Meridian families looking for a festive yet gentle Halloween outing can head to the Roaring Springs parking lot, where the Spooky Light Show makes its return for a second season. Organized by Roaring Springs and local entertainment venue Wahooz, the drive‑through display features approximately one million lights choreographed to Halloween‑themed music, allowing visitors to enjoy the spectacle from the safety of their own vehicles.
What to Expect
The experience lasts about 30 minutes and runs nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., beginning Thursday, October 8, and continuing through October 30. Parents will appreciate that the show is designed to be spooky without being frightening—there are no actors leaping out of the dark, and the lighting effects focus on ghosts, pumpkins and skeletons rather than jump‑scares.
Tickets are sold per vehicle, which encourages families to arrive together. Organizers note that on busy evenings several cars often pile into a single vehicle before entering the lane, creating a “clown‑car” atmosphere in the parking lot. Because popular nights can sell out quickly, it’s wise to purchase tickets in advance rather than waiting until the last minute.
Extras for Kids
For younger visitors, an optional Spooky Light Pack is available. The pack includes light‑up goodies and 3‑D glasses, adding an extra layer of fun to the visual display. The extra items are sold separately and can be picked up at the entrance.
More Halloween Fun at Wahooz
After the light show, families can continue the evening next door at Wahooz and Pinz. The venue has introduced “Spark Projection Bowling,” a first‑of‑its‑kind experience in Idaho. Projectors mounted above the lanes turn the bowling surface into an interactive canvas, allowing bowlers to see sparks trail their ball, aim at projected targets, or even place their own face on the lane for a personalized touch.
While the author isn’t planning a professional bowling tour, the added visual element promises to make a regular game more engaging and could even help improve one’s technique.
Looking Ahead
Wahooz is also expanding its facilities with Nitro’s High‑Speed Racing, an indoor electric go‑kart attraction slated to open next September. The new venue will feature two indoor tracks, elevation changes, LED lighting and a fleet of 72 high‑speed electric karts. For now, however, the focus remains on Halloween, and the Spooky Light Show offers a wholesome way for families to celebrate the season.
Load up the family, turn up the spooky music, and enjoy a night of lights without the fear of chainsaws or jump‑scares. The event provides a safe, community‑focused alternative to more intense haunted attractions, reinforcing Meridian’s reputation as a family‑friendly city.
Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.
