Dive into the colorful array of community events popping up year-round in your neighborhood!
Get ready to uncover the pulse of Meridian, Idaho, with our monthly spotlight on local events! From bustling festivals to cozy gatherings, there's always something exciting happening in our vibrant community. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest scoop on what's hot and happening right in your backyard. Get ready to mark your calendars and dive into the endless array of fun-filled activities waiting to be discovered!
Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Meridian
Sat Apr 19th 10:00am - 11:00am Meridian City Hall, 33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Join us for a guided downtown Meridian guided historic walking tour, and learn more about Meridian history! Meet us at the front steps of Meridian City Hall on the third Saturday of the month, April - September at 10:00 for a tour led by one of our volunteer Historic Preservation Commission members. Bring your walking shoes and prepare for the weather. The tour is free, no registration necessary!
Sparklight Movie Night - The Wild Robot
Fri May 30th 7:00pm - 11:00pm Settlers Park, 3545 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83646, USA
Join Meridian Parks and Recreation for Sparklight Movie Night featuring The Wild Robot! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun and free evening under the stars. We’ll inflate our giant outdoor movie screen in Settlers Park for a family-friendly film. Arrive early to explore the concession stand, where you can find delicious treats and movie snacks. Thanks to our generous sponsors—CBH Homes, ACHD, School of Rock, and Four Seasons Pool & Spa—this event is completely free! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite movie companions to enjoy the fresh summer air with us. Movies begin at dusk, with the screen set up at 7:00 pm. There are also plenty of activities in the park to enjoy before the movie starts. Note: Youth 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult who will stay with them throughout the movie. Mark your calendars for the following Fridays in the 2025 season: June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, and August 8. We can’t wait to see you there! For more details, call Meridian Parks & Recreation at (208) 888-3579 or visit meridiancity.org/movienight
Summer Variety Camps: Marvelous Gardens
Mon Jun 9th 9:30am - Fri 13th 4:00pm Encore Creative Center, 3017 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
"Marvelous Gardens" June 9-13 Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm Half day options available Children ages 5-10 will delight in a variety of music, art, crafts, theatre and storytelling classes every day at Encore's variety camps! Led by experienced adult instructors Kristin and Megan with vibrant teen counselors, every single day of summer is a brand new adventure. T-shirt included!
SO|ME Market at Pinnacle
Wed Jun 11th & Jun 25th 5:00pm - 8:00pm The SO|ME Amp at Pinnacle, 1375 East Phenomenal Street, Meridian, ID 83642
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.
Community Appreciation Day at the Children's Museum
Thu Jun 12th 10:00am - 7:00pm The Children's Museum of Idaho, 790 S Progress Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642
$5 day and extended hours (open until 7pm) at the Children's Museum! Join us for Therapy Dogs, Minecraft Builds with Snapology, STEM (6+) dinosaur dig, Planetariums shows, Story & Project, and much more! Check out our website for details: Children's Museum of Idaho | Childrens Museum of Idaho
Art Show in Downtown Meridian
Fri Jun 13th 4:00pm - 8:00pm Idaho Art Gallery, 830 N Main Street, suite 110
Art Show at the Idaho Art Gallery Artist Reception - June 13, 2025 from 4pm to 8pm Open House - June 14, 2025 from 11am to 6pm Appetizers, drinks and art provided Free and open to the public
Summer Variety Camps: A Rockin' Rocket Adventure
Mon Jun 16th 9:30am - Fri 20th 4:00pm Encore Creative Center, 3017 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
"Marvelous Gardens" June 16-20 Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm Half day options available Children ages 5-10 will delight in a variety of music, art, crafts, theatre and storytelling classes every day at Encore's variety camps! Led by experienced adult instructors Kristin and Megan with vibrant teen counselors, every single day of summer is a brand new adventure. T-shirt included!
Sparklight Movie Night- Inside Out 2
Fri Jun 13th 7:00pm - 11:00pm Settlers Park, 3545 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83646
Join Meridian Parks and Recreation for Sparklight Movie Night featuring Inside Out 2! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun and free evening under the stars. We’ll inflate our giant outdoor movie screen in Settlers Park for a family-friendly film. Arrive early to explore the concession stand, where you can find delicious treats and movie snacks. Thanks to our generous sponsors—CBH Homes, ACHD, School of Rock, and RC Willey—this event is completely free! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite movie companions to enjoy the fresh summer air with us. Movies begin at dusk, with the screen set up at 7:00 pm. There are also plenty of activities in the park to enjoy before the movie starts. Note: Youth 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult who will stay with them throughout the movie. Mark your calendars for the following Fridays in the 2025 season: June 27, July 11 & 25, and August 8. We can’t wait to see you there! For more details, call Meridian Parks & Recreation at (208) 888-3579 or visit meridiancity.org/movienight
Touch-A-Truck
Sat Jun 14th 10:00am - 12:00pm The Children's Museum of Idaho, 790 S Progress Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642
Get ready for an action-packed day where your little ones can explore, climb, and sit behind the wheel of their favorite big rigs! Our annual Touch a Truck event returns with even more vehicles to discover. When: Friday, June 14th, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: 790 S Progress Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 Cost: FREE! No registration required Bring the whole family for this exciting opportunity to touch, explore, and learn about the vehicles that build, serve, and protect our community! Don't miss this wheel-y awesome event!
Meridian Monday Night Market
Mon Jun 16th, Jun 23rd, & Jun 30th 4:00pm - 9:00pm Storey Park, 205 E Franklin Rd
Join us for The Meridian Monday Night Market presented by Basically Brilliant Events June 16th from 4pm - 9pm at Storey Park in Meridian. Enjoy a family fun filled evening every week! Featuring your local farmers, gardeners, handcrafted artisans, service providers, and more. There will be experience booths, raffles, swag, food trucks, free balloon animals, and live entertainment. Market runs weekly on Monday evenings from June 2nd - October 6th. Free admission.
Dinosaur Camp (Ages: 5-8)
Tue Jun 17th 10:00am - Thu 19th 12:00pm The Children's Museum of Idaho, 790 S Progress Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642
Calling all adventurers! Join our staff in a three day 2-hour drop off camp to dig, examine, and experiment to learn all about dinos, reptiles, and fossils! $70 members, $85 nonmembers. Register before June 10th, nonrefundable.
Dinosaur Camp (Ages: 9-11)
Tue Jun 17th 2:00pm - Thu 19th 4:00pm The Children's Museum of Idaho, 790 S Progress Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642
Calling all adventurers! Join our staff in a three day 2-hour drop off camp to dig, examine, and experiment to learn all about dinos, reptiles, and fossils! $70 members, $85 nonmembers. Register before June 10th, nonrefundable.
Connections Credit Union Kleiner Park Live: Push2Play
Fri Jun 20th 7:00pm - 9:00pm Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N Records Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
Meridian Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the return of Connections Credit Union Kleiner Park Live This free concert series features live local music every other Friday night in the Kleiner Park Bandshell from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Grab your lawn chair or blanket and join us in the beautiful Kleiner Park for an evening of live music. Friday, June 20 features Push2Play playing cover tunes from the 70's and 80's. Kanak Attack will be on site at 6:30 pm nightly to offer savory picnic food. Outside food and beverages are allowed, but glass containers are prohibited. Special thanks to season sponsors School of Rock Meridian and Las Calaveras. Other upcoming dates: Friday, July 18 Friday, August 1 & 15 For more information, call Meridian Parks & Recreation at (208) 888-3579 or visit meridiancity.org/kleinerparklive.
Summer Variety Camps: Tropical Smilin
Mon Jun 23rd 9:30am - Fri 27th 4:00pm Encore Creative Creative, 3017 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
"Tropical Smilin" June 23-27 Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm Half day options available Children ages 5-10 will delight in a variety of music, art, crafts, theatre and storytelling classes every day at Encore's variety camps! Led by experienced adult instructors Kristin and Megan with vibrant teen counselors, every single day of summer is a brand new adventure. T-shirt included!
Cody Jinks: Hippies & Cowboys Tour
Thu Jun 26th 7:00pm - 11:30pm 16200 North Idaho Center Boulevard, Nampa, ID 83687
Cody Jinks with special guest Tanner Usrey Hippies & Cowboys Tour June 26, 2025 at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater For tickets and information visit https://ictickets.evenue.net/events/JINKS?RSRC=FIC_2025&RDAT=VEN_SOC_COMCAL
Sparklight Movie Night - Despicable Me 4
Fri Jun 27th 7:00pm - 11:00pm Settlers Park, 3545 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83646
Join Meridian Parks and Recreation for Sparklight Movie Night featuring Despicable Me 4! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun and free evening under the stars. We’ll inflate our giant outdoor movie screen in Settlers Park for a family-friendly film. Arrive early to explore the concession stand, where you can find delicious treats and movie snacks. Thanks to our generous sponsors—CBH Homes, ACHD, School of Rock, and Las Calaveras—this event is completely free! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite movie companions to enjoy the fresh summer air with us. Movies begin at dusk, with the screen set up at 7:00 pm. There are also plenty of activities in the park to enjoy before the movie starts. Note: Youth 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult who will stay with them throughout the movie. Mark your calendars for the following Fridays in the 2025 season: July 11 & 25, and August 8. We can’t wait to see you there! For more details, call Meridian Parks & Recreation at (208) 888-3579 or visit meridiancity.org/movienight
Meridian Main Street Market
Experience Meridian Main Street Market, where tradition merges seamlessly with innovation. Unlike other traditional Farmer's Market, ours is a hub of opportunities for both our youth and the Meridian community at large. Here's why you won't want to miss out on this vibrant marketplace:
Youth Empowerment: At our market, young aspiring farmers and entrepreneurs showcase their skills, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the local economy.
Support Local Small Businesses: Your support helps sustain and grow our community.
Artisanal Delights: From handcrafted soaps to small-batch jams, each item tells a story and adds a touch of charm to your home.
Live Music: Saturdays at our market are filled with the melodious tunes of local musicians.
Foodie Paradise: Satisfy your cravings with a diverse selection of treats from our food trucks.
Date: Every Saturday / April 13th–October 12th, 2024
Time: 9:00AM—2:00PM
Location: 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Come hungry, leave happy, and support local! See you at the market!
