Community Calendar

Be a Champion for Local Kids! Join us for the inaugural Boys & Girls Club 5K, presented by Fleet Feet Treasure Valley, on Saturday, September 6th!

Lace up your shoes and make a difference in the lives of young people right here in Nampa. Every stride you take in this community-focused 5K supports the vital programs of the Boys & Girls Club of Canyon County, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Imagine crossing the finish line at Centennial Elementary, knowing you've contributed to a stronger future for our kids. This isn't just a race; it's an opportunity to champion their dreams! Enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course along the Nampa Greenbelt, a commemorative t-shirt and finisher item, and the inspiring energy of fellow supporters. This event is perfect for all runners and walkers alike.

Please consider donating a gently used pair of shoes at Fleet Feet Meridian or Fleet Feet Nampa and receive $5 off your race registration. Let's step up for our kids together! It would be best to drop off donations at one of the shops but feel free to bring your donated shoes to the event. Our goal is to get as many kids a fresh pair of shoes for the upcoming school year as possible!

Youth members of the Boys & Girls Club of Canyon County participate for FREE! Are you or your child a member? Please reach out to info@boiserunning.com to receive your free entry and discounted t shirt.

Register today and become a champion for the Boys & Girls Club! This race is brought to you by Boise Running.

Thank you Nampa Packs & Recreation + The City of Nampa for facilitating this event and allowing us to use the beautiful Wilson Trail. Upon arriving at the event, please park at Centennial Elementary. Please email info@boiserunning.com with any questions about the event.

Come experience a school where joyful, purposeful learning is at the heart of everything we do. Join us for a warm and welcoming Open House that offers families a chance to explore Foothills’ Early Learners, Elementary, and Junior High programs. Meet educators, tour classrooms, and discover how we nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection, all right in the heart of Boise.

All are welcome. RSVP at foothillsschool.org.

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.

The 2025 season of Meridian’s popular Concerts on Broadway series will feature three Saturday night concerts in Meridian City Hall’s outdoor plaza, located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue in downtown Meridian. Each of the concerts are free to attend and the headliners take the stage at 7:00 pm.

Soul Patch will kick off the season on Saturday, July 12, with country rock greats. On Saturday, August 9, Rockabetty will play tributes to female rockabilly greats from the 50s and 60s. Last but not least, on Saturday, September 6 the Billy Blues Band will bring danceable blues hits from across the decades.

Seating is available in the plaza’s built-in amphitheater, but attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or lawn blankets. Food truck vendors will be onsite, and Loose Screw Beer will be serving drinks. Guests are also welcome to bring along their favorite foods and beverages.

Concerts on Broadway in 2025 is a presentation of the Meridian Arts Commission with sponsorship support from the Meridian Development Corporation, Investment Resources of America, Idaho Central Credit Union, Las Calaveras, and Loose Screw Beer.

Built on the STRONG framework and the Five Protective Factors this program reaches all populations and demographics, teaches and trains them with skills that strengthen bonds within families, and sends them into the community, prepared with the strategies needed to build a healthier family unit, reducing stress, and advancing hope. Learn more about the classes at https://www.familyadvocates.org/familystrengthening

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!

Music & Movement
Mondays, 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!

No Music & Movement on December 23rd or Jan 20th

Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere with farm goods, handcrafted artisan wares, baked treats, refreshing beverages, food trucks, live entertainment, and more!
All conveniently located next to sheltered picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, and other activities.

For more information, find us @MeridianMondayNightMarket on Instagram!

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library will hold its Fall Book Sale, September 9th-12th, in the Garden City Hall Chamber Room, 6015 N. Glenwood Street. The Sale includes books of all genres, CDs and DVDs, puzzles, and a large collection of specially selected books on Idaho! The Book Sale is Tuesday, September 9th, 2pm-7pm, Wednesday 10th, 10am-5pm, Thursday 11th, 10am-5pm, and on Friday the 12th, 10am-2pm.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of the GCPL. All proceeds from the Sale benefit the Garden City Public Library.

Music in the Courtyard is a one-night-only, family-friendly outdoor concert featuring two live bands in an intimate, open-air setting.

Indie-rock band Sove the Second and bluegrass favorites Chicken Dinner Road will be joining us for an unforgettable evening of live music.
In the courtyard
Music
Sove the Second at 5:30pm
Chicken Dinner Road at 6:30pm
Tuesday September 9th 5:30-7:30pm