Community Calendar

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.

Halfway between International Tiger Day and World Lion Day, we’re celebrating both of our biggest cats at Zoo Boise. Two lions AND a tiger... oh my!

Watch these cats receive enrichment, learn all about their species, make special arts & crafts, chat with a zookeeper, and more!

Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union and St. Luke's Health Plan.

Included with regular zoo admission.

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.

These films are part of our $3 Summer Movie Series!

Despicable Me 3:

The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the Anti-Villain League fires him. Instead, Gru decides to remain retired and travel to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. The reunited siblings soon find themselves in an uneasy alliance to take down the elusive Balthazar Bratt, a former 1980s child star seeking revenge on the world.

Despicable Me 4:

Gru, the world's favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League agent, now begins a new chapter as he, Lucy, and their girls--Margo, Edith, and Agnes--welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal, and his femme fatale girlfriend, Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.

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!

The Meridian Monday Night Market is a family-friendly event happening weekly over the summer from June 1st through October 5th (excluding Labor Day) from 4pm-9pm at Storey Park.
The market boasts Idaho farms ready to provide all your grocery needs, as well as a variety of dinner, dessert, and drink options.
Bring the whole family and stay to shop local small businesses, enjoy our happy half hours, and enter to win raffle prizes.
With live music and over 75 vendors to shop from, Monday's are perfect at the park!

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.

This free 10-week course provides a place for families to come together in a peer support setting to learn and grow. Families will be provided dinner with each class and children participate in parallel programming so that the family is growing and learning to be more resilient TOGETHER! Our courses are free of charge! To enroll, please email enroll@familyadvocates.org - subject line: Family Resiliency Course In-Person.

Explore Zoo Boise afterhours! Whether your daytime schedule is packed or you want a fresh evening outing, this is a great way to experience the zoo in a new way.

Enjoy special activities, encounters, and entertainment! Food, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase.

Other future Wild After 5:00 date: Tuesday, Sept 1

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.