Community Calendar

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.

We are so thrilled to announce our returning to Lloyd Square Park in the heart of Downtown Nampa for the 37th season at the multi-award winning Nampa Farmers Market! EverySaturday from 9am until 130pm, Rain or Shine, april through November, we'll be here to bring you the best music, the best local produce, and the best locally made goods the Treasure Valley has to offer! With over 270 vendors on our roster in 2025, and Online Ordering Year Round, we anticipate our 2026 season to bring even more incredible local artisans, food vendors, craft vendors, farmers, or ranchers. Our Soft Opening is April 4, Grand Opening is April 18, and we'll be open later hours duing our WInter Wonderland for the entire month of November. Be sure to check out all the goodness that the Treasure Valley has to offer! This is our Happy Place! Head to nampafarmersmarket.com and check it out today!

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.

Big trucks. Bigger smiles. 🚜
Our FREE annual TOUCH-A-TRUCK event is back and it's rolling into our parking lot on June 20th from 10am–12pm!

Let your little ones climb, honk, and explore all kinds of incredible vehicles from around the valley. It's a hands-on adventure they'll be talking about all summer!

‼️ Heads up: For children and visitors with noise sensitivity, ear protection is strongly recommended. ‼️

Celebrate dad and treat him to a buffet breakfast with coffee or cocoa! Then, watch out African wild dogs receive enrichment.

Each dad will receive a raffle ticket upon entry, and each child will have the chance to create a special craft. Printed photos available with pre-purchase.

Zoo admission is included, so you’ll have the rest of the day to explore with your family.

*PLEASE NOTE: Pets, emotional support animals, comfort animals, therapy animals – including dogs – are not permitted inside the zoo. Service animals are allowed throughout zoo grounds, provided they remain under the handler’s control at all times.
*Space is limited!
*Children two years and under are free but still require a reservation.

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!

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted:

Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.

Penguins of Madagascar:

Plucky penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private -- the most elite spies ever hatched -- join forces with a chic undercover organization known as the North Wind. Led by highly trained, handsome, and arrogant Agent Classified, this special interspecies task force must stop a many-tentacled villain, Dr. Octavius Brine, from destroying the world.

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!

Join us every Wednesday in the Boise Brewing taproom for trivia with Geeks Who Drink, hosted by Professor Truman. Stretch those brain muscles and test your knowledge of random trivia facts, including music and film clip rounds! Plus, you have a chance to win beer in every round! Top 3 finishing teams each week receive Boise Brewing gift certificates.

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.