Community Calendar

Each August, Donnelly comes alive with the sweet scent of summer and the unmistakable spirit of small-town celebration during the annual Huckleberry Festival. This beloved tradition brings together locals and visitors to honor the iconic wild berry that dots our surrounding hillsides.

For years, the festival has been a highlight of the season, offering a full weekend of fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant parade down Main Street, browse artisan vendor booths, and sample an irresistible array of huckleberry treats.

The festivities also include live music, a community breakfast, a spirited fun run, kids’ games and activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends old and new. The Huckleberry Festival is the perfect way to celebrate what makes our community so special.

A special night for families with neurodivergent and other special needs. This is an evening not open to the general public, with limited attendance in order to create a quieter and calmer atmosphere. Go Therapy dogs will be there, and noise cancelation headphones and weighted vests are available. The cost is $8 per person and members are free. Visit https://www.cmidaho.org/first-friday-sensory-awareness-accessibility . Families may bring their dinner and eat it in our community room.

Eagle Plein Air Festival
October 4–11, 2025 • Eagle & Boise, Idaho

Watch over 80 artists turn Southwest Idaho’s landscapes, gardens, and cityscapes into works of art during this week-long celebration of plein air painting. Enjoy free daily painting demonstrations at Merrill Park, special paint outs in scenic locations like vineyards, historic farms, and state parks, plus lively evening “nocturnal” sessions.

Highlights:

Oct 4: Art in the Garden Quick Draw Challenge (Old Valley Nursery) & Hyde Park Nocturnal Paint Out

Oct 5–9: Daily paint outs at unique venues, free demos, and special events like Paint the Moon: Depot After Dark

Oct 10: Awards Reception & Art Showcase (Banbury Golf Club)

Oct 11: Festival Show & Sale during Eagle’s Harvest Festival at City Hall — hundreds of paintings for purchase, live music, kids’ activities, and more

Full schedule: eaglepleinair.com

During the Walk for Apraxia, participants will have an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of those diagnosed with a rare speech disability called childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and can raise funds supporting the mission of the non-profit, Apraxia Kids. The day will include light activities, a ceremony honoring each registered individual with this diagnosis, and walking to spread awareness. Registration is FREE! All ages and abilities are welcome.

Apraxia Kids develops, sustains, and offers resources crucial to those navigating this diagnosis. Programs include support for making connections and awareness efforts, educational opportunities for families and professionals, support of research, and much more. By joining the Walk, you are making our apraxia community tighter, stronger, and ready for the road ahead.

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

Each August, Donnelly comes alive with the sweet scent of summer and the unmistakable spirit of small-town celebration during the annual Huckleberry Festival. This beloved tradition brings together locals and visitors to honor the iconic wild berry that dots our surrounding hillsides.

For years, the festival has been a highlight of the season, offering a full weekend of fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant parade down Main Street, browse artisan vendor booths, and sample an irresistible array of huckleberry treats.

The festivities also include live music, a community breakfast, a spirited fun run, kids’ games and activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends old and new. The Huckleberry Festival is the perfect way to celebrate what makes our community so special.

Enjoy farm fresh produce and support local farmers twice a week during summers in McCall, Idaho!

Dozer Day® is like going to a fair only our rides are real heavy construction equipment. Kids hop in the driver’s seat and actually drive dozers, excavators, and other heavy equipment with a professional operator at their side. Not only is it a dream-come-true for kids (and fun for the whole family), the event also benefits many children’s charities.

Dozer Day® is an immersive experience in the construction industry, that actually puts kids on and operating dump trucks, dozers, excavators and more of the largest machines the industry has to offer. Dozer Day® is also the perfect opportunity to connect with potential employers and learn about careers in the industry. There is something for everyone with: food, giveaways, pipe and tire crawls, SWAT vehicle, fire trucks, an ambulance and many other awesome activities.

Dozer Day is geared toward children ages 2-12 but our volunteers will use discretion to accommodate other ages as long as children fit comfortably and SAFELY in the cab of our certified, pre-screened operators.

Eagle Plein Air Festival
October 4–11, 2025 • Eagle & Boise, Idaho

Watch over 80 artists turn Southwest Idaho’s landscapes, gardens, and cityscapes into works of art during this week-long celebration of plein air painting. Enjoy free daily painting demonstrations at Merrill Park, special paint outs in scenic locations like vineyards, historic farms, and state parks, plus lively evening “nocturnal” sessions.

Highlights:

Oct 4: Art in the Garden Quick Draw Challenge (Old Valley Nursery) & Hyde Park Nocturnal Paint Out

Oct 5–9: Daily paint outs at unique venues, free demos, and special events like Paint the Moon: Depot After Dark

Oct 10: Awards Reception & Art Showcase (Banbury Golf Club)

Oct 11: Festival Show & Sale during Eagle’s Harvest Festival at City Hall — hundreds of paintings for purchase, live music, kids’ activities, and more

Full schedule: eaglepleinair.com

Each August, Donnelly comes alive with the sweet scent of summer and the unmistakable spirit of small-town celebration during the annual Huckleberry Festival. This beloved tradition brings together locals and visitors to honor the iconic wild berry that dots our surrounding hillsides.

For years, the festival has been a highlight of the season, offering a full weekend of fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant parade down Main Street, browse artisan vendor booths, and sample an irresistible array of huckleberry treats.

The festivities also include live music, a community breakfast, a spirited fun run, kids’ games and activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends old and new. The Huckleberry Festival is the perfect way to celebrate what makes our community so special.