Aug 01 Saturday
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.
Aug 03 Monday
The Astro Adventures camp is dedicated to cultivating camper’s innate curiosity about space science and exploration of the cosmos. Through hands-on activities, group challenges, and engaging presentations tailored to address Idaho State Science Standards, campers will learn how astronomy connects the everyday to everything, the commonplace to outer space. Campers will also learn about the role Idaho has played and continues to play in NASA-supported efforts to explore other worlds.
These films are part of our $3 Summer Movie Series!
Despicable Me:
Supervillain Gru, a man who delights in all things wicked, hatches a plan to steal the moon. Surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines, Gru prepares to vanquish all who stand in his way. However, nothing in his calculations and groundwork has prepared him for his greatest challenge: three adorable orphan girls who want to make him their dad.
Despicable Me 2:
Now that Gru has forsaken a life of crime to raise Margo, Agnes, and Edith, he's trying to figure out how to provide for his new family. As he struggles with his responsibilities as a father, the Anti-Villain League, an organization dedicated to fighting evil, comes calling. The AVL sends Gru on a mission to capture the perpetrator of a spectacular heist, for who would be better than the world's greatest ex-villain to capture the individual who seeks to usurp his power.
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!
Nations United is excited to announce our Summer Soccer Camp coming to AC Boise Stadium at Expo Idaho this August! Brought to you by Nations United, this camp is an exciting opportunity for Boise-area players to experience top-level coaching and development. Register today and secure your spot before they're gone — with only 50 slots available, spaces will fill fast. Open to players ages 7-12 of all ability levels, this 4-day camp offers a fun, high-energy environment focused on developing the skills every young player needs. Athletes will enjoy dedicated coaching, skill-building drills, and a love for the beautiful game — all while making memories that last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity this summer!
Aug 04 Tuesday
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.
Families are needed across Idaho - and sometimes, learning more is simply the first brave step. For more than 22 years, A New Beginning Adoption Agency has walked alongside children and families through ethical infant adoption and foster-adoption. As a licensed adoption agency, and a non-profit, we aim to ethically support all members of the adoption triad.We offer free, virtual monthly information sessions for families who feel called to learn more. Whether you’re just beginning to explore adoption or simply gathering information, these seminars provide a welcoming space to ask questions, understand your options, and consider what might be right for your family with no pressure and no obligation.📍 Serving families statewide💻 Attend virtually from anywhere in Idaho🕊️ Free, supportive, and informational
To register, simply find the date that works best for you, and fill out a quick form to get the zoom link https://adoptanewbeginning.org/our-events/
If you’d prefer to meet one on one with an adoption specialist instead, please don’t hesitate to email us at admin@adoptanewbeginning.org or call 208-939-3865
Aug 05 Wednesday