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YEAR ROUND EVENTS
“Elvis and the Nifty 50’s”
Over 125 collections on display, including Elvis now through the end of this month. Collections of note include antiques, Barbie room, bears, coins, dolls, military, miniatures, oriental, stamps, tools, toys, trains and special feature exhibits.
COST: $5 and under depending on age.
TIME: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tues.–Sat. Closed on Legal Holidays
LOCATION: Collector’s Corner Museum, 900 John Adams Pkwy
CONTACT: 208-528-9900
Darwin & Dinosaurs
Walk among dinosaurs and trace how their discovery in the 1800s inspired Charles Darwin to explore how life has adapted and changed over millions of years. Highlights include 85 rare artifacts from Darwin’s life, work and voyage on the HMS Beagle.
TIME: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
COST: See website for details
LOCATION: Museum of Idaho
CONTACT: 208-522-1400 // www.museumofidaho.org
SEASONAL EVENTS
MAY - OCTOBER
Idaho Falls Farmers Market
Visit the farmers market to purchase goods from Idaho farmers, producers, crafters and artisans. This seasonal event provides fun for the entire family. Support local business by shopping along the Riverwalk.
LOCATION: Memorial Drive
TIME: Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1p.m.
CONTACT: 208-339-3230 // www.idahofallsfarmersmarket.org
LOCAL EVENTS
JULY 2
Gallery Walk
Enjoy works by artists from around the region and around the globe at various community galleries and museums. Admission is completely free and no registration is required. Some locations offer refreshments, live music, and artist demos. Follow the Facebook page for updates.
COST: Free
TIME: 5-8 p.m.
LOCATION: Check Facebook for details.
CONTACT: 208-522-0471 // www.idahofallsarts.org
JULY 10
Movies in the Park - Toy Story 4
Join the City of Idaho Falls for a free movie at Freeman Park. Bring a cozy chair or blanket and prepare for a night full of fun for the entire family.
COST: Free
TIME: Dark
LOCATION: Freeman Park Bandshell
CONTACT: 208-612-8580 // www.idahofallsidaho.gov
JULY 16
July Business After Hours with Tuff Shed
Join the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours for informal networking opportunities. The event provides appetizers and beverages.
LOCATION: 3780 S Yellowstone Hwy
TIME: 5- 7 p.m.
JULY 17
The Great Race for Education
Join over 20 teams of four as they use their knowledge and skills to solve clues to race to the finish.
TIME: Begins at 12 p.m.
COST: Visit website for details
LOCATION: Snake River Landing
CONTACT: 208-535-5398 // www.ceigiving.org
JULY 18-19
The 10th Annual Grand Teton Gunfights
Come see some of the fastest gunslingers in the country competing to be “The 2020 Grand Teton Gunfights Champion.”
LOCATION: Eagle Rock Outlaws Hideout, 10648 N 25th
COST: Free
TIME: July 18th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m and July 19th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
CONTACT: 208-881-8229
JULY 24
Movies in the Park - Spider Man - Far From Home
Join the City of Idaho Falls for a free movie at Freeman Park. Bring a cozy chair or blanket and prepare for a night full of fun for the entire family.
COST: Free
TIME: Dark
LOCATION: Freeman Park Bandshell
CONTACT: 208-612-8580 // www.idahofallsidaho.gov
JULY 25-26
66th Annual Sidewalk Art Festival
The Eagle Rock Art Guild's Annual Sidewalk Art Festival is a two-day event held along the east bank of the river. The artwork is exceptional, and patrons of the arts look forward to the new and exciting items available each year.
COST: Free
TIME: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
CONTACT: 208-529-2555 or eaglerockartguild@gmail.com
JULY 26 - AUGUST 1
9th Annual Driggs Plein Art Festival
Over 70 professional and emerging artists from all over the country set up their easels outdoors to paint the scenery in Driggs and Teton Valley. The festival has been moved online this year, so make sure to check the website below for details.
LOCATION: Driggs City Center
COST: Free
TIME: Daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
CONTACT: www.driggspleinair.org
NATIONAL EVENTS
JULY 1
National Postal Worker Day
JULY 4
Independence Day
JULY 6
National Fried Chicken Day
JULY 7
National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day
JULY 10
National Kitten Day
JULY 11
National Cheer Up The Lonely Day
JULY 13
National French Fry Day
JULY 14
National Mac & Cheese Day
JULY 15
National Gummi Worm Day
JULY 19
National Ice Cream Day
JULY 24
National Cousins Day
JULY 25
National Day of the Cowboy
JULY 26
National Parent’s Day
JULY 30
National Father-in-Law Day
JULY 31
National Avocado Day
Read more of Idaho Falls Magazine's July issue here.