Community Calendar

You, your family and friends are invited to join us for a FREE Family FunFest! Hosted by Mountain Heights Calvary Chapel, those who attend will enjoy a day filled with carnival games, a petting zoo, a cake walk, candy toss, water slides, balloon twisting, a bounce house, a cornhole tournament where someone will walk away with a $100 cash prize, a mechanical bull, bingo and prizes awarded all day long!

Celebrate this 4th of July with a dirty pour or open cup paint pour! Get out of the heat and create a piece of art that will outlast the fireworks!

We will be teaching open cup and dirty pour techniques all day! So drop in when you have time and paint with us!

This might be the most entertaining thing you see all summer.

We’re bringing the first-ever Brundage Wife Carrying Challenge (similar to the ) to Brundage during our Fourth of July music festival, and it’s open to everyone!

Competitors go head-to-head in timed heats, and the two fastest teams overall advance to a final showdown for the title of Champion of the inaugural Brundage Wife Carrying Challenge! (No marriage required and same sex teams are welcomed!)

How to register?

All participants must register in advance and fill out a waiver.
CHECK BACK SOON FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION AND WAIVERS
How much to compete?

FREE to join and FREE to watch

Race Format

Teams compete in head-to-head heats, with each team timed
The two fastest teams advance to a final, head-to-head championship heat
The winner of the final heat is crowned champion
Who Can Compete

Teams of two
You DO NOT need to be married to compete
Same-sex teams welcome
Both participants must be 21+ to compete
No minimum weight requirement for the carried teammate
Rules to Know

The carried teammate must be carried for the entire course
Dropping your partner results in a 5-second penalty
Teams must remain together at all times or risk disqualification
Helmets are required for the teammate being carried
Carry Styles

Up to you. Piggyback, fireman’s carry, or the popular Estonian carry (upside-down, legs over shoulders)

Kid Piggyback Race
Want to try but not 21? Run the course with a piggyback race once the 21 and over heats are done!

Meridian City is excited to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a spectacular fireworks display at Storey Park!

Bring your family, pack a picnic, and enjoy an evening of community celebration.

Food trucks arrive at 4:00 p.m., offering delicious local favorites, snacks, and refreshments. Live music begins at 5:00 p.m. and will keep the energy going until dusk, when the sky comes alive with our biggest and brightest fireworks show yet.

Gather your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration. You won't want to miss it!

Join the City of Boise for a special edition of the event as we commemorate 250 years of American history and celebrate America’s future. In addition to the annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at dusk in Ann Morrison Park, enjoy a free patriotic performance from the Boise Philharmonic to start the evening, followed by a spectacular drone show that will light up the sky over the park.

Enjoy food and drink vendors, cool off in the red, white & blue fountain, plus more. Mark your calendar and make memories with the entire family in beautiful Ann Morrison Park on July 4, 2026!

Celebrate America 250 at Zoo Boise with $2.50/person admission on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States!

Hours: 9AM – 5PM (last admission at 4PM)

Created by Idaho National Laboratory and guided by Girl Scout Staff and Volunteers, the STEM Scholars Engineering Design Camp invites youth to become engineers for four action-packed days of building, designing, testing, and dreaming big.

URL:
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3634612-0?pid=11495

Date and Time: On Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00 - Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00

Venue details: The Creative Space, 121 East 34th Street, Garden City, Idaho, 83714, United States

Category: Community | Summer Camp

Price:
Registration Fee: USD 50.00

Come watch "Toy Story" with free popcorn in the Meridian Library District Pinnacle branch's air conditioned library theater. Throughout the summer, we will watch movies that align with our “Unearth A Story” Summer Reading Program.

Please register to make sure you will have a seat held for you. We will have two sessions available. One at 1 and another at 3 p.m. We will limit attendance to 53 (per session) to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. Learn more on our website: https://www.mld.org/events/week/2026/07/05?keywords=Monday%20Matinee

Come watch "Toy Story" with free popcorn in our air conditioned library theater. Throughout the summer, we will watch movies that align with our “Unearth A Story” Summer Reading Program.

Please register to make sure you will have a seat held for you. We will have two sessions available. One at 1 and another at 3 p.m. We will limit attendance to 53 (per session) to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.

Learn more on our website: https://www.mld.org/events/week/2026/07/05?keywords=Monday%20Matinee

Looking for fun things to do in Meridian? Don’t miss the Meridian Monday Night Market at Storey Park, located at 205 E Franklin Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642. Happening every Monday from June 1 through October 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this popular community event is one of the must-visit events in Meridian. Enjoy a lively, family-friendly atmosphere featuring fresh local produce, handcrafted artisan goods, baked treats, refreshing beverages, food trucks, and live entertainment. With convenient access to picnic shelters, a playground, restrooms, and plenty of open space, the market is the perfect place to relax, shop local, and enjoy an evening out with friends and family. Experience the best of Meridian’s local culture, food, and community spirit every Monday night at Storey Park!