October 2025: Trail Creek Bridge & Highway 75 Update

• Project Overview
• ITD is upgrading Highway 75 from Elkhorn Road to River Street, including replacing the aging Trail Creek Bridge.
• Final decisions on lane configuration (2 vs. 4 lanes) are still pending.
• 2 vs 4 Lanes – Awaiting Vote
• Ketchum City Council will vote on the lane configuration soon.
• City of Ketchum Meetings LINK
• E-mail your preference to participate@ketchumidaho.org
• Bike Path Clarification
• Ketchum already has the Wood River Trail, a multi-use path parallel to Highway 75.
• No new bike lanes on the highway are required by the ITD; whose focus is on lane count and pedestrian safety.
• Near-Term Construction
• From October 7, 2025, the Trail Creek Bridge will close for 2–4 weeks for gas line relocation.
• Traffic will be detoured via Serenade Lane, Second Avenue, and Leadville Avenue.
• Sidewalk access will be impacted.
• Full bridge reconstruction starts in 2026 after final approvals.

Fall colors, festivals, and fewer crowds — here's what's happening this month.

🐑 Trailing of the Sheep Festival

October 8–12, 2025

One of the most iconic fall events in the West! Celebrate Idaho’s sheep ranching heritage with:

• Sheepdog trials
• Sheep parade through downtown Ketchum
• Folklife Fair
• Live music & dancing
• Food, storytelling, and cultural workshops
• 🧺 Great for families, photographers, and history buffs.

🎷 Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival

October 16–19, 2025

Tap your toes to live jazz, swing, big band, and blues at this multi-day music celebration in Sun Valley Resort venues.

🎶 Over 40 bands and dozens of performances in one of the prettiest mountain towns in America.

🎃 Halloween Happenings

Late October (Oct 25–31)

Expect family-friendly festivities in Sun Valley Village and around Ketchum:

• Trick-or-treating
• Costume contests
• Wagon rides
• Free Movie
• Outdoor movie nights
• 👻 Perfect for kids and community vibes.

🍂 Fall Fun All Month Long

Take in the season with these local favorites:

🍁 Leaf Peeping & Scenic Drives

• Aspen groves and cottonwoods peak mid-October — best seen along Trail Creek Road, Galena Summit, or hikes around Adams Gulch & Fox Creek.

🚲 Hiking & Mountain Biking

• Cooler temps = perfect trail conditions. Check out White Clouds trails or hop on the Wood River Trail for a mellow ride.

🎣 Fly Fishing & River Walks

• Local outfitters still offer guided fly fishing, or stroll near the Big Wood River to enjoy the sound of the water and fall colors.

🖼 Art & Culture

• Stop by the Sun Valley Museum of Art or catch a show at The Argyros. October brings rotating exhibits, music, and talks indoors.

🌌 Stargazing

• Long, crisp nights = great for star spotting. Head out toward Trail Creek Summit or any spot outside town for dark sky views.

☕ Cozy Dining & Shopping

• Grab a warm drink, check out local galleries, or try out one of the seasonal menus at Sun Valley’s cozy restaurants.

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SCHOOL

PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCERS

October 23 & 24

Fourteen young artists have been selected from around the world to join this prestigious program. This year's cohort includes artists from Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico and the United States!

The Argyros - 7:30pm LINK