Community Calendar

Mondays, Starting November 4th, 10:30am
Get ready to groove at our Music and Movement time! Jump, dance, and sing along with action stories, lively songs, and thrilling activities. Shake those egg shakers, ring those bells, and let the music move you! Music and Movement is back on Mondays starting in November—don’t miss out on the fun!

Get ready for Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour, featuring fan-favorite songs from the multi-award winning The Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience. The Story Pirates believe that all kids are creative geniuses, and they’re ready to prove it with their fast-paced, hilarious and inspiring show for the whole family. Featuring Eric from The Story Pirates Podcast, plus a cast of the funniest Story Pirate actors, singers and comedians around.

About Story Pirates:
The Story Pirates, best known for their flagship podcast with more than 70 million downloads, are a family media company that amplifies the words and ideas of kids. The award-winning The Story Pirates Podcast takes stories submitted by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs with help from celebrity guests like Kristen Bell, John Oliver, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles, Seth Meyers, and more. Story Pirates have also produced the Looney Tunes podcast and co-created Game On, a sports podcast for families, with Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media. In addition to podcasts, the Story Pirates have released three critically acclaimed middle grade books and five award-winning albums. In partnership with Story Pirates Changemakers, their non-profit arm that brings life-changing arts and literacy tools to under-resourced schools and communities, Story Pirates produce the PBS show The Story Pirates Present: SPTV. For more on the Story Pirates, please visit storypirates.com

You can find The Story Pirates Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.

At the South Meridian Market, we celebrate community by connecting residents with local small businesses, farms, and entrepreneurs. In the heart of Pinnacle, residents will be able to discover products that have been crafted, developed, or raised by people in the community while also enjoying a vibrant atmosphere with live music and entertainment. We aim to be more than just another market; we are creating Great Places where connections are made.

Join us bimonthly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from April through October!

Wednesday • October 22nd • 5:30-6:30pm

Enjoy kid-friendly Halloween fun at the library. Join us for spooky crafts, cookies, games, and of course, candy! Dress up in costume and enter our costume contest for a chance to win a prize. Costume contest winners announced at 6:20pm.

Tunes & Tales
Thursdays, 10:00am
Gear up for a whirlwind of fun with our energetic storytime! It's a perfect blend of captivating stories, toe-tapping tunes, groovy moves, and loads of learning! After storytime we will dive into 30 minutes of open play.

We've rescheduled our fall weekend for October 24–25! Families are invited to drop in between 10 AM and 3 PM daily for a cozy, hands-on experience filled with autumn fun. Look forward to interactive booths, creative activities, and special moments with our friendly mini horses. From pumpkin-themed crafts to gentle pony interactions, there will be plenty of opportunities for children to explore, learn, and create lasting memories. We also have more surprises planned to make this October event even more magical. All activities are designed to be engaging and fun, with supplies provided.

Tickets must be ordered online. Don’t miss out on the chance to save—get your 10% discount on tickets before October 1st with code EARLYBIRD!

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumpkin-patch-ponies-tickets-1721275474279?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

Mini Horse Moments is excited to invite you to Pumpkin Patch Ponies on October 24th and 25th, 2025. This special fall event will be held from 10 AM to 3 PM each day and is the perfect way to welcome the season with family and friends. Throughout the afternoon, guests will enjoy a variety of horse-themed activities and plenty of time with our miniature horses. Children can design their own pool noodle horse and then try it out on our fun obstacle course. Families can capture memories at the pony photo station, stop by the mini horse kissing booth, and take part in other hands-on stations designed to celebrate the magic of fall and the joy of miniature horses. Our minis will be dressed in festive fall gear, making the experience even more special. Tickets are $25 per person. Children ages three and under receive free admission, and parents accompanying their children also receive free admission. Join us for Pumpkin Patch Ponies and make this fall season unforgettable. Tickets must be purchased online before the event date to hold your spot. We might even have some incredible vendors there too!!

This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.

Ceramics teach a number of valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come play on the clay wheel and learn how to use this fun tool to create functional and decorative pieces, or join in on the fun and make some ceramic pieces of your own! The whole family is welcome!

The Old Idaho Penitentiary's annual Halloween bash is back, with the return of All Ages Night by popular demand!
Enjoy an evening of haunted house scares and Halloween party fun at the historic Idaho State Penitentiary, with music, photo ops, food trucks, alcohol available for purchase, spooky history performances, and bumps in the night throughout the site, along with the the Old Idaho Penitentiary's haunted cell block, Terror on Cell Block 4 (Idaho's only haunted cell house), and the Haunted Infirmary! Plus appearances by the Thrill the World dance group, Big River Paranormal, the Delphi Oracles, and so much more!
Ticket sales begin Monday, September 1 (Labor Day) at 10:00 am!
Early registration for Idaho State Historical Society Members begins Tuesday, August 26 at 10:00 am. Interested in becoming a member? Visit history.idaho.gov/membership for more info!
Admission is $30 per person. Recommended for Ages 13+ (guests under 18 must be accompanies by an adult, photo ID for adults required for alcohol purchase).
Dates and Times:
Friday, October 24: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm).

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Tours of the historic prison cemetery will be available throughout the night as an add-on to your admission.
Please print or save your receipt confirmation for use as your event admission ticket. Old Idaho Penitentiary event tickets are nonrefundable and non-transferable.
Costumes are welcome, although masks and prop or real weapons will not be allowed. Costumes and props must be appropriate for general audiences, and must not impede the experience or safety of others or the site. Staff discretion will be used. Costumes deemed inappropriate may result in visitor being asked to change or leave, at the discretion of site staff.
Haunted Houses are not wheelchair accessible, and include stairs, uneven ground, low ceilings, strobes, loud noises, and jump scares.
Part of the Old Idaho Penitentiary's 2025 Locktober series of events!

Ceramics teach a number of a valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come and play with clay and learn how to use this fun medium to create functional and decorative pieces.

We'll alternate between learning the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing each week, so sign your kids up for multiple sessions to give them the full experience! Each student will proudly come out of class with at least one or two ceramic pieces that they built themselves. Ceramic artists and experienced teachers, Mindy Curran & Ben Alexander, will facilitate this class.