ALL YEAR ROUND
Collectors Corner Museum
Over 125 collections on display including antiques, Barbie room, bears, coins, dolls, miniatures, stamps, tools, toys, trains and Celebrity Show Time as the special feature exhibit.
COST: $5 and under depending on age.
TIME: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tues.–Sat. Closed on Legal Holidays
LOCATION: 900 John Adams Pkwy
CONTACT: 208-528-9900
Eagle Rock Gymnastics Academy
The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month are open-gym night. All equipment is open so athletes can play at their own pace. Pizza, soda and candy are available for purchase. Group discounts are available. Let your kids burn out their weekend energy before bed at this fun haven.
TIME: 6–10 p.m.
LOCATION: Eagle Rock Gymnastics Academy
CONTACT: 208-227-4074
Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out
Come see the Museum of Idaho's new collection of preserved animals. Learn all about how muscles and tendons work together and more. The Museum of Idaho has curated over 100 specimens including a giraffe and giant squid!
TIME: 12–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.
Parent Play Date
A chance for parents to work on an art project with their preschooler without making a mess at home. Projects begin at 11 and are led by an art teacher. Each month focuses on a different skill that is important for young minds to master, and each week has a new project, so that the lessons never get old.
LOCATION: ARTitorium
CONTACT: 208-522-0471 // www.artitoriumonbroadway.org
SEASONAL
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 businesses by shopping along the River Walk.
LOCATION: Memorial Drive
TIME: Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1p.m.
CONTACT: 208-339-3230 // www.idahofallsfarmersmarket.org
Ghost Walk
How many times have you heard rumors of ghosts while visiting Historic Downtown Idaho Falls? The summer months are the perfect time to get spooked while walking around the city’s cultural district and learning more about its haunting history. That includes tales of brothels, lost children, murder and more.
Booking a tour at Ghost Walk now will save you from the Halloween crowds and from the freezing weather. The tour is 90 minutes long and wheelchair-friendly.
COST: $15 per person
LOCATION: Historic Downtown Idaho Falls
CONTACT: 208-757-0121 // www.ghostwalkidahofalls.com
Sayaka Ganz: Reclaimed Creations
Internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Sayaka Ganz describes her style as “3D impressionism,” creating an illusion of solid form using plastic objects as brush strokes that become visible only upon observation from close proximity. Her strong artistic voice is expressed through her exclusive use of objects that have been discarded. Ganz’s recent sculptures depict animals in motion with rich colors and energy.
COST: General Admission, details on website
LOCATION: The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
CONTACT: 208-524-7777 // www.theartmuseum.org
Alive After 5
Every Wednesday through Sept. 15, stop by the Civitan Plaza in Historic Downtown Idaho Falls to enjoy free concerts and partake in drinks and food from local vendors.
TIME: 5-7:30 p.m.
COST: $5 per token = 1 drink
LOCATION: Civitan Plaza
CONTACT: FB: @AliveAfter5IdahoFalls
Snake River Boat Tours
Snake River Ferry offers narrated boat tours on the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls during the summer months. Purchase tickets for your families online and enjoy a day out on the boat getting up close and personal with the falls.
COST: $7-15
LOCATION: View website for location details.
CONTACT: 208-557-1769 // www.snakeriverferry.tours
MONTHLY EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2
Gallery Walk
Visit several art galleries and museums for free! Enjoy refreshments and live music artist demos at certain locations.
TIME: 5-8 p.m. | COST: Free
LOCATION: Various Locations
CONTACT: 208-522-0471 // www.idahofallsarts.org
SEPTEMBER 3
Sippin Safari
Come and join the zoo for an evening sippin' good time while you stroll through the zoo and listen to the music while enjoying food and beverages (including beer/wine). With the purchase of your ticket you get admission to the concert and access to purchase food and drinks inside the event. If you plan on drinking alcohol please check in at the ID table to receive a wristband.
TIME: 5:30-9 p.m.
COST: $5-10
LOCATION: Idaho Falls Zoo
CONTACT: 208-612-8421 // www.tpzs.info
SEPTEMBER 3-11
The Eastern Idaho State Fair
Hungry for summer entertainment? Get ready to “Eat It Up” with grandstand entertainment at the Eastern Idaho State Fair! Performers at this year’s fair include Sheryl Crow, Third Eye Blind and Jeff Dunham. Attend staples to the fair, including the Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo, and take your time exploring all of the rides. For more information about the fair reference the August issue of Idaho Falls Magazine.
LOCATION: Blackfoot Fairgrounds
CONTACT: 208-785-2480 // www.funatthefair.com
SEPTEMBER 4
Free Admission TAM Day
Admission is always free the first Saturday of every month.
TIME: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | LOCATION: 300 S. Capital Ave.
CONTACT: 208-524-7777 // www.theartmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 4
Eagle Rock Outlaws Cowboy Fast Draw Monthly Competition
Monthly competition of some of the fastest gun shooters in the area!
TIME: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | COST: Free for spectators
LOCATION: Eagle Rock Outlaws Hideout 10648 N. 25 E
CONTACT: 208-881-8229
Facebook: Eagle Rock Outlaws
SEPTEMBER 9
Memorial Walk
Participate in a memorial walk for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. The event will be held in Idaho Falls. The grove is located on the south west side of the park.
LOCATION: Aspen Grove at Community Park
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
CONTACT: 208-243-9411
SEPTEMBER 11
Stock Car Races
The 2021 race season is underway! Everyone is invited to view these local races. See website for additional dates and schedules.
TIME: 6 P.M.
LOCATION: Idaho Falls Raceway
CONTACT: Facebook: Idaho Falls Raceway - Snake River Stock Car Association
SEPTEMBER 13
Opening Day: Wild Adventure Corn Maze
The Wild Adventure Corn maze has acres of family fun to make memories that will last forever. Barrel train rides, shooting the corn cannon, paintball matches and Mexican Crazy Corn.
COST: See website for details
LOCATION: Wild Adventure Corn Maze,
135 W. 450 N Blackfoot
CONTACT: 208-391-7500 // www.wildadventurecornmaze.com
SEPTEMBER 15
Miss Russet Pageant
The first year for the Spud Day Queen and Miss Shelley was 1931. Today, the Senior class girls participate in Miss Russet Pageant, which judges contestants based on poise, beauty, talent and a service project for a $1000 college scholarship.
TIME: 7-10 p.m.
LOCATION: Hillcrest Auditorium - Ammon
CONTACT: 208-357-3390 // www.idahospudday.com
SEPTEMBER 17
Tater Trot
Get the kids together for the top trot of the season. Ages 2-12 are welcome to race.
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Shelley High School Track
CONTACT: 208-357-3390 // www.idahospudday.com
SEPTEMBER 18
Spud Day
The annual Spud Day event hosts a full day’s worth of activities, including a pancake breakfast, 5K run, parade, car show, potato baking contest, potato picking contest, sack races and much more. Entertainment is provided by the community orchestra and all attendees earn a free baked potato.
TIME: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
LOCATION: Various locations in Shelley; view website for details
CONTACT: 208-357-3390 // www.idahospudday.com
SEPTEMBER 18
Foreigner
Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent” and the worldwide No.1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than 40 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard-Top-200-album success. Catch their local performance at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel.
TIME: 8-9:30 p.m.
COST: $59-$99
LOCATION: Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
CONTACT: 208-238-4800 // www.shobangaming.com
SEPTEMBER 24
Old Dominion & Scotty McCreery
Award-winning country stars Old Dominion are making up for lost time in 2021. Not only have they announced a traditional tour of major music venues, but they’ve added a half-dozen dates at some of their favorite local ballparks, too! Tickets for all dates are on sale now, so you can catch them performing the music from their self-titled new album alongside past hits like “Written in the Sand,” “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart,” and “Break Up with Him.”
TIME: 6-11 p.m.
LOCATION: Melaleuca Field
900 Jim Garchow Way
Idaho Falls, ID
COST: $57-$120
CONTACT: www.bigstub.com
SEPTEMBER 25
Oktoberfest
OktoberFest justly lays claim to being the world’s largest folk festival. It now comes to downtown Idaho Falls. In addition to eating, drinking and dancing to a live band, this year you’ll see some great “street games,” too! Festivities will take place on the 300 block of Park Avenue between A Street and Broadway downtown.
TIME: 3-9 p.m.
LOCATION: 300 Block of Park Avenue
CONTACT: 208-535-0399 // www.downtownidahofalls.com
To read more of the September issue click here.