Community Calendar

As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth—loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. When his trusted bishop urges obedience to the Nazi regime, he begins to question everything. And after his Jewish friend is taken away, he secretly listens to banned radio broadcasts and launches a resistance, exposing the truth. But in a nation ruled by fear, defiance comes at a cost—and as the regime closes in, he must decide what it truly means to be a good German.

Rated PG-13 for Strong Violent content, Bloody Images, Thematic Elements and Smoking
Runtime: 2h 03m
Director/Writer: Matt Whitaker
Cast: Ewan Horrocks, Rupert Evans, Ferdinand McKay

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.

Set sail for an unforgettable week of imagination, laughter, and theatrical adventure! Pirate Adventure Drama Camp invites young performers to dive into a world of pirates, treasure maps, daring escapes, and creative storytelling while building confidence and stage skills in a fun and encouraging environment.

Campers will create original characters, explore acting and improv, work together as a cast, and bring exciting pirate adventures to life through performance. Whether your child is brand new to theater or already loves the spotlight, this camp is designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, friendship, and self-expression.

Every camper creates. Every camper performs. Every camper belongs.

Details:
Ages: 7–16
Dates: July 27 – August 1
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Watson’s Mystery Café & Spirits, Boise
Cost: $150 per camper

Campers should bring their own lunch, water bottle, and plenty of imagination each day.

Adventure awaits, matey!

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 six-week introductory nature journaling workshop for adults will meet on certain Wednesday mornings at the Garden City Library from July 1 to September 16, 2026.

Please be available to attend all 6 classes

Each 1.5 hour session will include instruction indoors, followed by outdoor sketching, writing, and recording about nature observations and explanations, then indoor/outdoor sharing of experiences. The classes are designed to enhance nature connection and build a community of nature journalers.

The first class will include an introduction to phenology wheels, a creative way to document seasonal changes. Additional sessions will include an introduction to nature journaling techniques, and then a focus each week on using words, pictures, and numbers on your journal pages.

Participants will be encouraged to focus on one of the five senses (seeing, hearing, smelling, touching) each week too, as well as considering their experience of birds, flowers, insects, and trees. The last class will end in a celebratory conclusion while enjoying the final sense (tasting!).

The course is suitable for adults and seniors of all skill levels. Please commit to attending all six classes if you register.

You don't need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin - you can learn nature journaling and practice these skills anywhere, anytime - and develop your own personal style over time. Let's get started!

The class is limited to 10 participants to ensure maximum attention. Some supplies will be provided (sketchbook, pens and colored pencils) but you are also welcome to bring your own. Handouts will be provided, as well as additional resources. 

Celebrate the end of Meridian Library District's Summer Reading program with an epic finale day! Corbin Maxey will be at the SO|ME Amp next to Meridian Library District's Pinnacle branch from 10-11 a.m. Enjoy the show and then stay for an animal meet and greet! Then, check out Idaho State University's Mobile Dinosaur Museum!

Learn more on our website: https://www.mld.org/events/upcoming?keywords=Summer%20Reading%20Finale

Join us August 29th + 30th for Boise’s newest summer market and party.

August 29th will be a full market day with an afternoon and night market from 12pm-9pm with so many things to do: shop handmade vendors (with a no AI promise!), meet some of our fave non profit partners in Idaho, dig for vintage treasures, meet our sponsoring businesses, grab an alcoholic or non alcoholic drink, listen to live music, eat tamales and ice cream from 36th St Event Center and hang with your community.

August 30th will be a slower paced, Sunday market focusing on the handmade artists of our community.  Join us from 10am-3pm with all of the same handmade artists, and meet our emerging artists of this market (artists who have never sold their work before!).  There will of course, be another full day of drinks and eats from 36th St.

Thank you to our sponsors:  Common Ground Coffee, Homefound Boise, Cats Eye Creative Reuse, Sweetheart Scarves, The Wandering Oven, All County Roofing and Ness Restoration for helping bring this event to life.

As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth—loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. When his trusted bishop urges obedience to the Nazi regime, he begins to question everything. And after his Jewish friend is taken away, he secretly listens to banned radio broadcasts and launches a resistance, exposing the truth. But in a nation ruled by fear, defiance comes at a cost—and as the regime closes in, he must decide what it truly means to be a good German.

Rated PG-13 for Strong Violent content, Bloody Images, Thematic Elements and Smoking
Runtime: 2h 03m
Director/Writer: Matt Whitaker
Cast: Ewan Horrocks, Rupert Evans, Ferdinand McKay

We are excited to present a new music series for downtown Meridian in 2026! Meridian's Main Street Mix will feature six Wednesday afterwork concerts in Generations Plaza, located at 804 N Main Street in downtown Meridian. Each of the concerts are free to attend, and run from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Dates:
Wednesday, July 8 - Cross Country
Wednesday, July 15 - Bread & Circus
Wednesday, July 22 - Various Lazy
Wednesday, July 29 - Emily & The Tiptones
Wednesday, August 5 - Poverty Flats
Wednesday, August 12 - Charlie & The Changelings

Time:
5:30 - 7:30 pm

Location:
Generations Plaza (804 N Main St, Meridian, ID 83642)

Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or lawn blankets. Food and drinks are available at nearby downtown restaurants.

Meridian's Main Street Mix in 2026 is a presentation of the Meridian Arts Commission with sponsorship support from the Loose Screw Beer, Truffles Etc, Meridian Development Corporation, All American Insurance, and the Meridian Chamber of Commerce.

Learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!