Community Calendar

Idaho's original, largest and oldest outdoor Farmer's Market! Every Saturday, April - December. Shop local, eat local, and experience Idaho at the Capital City Public Market! Every Saturday, you can meet the producers themselves and feel confident you are buying from someone who actually knows the product they sell. We are open from mid-April to mid-December, and are proud to provide locals and tourists alike the chance to eat fresh, shop small, and experience dynamic Downtown Boise

Join us for WalkAbout Boise — a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place. This tour is great for visitors and for Idaho residents who want to learn more about how Boise's vibrant downtown developed and the people who made it happen. *Please register online or by phone. We meet at the bench in front of the Basque Museum. These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, an umbrella if needed for sun or rain, and a bottle of water. They will start promptly at 10 am and end around 11:30 pm, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum on Grove Street downtown Boise. Walking Tour highlights include: -Downtown's evolution from gold rush boomtown, through urban renewal decline, and 21st century revitalization -The oldest and newest buildings downtown, spanning 150 years of construction -Buildings associated with Boise’s historic Basque, German, Jewish, and Chinese communities -The Idaho State Capitol and Boise City Hall -Buildings designed by early pioneers and nationally known master architects -The Egyptian Theater

Discover what makes downtown Boise truly one of a kind on WalkAbout Boise, a 90-minute guided walking tour exploring 150 years of history, architecture, and the people who shaped the city. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, this tour brings Boise’s past to life through its streets, stories, and standout buildings.

Over 40 local Idaho Authors will have their books on hand to autograph and sell. Come meet the authors and chat with them, get to know them. Authors of all genres from children's books to paranormal suspense.

We're going on an adventure! Join us for hobbit flash tattoos, lembas treats, and half off books!

We'll have our prize wheel out and fantasy theamed mystery bags!

Flash tattoos from Christie Dillman!

A costume contest and photo wall!

Hobbit, Wizard, and dragon 3D prints available to paint for only $5 or $10!

We're still adding fun things to this event! You won't want to miss it!

Sip, Stretch, and Unwind with Free Yoga on the Lawn
Every Saturday starting July 11th!

Start your weekend with a breath of fresh mountain air and a free, all-levels yoga session on the lawn. After your flow, kick back with a drink on Smoky’s deck and enjoy live music from 1–3 PM.

Yoga is open to all ages and abilities. Guests 21+ can enjoy lawn bar service delivered directly to their mat!

Learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!

Join us every Wednesday in the Boise Brewing taproom for trivia with Geeks Who Drink, hosted by Professor Truman. Stretch those brain muscles and test your knowledge of random trivia facts, including music and film clip rounds! Plus, you have a chance to win beer in every round! Top 3 finishing teams each week receive Boise Brewing gift certificates.

Wandercraft is supplying a free craft night hosted by Books on the Vine every Thursday! Join us for a different craft every week, from bookmarks to journals and roses made from pages. Feel free to share ideas too! We also have a craft swap once a month and keep supplies in store to craft on other days!

Meridian’s annual Truck or Treat is pure Halloween magic—high-energy, high-spirited, and absolutely packed with fun.

Costumes, music, a buzzing dance floor, and lively performances turn the night into a full-on fall party where kids can dance, laugh, and let loose while families soak up the festive vibe. It’s that unmistakable community energy that makes Meridian special with more than 90 businesses decorating their vehicles and handing out candy.

If you’re looking for the most exciting, feel-good Halloween celebration in town, Truck or Treat is where everyone wants to be.

Attendance is free. A donation of $1 per child is encouraged to support the Meridian Food Bank Backpack Program. Look for their booth to drop dry goods into the donation barrels or click below to donate online.

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Want to host a trunk? As our attendance continues to grow—surpassing 4,000 in recent years—we need an increasing number of trunks to match the excitement. Join us in making this year’s celebration the best one yet! Fill out a Trunk or Treat application here: https://meridiancity.org/parks/specialevents/trunkortreat/trunk-application/