, carriage rides, and holiday music transform Indian Creek Plaza into one of the Treasure Valley's most beloved holiday traditions. Drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year, it is a short, scenic drive from Greenleaf.

A Season of Nearby Gatherings

These plaza events sit alongside a full fall calendar close to Greenleaf. The Cherry Hill Farms Fall Festival and corn maze opens September 25 at 19125 Apricot Lane in Caldwell, with Apple Days on October 23-24. The fall launch weekend brings the ICA Finals Rodeo and the Nampa Home and Lifestyle Expo, and pumpkin patches, cider festivals, and haunted attractions fill October. See the full community events calendar.

Why This Matters If You Live at 20602 Academy Rd

A big reason families choose Greenleaf is the combination of quiet rural living and easy access to the valley's best events. From 20602 Academy Rd you can spend a Saturday at Hay Day, bring the dog to Dogtoberfest on a Friday night, and still be home in minutes to enjoy your own stone fire pit in the fully fenced backyard. A producing peach tree, a powered shop, and a quiet private road make the property an ideal base for enjoying the full Treasure Valley calendar.

Contact me to schedule a tour of 20602 Academy Rd or to learn more about why Greenleaf is one of the Treasure Valley's best places to call home.