This Week Near Greenleaf: October 6-12, 2026

The week of October 6 through 12 is a standout on the fall calendar near Greenleaf. The nationally ranked Trailing of the Sheep Festival runs in Ketchum, Dogtoberfest returns to Indian Creek Plaza on Friday, October 9, and the first full weekend of October fills the Treasure Valley with harvest farms, pumpkin patches, and autumn color. From 20602 Academy Rd, it is all within a day's drive.

Trailing of the Sheep Festival: October 7-11

Ranked among the top 10 fall festivals in the country, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival in Ketchum honors Idaho's sheepherding heritage with a parade of thousands of sheep through downtown, chef competitions, storytelling, and live music against the Sawtooth Mountains' autumn colors. It runs October 7-11, about 2.5 hours from Greenleaf, and makes a memorable fall getaway.

Dogtoberfest at Indian Creek Plaza: Friday, October 9

Dogtoberfest returns to Indian Creek Plaza in downtown Caldwell on Friday, October 9 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, moving to a Friday evening for 2026. Canine-friendly activities, local vendors, and plenty of four-legged visitors fill the plaza as the sun sets. It is an easy weeknight outing, just 11 minutes from 20602 Academy Rd. Read our full Indian Creek Plaza fall lineup guide.

A First Full-Weekend of October

Saturday, October 10 brings the season's harvest rhythms into full swing. The Nampa Farmers Market runs Saturdays through October with fresh seasonal produce and live music, about 20 minutes from Greenleaf. The Idaho Botanical Garden Fall Harvest Days in Boise host family activities every Saturday in October, and the Sunnyslope Wine Trail continues its harvest-season tastings southwest of Caldwell. Closer to home, the Cherry Hill Farms Fall Festival and corn maze is open at 19125 Apricot Lane in Caldwell through October 31, with u-pick pumpkins and apples.

The Rest of October Ahead

Looking past this week, the Great Downtown Harvest Festival typically lands in downtown Caldwell in late October, Apple Days follows at Cherry Hill Farms on October 23-24, and haunted attractions like The Haunted World and Requiem Haunted House run fall evenings near Caldwell. Then the Winter Wonderland Festival lights up Indian Creek Plaza November 20-22. See the complete October calendar.

Life at 20602 Academy Rd: Autumn in Full Color

A week like this is why October is so beloved in Greenleaf. From 20602 Academy Rd you can spend the weekdays on the farms and wineries close to home, then head to Dogtoberfest on Friday night or plan a weekend trip to the Trailing of the Sheep. When you come home, the fully fenced yard, stone fire pit, producing peach tree, and quiet private road make it the perfect base for autumn in the Treasure Valley.

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.